FETAL CIRCULATION

Nursing Concepts
29 Jan 201822:20

Summary

TLDRThis educational video script delves into fetal circulation, highlighting its distinct structures and processes compared to postnatal circulation. It emphasizes the role of the placenta and umbilical cord in oxygen and nutrient delivery, bypassing the lungs which are inactive in this stage. Key fetal circulation features include the foramen ovale, ductus arteriosus, and ductus venosus, facilitating blood flow. The script guides viewers through a flowchart for clearer understanding and concludes with postnatal changes where these fetal structures close, adjusting circulation for lung involvement in oxygenation.

Takeaways

  • 🌟 Fetal circulation is also known as prenatal circulation and is distinct from postnatal circulation due to structural differences.
  • 🩸 The placenta and umbilical cord are central to fetal circulation, carrying oxygenated blood from the mother to the fetus.
  • 💙 The umbilical vein carries oxygenated blood, while the two umbilical arteries carry deoxygenated blood, which is contrary to the adult circulation.
  • 🫀 The foramen ovale is an opening between the right and left atria in the fetal heart, allowing blood to bypass the lungs and enter the systemic circulation.
  • 🔄 The ductus arteriosus is a shunt between the pulmonary artery and the aorta, directing blood away from the non-functioning lungs and into the systemic circulation.
  • 🔄 The ductus venosus is a connection between the umbilical vein and the inferior vena cava, allowing oxygenated blood to bypass the liver.
  • 🌀 Blood from the umbilical vein supplies the liver and the rest goes to the inferior vena cava, where it mixes with deoxygenated blood from the superior vena cava.
  • 🚫 The lungs are not involved in fetal circulation as the fetus obtains oxygen and nutrients directly from the mother through the placenta.
  • 🛑 Postnatal changes include the closure of the foramen ovale, which becomes the fossa ovalis, and the closure of the ductus arteriosus.
  • 📚 Understanding the fetal circulation can be aided by creating a flowchart, which helps to visualize and remember the complex pathways of blood flow.

Q & A

  • What is fetal circulation?

    -Fetal circulation, also known as fetal placental circulation or prenatal circulation, refers to the blood circulation that occurs during the prenatal period in a fetus. It is distinct from postnatal circulation due to several structural differences.

  • How does fetal circulation differ from postnatal circulation?

    -In fetal circulation, the lungs are not involved as the fetus obtains oxygen and nutrients from the mother through the placenta. In postnatal circulation, the lungs play a crucial role in oxygenating the blood.

  • What are the key structures involved in fetal circulation?

    -The key structures involved in fetal circulation include the placenta, umbilical cord, foramen ovale, ductus arteriosus, and ductus venosus.

  • What is the role of the placenta in fetal circulation?

    -The placenta performs respiratory, nutritive, and supportive functions for the fetus, facilitating the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between the fetus and the mother.

  • How does the umbilical cord contribute to fetal circulation?

    -The umbilical cord contains one umbilical vein carrying oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus and two umbilical arteries carrying deoxygenated blood back to the placenta.

  • What is the foramen ovale and its function in fetal circulation?

    -The foramen ovale is an opening between the right atrium and left atrium of the fetal heart, allowing blood to bypass the pulmonary circulation and directly enter the systemic circulation.

  • Describe the ductus arteriosus and its significance in fetal circulation.

    -The ductus arteriosus is a connection between the pulmonary artery and the aorta, allowing blood to bypass the lungs and be circulated systemically. It is essential for fetal circulation as the lungs are not used for respiration.

  • What is the ductus venosus and its role in fetal circulation?

    -The ductus venosus is a connection between the umbilical vein and the inferior vena cava, allowing a portion of the oxygenated blood from the placenta to bypass the liver and directly enter the heart.

  • How does blood flow through the fetal heart?

