Hemodynamics — Flashcards

What is the effect of increased afterload (increased aortic pressure) on cardiac O2 consumption? _____

The magnitude of fluid movement is determined by the _____ of the capillary wall

What equation may be used to calculate the velocity of blood flow (v) given the flow rate (Q)?_____

The likelihood of turbulent flow may be calculated using Reynolds' number, which states NR = _____

Norepinephrine causes _____ systolic pressure

How does EDV change in heart failure with systolic dysfunction? _____

What effect does increased aortic pressure (afterload) have on cardiac wall stress?_____

_____ number predicts whether blood flow will be laminar or turbulent

What type of resistance is illustrated by the arrangement of blood vessels in systemic circulation? _____

What is the major factor determing autoregulation of blood flow to the resting skeletal muscle?_____