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Arterial elastance (Ea) and afterload
First, learn the difference between arterial elastance (Ea) and afterload. Then, understand how Ea is affected by changes in afterload, and in turn, how the PV loop can shift. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy.
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