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02/10/2014

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Term
functions of CVS
Definition
delivery of O2 and removal of CO2
transport nutrients and remove wastes
protect help fight disease
transport hormones
regulate body temperature
Term
exceptions to 1 capillary bed
Definition
liver, spleen, kidneys
Term
brain
(normal flow and O2 consumption)
Definition
flow: 50mL/min/100g
O2: 3.3mL/min/100g
Term
heart
(normal flow and O2 consumption)
Definition
flow: 70ml/min/100g
O2: 8.4ml/min/100g
Term
skeletal muscle
(normal flow and O2 consumption)
Definition
flow: 2ml/min/100g
O2: 0.2ml/min/100g
Term
skin
(normal flow and O2 consumption)
Definition
flow: 10ml/min/100g
O2: 0.1ml/min/100g
Term
kidney
(normal flow and O2 consumption)
Definition
flow: 400ml/min/100g
O2: 5.5ml/min/100g
Term
abdominal organs
(normal flow and O2 consumption)
Definition
flow: 50ml/min/100g
O2: 2.1ml/min/100g
Term
other
(normal flow and O2 consumption)
Definition
flow: 3ml/min/100g
O2: 0.1ml/min/100g
Term
total body
(normal flow and O2 consumption)
Definition
7ml/min/100g = 5L/min
3.2ml/min/100g = 250ml/min
Term
distribution of blood (at rest)
Definition
60% in veins and venules
15% in arteries/arterioles
Term
cardiac reserve
Definition
difference between maximum and resting cardiac output
normally a 4-5 fold increase possible
Term
Fick principle
Definition
amount of substance that enters an organ over time minus the amount that leaves, equals the tissue utilization of that substance
Term
cardiac output influences
Definition
pressure - direct proportion
resistance - inverse proportion
blood viscosity - inverse proportion
total vessel L - inverse proportion
vessel radius - direct by 4th power
Term
Re # increasing factors
Definition
high velocity, large diameter, high density, low viscosity
Term
CO equations
Definition
CO=HR*SV
CO=(Tissue Consumption)/([arterial]-[venous])
CO = (aterial-central venous P)/(systemic resistance)
CO = (deltaP*r^4)/(viscosity*L)
Term
mean arterial pressure
Definition
MAP = diastolic BP +(PP)/3
Term
distensibility
Definition
the ease with which an object can be deformed
Term
compliance
Definition
= change in volume/change in pressure
veins are more compliant than arteries
compliance in vessels decreases as pressure increases
Term
Bernoulli effect
Definition
blood flow can go up/against a pressure gradient if it is travelling down the total energy gradient
Term
normal EDV, ESV, SV, HR, EF and cycle time
Definition
EDV = 130mL
ESV = 60mL
SV = 70mL
HR = 75b/min
EF = 54%
cycle time = 0.8sec
Term
isovolumetric relaxation
Definition
phase of heart cycle
volume in ventricles remains constant
all valves closed
occurs after systole
atria are filling
Term
ventricular filling
Definition
phase of heart cycle
flow rapid from atria to ventricles
AV valves open (atrial P > ventricular P)
Term
diastasis
Definition
blood flow from atria in smaller volume
initial passive filling of the heart's ventricles has slowed down, but before the atria contract to complete the active filling
occurs during ventricular filling phase
Term
atrial systole
Definition
occurs during ventricular filling
pushes final 20-25mL of blood into ventricle
Term
isovolumetric contraction
Definition
phase of heart cycle
after pressure of contraction closes AV valves, but before SL valves open
pressure increases
Term
ventricular systole
Definition
phase of heart cycle
ventricules eject blood
SL valves open when ventricle P > pulmonary/aorta
Term
a wave of LAP
Definition
atrial contraction
Term
c wave of LAP
Definition
bulge of AV valve during ventricular contraction
Term
v wave of LAP
Definition
rise in atrial pressure before AV valve opens
Term
S1
Definition
closure of AV valves
Term
S2
Definition
closure of SL valves
Term
R vs. L timing of cycle
Definition
right atrial systole precedes left
right ventricular systole starts after left, but RV starts to eject bevore LV (due to lower pressures)
Term
respiration effect on cycle
Definition
