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SS2. Cardio vascular system - Afterload Flashcards

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What is afterload?

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Left ventricular wall stress during ejection out of left ventricle.

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How to calculate wall stress?

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Wall stress EJ = (Pej x Rej)/ 2x Wej

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Is afterload calculated?

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No, they often only look at the pressure. So, afterload during ejection is proportinal to pressure.

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