Population
8 dogs (6 conscious dogs, plus 2 additional dogs in acute conditions)
Design
Preclinical
Authors
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Respiratory mechanics may reduce LV output independent of LA pressure in conscious dogs; leaves open translation to human cardiopulmonary physiology.
Mechanical factors, specifically changes in intrathoracic pressure during respiratory maneuvers, play a leading role in altering ventricular output and outflow impedance in conscious dogs.
Charlier et al. (1974) studied this question.
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