expiration - pulmonic and aortic valves close at same time
inspiration = aortic valve closes before pulmonary
Term
S3
Definition
rapid ventricular filling
Term
S4
Definition
atrial systole
Term
systolic murmurs
Definition
pulmonary or aortic stenosis
AV (mitral) insufficiency
Term
diastolic murmur
Definition
AV (mitral) stenosis
pulmonary or aortic insufficiency
Term
aortic stenosis
Definition
huge difference between LV and aortic pressures
LV hypertrophy (decreased diastolic function)
increased ventricular diastolic pressure
contractility can increase
PP is diminished
systolic murmur
Term
aortic insufficiency
Definition
aortic pressure fall rapidly and further during diastole
PP increases
LV pressure and EDV increase
diastolic murmur
dilated and hypertrophied ventricle
HUGE SV increase
P-V loop is huge, lots of stroke work
no isovolumetric periods
Term
mitral stenosis
Definition
higher atrial pressure
decrease in EDV
decreased SV
decreased systolic pressure
hypertrophy of atrium
diastolic murmur
Term
mitral insufficiency
Definition
increased systolic atrial pressure (high v wave)
LV has increased EDV
enlarged atrium and LV
huge SV increase
huge P-V loop, lots of cardiac work
no isovolumetric periods
systolic murmur
Term
beta-adrenergic stimulation
(effects on SV)
Definition
increases myocardial metabolism
increases myocardial contractility
increases myocardial relaxation
increases heart rate
Term
Force-Velocity Curve
Definition
Vmax = contractility
Fmax = preload
Term
Bowditch staircase
Definition
force-frequency relationship
stimulation of heart at higher rate increases the tension development
due to increase of Ca2+ influx through PM channels
Term
post-extrasytolic potentiation
Definition
premature contractions
cardiac contractions that follow premature systolic depolarization
increases in Ca2+ influx which increases SR stores for next normal contraction
Term
Anrep effect
Definition
increase in contractility follows an increase in afterload to compensate for the decrease in SV
Term
homeometric autoregulation
Definition
minor role in Anrep effect???
intrinsic mechanism that controls strength of ventricular contraction independent of preload
Term
external work
Definition
energy that propels blood from ventricles into artery
aka StrokeWork = P*SV
increased by: inc. EDV
Term
potential work
Definition
energy generated with contraction that is not converted to external work
ex: energy to stretch and lengthen viscous elements in ventricles
increased by: inc. afterload
Term
cardiac power
Definition
external work * heart rate
Term
cardiac efficiency
Definition
external work per unit energy consume
low efficiency due to energy expened during isovolumetric contraction
Term
wall stress
Definition
= pressure*radius/wall thickness
hypertrophy compensates for increases in pressure or radius
Term
measures of contractility
Definition
slope of pressure generated vs. time (contraction force, preload or contractility can effect)
increase in ESV -> impaired contractility
Term
vascular tone
Definition
major player in controlling blood flow
CVS adjusts to efficiently distribute CO to tissues according to their needs
regulated by several factors, 1*ly metabolism
Term
myogenic response
Definition
one factor effecting vascular tone
alteration of vascular tone in response to change in pressure
aka Bayliss effect
stretch is s stimulus for cell to constrict
Mechanism: stretch --> more Ca2+ influx across PM and from SR
Term
myogenic tone
Definition
intrinsic vascular tone at a constant level or pressure
Term
alpha-receptors (vascular tone)
Definition
SMC constriction
vasoconstriction
Term
beta-receptors (vascular tone)
Definition
SMC relaxation
vasodilation
Term
endothelial factors (vascular tone)
Definition
NO - major relaxor
PGI2 - relaxor
Hyperpolarizing factors - relaxors
Thromboxane A2 - constrictor
Endothelin-1 - potent constrictor
Term
nitric oxide
Definition
endothelial factor, major relaxor
stimulated production by serotonin, shear stress on cells, etc.
