MYOCARDIAL FUNCTION Flashcards
1
Q
The length of the muscle at the onset of contraction
A
Preload
2
Q
the extent and velocity or shortening of the muscle at any given preload and afterload
A
Inotrophy
3
Q
Other name of Inotrophy
A
Muscle contractility
4
Q
Preload, afterload and muscle contractility will give you _________.
A
Stroke Volume
5
Q
Formula for Cardiac Output
A
CO= SV x HR
6
Q
Formula for ABP
A
ABP= CO x PVR
7
Q
sensitive index seen in 2D echo to measure the cardiac function
A
Ejection fraction
