The contractile state of the human left ventricle (LV) is often assessed by its end-systolic elastance (Ees) [1]. This index is calculated as the slope of the linear end-systolic pressure-volume relationship (ESPVR), which connects the upper left corners of pressure-volume loops obtained under various loading conditions (figure 1).
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Cardiovascular Mechanics
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