What value is derived when SV is divided by BSA?
A) SVI
B) CI
C) RVSWI
D) LVSWI

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SV (stroke volume) is the amount of blood ejected by the left or right ventricle of the heart during one contraction, while BSA (body surface area) is a measure of the body size. Therefore, dividing SV by BSA gives the indexed or normalized value of stroke volume per unit of body surface area, which is called SVI (stroke volume index). This value is a more accurate measure of cardiac function as it takes into consideration the variation in body size among individuals.

What Value Is Derived When SV Is Divided by BSA