Cardiac Values Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of stroke volume
A
The amount of blood pumped out each beat through the heart
2
Q
Definition of cardiac output
A
The amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one minute
3
Q
Cardiac output equation
A
Cardiac output (Q) = Stroke Volume (SV) X Heart Rate (HR)
4
Q
What is the measurement of cardiac output
A
L/min
Ml/min
5
Q
Definition of heart rate
A
Beats per minute (BPM)
6
Q
How to workout maximum heart rate
A
220 - age
7
Q
What is heart rate range (HRR)
A
Resting heart rate - max heart rate
8
Q
Definition of ejection fraction
A
Percentage of blood ejected out of the left ventricle per beat
9
Q
Definition of Bradycardia
A
Decrease in heart rate back to below 60 BPM
