Synergy in the heart: RV systolic function plays a key role in optimizing LV performance during exercise.

In conclusion, this work provides mechanistic understanding of the pivotal role of the RV in optimizing LV SV during exercise. It demonstrates why optimizing RV function needs to become a key part of therapeutic strategies in patients and training for athletes.
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Source: American Journal of Physiology. Heart and Circulatory Physiology - August 6, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: Ruijsink B, Nieves Velasco-Forte M, Duong P, Asner L, Pushparajah K, Frigiola A, Nordsletten D, Razavi R Tags: Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol Source Type: research