Figure 2.

Left ventricular strain for baseline simulation T_max 0.2, simulation with stiff AA T_max 0.2 and simulation with stiff AA and increased contractility T_max 0.4. (A) Radial strain (three radial locations) is depicted as positive when there is wall thickening from diastole to systole. (B) Circumferential strain (three circumferential locations) is depicted as negative when circumference is reduced from diastole to systole. (C) Longitudinal strain (four longitudinal locations) is depicted as negative when apex base length is reduced from diastole to systole.