Abstract
Vector analysis of the movement of the epicardium has been used to calculate the energy efficiency of different parts of the left cardiac ventricle. The protocol based on the results of these calculations would allow the calculation of the potential power of myocardial contraction.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Echocardiography / methods*
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Elastic Modulus / physiology
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Elasticity Imaging Techniques / methods*
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Hardness / physiology
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Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging*
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Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods*
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Myocardial Contraction / physiology*
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Reproducibility of Results
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Stress, Mechanical
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Swine
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Ventricular Function, Left / physiology*