Heart as a pump Flashcards by Mellisa Wu | Brainscape

Q

Cardiac output depends on __ and __

A

HR and SV

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3 factors that affect SV

A

Inotropy (contraction strength), preload, afterload

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Q

Preload is

A

venous return

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Afterload =

A

resistance to flow (aortic pressure)

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