Effective End-Systolic Volume of the Left Ventricle and its Contribution to Cardiac Function Indexes

Peter L.M. Kerkhof, John K.J. Li

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Abstract

The end-systolic pressure-volume relationship (ESPVR) is related to the combination of left ventricular (LV) end-systolic elastance (Emax) and an extrapolated volume term (Vb). While ESPVR primarily and explicitly depends on effective end-systolic volume (EESV=ESVVo), the possible role of this term remains virtually undocumented. Therefore, we analysed the characteristics of EESV and its contribution to indexes currently employed in assessing LV function. Results show that EESV is significantly correlated with ESV, as well as with other LV functional indexes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEMBS Conference
Pages94-96
Number of pages3
Volume1
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2003
EventA New Beginning for Human Health: Proceedings of the 25th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society - Cancun, Mexico
Duration: 17 Sept 200321 Sept 2003

Publication series

NameAnnual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology - Proceedings

Conference

ConferenceA New Beginning for Human Health: Proceedings of the 25th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityCancun
Period17/09/200321/09/2003

Keywords

  • Cardiac ventricle
  • Elastance
  • Heart function

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