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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