Open AccessThe Effect of the Dependent Position upon Blood Flow in the Limbs
Author(s) -
Robert W. Wilkins,
Meyer H. Halperin,
Julius Litter
Publication year - 1950
Publication title -
circulation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 7.795
H-Index - 607
eISSN - 1524-4539
pISSN - 0009-7322
DOI - 10.1161/01.cir.2.3.373
Subject(s) - medicine , blood flow , position (finance) , hemodynamics , clinical significance , anatomy , cardiology , finance , economics
The blood flow, as reflected by the arteriovenous oxygen difference, in the arms and legs is greater in the dependent position than in the horizontal position. The physiologic and clinical significance of this finding is discussed.
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