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According to the information provided, what is the effect of an increase in preload on the slope of the cardiac output curve?
According to the information provided, what is the effect of an increase in preload on the slope of the cardiac output curve?
- The slope of the curve remains unchanged.
- The slope of the curve increases. (correct)
- The slope of the curve becomes non-linear.
- The slope of the curve decreases.
What is the effect of an increase in afterload on the slope of the cardiac output curve?
What is the effect of an increase in afterload on the slope of the cardiac output curve?
- The slope of the curve remains unchanged.
- The slope of the curve becomes parabolic.
- The slope of the curve decreases. (correct)
- The slope of the curve increases.
According to the information provided, what is the effect of an increase in heart rate due to sympathetic stimulation on the inotropic state of the heart?
According to the information provided, what is the effect of an increase in heart rate due to sympathetic stimulation on the inotropic state of the heart?
- The inotropic state remains unchanged.
- The inotropic state becomes non-linear.
- The inotropic state increases. (correct)
- The inotropic state decreases.
How does parasympathetic stimulation affect the heart rate?
How does parasympathetic stimulation affect the heart rate?
What is the maximum increase in cardiac output that the heart can achieve without external stimulation, according to the information provided?
What is the maximum increase in cardiac output that the heart can achieve without external stimulation, according to the information provided?
What is the impact of increased inotropy on ejection fraction?
What is the impact of increased inotropy on ejection fraction?
In heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, what is the typical status of inotropy?
In heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, what is the typical status of inotropy?
How does increased preload affect the inotropic state of the heart?
How does increased preload affect the inotropic state of the heart?
If preload is increased, what is the effect on myocardial oxygen consumption (MVO2)?
If preload is increased, what is the effect on myocardial oxygen consumption (MVO2)?
If afterload is increased, what is the expected effect on MVO2?
If afterload is increased, what is the expected effect on MVO2?
Which of the following factors has the greatest impact on increasing MVO2?
Which of the following factors has the greatest impact on increasing MVO2?
If a positive inotropic stimulus is applied, what is the expected effect on MVO2?
If a positive inotropic stimulus is applied, what is the expected effect on MVO2?
How do changes in afterload affect the cardiac cycle?
How do changes in afterload affect the cardiac cycle?
What effect does a rise in afterload have on ejection fraction?
What effect does a rise in afterload have on ejection fraction?
What is the relationship between heart rate and MVO2?
What is the relationship between heart rate and MVO2?
Study Notes
Regulation of Heart Function
- The heart can pump 2.5 times more blood than normal without external stimulation, highlighting its innate contractile ability.
- Heart rate and inotropy (contractility) have a direct relationship, meaning an increase in one leads to an increase in the other.
Factors Affecting Myocardial Oxygen Consumption
- Heart rate: a 50% increase in heart rate leads to a proportionate 50% increase in myocardial oxygen consumption (MVO2).
- Inotropy: a positive inotropic stimulus increases MVO2 proportionately.
- Afterload: an increase in afterload leads to a proportionate increase in MVO2.
- Preload: an increase in preload results in a smaller increase in MVO2.
Heart Failure
- Heart failure can occur with either reduced ejection fraction or preserved ejection fraction, emphasizing the complexity of heart function and its regulation.
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Test your knowledge on the regulation of cardiac output. Learn about the factors that can influence the pumping capacity of the heart and how external stimuli affect cardiac performance.
