Hemodynamics — Flashcards

The rate at which blood is returned to the atria is called the _____

A dicrotic pulse has 2 distinct peaks (one during systole, other during diastole) due to an accentuated _____ after the dicrotic notch

Edema may be caused by _____ plasma proteins (c)

How does cardiac output change during hypovolemic shock?_____

Norepinephrine causes _____ pulse pressure

The _____ is a fast, neurally mediated mechanism of regulating arterial pressure

What does c represent in regards to capillary fluid exchange?_____

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

What is the effect of hypocortisolism on blood pressure? _____

Afterload is approximated by _____