Lecture #1 - Jewish Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgical ...

D. Cardioactive Agents. Inotropic – effect the contractility of the heart (myocardium) Chronotropic – effect the conduction rate of the heart (pacemaker) Example-1: positive inotropic effect will increase force of contraction. Example-2: negative chronotropic effect will decrease heart rate. E. Cell Receptors ................
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