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What is the Anrep effect?
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The Anrep effect is an intrinsic myocardial reflex whereby an increase in afterload causes an increase in contractility
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What is the Frank-Starling?
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The Frank-Starling law is an intrinsic myocardial reflex wherby an increased end-diastolic volume (preload) causes an increase in contractility
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What is afterload?
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Afterload is the pressure the left ventricle must generate to open the aortic valve and eject blood in systole
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