Term
prostaglandins (PGI2)
Definition
endothelial factor, relaxor
produced by COX, promotes flow
Term
hyperpolarizing factors
Definition
endothelial factors, relaxors
stimulate K+ channels in SMC and cause relaxation
Term
thromboxane A2
Definition
endothelial factor, constrictor
COX derived metabolite
Term
endothelin-1
Definition
endothelial factor, potent constrictor
very long acting, very hard to reverse
Term
adenosine
Definition
potent dilator that is dumped out of ischemic tissue
listed as "the metabolite" for local metabolic factors that affect vascular tone
Term
filtration
Definition
movement of fluid and solutes from plasma to interstitial fluid
Term
absorption
Definition
movement of fluid and solutes from interstitial fluid to plasma
~85% of what is filtrated usually
Term
capillary hydrostatic pressure
Definition
water pressure
fluid pushing out of capillary
filtration promoter
Term
interstitial hydrostatic pressure
Definition
water pressure
fluid pushing into capillary
absorption promoter
Term
plasma osmotic force
Definition
due to plasma protein concentration
pulling fluid into capillary
absorption promoter
Term
interstitial osmotic force
Definition
due to interstitial fluid protein concentration
pulling fluid out of capillary
filtration promotor
Term
edema
Definition
results when filtration greatly exceed reabsorption
causes: increase in CapHydroP, increase in capillary permeability, decrease in plasma protein levels, blocked lymphatics
Term
organs with autoregulation of flow
Definition
heart, brain, kidney
Term
cardiac circulation characteristics
Definition
phasic pattern
~75% O2 extraction
auto-regulates 60-140mmHg
very strong neuronal-metabolic mechanisms
flow primarily during diastole (LV, systole for RV)
Term
cerebral circulation characteristics
Definition
internal carotids, vertebral, and basilar arteries; Circle of Willis
incompressible contents, small range of okay flow levels
autoregulates 60-160mmHg
regional functional hyperemia
weak sympathetic, parasympathetic causes vasodilation
least tolerant to ischemia (5sec->LOC, minutes->irreversible damage)
Term
skeletal muscle circulation characteristics
Definition
at rest 75% of capillaries = closed
at rest, neural and myogenic mechanisms are primary controlling
exercise, sympathetic constriction, local metabolic dilation, and skeletal muscle pump controlling
flow can increase more than 20fold
Term
skin circulation characteristics
Definition
dissipate heat
ateriovenous anatomoses, controlled by sympathetic
Term
renal circulation characteristics
Definition
20% of CO resting
2 capillary beds in series (glomerular and peritubular)
strong sympathetic constriction
strong autoregulation
Term
intestinal circulation characteristics
Definition
poor Autoregulation
local metabolic control is main factor
strong autonomic influences as well
GI hormones with direct dilator effect
countercurrent flow in villi
Term
hepatic circulation characteristics
Definition
20-30% hepatic a., 70-80% portal vein
hepatic arterial buffer response (to prevent explosion)
strong sympathetic constriction
blood reservoir, sympathetic stimulation causes dumping
Term
parasympathetics on CV
Definition
via vagus nerve
terminates on SA and AV nodes and atrial mycrdium
releases ACh
decrease HR (decrease If, increase IK)
Term
sympathetics on CV
Definition
via thoracic region
increase HR (increase If, decrease IK)
increase heart contractility (increase SV and CO)
Term
epinephrine effects on CV
Definition
activates Beta1 = inc. contractility, HR, CO and systolic pressure
activate Beta2 = vasodilation to muscle and liver, decreased diastolic pressure
MAP ~constant
PP widens
Term
norepinephrine effects on CV
Definition
activates Beta1 = inc CO, contractility, HR and systolic pressure
alpha = systemic vasocontraction, increased diastolic pressure
MAP increase
PP ~constant
HR reflex decrease due to activation of baroreceptors
Term
baroreceptors
Definition
in carotid sinus and aortic arch
inc P, increase stretch, increase firing rate to CV center in medulla oblongata
minimizes fluctuations in short-term
Term
mechanoreceptors
Definition
regulate autonomic activity in response to mechanical pressure/distortuion
Term
chemoreceptors
Definition
arterial and central receptors alter breathing and autonomic activity in response to changes in PO2, PCO2 and/or pH
Term
metaboreceptors
Definition
influence central activity in response to increases in local metabolic products
Term
Cushing reflex
Definition
increase in intracranial P
elicits increase in arterial pressure
helps prevent collapse of vessels and preserve flow
HALLMARK: increased pressure despite reflexive brachycardia
Term
blushing
Definition
increased sympathetic activity to localized cutaneous vessels
Term
vasovagal syncope
Definition
loss of sympathetic tone, decrease in HR and blood pressure
results in fainting in response to severe stress
Term
central command
Definition
concept that cerebral cortex drives CV and respiratory response to voluntary exercise
getting pumped!
