Blood Pressures in Cardiac Chambers
Rahul's Noteblog Notes on Cardiology Blood Pressures in Cardiac Chambers
Blood Pressures in Cardiac Chambers:
Normal Pressures | Minimum (mm Hg) | Maximum (mm Hg) |
Right atrium / Central venous pressure (CVP) (also known as: right atrial pressure; RAP) | 0 | 8 |
Right ventricle | 4 | 25 |
Pulmonary artery | 9 | 25 |
Left atrium / Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) | 2 | 12 |
Left ventricle | 9 | 130 |
Aorta | 70 | 130 |
Extra Notes:
• Right ventricular infarcts diminish pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and increase right atrial pressure.
• Central venous pressure increases in pericardial tamponade.
• Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) increases in cardiogenic shock and/or pulmonary edema.
Additional Reading:
Basic Cardiology
1. Electrical Activity of the Heart
2. Heart Muscle Mechanics
3. Heart Sounds and Murmurs
4. Additional FAQ on Heart Sounds and Murmurs
5. Cardiac Conduction Diagram
6. Blood Pressures in Cardiac Chambers
7. What is Pulsus Paradoxus?
8. FAQ on Heart Murmurs and Mechanisms of Turbulent Flow
9. Notes on Fetal Circulation
10. FAQ on Ischemic Myocardial Infarction
11. FAQ on Electrocardiograms / ECG / EKG
12. FAQ on Cardiac Conduction
13. The Heart as a Pump, the Cardiac cycle and Cardiac Output
14. What are the most common causes of aortic stenosis?
15. What is Pulseless Electrical Activity?
16. Causes and Complications of Arteriovenous Fistulas
17. CHADS2 Score for Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Risk
18. How to Reduce Blood Pressure without Medications?
19. Types of Shock
20. Locations of Heart Murmurs on Chest Wall
21. Types of Heart Blocks
Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) Topics
1. EKG Chest Leads
2. EKG Limb Leads
3. Quick 12-Lead ECG/EKG Format
Cardiology Videos
1. Video of Cardiology Examination in a Clinical Setting
Medical Images
Useful Medical Images & Diagrams (link opens in a new window)
Related Topics
1. Thorax Anatomy
2. Vascular Disorders
3. Heart Disorders
4. Histology of the Cardiovascular System
5. Jugular Venous Distention Workup
6. ER Chest Pain Workup
7. Cardiac Examination for Internal Medicine
8. FAQ on Blood Pressure
9. FAQ on principles of fluid and flow dynamics of Blood
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