Cardiac Function

Question 1

What is the equation for CO?

Answer 1

CO=HR x SV

Question 2

with activity what happens to
HR
SV
CO
SBP
DBP

Answer 2

HR increases
SV increases
CO increases
SBP increases
DBP stays the same

Question 3

MAP equation

Answer 3

MAP= DBP + 1/3 (SBP-DBP)

Question 4

how does HR change with training

Answer 4

with training HR decreases

Question 5

Can an anginal threshold change?

Answer 5

very unlikely to change

Question 6

What can you do to improve or change in a case of a pathology affecting the heart?

Answer 6

lower HR and BP
allow someone to be more conditioned
with training heart rate decreases at any given workload

Question 7

5% of adults over 65 have a-fib what are some things to think about with this patient

Answer 7

worried about throwing a clot- make sure they are on anti-coag

Question 8

What is uncontrolled Afib and controlled afib

Answer 8

uncontrolled >100 bpm
controlled up to 100 bpm

Question 9

what are some ways we can assess whether the heart is doing its job?

Answer 9

Signs
HR
BP
double product (HRx SPB)
EKG rate/rhythm and ST level- specific to cardiac problems

Question 10

what is the target on the borg scale in pulmonary rehab

Answer 10

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