THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

LUNGS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is this the equation for?-Q = SV X HR
A
Stroke volume
B
Maximum heart rate
C
Cardiac output
D
bradycardia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The equation for cardiac output is: HR x SV = Q. Therefore to calculate Q we must first establish HR and SV.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cardiac output is therefore calculated using the formula: Cardiac output = Oxygen consumption / Arteriovenous oxygen gradient.

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