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Which of the following formulas is used to calculate stroke volume (SV)?
Which of the following formulas is used to calculate stroke volume (SV)?
Which of the following is a measure of ventricular contractility?
Which of the following is a measure of ventricular contractility?
In which type of heart failure is ejection fraction (EF) usually normal?
In which type of heart failure is ejection fraction (EF) usually normal?
What is the Fick principle used to calculate?
What is the Fick principle used to calculate?
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During early stages of exercise, cardiac output (CO) is primarily maintained by:
During early stages of exercise, cardiac output (CO) is primarily maintained by:
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In which stage of exercise does cardiac output (CO) become primarily dependent on an increased heart rate (HR)?
In which stage of exercise does cardiac output (CO) become primarily dependent on an increased heart rate (HR)?
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What happens to diastolic filling time, stroke volume (SV), and cardiac output (CO) when heart rate (HR) increases significantly?
What happens to diastolic filling time, stroke volume (SV), and cardiac output (CO) when heart rate (HR) increases significantly?
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Pulse pressure (PP) is directly proportional to which of the following?
Pulse pressure (PP) is directly proportional to which of the following?
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Conditions that can increase pulse pressure (PP) include all of the following except:
Conditions that can increase pulse pressure (PP) include all of the following except:
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Which equation represents the mean arterial pressure (MAP) calculation?
Which equation represents the mean arterial pressure (MAP) calculation?
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What does the Starling curve describe in relation to the heart?
What does the Starling curve describe in relation to the heart?
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Which factor is NOT associated with increasing myocardial contractility?
Which factor is NOT associated with increasing myocardial contractility?
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What is the formula for calculating mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
What is the formula for calculating mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
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What does the Starling curve describe?
What does the Starling curve describe?
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Which factor is NOT associated with increasing myocardial contractility?
Which factor is NOT associated with increasing myocardial contractility?
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What is the formula for calculating mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
What is the formula for calculating mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
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What does the Starling curve describe?
What does the Starling curve describe?
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Which factor is NOT associated with increasing myocardial contractility?
Which factor is NOT associated with increasing myocardial contractility?
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During which phase of the left ventricle's cycle does the highest oxygen consumption occur?
During which phase of the left ventricle's cycle does the highest oxygen consumption occur?
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What is the primary cause of the S3 heart sound, which is heard during early diastole?
What is the primary cause of the S3 heart sound, which is heard during early diastole?
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Which heart sound is associated with the 'atrial kick' during late diastole?
Which heart sound is associated with the 'atrial kick' during late diastole?
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In which position is the S3 heart sound best heard?
In which position is the S3 heart sound best heard?
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What is the typical location where the S1 heart sound is loudest?
What is the typical location where the S1 heart sound is loudest?
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What phase of the left ventricle's cycle occurs just before the mitral valve closes?
What phase of the left ventricle's cycle occurs just before the mitral valve closes?
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The a wave in the jugular venous pulse corresponds to:
The a wave in the jugular venous pulse corresponds to:
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Which condition may result in a 'cannon a wave' in the jugular venous pulse?
Which condition may result in a 'cannon a wave' in the jugular venous pulse?
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In which condition might you expect the x descent in the jugular venous pulse to be reduced or absent?
In which condition might you expect the x descent in the jugular venous pulse to be reduced or absent?
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The y descent in the jugular venous pulse is absent in which cardiac condition?
The y descent in the jugular venous pulse is absent in which cardiac condition?
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Study Notes
Stroke Volume and Contractility
- Stroke volume (SV) can be calculated using the formula: SV = End Diastolic Volume (EDV) - End Systolic Volume (ESV).
- Ventricular contractility is commonly assessed through measures such as Ejection Fraction (EF).
- In heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, EF is typically normal.
Fick Principle and Cardiac Output
- The Fick principle calculates cardiac output (CO) based on oxygen consumption and the arteriovenous oxygen difference.
- During early exercise stages, cardiac output is primarily maintained by increased stroke volume (SV).
- As exercise intensity progresses, cardiac output becomes increasingly reliant on elevated heart rate (HR).
Heart Rate Effects
- An increase in heart rate significantly reduces diastolic filling time, but stroke volume (SV) and cardiac output (CO) may initially increase before plateauing or declining at extremely high rates.
Pulse Pressure
- Pulse pressure (PP) is directly proportional to stroke volume (SV) and inversely related to compliance of the arterial system.
- Conditions that can increase pulse pressure include hypertension and aortic regurgitation, but not myocardial ischemia.
Mean Arterial Pressure
- The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is calculated using the equation: MAP = (CO × Total Peripheral Resistance) + Central Venous Pressure (CVP).
- The Starling curve illustrates the relationship between preload and stroke volume, indicating that greater venous return increases contractility and stroke volume.
Myocardial Contractility
- Factors not associated with increased myocardial contractility include decreased preload and negative inotropic agents.
- The highest oxygen consumption of the left ventricle occurs during isovolumetric contraction when ventricular pressures peak.
Heart Sounds
- The S3 heart sound, indicative of rapid ventricular filling, is primary caused by the sudden inflow of blood during early diastole.
- The "atrial kick," contributing to the S4 heart sound, occurs during late diastole.
- The best position to auscultate the S3 heart sound is typically in the left lateral decubitus position.
- The S1 heart sound, produced by closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves, is loudest at the apex of the heart.
Jugular Venous Pulse
- The "a wave" in the jugular venous pulse corresponds to right atrial contraction.
- Conditions that may lead to a "cannon a wave" pattern include junctional rhythm or complete heart block.
- The "x descent" can be reduced or absent in conditions like tricuspid regurgitation.
- The "y descent" in the jugular venous pulse is absent in cardiac tamponade.
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This quiz will test your knowledge on cardiac physiology and heart failure. Learn about the formula for calculating stroke volume, measures of ventricular contractility, and the relationship between ejection fraction and heart failure.
