From: Variable open-end wave reflection in the pulmonary arteries of anesthetized sheep
Wave type | Pressure | Velocity | Wave origin | Wave nature |
---|---|---|---|---|
Compression | ↑ | ↑ | Right ventricle (forward) | Accelerating |
Compression | ↑ | ↓ | Pulmonary artery (backward) | Decelerating |
Expansion | ↓ | ↓ | Right ventricle (forward) | Decelerating |
Expansion | ↓ | ↑ | Pulmonary artery (backward) | Accelerating |