The Pressure-Volume and Stiffness-Pressure Relations in the Isolated Rabbit Left Ventricle
1983 Volume 33 Issue 5 Pages 863-867
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1983 Volume 33 Issue 5 Pages 863-867
A balloon was introduced into the isolated rabbit left ventricle with intraventricular volume being controlled by a feedback amplifier. Pressure-volume and stiffness-pressure relations were determined as intraventricular volume was changed. These ventricular relations were explained according to the theory of wall muscle mechanics.
