Cardio physiology Flashcards

1
Q

contraction of myocardium (sometimes refers to contractility) is called what?
Increased by what?
Decreased by what?

A

Inotropy
Increased by sympathetic stim
Decreased by vagal and parasympathetic stim

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2
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firing of sinoatrial node (sometimes refers to heart rate) is called what?

A

Chronotropy:
Increased by sympathetic stim
Decreased by vagal and parasympathetic stim

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3
Q

Conduction velocity of atrioventricular node is called what?

A

Dromotropy:

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