Stromuhr

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Stromuhr

Stromuhr (pronunciation: stroh-moo-er) is a medical instrument used to measure the rate of blood flow through an artery. The term originates from the German words "Strom" meaning "stream" and "Uhr" meaning "clock".

Etymology

The term "Stromuhr" is derived from the German language, where "Strom" translates to "stream" or "flow", and "Uhr" translates to "clock". This is a direct reference to the instrument's function of measuring the flow rate of blood, similar to how a clock measures the passage of time.

Function

A Stromuhr is typically used in vascular surgery and cardiology to measure the rate of blood flow through an artery. The instrument is designed to temporarily obstruct the blood flow in the artery, allowing the blood to fill a calibrated chamber. The time taken for the blood to fill this chamber is then used to calculate the rate of blood flow.

Related Terms

  • Artery: A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.
  • Blood Flow: The continuous circulation of blood in the cardiovascular system.
  • Vascular Surgery: A surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, or arteries, veins and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy, minimally-invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction.
  • Cardiology: The study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels.

See Also

  • Blood Pressure: The pressure of the blood in the circulatory system, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heartbeat and the diameter and elasticity of the arterial walls.
  • Cardiovascular System: The organ system that permits blood to circulate and transport nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hormones, and blood cells to and from the cells in the body to provide nourishment and help in fighting diseases.

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