7. Heart Failure Flashcards
1
Q
What determines CO? What contributes to those factors?
A
CO = HR x SV
ANS –> HR
Preload, afterload & contractility –> SV
2
Q
What are the intrinsic compensation mechanisms for HF?
A
Decreased SV –> dilation of ventricle –> increase preload –> increases contracility
Decreased SV –>
