Haemodynamics

/ˌhiːmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/ noun

Definition

The scientific study of blood flow and the forces involved in moving blood through the body.

Etymology

From 'haemodynamic' + the suffix '-ics' (study of). This noun form describes the branch of physiology dealing with blood circulation mechanics.

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When doctors perform a 'haemodynamics study,' they thread catheters into your heart to measure pressures and flow rates—it reveals exactly where your cardiovascular system is failing.

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