Fig. 1From: A method for calculating left ventricular end-diastolic volume as an index of left ventricular preload from the pre-ejection period, ejection time, blood pressure, and stroke volume: a prospective, observational studyCardio-ankle vascular index. Four parameters (PEP, ET, Pad, and Pes) are obtained from a pulse wave measuring device (VaSera 1000/1500) continuously. PEP and ET are obtained from the patient’s electrocardiogram, pulse waveform, and phonocardiogram. Pad and Pes are obtained from a pulse wave-measuring device (VaSera)Back to article page