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NCLEX Style Cardiac Cycle and Heart Function Study

NCLEX-style cardiac cycle & heart function study guide. Covers key phases: diastole (ventricular filling) and systole (ventricular contraction), emphasizing blood flow driven by pressure gradients. Ideal for quick nursing exam review.

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4NCLEX-Style Cardiac Cycle & HeartFunction Study GuideKey Concept: Blood circulates in a continuous loop, moving from areas of high pressurelow pressure due to shifting pressure gradients.Cardiac Cycle = One Complete HeartbeatTwo Phases:•Diastole:■. Ventricles relax & fill with blood (2/3 of cycle)•Systole:Ventricles contract & eject blood into arteries (1/3 of cycle)

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