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How do I superimpose live traces?

Open Hemodynamic Overlay below the main waveforms, just before LV–Ao pullback.

Overview

Select up to five signals. The overlay uses the same waveform sources and clock as the individual panels, including rhythm, respiration, interventions, IABP and mechanical support. Pause and sweep duration follow the main simulator controls.

Common Pressure Scale is the default. Independent Scale fits each signal separately to show morphology. Common Pressure Scale gives every pressure trace the same mmHg scale and zero; non-pressure signals are explicitly normalized. Only the common pressure view preserves vertical pressure differences.

Hover or tap the plot to see simultaneous readings in its legend. When paused, point near a trace for its segment explanation below the graph; the nearest selected trace is identified. Arrow keys move the cursor when focused. Readings use the existing display rounding; calculations retain full precision.

Ao is the unassisted aortic reference. Ao+ becomes available with IABP. Peripheral ART keeps its transit delay and amplification. PAWP remains the wedge/LA proxy; no separate direct LA trace is added. Resp shows relative respiratory excursion, not measured intrathoracic pressure.

Clear All removes the comparison signals. Collapse the panel to return to the compact monitor. On mobile, the selector wraps and a tap leaves the cursor readings visible without blocking vertical scrolling.

Step by step

  1. Expand Hemodynamic Overlay.
  2. Choose two to five signals, then select the appropriate scale.
  3. Use the main Pause control to examine one moment across all selected signals.
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