Cardiac Muscle Mechanics Flashcards
What are the 3 independent variables that influence systolic performance..
preload
contractility
afterload
What are the best indices of preload?
left ventricular end diastolic volume (LVEDV)
left ventricular end diastolic pressure (LVEDP)
What are some other indices for measuring preload that are considered less reliable?
central venous pressure (CVP)
pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP)
Rt atrial pressure (RAP)
What are some indices for contractility?
EF ejection fraction
Label the numbers and what this graph is saying.
If contractility determines systolic interval; then what determines diastolic interval?
HR
What are 3 main situations in which afterload is affected?
when aortic pressure is increased because of HTN
When SVR increased
aortic stenosis
How would increasing afterload and decreasing contractility affect a ventricular function curve?
shift curve down and to the right
How would decreasing afterload and increasing contractility shift a ventricular function curve?
shift it up and to the left
What does the Y axis on a ventricular function curve represent?
systolic peformance
may be also referred to as:
stroke work
stroke volume
cardiac output
What does the X-axis on a ventricular function curve represent?
the preload
may be referred to as:
ventricular end-diastolic volume or pressure
RAP, CVP
What does A represent in this graph?
decreased performance due to a reduction in preload
What does B represent in this graph?
increased performance due to an increased preload
What does point N to C represent on this graph?
increased performance due to an increase in contractility or reduction in afterload
What do point C, D, E in this graph represent?
different levels of performance due to changes in preload only all three points have the same contractility
What does Vector I represent?
What does Vector II represent?
What does Vector III represent?
What does Vector IV represent?
