Perfusion; Giddens Flashcards
1
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When the blood supply or perfusion is impaired
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ischemia develops and can progress to necrosis,
2
Q
tissue perfusion refers to
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the flow of blood through arteries and capillaries delivering nutrients and oxygen to cells and removing cellular waste products.
3
Q
central perfusion (mechanisms for blood delivery)
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is generated by cardiac output—the amount of blood pumped by the heart each minute.
4
Q
local or tissue perfusion
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(actual amount of blood available to target tissues)
