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Why does decreased pulmonary blood flow cause cyanosis?
Decreased pulmonary blood flow alone does not cause cyanosis. It is when decreased pulmonary blood flow is associated with right to left shunting (ie Tetralogy of fallot) that it is associated with cyanosis.
Is there more blood flow to the kidneys in the elderly?
No, there is decreased blood flow to the kidneys with age.
What would experience a decreased blood flow during exercise?
no it actually stimulates blood flow
Decreased peripheral resistance to blood flow?
Anemia
What is the consequence of decreased blood flow to the brain?
death
Decreased blood flow to cardiac muscle that only injures the tissue creates a condition known as what?
Myocardial infarction is the decreased blood flow to cardiac muscle that only injures the tissue.
What is the term for decreased blood flow?
Ischemia is the medical term for decreased blood flow. Ischemia limits the supply of oxygen to tissues.
What would decreased peripheral resistance to blood flow?
Vasodilation and decreasing blood viscosity
What are some of the causes of a mini stroke?
The cause of a mini stroke is the blockage of blood flow to the brain. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain. Blood flow can be disrupted by blood clots or cholesterol plagues. The correct term for mini stroke is transient ischemic attack.
Would your skin experience a decreased blood flow during exercise?
no
What disorder is associated with multi-infarct dementia?
The blockage interrupts the flow of blood to regions of the brain (a stroke ), which, if sustained, causes the death of cells in numerous areas of the brain.
A significant reduction in blood flow to the brain is termed?
stroke
