Hemodynamics — Flashcards

Increased preload results in a(n) _____ width on a pressure-volume loop curve

Alpha granules of platelets contain _____ and fibrinogen

_____ is the concept that blood flow to an organ is proportional to its metabolic activity

What type of blood vessel has the lowest flow velocity? _____

Increased capillary oncotic pressure (πc) pulls fluid _____ the capillary

The left ventricle compensates for increased afterload by _____ in order to decrease wall tension

A dicrotic pulse typically occurs in patients with severe _____ dysfunction and high systemic _____ resistance

How does cardiac output change during distributive shock due to sepsis and anaphylaxis? _____

The equation Rtotal = R1 + R2 ... may be used to calculate the total resistance of a system arranged in _____

What is the approximate normal pressure in the pulmonary artery (systolic and diastolic)? _____