Question
Central venous pressure is ‑
| A. |
Pressure in IVC |
| B. |
Pressure in SVC |
| C. |
Pressure in right atrium |
| D. |
Pressure in right ventricle |
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Correct Answer � C Explanation |
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Ans. is ‘c’. Pressure in right atrium
- Central venous pressure (CVP) refers to the pressure in the right atrium because all the systemic veins open into the right atrium.
- Normal right atrial pressure (CVP) is about 2 mm Hg.