Venous Flow Characteristics 2024 PDF

Venous Hemodynamics and Characteristics LCCC DMS IM AG 1530 VA S C UL AR S ON OGRAP H Y I Objectives List the hemodynamic factors that affect venous blood flow Describe the components of hydrostatic pressure Identify the forces that lead to edema formation Define the changes that occur at...

Venous Hemodynamics and Characteristics LCCC DMS IM AG 1530 VA S C UL AR S ON OGRAP H Y I Objectives List the hemodynamic factors that affect venous blood flow Describe the components of hydrostatic pressure Identify the forces that lead to edema formation Define the changes that occur at rest and with exercise in the venous system. Structure of Vessel Walls Layers of vessel walls Adventitia – outer layer composed of connective tissue Media – middle layer composed of smooth-muscle fibers Intima- inner layer composed of endothelium covering an elastic membrane Venous Capacitance Veins hold over 2/3 of the bodies blood volume o Remaining mostly arterial o