Cardiac Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Stroke Volume Definition
A
The amount of blood ejected from the heart with each contraction
2
Q
Average Quantity of Stroke Volume
A
75mL
3
Q
Cardiac Output Definition
A
The amount of blood that leaves the LV in 1 min
4
Q
Cardiac Output Components
A
Stroke Volume x HR
5
Q
Stroke Volume Depends On Three Factors
A
Preload, Contractility, and Afterload
6
Q
Peripheral Resistance Equation
A
PR = Pressure x Vessel Diameter
7
Q
Cardiomyopathy in HF
A
Heart size increases to compensate for decreased cardiac output
