Cardiovascular System - HR, SV, CO Flashcards
1
Q
What is the calculation for maximal Heart Rate ?
A
220 - age = HRmax
2
Q
What is stroke volume ?
A
The volume of blood pumped from the heart (Left Ventricle) per contraction.
3
Q
What is venous return ?
A
It’s the flow of blood back to the heart. Under steady-state conditions, venous return must equal cardiac output.
4
Q
What is cardiac output ?
A
It’s the volume of blood pumped out of the heart per minute.
5
Q
What’s the equation for cardiac output ?
A
HR x SV = Q
