Hematologic disorders. Flashcards
What’s the function of red blood cells?
Oxygen transportation & pH regulation.
What’s the function of platelets?
Coagulation & primary hemostasis
What’s the function of white blood cells?
Immune function.
¿Cuál es una característica importante de las células hematopoyéticas?
Se pueden diferenciar en cualquier tipo de célula sanguínea.
When the erythrocyte is smaller it is called:
Microcytic.
When the erythrocyte is bigger it is called:
Macrocytic.
Hemolytic anemia is characterized by:
Destruction of the red blood cells.
What study is performed to assess the size of erythrocytes?
Mean Corpuscular volume
What is stenosis?
When the valves do not open properly
What is regurgitation?
When the valves do not close properly
Symptoms of aortic stenosis:
Angina pectoris
Syncope
Heart failure
It’s the failure of the aortic valve to close tightly causes back flow of blood into the left ventricule.
Aortic regurgitation
¿Qué ocurre en una disfunción sistólica?
Los ventrículos se llenan bien pero su contracción es débil (mala eyección).
Principal characteristic of diastolic dysfunction.
Hypertrophia.
