Hemodynamics — Flashcards

AV fistula: Preload: _____ Afterload: _____ CO: _____

Hint: Increased/Decreased

Hypocapnia (↓ pCO2) = cerebral vaso_____ Hypoxia (pO2 < 50 mmHg) = cerebral vaso_____

Hint: dilation/constriction

How does cardiogenic shock affect the following? PCWP: _____ Cardiac index: _____ TPR: _____ MvO2: _____

Tension pneumothorax = _____ venous return and preload

Pulmonary embolism is characterized by _____ RA pressure, _____ pulmonary artery pressure, and _____ PCWP

Edema may be caused by _____ capillary pressure (Pc)

Hint: increased/decreased

What is the pathophysiology of GERD? _____

Peripheral cyanosis typically involves the distal extremies and is caused by increased _____ due to sluggish blood flow

Preload in high-output cardiac failure? _____

_____ is the most predictive variable for onset of heart failure in A-V fistulas