SS2. Cardio vascular system - Afterload Flashcards
1
Q
What is afterload?
A
Left ventricular wall stress during ejection out of left ventricle.
2
Q
How to calculate wall stress?
A
Wall stress EJ = (Pej x Rej)/ 2x Wej
3
Q
Is afterload calculated?
A
No, they often only look at the pressure. So, afterload during ejection is proportinal to pressure.