Cardiac Output Diagram
The diagram below shows the cardiac output:
Cardiac Output
Cardiac output is the amount of blood the heart pumps into the body in a minute. Heart rate and stroke volume measurements are used to obtain the cardiac output of a person. Various cardiac output measurement methods are used. Analyzing cardiac output is important because it allows physicians to ensure that the heart and its associated organs function properly.
Table of Content
- What is Cardiac Output?
- Cardiac Output Formula
- Cardiac Output Calculation
- Factors Determining Cardiac Output
- Cardiac Output Measurement Methods
- Cardiac Index
- Clinical Significance of Cardiac Output