Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Perfusion Index

The ratio of arterial blood flow (PULSATILE FLOW) to venous, capillary, and tissue blood flow (non-pulsatile blood flow) - as measured regionally or peripherally.

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The ratio of arterial blood flow (PULSATILE FLOW) to venous, capillary, and tissue blood flow (non-pulsatile blood flow) - as measured regionally or peripherally.

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1 entry terms
  • Index, Perfusion

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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2020

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  1. E01w.370.370w.585

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Perfusion Index. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000081282. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000081282
  2. Perfusion Index. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q114565963