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Müse Parameter Descriptions
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Systemic Arteries Compliance Factor
The Systemic Arteries Compliance Factor parameter adjusts the pulse pressure (difference between
systolic and diastolic pressures) of the simulated patient’s systemic blood pressure. Increases in the
compliance factor result in a decreased (narrower) pulse pressure, while smaller values increase the
pulse pressure. Additionally, when the pulse pressure increases as a result of a reduced compliance
factor, both systolic and diastolic pressures increase. Conversely, with a narrower pulse pressure (higher
compliance factor), both the systolic and diastolic blood pressures also drop.
Default : 1
Range : 0.50 - 5.00
Pulmonary Arteries Compliance Factor
The Pulmonary Arteries Compliance Factor parameter adjusts the pulse pressure (difference
between systolic and diastolic pressures) of the simulated patient’s pulmonary blood pressure.
Increases in the compliance factor decrease (narrow) the pulse pressure, while smaller values increase
the pulse pressure. Additionally, when the pulse pressure increases as a result of a reduced compliance
factor, both systolic and diastolic pulmonary pressures increase. Conversely, with a narrower pulse
pressure (higher compliance factor) both the systolic and diastolic pulmonary pressures also drop.
Default : 1
Range : 0.20 - 5.00
Pulmonary Vasculature Resistance Factor
The Pulmonary Vasculature Resistance Factor parameter adjusts the baseline pulmonary vascular
resistance. Raising the value increases the pulmonary vascular resistance, while lowering the value
decreases the vascular resistance.
Raising the parameter value is analogous to increasing the resistance to blood flow through the
pulmonary vasculature. Under such conditions, the pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) and central
venous pressure (CVP) increase due to back-pressure through the right side of the heart.
Default : 1
Range : 0.10 - 10.00