Heart Pressure-Volume Curve Flashcards

1
Q

Phases of ventricular systole

A

1) Isovolumic contraction

2) Ejection

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What is isovolumic contraction and what side of the graph does it occur on?

A

it is the phase between the start of ventricular systole and the opening of the semilunar valves (ventricular pressure rises abruptly)

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