Vasc- hemodynamics Flashcards
when distended the cross-sectional area of the vein is how much larger than the corresponding artery?
3-4 times that of a corresponding artery
veins contain what fraction of the blood in the body?
2/3rds
role of calf muscle pump?
- aids in the return of blood from the legs against the force of gravity
what do the muscles act as?
a power source
contraction of the calf muscles can generate hoe much pressure?
> 200 mmHg
increased hematocrit increases?
viscosity
the venous system is what type of pressure system?
low pressure system
The venous pressure of the lower limbs is comprised of what 3 main components?
- hydrostatic (gravitational) pressure
- residual pressure
- muscular and respiratory pressure
what is hydrostatic pressure?
- due to the height of the venous blood column
- applies to a patient in a standing position
- flow from the furthest points (feet) must return to the right atrium
in the lower limbs- the main resistance to flow is due to?
- microcirculation
define residual pressure
At the venous end of the capillaries, the venous pressure supplied by the arterial pressure is called residual pressure
purpose of augmentation***?
Venous flow can be augmented to observe a large bolus of blood flowing through a vein in an unobstructed vessel
veins are compressible due to?
- a thinner muscular wall
- can rule out clot this way
what affects venous flow? **** (6)
- Respiratory variations
- Cardiac function
- Calf muscle pump
- Competent venous valves
- Venous pressure
- Exercise
hereditary risk factors of DVT? *****
blood disorders:
Antithrombin deficiencies
Elevated clotting factors
Plasminogen deficiency
Prothrombotic disease
acquired risk factors of DVT?
Age,obesity Advanced malignancy Recent surgery Trauma Immobolization Pregnancy O.C. use