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What are the major factors affecting particular preload?

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Mainly venous return
Blood volume
Distribution of blood volume due to posture
Heart rhythm and rate

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What is preload?

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End-diastolic volume

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How is left ventricular afterload equated clinically?

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SVR

(MAP-CVP)/CO * 80

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