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Decks in this class (12)

Intro 1
What factors affect diffusion,
What is perfusion rate,
How much blood must be supplied t...
21  cards
Autonomic Input to the Heart
How does k permeability set the rmp,
How do action potentials in cardi...,
Describe the stages of a ventricu...
21  cards
Intro 2
What is stroke volume,
How is heart muscle adapted for c...,
How is back flow prevented in hea...
23  cards
Congenital Heart Defects
What is the incidence of congenit...,
What is an atrial septal defect,
What is a patent foramen ovale
12  cards
CVS Drugs
List some conditions that cardiov...,
How can drugs affect the cvs,
What are some causes of arrhythmias
29  cards
Shock
What is the difference between re...,
What can cause poor regional perf...,
What is arterial occlusion
23  cards
Hypertension
How is blood pressure regulated g...,
How is blood pressure managed in ...,
When is renin released
20  cards
Chest Pain
What are some cardiac causes of c...,
What are some gi causes of chest ...,
What are some respiratory causes ...
9  cards
Heart Failure
Define heart failure,
What are some causes of heart fai...,
What are the characteristics of c...
24  cards
Haemostasis
What are the general principles o...,
Describe the response to vascular...,
How are platelets formed
10  cards
Thrombosis and Embolism
Define thrombosis,
What are some anti thrombotic fac...,
Why does thrombosis occur
17  cards
Atherosclerosis
Define atherosclerosis 2 definitions,
Define arteriosclerosis,
Describe the macroscopic features...
20  cards

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