Nursing Tips: Preload vs Afterload

Preload: Volume of of blood in ventricles at end of diastole (end diastolic pressure).
Afterload: Resistance left ventricle must overcome to circulate blood.

Nursing Mnemonics: Preload vs Afterload

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