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{{SK}} Rate pressure product; double product; RPP | {{SK}} Rate pressure product; double product; RPP | ||
==Overview== | |||
Cardivascular product is the product of resting [[heart rate]] and [[systolic blood pressure]]. | |||
* It is used to determine cardiovascular risk. | |||
* It measures the stress on cardiac muscle. | |||
* It indicates the direct energy demand of the heart. | |||
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 17:30, 19 October 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Rate pressure product; double product; RPP
Overview
Cardivascular product is the product of resting heart rate and systolic blood pressure.
- It is used to determine cardiovascular risk.
- It measures the stress on cardiac muscle.
- It indicates the direct energy demand of the heart.