M1 Lecture: Hemodynamics and Vascular Principles Flashcards
What is the main function of blood
transports oxygen to tissues
What is the main force responsible for blood flow
pressure
What is required for blood to flow
pressure difference
How does blood flow
from areas of high to low pressure
What is the primary propelling force for blood flow
the heart
What is vasoconstriction
smaller vessels, results in high resistant flow
What is vasodilation
larger vessels, results in lower resistant flow
What is the best vasodilator
excersize
What does low resistant flow mean
flow to organs that always need blood, flow always occurs when heart is pumping and at rest
ex. liver, kidneys, brain
What does high resistant flow mean
when flow only occurs when the heart is pumping
ex. skeletal muscles, arteries in arms/legs
What is the resistive index
an indicator of resistance to perfusion, determined by diastolic flow
What is diastolic flow
flow when the heart is refilling
What is systolic flow
flow when the heart is pumping
What is the formula for resistive index
(PSV-EDV) / PSV
What is PSV
peak systolic velocity
What is EDV
end diastolic velocity
What is triphasic flow
normal flow to organs that don’t require constant flow, 3 phases (foward, back, foward)
What is biphasic flow
flow to organs that require moderate flow, 2 phases (upstroke, flow reversal)
What is monophasic flow
1 phase (continued foward flow), does not go below baseline, low resistant flow, flows to organs that require constant flow
What happens during inhalation in the lower extremeties
pressure in thorax decreases and pressure in abdomen increases
What happens during exhalation in the lower extremeties
pressure in thorax increases, and pressure in abdomen decreases
What happens during inhalation in the upper extremities
decreases thoracic pressure and increase in abdominal presssure
What happens during exhalation in upper extremeties
increase in thoracic pressure and decrease in abdominal pressure
what is plug flow
flow that travels at the same velocity and direction