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Cardiac Flashcards

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Reducing afterload will:

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  1. Increase stroke volume
  2. Decrease myocardial oxygen requirement
  3. Decrease ventricular wall tension
  4. Decrease end diastolic volume
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What is the effect of tachycardia on coronary blood flow in patients with coronary artery disease?

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Tachycardia shortens the diastolic phase with resultant DECREASE on the flow of blood in the coronary arteries

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Following the induction of general anesthesia in a patient with coronary artery disease, the blood pressure falls from 160/90 to 70/40. What is the most likely explanation for the hypotension?

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Decreased systemic resistance

Negative inotropic effect of anesthetics

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Anesthesia for Surgeons (10 decks)

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