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Vascular Resistance
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Definition
: The force that opposes the flow of BLOOD through a vascular bed. It is equal to the difference in BLOOD PRESSURE across the vascular bed divided by the CARDIAC OUTPUT.
do not confuse with VASCULAR CAPACITANCE, blood volume within a vessel
See Also
Vascular Capacitance
;
Vasoconstriction
Examples
Capillary Resistance
Other names
Total Peripheral Resistance; Peripheral Resistance; Vascular Resistance, Systemic; Vascular Resistance, Pulmonary; Resistance, Vascular; Resistance, Total Peripheral; Resistance, Systemic Vascular; Resistance, Pulmonary Vascular; Resistance, Peripheral; Peripheral Resistance, Total; Systemic Vascular Resistance; Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
