Hemodynamics — Flashcards

What is the effect of hyperthyroidism on pulse pressure?_____

Which liver zone is affected first by ingested toxins (e.g. cocaine)? _____

_____ pulse pressures are seen in conditions that decrease left ventricular stroke volume

Secondary pulmonary hypertension due to Heart Disease may arise due to increased _____ in the pulmonary circuit (e.g. left heart failure, congenital heart disease)

Norepinephrine causes _____ diastolic pressure

The F-series prostaglandins are vaso-_____

What is the effect of blood vessel narrowing (e.g. thrombus) on Reynolds' number? _____

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

Edema may be caused by _____ plasma proteins (c)

In the Starling equation for capillary fluid exchange, what does πc represent?