Syllabus · Current · V5 (2025) · Cardiovascular System
D3 · Determinants and Control of Cardiac Output
D3.vi · Cardiac Output & Vascular Function Curves
Explain the cardiac output and vascular function curves and their correlation.
Written examination
SAQ history
No mapped SAQ history for this objective.
Oral examination
VIVA history
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2025A · Day 2 · VIVA 5
This VIVA will examine cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology. Using this cardiac function curve (VR and CO); explain the physiological principles demonstrated by these curves and identify ‘A’& ‘B’ (image removed from report)
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2023A · Day 1 · VIVA 6
This VIVA will examine cardiovascular physiology. Please identify and describe the key features of this graph. What are the main factors that affect venous return to the heart? (Image removed from report.)
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2023A · Day 2 · VIVA 6
This VIVA will examine cardiovascular physiology. Please identify and describe the key features of this graph. What are the main factors that affect venous return to the heart? (Image removed from report.)
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2014A · VIVA 8
This Viva tested knowledge on cardiovascular physiology. It explored the valsalva manoeuvre, determinates of venous return, cardiac function curves and the anatomy related to intercostal catheter insertion.
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