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SYSTEMIC VASCULAR RESISTANCE [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cardiovascular System
DEF

The resistance against which the left ventricle must eject to force out its stroke volume with each beat.

CONT

Compensatory mechanisms in both acute and chronic heart failure include increased systemic vascular resistance and redistribution of blood flow.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système cardio-vasculaire
CONT

À la naissance, les artérioles pulmonaires ont conservé leur structure fœtale. Les résistances vasculaires pulmonaires sont élevées, avoisinant la résistance vasculaire systémique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema cardiovascular
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