(b).
LA passive volumes | |
(i) Preatrial contraction volume (V preA), measured at the onset of the P-wave using an electrocardiogram (ECG). | |
(ii) Minimal LA volume (V min), measured at the closure of the mitral valve and end-diastole. | |
(iii) Maximal LA volume (V max), measured just before the opening of the mitral valve in end-systole. | |
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LA active volumes | |
(i) LA reservoir volume (V max − V min) | |
(ii) LA conduit volume (LV total stroke volume − LA reservoir volume) | |
(iii) LA passive emptying volume (V max − V preA) | |
(iv) LA contractile volume (V preA − V min) |