Hemodynamics — Flashcards

What is the effect of increased ventricular diameter on cardiac O2 consumption? _____

What effect does increased contractility have on end-systolic volume? _____

What is the approximate normal pressure in the left atrium? _____

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

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

The _____ is the point at which the vascular function curve intersects the x-axis

Afterload is approximated by _____

ADH activation of the _____ receptor on vascular smooth muscle causes vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure

What unique antibodies in plasma do patients with the AB blood type have?_____

What effect does increased preload have on stroke volume? _____