Cardiac Output, Stroke Volume, Heart Rate Flashcards
1
Q
What is stroke volume?
A
The volume of blood pumped by the left ventricle per beat
2
Q
What is heart rate?
A
The number of beats per minute
3
Q
What is cardiac output?
A
The volume of blood pumped by the left ventricle in one minute
Cardiac output= stroke volume X heart rate
4
Q
What is end systolic volume?
A
The volume of blood remaining in a ventricle after systole