    -In fetal circulation, blood from the umbilical vein flows into the liver and then divides, with some going to the inferior vena cava and some bypassing the lungs through the foramen ovale. Blood from the superior and inferior vena cava enters the right atrium, and most of it moves to the left atrium, while some goes to the right ventricle and then to the pulmonary artery, which is connected to the aorta via the ductus arteriosus.

  • What are the postnatal changes that occur in the fetal circulation structures?

    -After birth, the foramen ovale closes and becomes the fossa ovalis, and the ductus arteriosus constricts and closes, eventually becoming a fibrous cord known as the ligamentum arteriosum. These changes are necessary for the transition to postnatal circulation.

  • Why is it important to understand fetal circulation for medical professionals?

    -Understanding fetal circulation is crucial for medical professionals to diagnose and manage conditions related to fetal development, such as issues with the placenta or umbilical cord, and to understand the transition to postnatal circulation.

Outlines

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🌀 Introduction to Fetal Circulation

The paragraph introduces the concept of fetal circulation, also known as prenatal circulation, which is distinct from postnatal circulation due to structural differences. It emphasizes that during prenatal circulation, the lungs are not involved, and the fetus obtains oxygen and nutrients from the mother via the placenta. The paragraph sets the stage for a detailed discussion of the structures involved in fetal circulation, such as the placenta, umbilical cord, and specific blood vessels. It also mentions the use of a flowchart to aid in understanding the complex circulation process.

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🔍 Structures Involved in Fetal Circulation

This section delves into the structures that are unique to fetal circulation: the placenta, umbilical cord with its two arteries and one vein, foramen ovale, ductus arteriosus, and ductus venosus. It explains the roles of these structures, highlighting that the umbilical vein carries oxygenated blood, unlike typical veins, and the umbilical arteries carry deoxygenated blood, mirroring the pulmonary arteries in postnatal circulation. The foramen ovale is described as an opening between the atria of the heart that allows blood to bypass the lungs, a critical adaptation for fetal life.

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🚀 Detailed Flow of Fetal Circulation

The paragraph provides a detailed explanation of the flow of blood in fetal circulation. It describes how blood from the placenta travels through the umbilical vein, partially to the liver and then through the ductus venosus to the inferior vena cava, and how most of it bypasses the pulmonary circulation through the foramen ovale. It also explains how blood from the right ventricle enters the pulmonary artery and, through the ductus arteriosus, is shunted into the aorta, avoiding the lungs. The paragraph concludes with a visual reference to a diagram that illustrates these pathways.

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🔄 Continuation of Fetal Circulation Pathways

This paragraph continues the description of fetal circulation, focusing on the return path of blood to the placenta. It explains that blood from the aorta goes down the descending aorta, into the internal iliac arteries, and then forms the umbilical arteries that enter the umbilical cord, completing the circuit by delivering deoxygenated blood back to the placenta for reoxygenation. The paragraph reinforces the understanding of fetal circulation with a visual aid, making the complex process more accessible.

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🛑 Postnatal Changes in Circulation

The final paragraph discusses the critical changes that occur after birth to transition from fetal to neonatal circulation. It explains that the foramen ovale, which allowed blood to bypass the lungs in fetal circulation, closes after birth, becoming the fossa ovalis. Similarly, the ductus arteriosus, which connected the pulmonary artery to the aorta, closes postnatally. These closures are essential for the newborn to establish normal pulmonary circulation as the lungs begin to function in gas exchange.

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Keywords

💡Fetal Circulation

Fetal circulation refers to the blood flow within a fetus during the prenatal period. It is distinct from postnatal circulation due to structural differences that facilitate the fetus obtaining oxygen and nutrients from the mother through the placenta. In the video, fetal circulation is the central theme, with a detailed explanation of how it differs from adult circulation, highlighting the absence of lung involvement and the role of the placenta.

💡Placental Circulation

Placental circulation is the process by which the fetus exchanges gases, nutrients, and waste with the mother through the placenta. This term is used in the video to describe the unique circulatory system in place before birth, emphasizing the role of the placenta as a critical organ for fetal survival and development.

