What is the normal diastolic pressure for the right ventricle?

The normal diastolic pressure for the right ventricle typically falls within the range of 0-5 mmHg. The right ventricle experiences much lower pressures in comparison to the left ventricle due to its role in pumping deoxygenated blood to the lungs through the pulmonary artery. This low pressure is crucial because it allows the right ventricle to efficiently fill with blood from the right atrium during diastole without causing damage to the heart wall.

Understanding this pressure range is important in assessing heart function and in diagnosing conditions such as right ventricular hypertrophy or dysfunction, where pressure may be elevated due to increased workload or resistance in the pulmonary circulation.