Hemodynamic Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Infarction
A
The proces by which coagulative necrosis develops in an area distal to an occlusion
2
Q
What breath sounds will be heard in cases of pulmonary edema?
A
Bubbly rales
3
Q
Most common causes of pulmonary edema
A
LV failure (most common), Mitral stenosis, mitral insufficiency
4
Q
What is the most common cause of septic shock?
A
Septicemia with gram-negative organisms
5
Q
What do gram-negative organisms release and what type of molecule is it?
A
Endotoxin, a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
