One way valves between cardiac chambers: what happens if P1 = P2?
No flow occurs
One way valves between cardiac chambers: what happens if P1 > P2?
Flow occurs (from P1 - P2)
One way valves between cardiac chambers: what happens if P1 < P2?
No flow occurs
When is raised jugular venous pressure seen?
In right-sided heart failure
right atrium - connected to vena cava - connected to jugular vein
What are the 5 phases of the cardiac cycle?
What is the first heart sound caused by?
AV valves closing (mitral and tricuspid)
What is the second heart sound caused by?
Closing of the semi-lunar valves (aortic and pulmonary valves closing)