When Ventricular Function Curves Are Performed on a Patient with a Suspected

question 4

Multiple Choice

When ventricular function curves are performed on a patient with a suspected failing right ventricle, how does cardiac output typically change as central venous pressure increases?

• A) Cardiac output increases at first and then stays flat.
• B) Cardiac output increases at first and then decreases.
• C) Cardiac output decreases at first and then stays flat.
• D) Cardiac output decreases at first and then increases.

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