Circulation · 1950 · 36 citations · 6 references
MedicineAnatomyPhysiologyFunctional AnatomyHemodynamicsLimb AnatomyPositioningVascular AnatomyVascular SupplyBlood FlowBlood Flow DynamicsBody Position EffectsHemodynamic CharacteristicsHemodynamic Effects Of PositioningHemodynamic PathophysiologyLimb PositioningVertical Body Position
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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