Cardiovascular System — Flashcards

x descent on JVP: Corresponds to the _____ as the ventricular systole pulls the tricuspid valve.

The normal portal venous pressure is _____ mmHg

Bainbridge Reflex is the _____cardia in response to right atrial distension.

_____ waves are due to the variation of arterial pressure due to reflex changes in nervous control of blood pressure

In abdominal compartment syndrome, central venous pressure _____

When the skin is stroked firmly with a pointed instrument, the triple response (also k/a _____), is seen.

'c' waves are produced by bulging of the tricuspid valve into the right atrium during the _____ of the right ventricle.

_____ means intermittent contraction of metarterioles and precapillary sphincters.

Modified Shock Index is calculated using?_____

Capillary refill time becoming faster is typically indicative of a _____ compromise