Tag: peak to peak gradient

Moderate AS, AR – Continuous wave Doppler Aortic stenosis jet has a peak gradient of 61 mm Hg and mean gradient of 33 mm Hg. Peak gradient derived

What is the phenomenon of pressure recovery in aortic stenosis? Phenomenon of pressure recovery in aortic stenosis: Systolic pressure in the aorta will be lower immediately distal to

Ventriculo-arterial pressure gradient It is usually the peak to peak gradient which is measured from pressure tracing during cardiac catheterisation, while Doppler echocardiography measures the peak instantaneous gradient.