BP

Question 1

What is the Formula That Determines BP?

Answer 1

BP = Cardiac Output x Systemic Vascular Resistance

Question 2

What is the Formula That Determines Cardiac Output?

Answer 2

Cardiac Output = Stroke Volume x Heart Rate

Question 3

What Happens When Stroke Volume Increases?

Answer 3

1. RAAS System Kicks in to Help Decrease BP
2. Antidiuretic Hormone is Released (High Osmolality Triggers)
3. HF &/or Kidney Failure

Question 4

What does Estrogen do Regarding Stroke Volume?

Answer 4

Estrogen Leads to Water Retention

Question 5

What is Stroke Volume?

Answer 5

The Volume Amount Pushed Through the Ventricles

Question 6

What are some things that effecting HR?

Answer 6

1. Sympathetic Nervous System
   a. Endocrine Disorder Pheochromocytoma
   b. Epinephrine/Norepinephrine
   c. Spinal Cord Injury (ICP)
2. HF

Question 7

What Affects Systemic Vascular Resistance?

Answer 7

1. Coarctation of Aorta
2. Renal Artery Stenosis
3. Neurohormonal Stimulation (SNS, RAAS)