When Ventricular Function Curves Are Performed on a Patient with a Suspected

Multiple Choice

When ventricular function curves are performed on a patient with a suspected failing left ventricle, how does cardiac output typically change as the pulmonary capillary wedge pressure increases?

A) Cardiac output increases at first and then stays flat.
B) Cardiac output increases at first and then decreases.
C) Cardiac output decreases at first and then stays flat.
D) Cardiac output decreases at first and then increases.