Hemodynamics — Flashcards

In atherosclerotic patients, M3 receptor activation directly causes vaso-_____

Edema may be caused by _____ plasma proteins (c)

How does cardiac output change during hypovolemic shock?_____

Do left-to-right shunts result in hypoxemia? _____

What does c represent in regards to capillary fluid exchange?_____

The _____ is a fast, neurally mediated mechanism of regulating arterial pressure

A dicrotic pulse has 2 distinct peaks (one during systole, other during diastole) due to an accentuated _____ after the dicrotic notch

Mean arterial pressure is maintained at a constant level of approximately _____ mmHg

What is the effect of aortic stiffening on pulse pressure?_____

Afterload is approximated by _____