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Which component contributes to the strength of heart contractions?
Which component contributes to the strength of heart contractions?
- Heart Rate
- Afterload
- Contractility (correct)
- Preload
What is the normal range for cardiac output in liters per minute?
What is the normal range for cardiac output in liters per minute?
- 12 - 16 L/min
- 4 - 8 L/min (correct)
- 8 - 12 L/min
- 2 - 4 L/min
What is a common treatment for Peripheral Vascular Disease?
What is a common treatment for Peripheral Vascular Disease?
- Angioplasty (correct)
- Increased sodium intake
- Regular exercise
- Medications for hypertension
Which risk factor is considered non-modifiable in altered perfusion?
Which risk factor is considered non-modifiable in altered perfusion?
What does afterload refer to in the context of cardiac function?
What does afterload refer to in the context of cardiac function?
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for altered perfusion?
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for altered perfusion?
Which laboratory test is typically assessed to determine an individual’s gas exchange status?
Which laboratory test is typically assessed to determine an individual’s gas exchange status?
What can cause pooling of oxygenated blood in the extremities?
What can cause pooling of oxygenated blood in the extremities?
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Study Notes
Perfusion Principles
- Perfusion relies on blood vessel size, cardiac output, and blood pressure.
- Cardiac output (CO) is the volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute: CO = Heart Rate (HR) x Stroke Volume (SV).
- Stroke volume is influenced by contractility (force of contraction), preload (blood returning to the heart), and afterload (ventricular pressure against which the heart pumps).
- Normal cardiac output is 4-8 L/min.
Hypertension
- Elevated blood pressure.
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
- Impaired return of deoxygenated blood to the heart.
- Oxygenated blood pools in extremities causing edema (swelling), but not gangrene (tissue death).
- Risk factors include smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
- Treatment may involve elevation of veins, medications (aspirin, clopidogrel, statins), and surgeries (angioplasty, bypass surgery, endarterectomy).
Eclampsia and Preeclampsia (including HELLP Syndrome)
- Eclampsia and preeclampsia are pregnancy-related hypertensive disorders. (Note: detailed descriptions of these conditions aren't provided in the original text).
- HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening complication associated with preeclampsia. (Note: detailed descriptions of HELLP are not provided).
Risk Factors for Altered Perfusion
- Modifiable: Hypertension, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet (high cholesterol, fat, sodium, potassium, alcohol, and sugar), stress.
- Non-Modifiable: Family history, older age, male sex, Black race.
Prevention Strategies for Altered Perfusion
- (Note: The original text does not include specific prevention strategies).
Assessment Data for Gas Exchange
- (Note: The original text does not specify assessment data or diagnostic/laboratory tests for gas exchange).
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