💡Umbilical Cord

The umbilical cord is a cord that connects the fetus to the placenta, containing blood vessels that transport oxygenated and deoxygenated blood. In the video, the umbilical cord is highlighted as a vital structure in fetal circulation, with two arteries carrying deoxygenated blood to the placenta and one vein carrying oxygenated blood to the fetus.

💡Foramen Ovale

The foramen ovale is an opening in the fetal heart that allows blood to bypass the lungs by channeling it from the right atrium to the left atrium. The video explains its significance in fetal circulation, noting that after birth, the foramen ovale closes, becoming the fossa ovalis, which is a critical change in postnatal circulation.

💡Ductus Arteriosus

The ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel that connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta in the fetal circulation, allowing blood to bypass the lungs. The video describes how this structure is essential for directing blood flow away from the non-functional lungs during fetal life and closes after birth, which is a critical postnatal change.

💡Ductus Venosus

The ductus venosus is a shunt that connects the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava, allowing oxygenated blood to bypass the liver and enter the heart directly. In the video, it is explained as a part of the fetal circulatory system that is not present in adults, playing a crucial role in ensuring efficient oxygenation of the blood.

💡Postnatal Circulation

Postnatal circulation refers to the blood circulation in a newborn after birth, where the lungs become involved in oxygenation, and the fetal circulatory pathways close. The video contrasts postnatal circulation with fetal circulation, emphasizing the structural changes that occur to adapt to breathing and the absence of the placenta.

💡Oxygenation

Oxygenation is the process of supplying oxygen to the blood. In the context of the video, oxygenation is discussed in relation to how the fetus obtains oxygen from the mother through the placenta, as opposed to postnatal circulation where the lungs are responsible for oxygenation.

💡Structural Differences

Structural differences refer to the distinct anatomical features of fetal circulation compared to postnatal circulation. The video highlights several structures unique to the fetus, such as the foramen ovale, ductus arteriosus, and ductus venosus, which are essential for fetal life but close or become non-functional after birth.

💡Circulatory System

The circulatory system is the body's network of blood vessels and the heart, responsible for transporting blood throughout the body. The video provides an in-depth look at the fetal circulatory system, explaining how it differs from the adult circulatory system and the changes that occur at birth.

💡Blood Vessels

Blood vessels are the tubes that transport blood throughout the body. In the video, specific blood vessels such as the umbilical arteries and vein are discussed in the context of fetal circulation, explaining their roles in carrying oxygenated and deoxygenated blood between the fetus and the placenta.

Highlights

Fetal circulation is also known as prenatal circulation, occurring during the prenatal period.

Structural differences exist between prenatal and postnatal circulation.

Lungs are not involved in fetal circulation; fetus obtains oxygen and nutrients from the mother through the placenta.

Fetal circulation includes blood vessels within the placenta called umbilical arteries and vein.

Umbilical arteries carry deoxygenated blood, while the umbilical vein carries oxygenated blood.

Foramen ovale is an opening between the right and left atria in the fetal heart.

Ductus arteriosus is a connection between the pulmonary artery and the aorta in fetal circulation.

Ductus venosus is a connection between the umbilical vein and the inferior vena cava.

The placenta performs respiratory, nutritive, and supportive functions for the fetus.

The fetal heart's right side contains deoxygenated blood, while the left side contains oxygenated blood.

Blood from the umbilical vein bypasses the lungs and enters the systemic circulation through the foramen ovale.

Ductus arteriosus allows blood to be shunted away from the lungs and into the aorta.

Ductus venosus helps direct oxygenated blood from the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava.

After birth, the foramen ovale closes and becomes the fossa ovalis.

The ductus arteriosus closes after birth, and failure to close results in patent ductus arteriosus.

Understanding the fetal circulation involves learning about the placenta, umbilical cord, foramen ovale, ductus arteriosus, and ductus venosus.

