Atrial Pressure

**Definition:** The pressure within the CARDIAC ATRIUM. It can be measured directly by using a pressure catheter (see HEART CATHETERIZATION). It can be also estimated using various imaging techniques or other pressure readings such as PULMONARY CAPILLARY WEDGE PRESSURE (an estimate of left atrial pressure) and CENTRAL VENOUS PRESSURE (an estimate of right atrial pressure).

**Tree numbers:** - G09.330.040.600 - G09.330.380.037

**Synonyms:** - Intra-atrial Pressure - Intraatrial Pressure