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Cardiovascular Equation Calculator

SVR = (MAP - CVP) × 80 / CO

CO = SV × HR

Interactive mode: Click "Fix" to hold a variable constant, then adjust others to see how they respond. Unfixed variables automatically update to maintain the cardiovascular equations.

MAP

Mean Arterial Pressure (mmHg)

Normal: 70-100 mmHg

85
mmHg

SV

Stroke Volume (mL)

Normal: 60-100 mL

70
mL

HR

Heart Rate (bpm)

Normal: 60-100 bpm

75
bpm

CO

Cardiac Output (L/min)

Normal: 4-8 L/min

5.25
L/min

CVP

Central Venous Pressure (mmHg)

Normal: 2-8 mmHg

5
mmHg

SVR

Systemic Vascular Resistance (dyn·s/cm⁵)

Normal: 800-1200 dyn·s/cm⁵

1200
dyn·s/cm⁵

PCWP

Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure (mmHg)

Normal: 6-12 mmHg

12.0
mmHg

EVLW

Extravascular Lung Water (mL/kg)

Normal: 3-7 mL/kg

7.0
mL/kg

SPO2

Oxygen Saturation (%)

Normal: 95-100 %

98
%

SVR Status:

Systemic Vascular Resistance
Normal
Normal: 800-1200 dyn·s/cm⁵ | Range: 100-3500 dyn·s/cm⁵

Current Equations:

SVR Calculation

SVR = (MAP - CVP) × 80 / CO

1200 = (85 - 5) × 80 / 5.25

CO Calculation

CO = SV × HR / 1000

5.25 = 70 × 75 / 1000

Training Scenarios

Treatment Options

I = Inotropes
V = Vasopressors
F = Fluids