Cardiac Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
A
Produced by the ventricles in repsonse to strech/preload
Actions
- Vasodilitation
- Diuresis (decreased aldosterone, vasoldilitation of afferent arterioles)
- Natriuresis (decreased Na resorption in the collecting duct)
2
Q
Cardiovascular Effects of Pregnancy
A
Increased…
- Blood Volume (50%)
- HR (10-20bpm)
- CO
Decreased…
- SVR (20%)
- Blood Viscosity
Unchange…
- LVEF
