Hemodynamics Flashcards
1
Q
what are the two types of blood flow
A
laminar and turbulent
2
Q
what are the factors that govern blood flow
A
viscosity
length
radius
pressure gradients
3
Q
aortic stenosis leads to ventricular _______
A
hypertrophy
4
Q
the pressure difference across a vessel is known as
A
transmural pressure
5
Q
how is compliance measures
A
change in volume/change in pressure
6
Q
what factor makes the biggest impact in poiseulle’s law
A
radius ^4
7
Q
the rubbing force fluids exert against the inner wall of a cylinder
A
sheer force
8
Q
high flow rates reduces the lateral pressure but increase the _____ _____ on the arterial wall
A
sheer stress
