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Perfusion/ profusion... which is it? :( - Confused

Posted: Jun 02, 2010

I do not know a good rule of thumb for these two sound alikes... but I think profusion is like an excess of something isn't it?

"However, until she is through with her cardiac monitoring and perfusion Lexiscan test..."

Thank you!

perfusion as in flow of blood etc. - Txczech

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perfusion

1. The act of perfusing.
2. The flow of blood or other perfusate per unit volume of tissue, as in ventilation/perfusion ratio.

profusion/perfusion - 1mt

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Yes, it is perfusion Lexiscan. Perfusion is to inject fluid into blood vessel.

Profusion - maybe think of "profuse" sweating. Like you said, something in excess.

Hints for future reference - Janie

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Hints that may help you remember, for future reference.

perfusion

Definition: pumping a liquid into an organ or tissue (especially by way of blood vessels)

HINT: PERfusion = PERform

You perform a perfusion scan or perfusion test

profusion

Definition: the property of being extremely abundant

HINT: PROfusion = PROfit

PRO can stand for good / favorable / paid athlete – things that are profitable

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