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Define end diastolic volume (EDV).

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End diastolic volume (EDV)

It is the amount of the blood in the left or the right ventricle at the end load .

Or the amount of the blood present in the ventricles before systole .

The factors effecting end diastolic volume is

  • Increasing venous compliance increases the capacitance of the veins decreases venous return and hence end-diastolic volume.
  • Plasma volume