Cardiovascular Physiology: Core Concepts 
Cardiac Function: Pressure-volume Laboratory

Exercises & Review Topics


It is strongly recommended that first time users of this material systematically work though each of the exercises in the order presented. If a user then wishes to randomly access a specific exercise or topic, they may select the desired material from the following list:

  • Introduction
  • Generating Pressure-Volume Loops
  • Plotting Pressure-Volume Loops
  • Real-Time Recording of P-V Loops
  • Opening of the Aortic Valve
  • Mitral Valve Opening
  • Establishing Preload
  • Encountering Afterload
  • Increasing Preload
  • Increasing Afterload
  • Increasing Contractility
  • Review of P-V Loops Generated Under Various Cardiovascular Conditions

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