Enddiastolisen

Enddiastolisen refers to the end of diastole, which is the relaxation phase of the heart cycle. During diastole, the heart chambers fill with blood. The end of this phase, therefore, marks the point when the ventricles have reached their maximum volume before contraction begins. This volume is known as the end-diastolic volume. Measuring end-diastolic volume is important in cardiology as it provides insight into the filling status of the heart and is a key determinant of stroke volume, the amount of blood ejected by the ventricle in a single beat. Factors such as preload, which is the stretch of the heart muscle before contraction, directly influence end-diastolic volume. In clinical practice, techniques like echocardiography are used to assess this parameter, helping physicians evaluate cardiac function and diagnose various heart conditions. An abnormally high or low end-diastolic volume can indicate problems with the heart's ability to pump blood effectively.