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What is the normal range for Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)?
What is the normal range for Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)?
What happens to organ perfusion if MAP falls below 60?
What happens to organ perfusion if MAP falls below 60?
How is Cardiac Index (CI) calculated?
How is Cardiac Index (CI) calculated?
If a patient has a QT of 7 L/min and a BSA of 2 m², what is their Cardiac Index?
If a patient has a QT of 7 L/min and a BSA of 2 m², what is their Cardiac Index?
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What is the standard formula for calculating Cardiac Output (QT)?
What is the standard formula for calculating Cardiac Output (QT)?
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Which function is primarily associated with the sympathetic nervous system?
Which function is primarily associated with the sympathetic nervous system?
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What does an abnormal ejection fraction below 50% indicate?
What does an abnormal ejection fraction below 50% indicate?
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Which of the following factors typically decreases heart rate?
Which of the following factors typically decreases heart rate?
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In which phase of the cardiac cycle do the ventricles contract?
In which phase of the cardiac cycle do the ventricles contract?
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What is the role of afterload in the cardiac cycle?
What is the role of afterload in the cardiac cycle?
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What is the normal range for pulse pressure?
What is the normal range for pulse pressure?
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Which statement about preload is true?
Which statement about preload is true?
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What is the primary neurotransmitter released by the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the primary neurotransmitter released by the parasympathetic nervous system?
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Study Notes
Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)
- MAP is calculated as (2 × Diastolic Blood Pressure + Systolic Blood Pressure) / 3.
- Normal range is 70-105 mmHg.
- A MAP less than 60 mmHg indicates inadequate organ perfusion.
Cardiac Index (CI)
- CI is a measure of cardiac output relative to the patient's size.
- CI is calculated as Cardiac Output (QT) / Body Surface Area (BSA).
- Normal CI range is 2.5-4.0 L/min/m².
- A lower CI suggests inadequate cardiac output for a patient's size.
- Larger patients require a higher CI.
Cardiac Output (QT)
- QT is the amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle per minute.
- Calculated as Stroke Volume (SV) × Heart Rate (HR).
- Normal range is 4-8 L/min at rest.
- An increased or decreased QT can indicate potential health issues.
Systolic vs Diastolic
- Systolic: The top number in a blood pressure reading, representing the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.
- Diastolic: The bottom number in a blood pressure reading, representing the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.
- Normal ranges are 90-120 mmHg for systolic and 60-90 mmHg for diastolic.
- Semilunar valves open during systole; AV valves close during systole.
- Semilunar valves close during diastole; AV valves open during diastole.
Venous System
- Acts as a blood reservoir, holding approximately 60% of total blood volume.
- Venous return (VR) is the amount of blood returning to the right atrium.
- VR is directly related to cardiac output (QT).
Ejection Fraction (EF)
- EF is the percentage of blood ejected from the ventricles with each heartbeat.
- Normal range is 65-70%.
- A lower EF may indicate a reduced cardiac output and poorer exercise tolerance.
Preload, Afterload, Contractility
- Preload: Stretch of the ventricular muscle before contraction. Affected by filling, compliance and venous return.
- Afterload: Resistance to ventricular emptying. Affected by PVR, Ventricular wall tension, viscosity and volume of blood, and vascular space.
- Contractility: Strength of ventricular contraction.
Positive vs Negative Inotropism
- Positive Inotropism: Increased contractility of the heart muscle.
- Negative Inotropism: Decreased contractility of the heart muscle.
Pulse Pressure
- Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
- Normal range is 30-40 mmHg.
Central Venous Pressure (CVP)
- CVP measures pressure in the right atrium.
- Normal range is 2-6 mmHg.
Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV)
- A method of mechanical ventilation that delivers air to the lungs via positive pressure.
Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure (PAWP)
- Measures the pressure in the left atrium.
- Normal range is 5-10 mm Hg.
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Test your knowledge on key cardiovascular parameters such as Mean Arterial Pressure, Cardiac Index, and Cardiac Output. Understand the calculations and normal ranges, and the significance of these metrics in assessing heart health. This quiz will cover essential concepts related to systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
