Video: Overview of Cardiac Dynamics – Edwards Lifesciences

In this first of six videos, hemodynamics expert and critical care specialist Barbara McClean, covers the foundational principles of cardiac function and the roles of right- and left-side circulation. Takeaways from this 45-minute video include a refreshed understanding of: ·         The cardiovascular system’s interrelated nature ·         Principles of preload, contractility, and afterload ·         How monitoring pressure, volume, and flow provides insights into tissue perfusion and oxygen demand and consumption.