P6.06 CAN WE LEARN ANYMORE ABOUT ARTERIAL FUNCTION FROM THE VALSALVA MANOEUVRE? WAVE INTENSITY ANALYSIS CAN INFORM US ABOUT RESERVOIR FUNCTION

Background: The Valsalva manoeuvre (VM) is a physiological manoeuvre capable of generating profound changes in venous return. Although its physiology has been extensively described, the predominant focus has been on dynamic effects on cardiac preload with subsequent impact on cardiac output. However...

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Main Authors: A.J. Baksi, J.E. Davies, N. Hadjiloizou, R. Baruah, B. Unsworth, R.A. Foale, K.H. Parker, D.P. Francis, J. Mayet, A.D. Hughes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:Artery Research
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125927312/view