A flowchart is a helpful tool for remembering the steps of fetal circulation.

The video suggests creating a flowchart to better understand and remember fetal circulation.

Transcripts

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today we are going to discuss about the

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fetal circulation fetal circulation or

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fetal placental circulation fetal

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circulation is also referred to as

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prenatal circulation because this is the

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circulation that is happening during the

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prenatal period and is the circulation

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same as that in the postnatal period no

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there are many structural differences

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during the prenatal circulation and the

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postnatal circulation so in this topic

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in this video we are going to mainly

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discuss about the circulation during the

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prenatal period or in the fetus and what

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are the structures that are involved in

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the circulation during the fetal life so

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the fetal circulation or the feed of

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placental circulation it includes the

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efforts of um glycol called the blood

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vessels within the placenta that carry

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the fetal blood so here we can find the

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involvement of unlike al called

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blood vessels and the placenta that

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carries the fetal blood and the lungs

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are not involved in this type of

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circulation this is the main difference

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that we see in the prenatal circulation

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and the postnatal circulation in the

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postnatal circulation or in adult human

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body or even after even after just the

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birth of the baby when the normal the

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normal circulation starts the lungs are

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actively involved in the process of

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circulation they have a very important

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responsibility of carrying out the

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oxygenation of the blood but here the

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lungs are not involved the fetus obtains

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its oxygen and nutrients from the mother

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through the placenta and Liam like--all

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called so this was just an introduction

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about the feat of placental circulation

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now we are going to understand about

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this feat of placental circulation and

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here we are going to take the help of a

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flow chart because when we will be

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understanding that flow chart it will be

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easy to remember all these all these

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steps of the circulation so this is the

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fetal circulation this picture

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many times we all see whenever we study

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about the fetal circulation in any book

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or from any source this is a very

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commonly seen picture but but this is

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very difficult to understand that what

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kind of circulation is taking place

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among these chambers these points we are

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going to discuss here in a very simple

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way so right now I am NOT explaining the

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picture but first of all for

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understanding the fetal circulation what

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we need to understand is the structures

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involved in the fetal circulation so the

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first structure that is involved is

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placenta and the unlike al called

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then second is the blood vessels in the

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M like--all cord

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third is foramen ovale fourth ductus

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arteriosus fifth ductus venosus these

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are the these are the structures that

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are different from the postnatal

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circulation all these structures you

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will never find in a postnatal or adult

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human body circulation but these are

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found in the fetal circulation so before

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going to the fetal circulation first of

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all we need to understand about these

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structures so we will be dealing with

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them one by one this is this is the

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picture of the placenta and the

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umbilical cord here you can see this is

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the placenta placenta is is performing

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many functions the respiratory function

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the nutritive functions the support for

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the fetus all these functions are

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performed by the placenta then it is

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covered by two layers amnion and chorion

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and from the placenta comes out your

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unlike al cord this is the unlike al

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cord which is covered by the Wharton's

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jelly and this is the whole structure of

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the placenta and the unlike al cord then

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when we take a cross section of the am

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like alcott we can easily find the blood

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vessels in the M like al ghad' see here

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this this is the cross section of um

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glycol code here that

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two vessels are the imply chol arteries

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and this one the red and color is the

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unlike L win normally what we see is the

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arteries carry oxygenated blood and the

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veins carry deoxygenated blood but there

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are two exceptions in the body one is

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the unlike a lottery which carry the

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deoxygenated blood and the other one is

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the pulmonary artery which also carries

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deoxygenated blood the pulmonary

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arteries are seen in the postnatal

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circulation and this unlikely arteries

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play their role in the prenatal

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circulation then similarly the vein

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which usually carry deoxygenated blood

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but here in the fetal circulation the

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unlike L vein is the vein or the blood

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vessel that carries the oxygenated blood

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so this is the main thing that you need

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to always keep in mind while studying

