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What is the response to oxygen administration in central and peripheral cyanosis ?

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Answer : Peripheral cyanosis reduces or disappears , while central cyanosis persist.

This is how , 99% of cardiology fellows answered in one of my classes ! And they were quoting few references for it .

Is that correct ? If so , what is the mechanism of oxygen response ?

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