Equations for Calculations

Question 1

Cardiac Output (CO)

Answer 1

HR x SV

Question 2

Ejection Fraction (EF)

Answer 2

SV/L ventricular end diastolic volume

Question 3

Myocardial oxygen demand (MVO2)
OR
Rate Pressure Product (RPP)

Answer 3

HR x SBP

Question 4

Mean arterial pressure (MAP)

Answer 4

(SBP + 2xDBP) / 3

Question 5

Age predicted max HR

Answer 5

220-age
OR
208 - (0.7 x age)

Question 6

Heart-Rate Range

Karvonen’s formula

Answer 6

60-80% (HRmax - restingHR) + resting HR = target HR