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Vasc- hemodynamics Flashcards

1
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when distended the cross-sectional area of the vein is how much larger than the corresponding artery?

A

3-4 times that of a corresponding artery

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veins contain what fraction of the blood in the body?

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2/3rds

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3
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role of calf muscle pump?

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  • aids in the return of blood from the legs against the force of gravity
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4
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what do the muscles act as?

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a power source

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5
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contraction of the calf muscles can generate hoe much pressure?

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> 200 mmHg

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6
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increased hematocrit increases?

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viscosity

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7
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the venous system is what type of pressure system?

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low pressure system

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8
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The venous pressure of the lower limbs is comprised of what 3 main components?

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  1. hydrostatic (gravitational) pressure
  2. residual pressure
  3. muscular and respiratory pressure
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9
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what is hydrostatic pressure?

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  • 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
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10
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in the lower limbs- the main resistance to flow is due to?

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  • microcirculation
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11
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define residual pressure

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At the venous end of the capillaries, the venous pressure supplied by the arterial pressure is called residual pressure

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12
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purpose of augmentation***?

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Venous flow can be augmented to observe a large bolus of blood flowing through a vein in an unobstructed vessel

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13
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veins are compressible due to?

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  • a thinner muscular wall

- can rule out clot this way

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14
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what affects venous flow? **** (6)

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  1. Respiratory variations
  2. Cardiac function
  3. Calf muscle pump
  4. Competent venous valves
  5. Venous pressure
  6. Exercise
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15
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hereditary risk factors of DVT? *****

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blood disorders:

Antithrombin deficiencies
Elevated clotting factors
Plasminogen deficiency
Prothrombotic disease

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16
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acquired risk factors of DVT?

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Age,obesity
Advanced malignancy
Recent surgery
Trauma
Immobolization
Pregnancy
O.C. use
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17
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what 3 things are included in virchow’s triad?

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  1. Endothelial damage
  2. Venous stasis (suggests slow blood flow) ex. Long car ride, immobile
  3. Hypercoagulable state
18
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S/S of DVT **?

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  1. Lower extremity swelling
  2. Pain
  3. Positive Homan’s sign-pain on forced dorsiflexion of the foot
19
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What is D-dimer test?

A
  • blood test

- measures fibrin degradation products that accumulate in the blood when thrombus forms

20
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DVT is unlikely if D-dimer is?

A

negative

21
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what can cause a false positive d-dimer? (4)

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  • not helpful in patients over 80
  • hospitalized
  • pregnant
  • cancer
22
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what is acute thrombus look like?

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  • Faintly echogenic, almost invisible
  • Detected by limited compression and faint visible edge of clot
  • Attached to the vein wall over short-area
  • May have a long snakelike clot swaying back and forth in the lumen
  • These poorly attached clots are a risk for emboli
23
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characterization of chronic thrombus?

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  • complete dissolution of slow over time may occur
  • may become more solid
  • firmer and more echogenic
  • becomes better attached
  • less threat of embolization
  • large collaterals will develop
24
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5 complications of DVT?

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  1. PE
  2. incompetent valves
  3. recurrent DVT
  4. varicose veins
  5. chronic venous insufficiency
25
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PE symptoms?

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  • difficulty breathing
  • chest pain on inspiration
  • palpitations
26
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PE clinically?

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  • low blood oxygen saturation and cyanosis

- rapid breathing and heart rate

27
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PE- severe cases?

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  • collapse
  • abnormally low blood pressure
  • sudden death
28
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diagnosis of PE?

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  • D-dimer
  • CT pulmonary angiography
  • pulse oximetry
29
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treatment of PE?

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  • antigoagulent: heparin and warfarin
30
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PE- surgical intervention?

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  • pulmonary thrombectomy
31
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what is often the first test performed when PE is suspected?

A

blood oxygen level

32
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The simplest way to measure blood oxygen levels is with a?

A

pulse oximeter

33
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what is a pulse oximeter?

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It is a noninvasive way to monitor the percentage of hemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen

34
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what is concidered an abnormal saturation level?

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  • <95%
35
Q

Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS)- Vein walls and valves are permanently damaged in what % of cases?

A

60%

36
Q

Chronic venous obstruction & reflux manifests as (3)?

A
  1. chronic leg swelling
  2. ankle pigmentation
  3. ultimately ulcers form
37
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Primary varicose veins?

A
  • abnormally dilated and tortuous superficial veins in the absence of deep venous disease
  • History of DVT is rare
  • Result of valvular incompetence at SFJ
38
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secondary varicose veins?

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associated with obstruction (DVT) or incompetence of the deep venous system valves

39
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what % of DVT’s occur in upper extremity?

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10%

40
Q

what is the most common cause of DVT in upper extremity?

A

Placement of a VAD

41
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Most common site for central venous access device insertion

A

subclavian veins and IJV

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