cardiac output. Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Define heart rate
A
the number of beats per min
2
Q
Define stroke volume
A
the volume of blood that leaves the heart via the left ventricle per beat
3
Q
Define cardiac output
A
the volume of blood pumped out by the heart in one minute
4
Q
how do you work out cardiac output?
A
CO = SV x HR
