This article discusses the physiology of the heart, the causes and pathophysiology of heart failure, and treatment and management options. 1  This article has been double-blind peer reviewed. 2  Figures and tables can be seen in the attached print-friendly PDF file of the complete article.
(redirected from PVR) Also found in: Dictionary, Medical, Acronyms, Wikipedia. in medicine and physiology, a method of continuous graphic recording of variations in the volume of a human or animal organ as modified by the circulation of blood.
Determining a post-void residual (PVR) is an integral part of assessing bladder volume in patients with suspected urinary retention and in distinguishing among the three most common conditions seen in nursing home residents: urinary incontinence, urinary retention and urinary tract infections.