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DVT423-HM4
USIDMS-Hepatic Doppler
Question | Answer |
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Term used to refer to blood flowing away from the liver. | Hepatofugal |
T/F The hepatic veins run between the lobes of the liver. | true |
The hepatic veins drain the liver into what major vein? | IVC |
T/F Hepatic veins have bright, echogenic borders due to collagenous tissue within the walls. | false. portal veins. |
T/F Portal venous flow is normally directed toward the liver. | true |
The splenic vein flow velocity _________ during inspiration and __________ during expiration. | decreases and increases |
T/F The hepatic veins normally exhibit a pulsatile wavefrm. | true |
The hepatic vein demonstrates a higher velocity and is __________ in diameter compared to the portal vein. | smaller |
Normal flow within the IVC is toward what? | the right atrium |
Defined as an abnormal increase in portal venous pressure as a result of obstruction of blood flow through the liver. | portal hypertension |