Hemodynamics — Flashcards

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

Afterload is approximated by _____

What is the effect of aortic stiffening on pulse pressure?_____

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

If blood flow is laminar, the highest velocity occurs at the _____ of the blood vessel

What is the effect of hypocortisolism on blood pressure? _____

What is the effect of increased ventricular diameter on cardiac O2 consumption? _____

Mean arterial pressure is maintained at a constant level of approximately _____ mmHg

What effect does increased preload have on stroke volume? _____

Compared to the systemic vasculature, the resistance in the pulmonary vasculature is much _____