Why does mean arterial pressure (MAP) decrease after a sudden, severe cardiac arrhythmia?

💡 Explanation

MAP drops due to reduced cardiac output because the arrhythmia disrupts the heart's ability to pump blood effectively, leading to decreased stroke volume and heart rate; therefore, decreased cardiac output reduces arterial pressure, rather than increased resistance compensating for decreased flow.

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