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Figure 3 Changes in peak (minimum) PV flow volume during atrial contraction at each stage. The backward flow into the PV is represented by a negative value. Data are the mean ± standard deviation. Aoc = aortic constriction; DOB = dobutamine infusion; MI = myocardial infarction or ischemia; PV = pulmonary vein.