Hemodynamics — Flashcards

How does increased efferent sympathetic firing (e.g. baroreceptor reflex) affect TPR?_____

What effect does increased preload have on ejection fraction? _____

What is the approximate normal pressure in the pulmonary artery (systolic and diastolic)? _____

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

Relative polycythemia is characterized by _____ plasma volume

What equation may be used to calculate mean arteriole pressure given a patient's blood pressure?_____

In addition to it's actions on serum osmolarity, ADH (vasopressin) may also cause _____

The Kussmaul sign (increased JVP on inspiration) occurs due to failure of negative intrathoracic pressure to be transmitted to the _____ during inspiration

How do SVR and afterload change during distributive shock?_____

When a blood vessel is added to a system in parallel, the total resistance _____