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Figure 4 Changes in the transmitral flow velocity indices and peak negative MVG by passive leg lifting maneuver. E and E/A significantly increased while DcT shortened by leg lifting. In contrast, peak negative MVG was unaltered by the maneuver. The same directional changes were observed among different groups. Solid circles = normal subjects; open circles = patients with hypertensive heart disease; and solid squares = patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. Lifting = during passive leg lifting. Rest = at rest.