Term
pain reflex
Definition
cutaneous - increases BP
visceral (deep) - causes vasovagal syncope
Term
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)
Definition
signal: decrease in BP or flow to kidney
response: release renin from kidney
result: systemic vasoconstriction, H2O and Na+ absorption in kidney, increase blood volume and pressure
Term
atrial natriuretic peptide
Definition
signal: increase volume/stretch of atria/brain
response: brain/atria release peptides
result: decreae blood volume
Term
women vs. men differences
Definition
Women have
decreased LV mass to body weight ratio
decreased afterload
decreased BP
increased endothelial-dependent dilation
thought to be due to estrogen
Term
CV changes with age
Definition
decrease max HR and cardiac indices
increase contraction and relaxation time
decrease myocardial diastolic stiffness
decrease arterial compliance and capillary density (inc. TPR)
decrease sympathetic innervation and responsiveness (impairs reflex control)
Term
exercise effects on CV
Definition
increase flow to heart, skin, and muscle
decrease flow to kidney and abdo organs
increase sympathetic (inc. SR, SV and contractility)
increase EDV, external work, and systolic pressure
Term
training effects on CV
Definition
increase circulating blood volume
decrease resting HR
increase SV and cardiac reserve
decrease BP
decrease incidence and mortality of CAD
Term
hypovolemic shock
Definition
due to acute sudden hemorrhage or fluid loss
Term
cardiogenic shock
Definition
when heart fails to pump blood adequately (i.e. myocardial infarction)
Term
anaphylactic shock
Definition
severe allergic response
see large decrease in BP
can see increase in CO
Term
neurogenic shock
Definition
trauma to head, damage to CV center, drastic reduction in sympathetic activity
see large decrease in BP
can see increase in CO
Term
septic shock
Definition
vasodilator release by bacteria (endotoxin)
see large decrease in BP
can see increase in CO
Term
obstructive shock
Definition
portion of circulation is blocked
i.e. by pulmonary embolism
Term
symptoms of shock
Definition
systolic P <90mmHg
tachycardia
weak pulse
cool, pale, clammy skin
altered mental state
decrease urine output
thirsty
low blood pH
nausea
Term
decompensatory phase of shock
Definition
tissue hypoxia
leaky capillaries, decrease BV, increase blood viscosity
vascular muscle relax, decrease TPR, lower BP, organ failure
myocardial ischemia, derease contractility, dec. BP, organ failure
platelet activation, microvascular damage and intravascular clotting
Term
coronary artery stenosis
Definition
block in flow
non-linear resistor in series with downstream arteries
worse with increasing diameter, legnt, stiffness, platelet aggregation
Term
max blockage that can be compensated
Definition
85% blocked at rest
45-60% blocked at maximal demand
Term
myocardial infarction
Definition
irreversible necrosis of heart muscle resulting from prolonged ischemia
results after 15-40 minutes of complete coronary occlusion
85% due to atherosclerotic plaque
Term
wavefront phenomenon
Definition
necrosis of heart tissue progresses from subendocardium to epicardium
Term
tamponade
Definition
fluid accumulates in pericardium
increase RA and vena cava Ps
reduces venous return
Term
serum markers
Definition
myoglobin - increases early
creatine-kinase
troponin-I
LDH - increases later
Term
ST segment depression
Definition
ischemia of sunendocardial tissue
Term
ST elevation
Definition
transmural ischemia
Term
abnormal Q wave
Definition
marker for ventricular necrosis
unlikely to disappear
alteration of vector dipole during ventricular depolarization
Term
EKG effect temporal to transmural infarction
Definition
Acute - ST elevation
Hours - ST elevation, dec. R amp, Q wave visible
Day 1-2 - T inversion, Q wave deeper, ST elevation
Days - ST normalizes, T inversion
Weeks - Q wave persists
Term
systolic dysfunction
Definition
impaired ejection of blood from heart
***atrial pressure = 20-30mmHg
pulmonary edema (LV) systemic edema (RV)
aka forward heart failure
increased internal work for heart
Term
diastolic dysfunction
Definition
impaired filling of ventricles
aka backward heart failure
increased atrial pressures
more internal work for heart
Term
tx for heart failure
Definition
diuretic, inotropic, vasodilator, or combined therpies
Term
diuretic therapy
Definition
reduces volume and pressure by increased urine output
little change to SV
Term
inotropic therapy
Definition
augments SV by increased contractility, but raises heart work load
Term
vasodilator therapy
Definition
improves SV via reductions in afterload
Term
combined therapy
Definition
vasodilator + inotropic
improves SV via reduction in afterload and increase in contractility
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