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about the fetal circulation that there

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is only one unlike L vein in the M

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like--all called that carries oxygenated

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blood and there are two unlike a

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lotteries in the umbilical cord which

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carry the deoxygenated blood

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now the third structure that we are

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going to look upon as the foramen ovale

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foramen means an opening so this foramen

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ovale is a opening between the right

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atrium and the left atrium this is the

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structure of the heart this the here you

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can see the four chambers of the heart

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this one is the right atrium this is the

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right ventricle this is the left atrium

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and this one is the left ventricle the

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right side of the heart mainly contains

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the deoxygenated blood whereas the left

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side of the heart contains the

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oxygenated blood during the fetal life

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during the prenatal period there is a

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opening between the right atrium and the

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left atrium which allows the blood

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coming through the inferior vena cava

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and the superior vena cava to bypass the

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pulmonary circulation and directly enter

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into the systemic circulation through

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the left atrium so the

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opening that you are seeing here is

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known as foramen ovale and this is

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playing a very important role in the

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fetal circulation you can see the arrows

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pointing both face it means that the

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blood can either shift from the right

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atrium to the left atrium or can also

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come from the left atrium to the right

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atrium but the main thing to remember is

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the pressure in the right side of the

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heart is more than the left side of the

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heart therefore the movement of the

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blood is always is mainly in from the

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right atrium to the left atrium so this

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opening is known as foramen ovale this

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was the third structure that was to be

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discovered and that was to be discussed

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for understanding the fetal circulation

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now we are coming on to the fourth

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structure that is ductus arteriosus the

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meaning of ductus arteriosus is a

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connection between the two arteries

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arteriosus means arteries and ductus

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arteriosus represents a connection or a

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shunt between the two arteries so if you

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see here this one is the pulmonary

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artery this is coming out from the right

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ventricle and this is the pulmonary

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artery whereas this is the IATA

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this is coming out from the left

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ventricle and this is Iota and you can

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see here the arrow pointing in this area

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this area represents the ductus

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arteriosus this is the area where both

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the arteries the IATA and the pulmonary

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artery are forming a connection and this

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connection is known as ductus arteriosus

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here patent ductus is written this is

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written paetynn means open if this is

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the heart of a adult human being then

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this ductus arteriosus must be closed

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normally the ductus arteriosus closes

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after the birth but when this remains

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open this condition is known as patent

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ductus arteriosus by

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when we have to study about the fetal

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circulation then this condition will be

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considered as normal so this is the

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ductus arteriosus that is our opening

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between two arteries the pulmonary

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arteries and the IATA then the next

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structure defect structure which we need

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to discuss is the ductus venosus as the

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ductus arteriosus meant the connection

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between two arteries here the ductus

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venosus means the connection between two

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veins now we have to see that what which

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are those two veins which are connected

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so if you see here this light blue color

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vein is the unlike Alvin the unlike

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Alvin is coming this is the liver and

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one part of the umbilical vein is

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supplying the blood to the left portal

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vein to the left portal vein whereas the

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other part is forming a connection with

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the inferior vena cava this one is the

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inferior vena cava this is your arm like

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a vein and here this is the connection

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between the two veins unlike al vein and

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the inferior vena cava and this

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connection is known as ductus venosus

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this is also a common or normal finding

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in the fetal circulation but if found in

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the in the adult circulation or after

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birth then this is considered to be an

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abnormality

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so this opening sorry this connection is

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the ductus venosus so till now we have

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discussed the five main structures first

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was placenta in the umbilical cord then

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we saw the blood vessels there are two

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unlike al arteries and one am like

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alveen then we studied about the foramen

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ovale then ductus arteriosus and at last

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ductus venosus so again this is the

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fetal circulation and to understand

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about the fetal circulation you need to

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understand those five terms because now

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I'll be discussing this diagram this is

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the placenta and the unlike al cord the

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red color which you see here is the am

