Cardiac Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
What does PEEP do to the heart’s preload and afterload?
A
It decreases both preload and afterload
2
Q
What does inspiration do to the heart’s preload and afterload?
A
It increases both preload and afterload
3
Q
What do pressure tracings look like in a PA catheter as it is inserted in various cardiac chambers (describe them verbally)
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