21. The fixative is injected into the heart with the injection volume matching cardiac output . 22. Their utility results from an increased cardiac output by increasing the force of contraction. 23. Cardiac output ( CO ) is the product of stroke volume and heart rate.24. Dobutamine can be used in cases of congestive heart failure to increase cardiac output . 25. Arteriovenous oxygen differences were calculated from the measured oxygen consumption and cardiac output data. 26. Sodium thiopental decreases the cardiac stroke volume, which results in a decrease in cardiac output . 27. His heart is working on its own and doctors are pleased with his cardiac output . 28. High cardiac outputs in southern bluefin tuna are necessary to achieve their maximum metabolic rates. 29. Cardiac output is calculated from the area of the concentration curve using the Stewart-Hamilton equation.30. High oxygen extraction is associated with low cardiac output and decreased mixed venous oxygen saturation.