Figure 6
From: Calculating the optimal hematocrit under the constraint of constant cardiac power
Comparison of experimental data from the study by Gaehtgens36 with our model predictions under the constraint of constant perfusion pressure—dependence of relative blood flow on hematocrit. Blood flow of 100% corresponds to a hematocrit of 0.4 for all curves. Dashed line—model prediction using the Pries formula for a diameter of 1000 μm, dot-dashed line—model prediction using the Pries formula for a diameter of 50 μm, solid grey line—experimental data for working skeletal muscle (fitted in36 by the linear function Q = 164–157 \(\varphi \)).
