Cardiac functions and energetics
3 important questions on Cardiac functions and energetics
How is the stiffness calculated (S)?
S = dF/dL
F = force
L = length
F = force
L = length
In the muscle we talk about force-length relationship, but in the heart this is something else, what?
Pressure-volume relationship
What reduces cardiac output (stroke volume)?
Reduced preload
Increased afterload
Reduced inotropy
Reduced lusitropy![]()
Increased afterload
Reduced inotropy
Reduced lusitropy
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