Fall in arterial blood oxygen upon assuming the upright posture. Usually due to right-to-left cardiac or vascular shunting with a posturally induced fall in left sided pressure permitting a corresponding gradient across the shunt. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(or″tho-de-ok´se-ә) accentuation of arterial hypoxemia in the erect position.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ōr′thō-dē-oks′ē-ă Definitions: 1. Fall in arterial blood oxygen on assuming the upright posture. Usually caused by right-to-left cardiac or vascular shunting with a posturally induced fall in left-sided pressure permitting a corresponding gradient across the shunt.
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orthodeoxia Decreased arterial oxygen concentration while in an upright position. The condition improves when the patient assumes the supine position or is lying face up.
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