Definition: The blood pressure in the VEINS. It is usually measured to assess the filling PRESSURE to the HEART VENTRICLE.
IM GEN only; NIM for pressure within a specific vessel; CENTRAL VENOUS PRESSURE & PORTAL PRESSURE are also available; venous hypertension: index under VENOUS PRESSURE (IM) & do not coord with HYPERTENSION
ExamplesCentral Venous Pressure; Portal Pressure