Contraction-relaxation coupling : determination of the onset of diastole

Left ventricular relaxation is dependent on afterload conditions during systole. An abrupt increase in afterload while the ventricle is actively contracting prolongs the duration of systole.

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Published in:American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology 1999-07, Vol.46 (1), p.H23-H27
Main Authors: SOLOMON, S. B, NIKOLIC, S. D, FRATER, R. W. M, YELLIN, E. L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Blood pressure
Cardiology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Heart
Vertebrates: cardiovascular system
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Summary:Left ventricular relaxation is dependent on afterload conditions during systole. An abrupt increase in afterload while the ventricle is actively contracting prolongs the duration of systole.
ISSN:0363-6135
1522-1539