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like a vein and the blue colored vessels

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are the imply Col

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arteries

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since the umbilical vein is carrying the

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oxygenated blood so it will be entering

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the fetus and now come to this diagram

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see the first point the blood arrives

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via the amp like Alwyn

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then this arrives into the liver and

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gives a branch to the portal vein and

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only about 1/3 of the blood reaches the

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inferior vena cava rest 2/3 of the blood

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goes to the liver so level is the is the

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main organ or the first organ that that

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gets and an extensive supply of

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oxygenated blood so here this connection

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is ductus venosus the connection between

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the unlike al vein and the inferior vena

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cava

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now this inferior vena cava has reached

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into the right atrium and from here the

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superior vena cava is also bringing the

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deoxygenated blood then you can see this

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arrow this is pointing towards the

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foramen of avail it means that most of

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the blood is going directly into the

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left atrium and only some amount of

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blood is coming down into the right

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ventricle then from this right ventricle

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the blood the blood is going into the

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pulmonary artery and from the right

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atrium the blood is going down into the

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left which ventricle and then to the

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Iota and here between the IATA and the

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pulmonary artery there is again a

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connection and this connection is your

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ductus arteriosus this connects the IATA

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with the pulmonary artery further

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shunting the blood away from the lungs

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and into the iota since here the

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involvement of lung is not there that is

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why the blood cannot go to the lungs so

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this is the connection that is there so

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that if any blood is present inside the

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pulmonary artery that directly goes into

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the aorta and can carry out the systemic

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circulation so this is your fetal

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circulation now we are going to discuss

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it in two parts we are going to make the

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flowchart on the earth by dividing it in

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two parts so this one is the first part

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that we

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be discussing then this box will be the

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second part and this box will be the

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third part now we are starting with the

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first part the first part was our

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placenta and DM like Alwyn so what will

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happen here first of all the placenta

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from the placenta arises the unlike a

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cord from the umbilical cord one unlike

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Alvin is there and to UM like--all

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arteries are present so in the umbilical

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cord one unlike Alvin is there and ii am

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like--all arteries are present my Calvin

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carries the oxygenated blood

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whereas the unlike all arteries carry

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the deoxygenated blood so this is about

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the first part of our fetal circulation

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that from the placenta the umbilical

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cord arises and the unlike Olcott

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contains two things one am like a vein

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and to him like a arteries then we are

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coming on to the next part the next box

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then from the umbilical vein this unlike

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Alwyn will get will give the supply to

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the two parts here you can see the imply

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Calvin is giving the supply of the blood

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to the two parts one is the portal vein

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that is present in the liver and the

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next is inferior vena cava and this

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connection between the imply Cal vein

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and the inferior vena cava is the ductus

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venosus you can see in this diagram

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which we discussed earlier also this is

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the umbilical vein and this is the

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inferior vena cava and here the

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connection that is present is the ductus

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venosus so this is how the ductus

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venosus will be formed and the blood

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will move on further to the inferior

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vena cava then from the inferior vena

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cava the blood will go into the right

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atrium you can see here in this diagram

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from the inferior and the superior vena

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cava the blood is coming into the right

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atrium

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then from the right atrium it has two

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paths either to go into the right

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ventricle or to go in the left atrium

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and this will be because of the presence

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of foramen ovale since the foramen ovale

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is present here that is why the blood

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from the right atrium will go into the

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left atrium this was the structure that

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I had already shown you this is the

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presence of the foramen ovale which

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allows the passage of blood from the

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right atrium into the left atrium so

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these are the two pathways which the

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blood from the right atrium can follow

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then the third structure here the right

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atrium and the right sorry the right

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ventricle and the right atrium we are

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taking into consideration from the right

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ventricle the blood can go into the

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pulmonary artery and from the left

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atrium the blood can go into the left

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ventricle you can see here from this

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right atrium the blood can come into the

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right ventricle and then from right

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ventricle it will go to the pulmonary

