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Pulmonary Blood Flow Flashcards

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What is the equation to calculate BP?

A

BP= CO x TPR
CO: Cardiac Output (L/min)
TPR: Total peripheral resistance

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What is the equation to calculate PBP (Pumonary Blood Pressure) ?

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PBP= CO x PVR

PVR: Pulmonary vascular resistance

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What is Nitric Oxide?

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1) Vasodilator & Smooth Muscle Relaxer

2) Made by endothelium and acts on smooth muscle

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What is Endothelin 1?

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Vasoconstrictor; made in the lungs

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What is Thromboxane A2?

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Same as Endothelin 1, vasoconstrictor, found in pulmonary vasculature

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