End-diastolic volume
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End-diastolic volume (EDV) is the volume of blood in the ventricle at the end of diastolic filling. It is generally measured in milliliters (ml).
Pronunciation
End-diastolic volume is pronounced as /ɛnd daɪˈæstəlɪk ˈvɒljuːm/.
Etymology
The term "End-diastolic volume" is derived from the Greek words "diastole" meaning dilation and "end" referring to the final part of something. The term "volume" comes from the Latin "volumen" meaning a roll or book.
Related Terms
- Stroke volume: The amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle of the heart in one contraction.
- End-systolic volume: The volume of blood in a ventricle at the end of contraction, or systole, and the beginning of filling, or diastole.
- Cardiac output: The volume of blood being pumped by the heart, in particular by the left or right ventricle, per unit time.
- Ejection fraction: The volumetric fraction of fluid (blood) ejected from a chamber (the heart) with each heartbeat.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on End-diastolic volume
- Wikipedia's article - End-diastolic volume
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