Response of the vascular system to alteration in cardiac contractility

John P. Matonick, Li-Chern Pan, Ray J C Hsieh, Kenneth Khaw, John K J Li

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Abstract

It has been suggested that vascular changes parallel alteration in cardiac function. To investigate whether this is true, we used an interactive model that allows quantification of vascular parameters with changing maximum elastance (Emax) of the left ventricle. Results show that with decreasing Emax, pulse pressure and peripheral resistance increased, while total arterial compliance decreased. Thus, compromised cardiac function leads to vascular changes, but the extent of such changes however, do not parallel the percentages changes in Emax.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAnnual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology - Proceedings
Pages1232-1233
Number of pages2
Volume2
Publication statusPublished - 2002
EventProceedings of the 2002 IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology 24th Annual Conference and the 2002 Fall Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES / EMBS) - Houston, TX, United States
Duration: Oct 23 2002Oct 26 2002

Other

OtherProceedings of the 2002 IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology 24th Annual Conference and the 2002 Fall Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES / EMBS)
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHouston, TX
Period10/23/0210/26/02

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering

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