A 45-year-old man diagnosed with hepatic cirrhosis and ascites underwent drainage of 5 liters of fluid from his abdominal cavity, which resulted in development of syncopal state due to insufficient blood supply to the brain. What circulatory disorder occurred in the abdominal cavity in this case?

Answer options

1. Ischemia
2. Arterial hyperemia
3. Venous hyperemia
4. Thrombosis
5. Embolism

Explanation

A 45-year-old man diagnosed with hepatic cirrhosis and ascites underwent drainage of 5 liters of fluid from his abdominal cavity, which resulted in development of syncopal state due to insufficient blood supply to the brain. What circulatory disorder occurred in the abdominal cavity in this case?According to Krok answer: arterial hyperemia. Answer should be venous hyperemia because ascites develops due to portal vein hypertension.