Cardiac index is related to ______________?
Correct answer: D. Cardiac output and body surface area
- A. cardiac output and body weight
- B. Stroke volume and pulse rateConsult Online Doctors
- C. Cardiac output and work of the heart
- D. Cardiac output and body surface area
Explanation
Cardiac index is cardiac output corrected for body surface area, expressed as litres per minute per square metre. This permits comparison of cardiac performance between people of different body sizes.
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