Thermodynamic phase plane analysis of ventricular contraction and relaxation
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ventricular function has conventionally been characterized using indexes of systolic (contractile) or diastolic (relaxation/stiffness) function. Systolic indexes include maximum elastance or equivalently the end-systolic pressure vol...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2004-03-01
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| Series: | BioMedical Engineering OnLine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.biomedical-engineering-online.com/content/3/1/6 |