Low Cardiac Output

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Pathologic Function
Finding

Definition:

A state of subnormal or depressed cardiac output at rest or during stress. It is a characteristic of cardiovascular diseases, including congenital, valvular, rheumatic, hypertensive, coronary, and cardiomyopathic. The serious form of low cardiac output is characterized by marked reduction in stroke volume, and systemic vasoconstriction resulting in cold, pale, and sometimes cyanotic extremities.

Synonyms:

Low Cardiac Output
Low Cardiac Output Syndrome
Output, Low Cardiac

Broader Topics:

Heart Diseases
Signs and Symptoms

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