Mnemonic

Cardiac Output Determinants — PRSH

A mnemonic for the four main determinants of cardiac output.

Expansion

Preload, Rate, Stroke volume, Heart contractility

Expansion

  • P — Preload (venous return / end-diastolic volume)
  • R — Rate (heart rate)
  • S — Stroke volume
  • H — Heart contractility (inotropy)