Lung Heart-waks

Question 1

Ascites is associated with which type of congestion?

Answer 1

Systemic congestion of venous system

Question 2

Pulmonary Venous HTN characteristics

Answer 2

Post capillary
Pap 25 or greater at rest (30 or greater w/ exercise)
Pcwp/LVED greater than 15 mmHg

Question 3

Pulmonary Artery HTN characteristics

Answer 3

Pre capillary 
Pap 25 or greater at rest ( 30 or greater w/exercise)
Pcwp/LVED 15 or less 
Pvri 3units/m^2 or greater 
NO Left sided Heart DISEASE

Question 4

Perfusion pressure

Answer 4

Pressure gradient across vascular bed

Question 5

When standing, Zone 1 of the lungs has the ______ blood flow

Answer 5

Lowest

Question 6

When supine, Zone 1 of the lungs has the ______ blood flow

Answer 6

Equal

Question 7

Pulmonary blood flow is affected by?

Answer 7

Changes in Cardiac Output

Pleural/Alveolar Pressure

Question 8

Pulmonary circulation normally in a state of ?

Answer 8

Mild vasodilation

Question 9

Exercise affects pulmonary blood flow by?

Answer 9

Using recruitment/distension to decrease net pulmonary vascular resistance

Question 10

What happens when exercising at high altitude?

Answer 10

Hypoxia leads to increased pulmonary artery pressure and higher pulmonary vascular resistance.

To alleviate, go to a lower altitude OR increase oxygen supply

Question 11

Causes of pulmonary vein HTN (post capillary)

Answer 11

Left Heart Disease
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Valvular heart disease 
Cardiomyopathies
Tumors