Which of the following defines cardiac output?
A)Cardiac index× ejection fraction
B)Heart rate× stroke volume
C)Stroke volume× ejection fraction
D)Afterload× heart rate

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Cardiac output is the amount of blood pumped by the heart in one minute, and it is the product of heart rate (number of times the heart beats per minute) and stroke volume (amount of blood ejected by the heart in each beat). Therefore, the correct option is B, which is the product of heart rate and stroke volume.

Which of the Following Defines Cardiac Output