1. Linear end-systolic pressure-volume relationship during pulsatile left ventricular bypass represents native heart function 
Osamu Kawaguchi, MD, John S. Sapirstein, MD, William B. Daily, MD*, Walter E. Pae, MD, FACS, William S. Pierce, MD, FACS 
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 
Volume 109, Issue 4, Pages (April 1995)
DOI: /S (95)
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2. Fig. 1
Schematic diagram of the heart preparation. Three pairs of piezoelectric crystals are implanted endocardially. AO, Aorta; Inlet, inlet cannula of LV assist device from left atrium; IVC, inferior vena cava; LA, left atrium; LVAD, left ventricular assist device; LVP-Millar, catheter-tipped electronic LV pressure monitor; LVP-Fluid, fluid-filled LV pressure monitor; Outlet, outlet cannula of LV assist device to ascending aorta; PA, pulmonary artery; RA, right atrium; SVC, superior vena cava.
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3. Fig. 2
A, Representative time tracings of LV pressure and volume signals and electrocardiogram. B, Pressure-volume loops of the control (□) and left ventricular bypass (○).
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4. Fig. 3
ESPVRs in the control and during indicated pumping rates of LV bypass. % Rate, Percent pumping rate; E es , slope of end-systolic pressure-volume relationship; r, correlation coefficient. Linear regression lines are indicated in each panel.
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery  , DOI: ( /S (95) )
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5. Fig. 3
ESPVRs in the control and during indicated pumping rates of LV bypass. % Rate, Percent pumping rate; E es , slope of end-systolic pressure-volume relationship; r, correlation coefficient. Linear regression lines are indicated in each panel.
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery  , DOI: ( /S (95) )
Copyright © 1995 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions

6. Fig. 3
ESPVRs in the control and during indicated pumping rates of LV bypass. % Rate, Percent pumping rate; E es , slope of end-systolic pressure-volume relationship; r, correlation coefficient. Linear regression lines are indicated in each panel.
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery  , DOI: ( /S (95) )
Copyright © 1995 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions

7. Fig. 3
ESPVRs in the control and during indicated pumping rates of LV bypass. % Rate, Percent pumping rate; E es , slope of end-systolic pressure-volume relationship; r, correlation coefficient. Linear regression lines are indicated in each panel.
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery  , DOI: ( /S (95) )
Copyright © 1995 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions

8. Fig. 3
ESPVRs in the control and during indicated pumping rates of LV bypass. % Rate, Percent pumping rate; E es , slope of end-systolic pressure-volume relationship; r, correlation coefficient. Linear regression lines are indicated in each panel.
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery  , DOI: ( /S (95) )
Copyright © 1995 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions

9. Fig. 3
ESPVRs in the control and during indicated pumping rates of LV bypass. % Rate, Percent pumping rate; E es , slope of end-systolic pressure-volume relationship; r, correlation coefficient. Linear regression lines are indicated in each panel.
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery  , DOI: ( /S (95) )
Copyright © 1995 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions