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Cardiac Output: When The Heart Contracts
Cardiac Output: When The Heart Contracts
• Baroreceptors
a. carotid sinus reflex - maintains BP in brain
• b. Bainbridge reflex – maintains BP in heart
• c. Aortic sinus reflex – maintains BP in aorta
Bainbridge Reflex
• Bainbridge (atrial) reflex – a sympathetic
reflex initiated by increased blood in the
atria
Aortic
Stenosis
Normal
Diastolic Mid Systolic Heart
Murmur Click Beat