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perfusion [pər′fyü·zhən] (physiology) The pumping of a fluid through a tissue or organ by way of an artery. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Further study of underlying mechanisms, however, is needed in light of reports that there is no difference in the distribution of pulmonary perfusion between older and younger individuals and little change in pulmonary capillary density. The final preparation is a lung imaging agent which is used in the evaluation of pulmonary perfusion in adults and paediatric patients. Although the effect of body positioning on pulmonary perfusion has been well established, [5-15] specific clinical studies to examine the therapeutic use of body positioning to improve pulmonary perfusion are lacking. |
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