Cardiac output
Topic: Anatomy & physiology
The volume of blood the heart pumps in one minute: heart rate multiplied by stroke volume (CO = HR × SV). Stroke volume depends on preload, afterload and contractility. Falling cardiac output shows as hypotension, cool extremities, reduced urine output and altered mental status.
- Also known as:
- CO
- In Turkish:
- Kalp debisi
What does Cardiac output mean?
Cardiac output is part of the Anatomy & physiology topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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