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==Pathogenesis== | ==Pathogenesis== | ||
In the upright position of the normal [[lung]], the amount of [[ventilation]] and [[perfusion]] is higher in the [[Base of lung|base of the lung]] compare to [[Apex of lung|apex of the lung]]. | |||
==Associated Conditions== | ==Associated Conditions== | ||
==Genetics== | ==Genetics== | ||
== Gross Pathology == | == Gross Pathology == | ||
== Microscopic Pathology == | == Microscopic Pathology == | ||
Revision as of 18:13, 30 July 2018
Template:Ventilation-perfusion mismatch
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aida Javanbakht, M.D.
Overview
Any disruption between blood flow and ventilation is called V/Q mismatch.
Pathogenesis
In the upright position of the normal lung, the amount of ventilation and perfusion is higher in the base of the lung compare to apex of the lung.