PVR Calculator

Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR): A measure of the resistance that the right ventricle must overcome to pump blood through the pulmonary circulation. Normal PVR is typically < 250 dynes·sec/cm⁵ or < 3 Wood Units.

Hemodynamic Parameters

mPAP (mmHg)Mean PA Pressure

PCWP (mmHg)Wedge Pressure

Cardiac Output (L/min)CO

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026-07-17

When to Use

Diagnosis and classification of Pulmonary Hypertension (PH).

Differentiating Pre-capillary PH (High PVR) from Post-capillary PH (Normal/Low PVR).

Evaluation of right ventricular afterload.

Assessing reactivity during vasopressor challenge.

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026-07-17

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026-07-17

When to Use

Diagnosis and classification of Pulmonary Hypertension (PH).

Differentiating Pre-capillary PH (High PVR) from Post-capillary PH (Normal/Low PVR).

Evaluation of right ventricular afterload.

Assessing reactivity during vasopressor challenge.

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026-07-17

Recent Journal Updates

JAMAJul 21, 2026

Correction to Primary Composite Outcome in a Trial of Transfusion Strategy

Clinical Context

We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR).

FDA MedWatchJul 20, 2026

Early Alert: Intravascular Administration Set Issue from Baxter

Clinical Context

We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR).

FDA MedWatchJul 13, 2026

Pulmonary Valve Catheter Delivery System Recall: Medtronic Removes Harmony Delivery Catheter System (DCS)

Clinical Context

We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR).

PVR Calculator

Hemodynamic Parameters

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

Formula

Units

Clinical Pearls

Defining PH

Next Steps

Complementary Calculators

The Evidence

Guideline Standard

2022 ESC/ERS Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

Formula

Units

Clinical Pearls

Defining PH

Next Steps

Complementary Calculators

The Evidence

Guideline Standard

2022 ESC/ERS Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.

Recent Journal Updates

PVR Calculator

Hemodynamic Parameters

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

Formula

Units

Clinical Pearls

Defining PH

Next Steps

Complementary Calculators

The Evidence

Guideline Standard

2022 ESC/ERS Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

Formula

Units

Clinical Pearls

Defining PH

Next Steps

Complementary Calculators

The Evidence

Guideline Standard

2022 ESC/ERS Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.

Recent Journal Updates