In cardiology, what is a fixed perfusion?

Answer by  jheremans (1446)

Fixed perfusion is usually just another term for ischemia, this occurs when there are blocked blood vessels therefore causing lack of oxygen which can lead to myocardial infarction.

Answer by  Zaka (2315)

A constant mixing of artery and vein blood prior to being recieved or expelled from the central valve of the heart.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

You can find out one of two ways the first thing you an do is contact your doctor and ask them they will be able to tell you right away. The other is you can do an internet search and it will pull an entire list of things that can explain it to you and they are all printable.

Answer by  jsmith (2067)

Perfusion is ability of the cardiovascular system to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. Fixed perfusion is the percentage of that perfusion that does not vary with blood pressure.

Answer by  symphonyparis (493)

It would be cleaning out the heart by pour liquid through the heart. It would be a permanant fix for the problem the patient is dealing with. The only solution other than surgery, it sounds like, is to flush the heart out with liquid. Or the surgery may be too great of a risk.

Answer by  bullet02 (172)

If this manifests in certain diagnostic procedure done with the heart, this may indicate that the patient is experiencing Coronary heart disease which may further lead to heart attack.