The change indicated by the dashed lines on the cardiac output/venous return curves shows
Right atrial pressure $(\mathrm{mm} \mathrm{Hg})$ or end-diastolic volume (L)

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The change indicated by the dashed lines on the cardiac output/venous return curves shows
 Right atrial pressure $(\mathrm{mm} \mathrm{Hg})$ or end-diastolic volume (L)

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[IV F 2 a]. The shift in the venous return curve to the right is consistent with an increase in blood volume and, as a consequence, mean systemic pressure. Both cardiac output and venous return are increased in the new steady state (and are equal to each other). Contractility is unaffected.

The Change Indicated by the Dashed Lines on the Cardiac (mmHg)(\mathrm{mm} \mathrm{Hg})(mmHg)

The Change Indicated by the Dashed Lines on the Cardiac $(\mathrm{mm} \mathrm{Hg})$