Which of the following measurements is associated with increased afterload and with increased myocardial work and oxygen consumption for a given cardiac output?

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A clinical indicator of left ventricular afterload is the mean arterial pressure (MAP). As one might predict, an increase in afterload increases myocardial work and oxygen consumption for a given cardiac output.

Which of the Following Measurements Is Associated with Increased Afterload