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How does tachycardia affect myocardial perfusion in the left ventricle?
How does tachycardia affect myocardial perfusion in the left ventricle?
- It enhances perfusion due to increased heart rate.
- It improves perfusion during both systole and diastole.
- It diminishes perfusion by shortening diastolic filling time. (correct)
- It has no significant impact on myocardial perfusion.
In the cardiac cycle, what event primarily facilitates blood flow into the ventricles?
In the cardiac cycle, what event primarily facilitates blood flow into the ventricles?
- Mechanical contraction during systole.
- Ventricular systole causing high pressure.
- Atrial systole creating back pressure.
- The pressure gradient during diastole. (correct)
Why is pulmonary hypertension particularly challenging for the right ventricle?
Why is pulmonary hypertension particularly challenging for the right ventricle?
- It decreases myocardial oxygen demand.
- It increases preload and myocardial perfusion.
- It reduces afterload, easing the workload on the right ventricle.
- It increases afterload while potentially reducing myocardial perfusion. (correct)
During which phase of the cardiac cycle does most of the blood flow occur?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle does most of the blood flow occur?
What is a key difference between the right and left ventricles regarding myocardial perfusion?
What is a key difference between the right and left ventricles regarding myocardial perfusion?
How does the duration of diastole change with tachycardia, and what is the consequence?
How does the duration of diastole change with tachycardia, and what is the consequence?
Which of the following best describes the hemodynamic characteristic of the right heart?
Which of the following best describes the hemodynamic characteristic of the right heart?
What is the primary determining factor for blood flow during the cardiac cycle?
What is the primary determining factor for blood flow during the cardiac cycle?
How does a high afterload affect the left ventricle?
How does a high afterload affect the left ventricle?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the left heart's anatomy and physiology?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the left heart's anatomy and physiology?
How does the cardiac cycle orchestrate its events?
How does the cardiac cycle orchestrate its events?
Why could valvular disease create added strain on the right ventricle?
Why could valvular disease create added strain on the right ventricle?
What significance does diastolic filling time hold for left ventricular myocardial perfusion?
What significance does diastolic filling time hold for left ventricular myocardial perfusion?
What is the relationship between myocardial thickness of each pump and pressure?
What is the relationship between myocardial thickness of each pump and pressure?
What is one way the right heart differs from the left heart in the cardiac cycle?
What is one way the right heart differs from the left heart in the cardiac cycle?
Which phase dominates in the cardiac cycle?
Which phase dominates in the cardiac cycle?
In what condition would shortening diastole be detrimental to its function?
In what condition would shortening diastole be detrimental to its function?
What best describes the cardiac cycle?
What best describes the cardiac cycle?
The right side has low transmural pressure that allows the myocardium to perfuse throughout the cardiac cycle. In contrast, what pressure characterizes the Left heart?
The right side has low transmural pressure that allows the myocardium to perfuse throughout the cardiac cycle. In contrast, what pressure characterizes the Left heart?
What is the correct order of the stages in the cardiac cycle, and their function?
What is the correct order of the stages in the cardiac cycle, and their function?
Flashcards
Cardiac Cycle
Cardiac Cycle
The cardiac cycle involves electrical events leading to mechanical events, ensuring blood flow in one direction down a pressure gradient.
Systole
Systole
The contraction phase of the cardiac cycle.
Diastole
Diastole
The relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle, during which the heart fills with blood.
Right Heart Characteristics
Right Heart Characteristics
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Left Heart Characteristics
Left Heart Characteristics
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Afterload
Afterload
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Transmural Pressure
Transmural Pressure
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Right Ventricle Perfusion
Right Ventricle Perfusion
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Left Ventricle Perfusion
Left Ventricle Perfusion
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Tachycardia
Tachycardia
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Study Notes
- The cardiac cycle involves interrelated electrical and mechanical events, moving unidirectionally along a pressure gradient
- Systole is the phase of contraction
- Diastole is the phase of relaxation, during which 90% of blood flow occurs
- Diastole is longer than systole under normal conditions
- Diastole decreases with tachycardia
Right Heart Anatomy
- Features a thin myocardium
- It is a high capacitance system operating at low transmural pressure
- Myocardium is perfused throughout the entire cardiac cycle, during both systole and diastole
- Pushes against a lower afterload under physiologic conditions
- Pulmonary hypertension and valvular disease increases afterload with reduced blood supply
Left Heart Anatomy
- Characterized by thick muscle
- It is a low capacitance system operating at high pressure
- High transmural pressure
- Myocardium perfusion occurs only during diastole
- Tachycardia is detrimental
- Higher afterload is present
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