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I. Pressure-Volume Loop Basics
C. Examine the Effect of Varying Preload
The slider marked "Filling Pressure" controls preload for the ventricle.
You will be asked to vary the preload and notice what happens to the P-V
loop.
Follow the instructions and determine the change from the starting values.
Click on Lower, Same, or Higher.
You can click on the "Reset" button at any time to clear the graph.
Click on the button to begin