Basics of Cardiac Output for Cardiophysiology

The video tutorial explains cardiac output, a key physiological parameter of heart function. It describes cardiac output as the volume of blood the heart pumps per minute, determined by heart rate and stroke volume. The tutorial provides a formula for calculating cardiac output and demonstrates a sample calculation for a resting adult. It also discusses factors affecting cardiac output, such as body size and athletic training.

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