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Ventricular Pressure-Volume Relationship: Preload, Afterload, Stroke Volume, Wall Stress & Frank-Starling's law

…the left ventricle. This results in a rapid increase in left ventricular volume, but only a small increase in left ventricular pressure. This is explained…

Pericardiocentesis

Procedurer Pericardiocentesis is performed on the basis of the haemodynamics, not the volume of fluid. A litre that has accumulated slowly can be asymptomatic, while…

Pulmonary regurgitation

…pulmonic) regurgitation Pulmonary regurgitation is also called pulmonic regurgitation . The majority of all adults exhibit a small pulmonary regurgitation, which is considered a normal finding…

Cardiac Tamponade: Recognition and Pericardiocentesis

…of accumulation and the compliance of the pericardium. Rapid accumulation may cause tamponade with a relatively small volume, whereas a slowly enlarging effusion may reach…

Ejection fraction (EF): Physiology, Measurement & Clinical Evaluation

…significantly larger stroke volumes, which satisfy the body's oxygen demand despite smaller ejection fractions. In general, individuals with small ventricular volumes tend to have…

Tricuspid regurgitation (TR/TI)

…BSA [body surface area]). Approximately 85% 90% of healthy individuals in the general population exhibit a small tricuspid regurgitation, which is considered a normal finding…

Arterial line

…Disinfect and allow to air dry. 2. Anaesthetise the skin with a small amount of lidocaine without adrenaline (epinephrine). 3. Puncture 1–2 cm proximal…

Pleural aspiration and chest drain

…stopped for coughing, chest pain, or when the volume limit is reached. Indications Diagnostic aspiration: a new pleural effusion of unclear cause. An effusion not…

Wound suturing

…Superficial wounds with well apposed edges, abrasions and small wounds under about 5 mm often do better with adhesive strips, tissue adhesive or a dressing…

Myocardial Mechanics: Structure and Function of Myocardial Fibers

…Similar to vascular endothelium, the endocardium contains an underlying basement membrane and a small layer of loose connective tissue. The endocardium joins the endothelium that…

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