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Cardiac Power Output (CPO) Formula:
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Cardiac Power Output (CPO) is a hemodynamic parameter that represents the heart's ability to generate hydraulic power. It provides a comprehensive assessment of cardiac function by combining both pressure and flow components of cardiac performance.
The calculator uses the CPO formula:
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Explanation: The equation calculates the hydraulic power generated by the heart, which represents the heart's work output per unit time.
Details: CPO is a valuable prognostic indicator in heart failure and critical care settings. It provides a more comprehensive assessment of cardiac function than either pressure or flow measurements alone, and is particularly useful in evaluating patients with cardiogenic shock or severe heart failure.
Tips: Enter Mean Arterial Pressure in mmHg and Cardiac Output in L/min. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will compute the Cardiac Power Output in Watts.
Q1: What is the normal range for CPO?
A: Normal CPO values typically range from 0.8 to 1.2 W. Values below 0.6 W are often associated with poor prognosis in heart failure patients.
Q2: How is CPO different from cardiac work?
A: CPO represents the rate of work (power), while cardiac work represents the total work performed. CPO is measured in Watts, while cardiac work is measured in Joules.
Q3: When is CPO measurement most useful?
A: CPO is particularly valuable in assessing patients with heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and during weaning from mechanical circulatory support devices.
Q4: What are the limitations of CPO calculation?
A: CPO calculation requires accurate measurement of both MAP and CO, which may be challenging in some clinical situations. It also doesn't account for the energy cost of generating kinetic energy for blood flow.
Q5: How does CPO relate to exercise capacity?
A: CPO has been shown to correlate with exercise capacity and functional status in heart failure patients, making it a useful parameter for assessing treatment response.