Understanding Cardiac Output

Margo Limmer
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The heart, at its base, is a pump. What does it pump? It pumps blood throughout the rest of the body. Why? To circulate oxygenated blood. There are a few important figures to understand when trying to understand how we quantify the functions of the heart.

Cardiac Output: The Basics

Heart Rate

Heart rate is the most understandable and accessible cardiac vital sign. Quantified in beats per minute, or BPM, the heart rate is counting how many times the heart beats...

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