Figure 1From: Equal stroke volumes, different costs: left ventricular 4D flow in normal and failing heartsPathline visualization at end-diastole of left ventricular Total stroke volume (SV) separated into Direct SV (green color) and Delayed SV (blue color), respectively. A) 62 y.o. patient with dilated cardiomyopathy; B) 42 y.o.healthy subject. Semi-transparent three-chamber image provides anatomical orientation. Ao, aorta; LA, left atrium; LV, left ventricle.Back to article page