Question

How does decreased cardiac output affect the kidneys?

Answer 1

Cardiac output

1. The heart rate and stroke volume product is called the cardiac output.
2. It denotes the volume of blood being pumped out by the heart.
3. Kidneys receive roughly 25% of the cardiac output.
4. A decrease in cardiac output decreases the renal blood flow.
5. This causes a lower rate of glomerular filtration.
6. This leads to an increase in blood pressure throughout the body.