Cardiac Output.
The volume of blood the heart pumps per minute, calculated as heart rate multiplied by stroke volume. A normal cardiac output is about 4 to 8 liters per minute. Reduced cardiac output is the hallmark of heart failure.
Definition
What is cardiac output?
The volume of blood the heart pumps per minute, calculated as heart rate multiplied by stroke volume. A normal cardiac output is about 4 to 8 liters per minute. Reduced cardiac output is the hallmark of heart failure.
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