Sunday, November 9, 2008

Cardiac Cycle. Yea I know I'm lame :P

Phases:
1 Atrial contraction
End A systole pressv so valves float back up
2 Isovolumetric contraction
press V > A so AV valves close.
S1
V press ^^
3 Rapid ejection
press V > aorta/pulmT - SL valves open
4 Reduced ejection
rate of ejection decreases
5 Isovolumetric relaxation
press V < vessels so SL close
S2
6 Rapid filling
press V < A so AV open
S3 may occur
7 Reduced flling
vents fill, but less compliant so ^press
S4 may occur

1 comment:

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