Chapter 15, Problem 4RQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

Match the hemodynamic parameter, that is, the left ventricular stroke work index with the most closely related normal range from the options given below.

a) 4-8 L/min

b) 800-1500 dynes $\times$ sec $\times$ cm^-5

c) 60-130 mL

d) 2-8 mm Hg

e) 20-120 dynes $\times$ sec $\times$ cm^-5

f) 9-18 mm Hg

g) 30-65 mL/beat/m²

h) 80 mm Hg

i) 2.5-4.2 L/min/m²

j) 4-12 mm Hg

k) 40-60 g m/m²

l) 7-12 g m/m²

Introduction:

There are two ventricles in the human heart, namely the left ventricle and the right ventricle. Both ventricles are responsible for collecting and distributing blood to various parts of the body. Ventricular stroke work index is an indication of ventricular function.