Cardiac Output as Information
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Cardiac output appears to have an informational aspect apart from just enabling the circulation of nutrients and blood components. End-organs receiving this information (kidneys, baroreceptors) react to this information in both normal cardiac function and in diseased states such as congestive heart failure. The kidneys may increase or decrease salt and water retention, and the sympathetic nervous system may be activated or scaled down. The concept introduced in this paper is based on ideas from information theory, such as entropy. It may better promote our understanding of circulatory physiology, and possibly help clinicians in managing patient care.
Author: Robert M. Peters
Institution: Hofstra University
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6968270652
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