title: Evidence for or against clinical efficacy of preload reducers.
abstract: A preload reducer is any compound or maneuver that decreases end-diastolic ventricular volume. The determinants of preload and elevated preload are described in this article. Methods to lower preload and the future of preload reduction are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Hamlin
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D005665:Furosemide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D006801:Humans; D009200:Myocardial Contraction; D009206:Myocardium / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005996:Nitroglycerin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013318:Stroke Volume / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D005665:Furosemide; D005996:Nitroglycerin