Myocardial oxygen consumption increases as which of the following parameters increase?
A. Preload, afterload, and cerebral blood flow
B. Preload, afterload, and renal blood flow
C. Preload, afterload, contractility, and heart rate
D. Preload, afterload, cerebral blood flow, and heart rate.
Ans: C. Preload, afterload, contractility, and heart rate
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