Figure 7-5 Effects of desflurane, isoflurane, and halothane on the time constant of isovolumic relaxation (T0 ). *, Significantly (P < .05) different from control; †, significantly (P < .05) different from 1.0 minimum alveolar concentration (MAC). (Adapted from Pagel PS, Grossman W, Haering JM, Warltier DC: Left ventricular diastolic function in the normal and diseased heart: Perspectives for the anesthesiologist. Anesthesiology 79[Pt 1]:836–854, 1993.)


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