Cardiac Flashcards
1
Q
What is Inotropic in cardiac
A
Modifying the force or speed of contraction ( think force or contraction)
2
Q
What does a dromotropic effect have on the heart?
A
Conduction speed through the av node
3
Q
What does a chronotropic effect have on the heart?
A
Rate & Rhytym
4
Q
What is depolarization?
A
Heart contraction (sodium)
5
Q
What is repolarization?
A
Re-laxation of the heart-calcium
