Logistic Time Constant of Isovolumic Relaxation Pressure–Time Curve in the Canine Left Ventricle

Hiromi Matsubara, Miyako Takaki, Shingo Yasuhara, Junichi Araki, Hiroyuki Suga

Circulation · 1995 · 129 citations · 20 references

Abstract

We conclude that the logistic model better fits LV isovolumic relaxation P(t) than the monoexponential model in the present heart preparation. We therefore propose TL as a better alternative to TE for evaluating LV lusitropism.

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