The short period in the cardiac cycle between the end of systole and the closure of the ‘aortic valve marking the start of diastole.
The first of four phases of ventricular diastole characterized by a drop in intraventricular pressure. This occurs immediately after the second heart sound.
The initial phase of the ventricular diastole in the heart, characterized by a rapid decrease in pressure within the ventricles and aorta.