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storky111

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Explain the term regional wall motion abnormality. Why do you think the abnormalities are regional?
 
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Compare the definitions of perfuse and profuse.
 
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Tonny

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A regional wall motion abnormality refers to an area of heart muscle that is contracting inadequately or not at all. The abnormality is caused by ischemia or infarction. Abnormalities may be limited to a specific region because regions of the heart are served by different coronary arteries. The ischemia or infarction would be due to a blockage in one arterial route but not all routes.

Answer to Question 2

Perfuse is to permeate, spread throughout. In medical terms, it often refers to blood flow through an organ or tissue. Profuse typically refers to a copious or overabundant amount.


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