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Figure 1 Estimation of normalized time-varying elastance value at the onset of ejection for individual subjects. The estimate is based on the group-averaged value (14), resting ejection fraction and the ratio of diastolic to systolic arterial pressure (equation 2). Plot shows correlation between predicted normalized left ventricular elastance at the onset of ejection (ENd) and directly measured value.