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artery and from the left atrium it can

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come into the left ventricle then from

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the pulmonary artery and from the left

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ventricle both of these will join into

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the aorta here you can see this is the

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pulmonary artery it also joins with the

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IATA and this is the left ventricle from

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here the elta originates so the

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connection between the pulmonary artery

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and the IATA is known as ductus

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arteriosus so this is the connection

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this is the connection between the

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pulmonary artery and the IATA that is

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known as ductus arteriosus so here we

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have come across all the three terms

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foramen ovale ductus arteriosus and

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ductus venosus this was the structure of

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the ductus arteriosus a connection

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between the pulmonary artery and the

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IATA now after the iota where will this

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blood go and how will it come back

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into the circulation in the placenta so

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you can see here this is the whole fetal

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circulation in another kind of picture

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this is the iota then one branch of iota

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that is the descending iota is coming

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down now we will see how this blood will

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come back into the placenta from the

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iota the blood will come into the

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descending iota

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then from the descending iota it will

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enter into the internal iliac artery

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from the internal iliac artery it will

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join it will form two arteries right

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internal iliac artery and the left

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internal iliac artery you can see here

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this yellow portion this is the

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descending aorta which is which is

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bifurcating to form the internal iliac

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arteries this one is the right internal

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iliac artery and this is the left

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internal iliac artery then the right

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internal iliac artery and the left hand

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internal iliac artery will form the

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unlike L arteries you can see in this

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diagram at the bottom the internal iliac

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arteries are forming the unlike all

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arteries so both the internal iliac

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arteries right and left will form the

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glycol artery and these two unlike L

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arteries will enter into the umbilical

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cord which we saw in the first in the

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second picture that was the blood

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vessels in the umbilical cord I told you

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that there are two I'm like allot reefs

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so where are these two umbilical

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arteries coming from these two are

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Michael arteries are coming from the

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right internal iliac artery and the one

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from the left internal iliac artery then

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they will enter into the unlike al cord

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and this son glycol cord will further

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meet up with the placenta to give away

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the day of deoxygenated blood for the

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process of oxygenation and whereas this

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oxygen received to the placenta from the

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maternal circulation or from the mother

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so so now when you are looking at this

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picture

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now after

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understanding about the fetal

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circulation now this picture will be

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very easy to understand that how the

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fetal blood circulation is occurring

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from the placenta to the liver then to

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the heart then again coming back to form

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the umbilical arteries and ending up at

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meeting with the placenta so this is

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about the fetal circulation now one last

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thing that we all must know that what

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are the afterbirth changes after birth

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changes are the postnatal changes in the

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fetal circulation this is the fetal

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heart this is the fetal heart and this

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is the newborn heart I told you that all

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these openings which are present there

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are normal for the fetal heart but not

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for the newborn heart they need to be

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closed for the proper functioning during

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the postnatal period

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so this foramen ovale which was open

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during the fetal heart circulation now

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after the birth or in the newborn heart

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this foramen ovale gets closed and this

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is known as fossa ovalis this structure

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turns out to be known as fossa ovalis

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and this is the ductus arteriosus that

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was opened during the fetal circulation

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now this structure will be known as

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ductus arteriosus and now this is closed

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so this is about the afterbirth changes

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or the postnatal changes in the fetal

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heart circulation and in the newborn

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heart circulation I hope that's that

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this topic is clear to you and and one

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suggestion I would like to give you that

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the flowchart which I have discussed it

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would be very nice if you try to make it

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on your own study from this video and if

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you want then copy the flowchart and

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then try to understand the flowchart on

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your own then this fetal circulation you

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will be never never able to forget so

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this was all about the fetal blood

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circulation hope you liked the video and

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Fetal CirculationPrenatal PeriodPlacentaUmbilical CordForamen OvaleDuctus ArteriosusDuctus VenosusFetal DevelopmentCirculatory SystemMedical Education
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