« previous next »

Author Question: Explain the term regional wall motion abnormality. Why do you think the abnormalities are regional? ... (Read 58 times)

storky111

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 561
on: Jun 27, 2018
Explain the term regional wall motion abnormality. Why do you think the abnormalities are regional?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Compare the definitions of perfuse and profuse.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Tonny

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The most destructive flu epidemic of all times in recorded history occurred in 1918, with approximately 20 million deaths worldwide.

Did you know?

Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.

Did you know?

Multiple sclerosis is a condition wherein the body's nervous system is weakened by an autoimmune reaction that attacks the myelin sheaths of neurons.

Did you know?

There are immediate benefits of chiropractic adjustments that are visible via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It shows that spinal manipulation therapy is effective in decreasing pain and increasing the gaps between the vertebrae, reducing pressure that leads to pain.

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Spectral Line Motion in Binary Star Systems Spectral Line Motion in Binary Star Systems
Our Motion Through the Microwave Background Our Motion Through the Microwave Background
Wall mounted aneroid syphygmomanoter Wall mounted aneroid syphygmomanoter
Wall painting with horses, Chauvet Cave, Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, Ardèche gorge, France. Wall painting with horses, Chauvet Cave, Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, Ardèche gorge, France.
Physics 12 - Interpreting Motion Physics 12 - Interpreting Motion
Motion in 2D Motion in 2D
Video: Exercise and cardiac output

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library