Key result
Guyton's model of the systemic circulation and venous return curves are based on physiological misinterpretations and should not be taught because they generate confusion.
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Editorial
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The essay argues that teaching Guyton's venous return curves promotes fundamental misconceptions about cardiovascular hemodynamics, potentially leading to incorrect clinical decisions regarding fluid management.
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Beard et al. (2013) reported an editorial. Guyton's model of the systemic circulation and venous return curves are based on physiological misinterpretations and should not be taught because they generate confusion.
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