What is stroke volume?
The volume that leaves the left ventricle per pump.
Stroke volume is an important indicator of _______
SV is an important indicator of how *efficiently the heart can meet the
body's demands* for adequate perfusion.
When HR increases, Stroke volume (SV) ________
When...
What drug has an effect on one or more of the stroke volume components
✓ Cardiac meds can affect one or more of the components: preload,
afterload, contractility
SA node conducts at what speed
✓ 60-100 bpm
Describe the conduction pathway of the heart
✓ SA
✓ AV
✓ Bundle of HIS
✓ Purkinje Fibers
T or F: If the SA node fails, the AV node takes over, and so on
✓ True
The AV node conducts at what speed
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