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20th century
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Cardiac Output Equation

CO=HR×SVCO = HR \times SV

Heart pumps volume per minute equals heart rate times stroke volume.

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Medical Sciences
Cardiac Output Equation
20th century · Various
Why it matters: Core vital sign for assessing heart function and shock.

Discoverers: Various (20th century)

What does it mean?

Heart pumps volume per minute equals heart rate times stroke volume.

Why should I care?

Core vital sign for assessing heart function and shock.

Variables & Units

SymbolNameUnitMeaning
COCOCardiac output—L/min
HRHRHeart rate—beats/min
SVSVStroke volume—mL/beat

Worked Example

HR=70, SV=70 mL → CO ≈ 4.9 L/min.

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