Doppler Flashcards
Bloiod that flows with variable changes with the cardiac cycle in arterial circulation
Pulsatile flow
The speed of something in a given direction
Velocity
When blood moves with a varying velocity
Phasic flow
occurs when the fluid moves at a constant speed or velocity
Steady Flow
Layers of fluid are straight and parallel to each other, the slide over eachother. The highest flow is at the center vessel
Laminar flow
Flow with all fluid portions traveling with the same flow speed and direction
Plug flow
Laminar flow with a profile shape of a bullet, middle layer travels faster
Parabolic flow
Random and chaotic flow pattern
Turbulent flow
Blowing, swishing sound indicating blood flow turbulence or atherosclerotic narrowing
Bruit
A thrill is considered a palpable cardiac murmer. feels like the throat of purring cat
Thrill
Predicts whether flow is laminar or turbulent
Reynolds Number
Total fluid energy at one location differs from the total fluid energy at another location
Energy Gradient
Energy that a body possesses by virtue of being in motion
Kinetic energy
Pressure is defined as force per unit area
Pressure (energy)
Potential energy associated with the gravitational feild
Gravitational energy