Contractility of the Left Side of the Heart Is Measured

question 87

Multiple Choice

Contractility of the left side of the heart is measured by

• A) pulmonary artery wedge pressure.
• B) left atrial pressure.
• C) systemic vascular resistance.
• D) left ventricular stroke work index.

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Definitions:

Speed Regulation

A comparison of a motor’s speed between no load and full load.

DC Motor

A motor that runs on direct current electricity, converting electrical energy into mechanical rotation with variations like brushless or brushed types.

Load Torque

The torque required by a load, the resistance against which a motor or engine works to cause rotational movement.

Armature Resistance

Resistance within the armature of an electric machine, such as a motor or generator, which can affect efficiency and performance by opposing current flow.