Hemodynamics

Question 1

Study of blood flow throughout body

Answer 1

Hemodynamics

Question 2

Outer layer of connective tissue that contains vasa vasorum

Answer 2

Túnica adventitia / Túnica Externa

Question 3

Normal arterial flow, parabolic shape, highest velocity in center. Starts as plug flow.

Answer 3

Laminar flow

Question 4

Fluid moved from high to low pressure. What is the energy level difference between 2 points called?

Answer 4

Pressure gradient

Question 5

Decrease resistance = ________ flow rate

Answer 5

Increase

Question 6

Total energy =

Answer 6

PE + KE + GE

Question 7

Highest gravitational potential energy occurs when

Answer 7

Standing.

Question 8

Próx to stenosis: PE high, KE low. Highest total energy

In stenosis: PE dec, KE inc, energy lost as heat

Distal to stenosis: PE inc, KE dec. total energy lowest.

Answer 8

Know this

Question 9

Pulsatility Index

Answer 9

(Peak systolic - end diastolic)/mean

Question 10

Prolonged, slow systolic acceleration with small systolic amplitude and rounding of systolic peak. Occurs distal to stenosis.

Answer 10

Tardus Parvus