RT Journal Article T1 Effects of arterial load variations on dynamic arterial elastance: an experimental study A1 Monge Garcia, M. I. A1 Guijo Gonzalez, P. A1 Gracia Romero, M. A1 Gil Cano, A. A1 Rhodes, A. A1 Grounds, R. M. A1 Cecconi, M. K1 arterial pressure K1 cardiac output K1 pulse wave analysis K1 ultrasonography K1 Doppler K1 Pulse pressure K1 Stroke volume K1 Mechanical ventilation K1 Fluid responsiveness K1 Hemorrhage K1 Variables AB Background. Dynamic arterial elastance (Ea(dyn)), the relationship between pulse pressure variation (PPV) and stroke volume variation (SVV), has been suggested as a functional assessment of arterial load. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of arterial load changes during acute pharmacological changes, fluid administration, and haemorrhage on Eadyn.Methods. Eighteen anaesthetized, mechanically ventilated New Zealand rabbits were studied. Arterial load changes were induced by phenylephrine (n=9) or nitroprusside (n=9). Thereafter, animals received a fluid bolus (10 ml kg(-1)), followed by stepwise bleeding (blood loss: 15 ml kg(-1)). The influence of arterial load and cardiac variables on PPV, SVV, and Eadyn was analysed using a linear mixed-effects model analysis.Results. After phenylephrine infusion, mean (SD) Eadyn decreased from 0.89 (0.14) to 0.49 (0.12), P PB Elsevier sci ltd SN 0007-0912 YR 2017 FD 2017-06-01 LK https://hdl.handle.net/10668/25040 UL https://hdl.handle.net/10668/25040 LA en DS RISalud RD Apr 12, 2025