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Cardiac Power Output (CPO)

Measures cardiac mechanical power — strongest haemodynamic predictor of mortality in cardiogenic shock. CPO = (MAP × CO) / 451.

MAP = DBP + (SBP−DBP)/3, or directly measured via arterial line

Measured by thermodilution or Fick method via PA catheter or echocardiography

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Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

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