The contribution of atrial kick to ventricular filling is approximately
a. 10%. c. 5%.
b. 20%. d. 45%.
B
Atrial contraction, also known as "atrial kick," contributes approximately 20% of blood flow to ventricular filling; the other 80% occurs passively during diastole.
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