Law of hemodynamics
P = Q x R Q = v x area R = 8ln / pir^4
Poiseuille’s law
Q = deltaP pi r^4 / 8 l n
Bernoulli’s equation simplified
delta P = 1/2 p(v2^2-v1^2)
Spectral window
in PW doppler
region without signal
signifies laminar flow
Doppler risetime for a diseased vessel cut off
> 144 msec
Arterial signal components
1) rapid acceleration
2) short flow reversal cause by high resistance of distal bed
3) diastolic forward flow component
Resistive index
(systolic - diastolic) / systolic
Pulsatility index
(systolic - diastolic) / mean velocity
Systolic diastolic ratio
Systolic / diastolic