Mean PA Press (mmHg) | |
PCW Pres (mmHg) | |
C.O. (L/min) |
Pulmonary Vascular Resistance in (dyne*sec)/cm 5 =
80*(PAP - PCW)/C.O.
PAP=Mean Pulm Art Press
PCW=Pulm Cap Wedge Press
C.O.=Cardiac Output
Measurements via invasive monitoring
Normal= 155-255 (dyne*sec)/cm 5 .