Differential control of cardiac functions by the brain

Date
2006-12-01Author
Salo, Lauren M.
Campos, Ruy R.
McAllen, Robin M.
Type
ArtigoISSN
0305-1870Is part of
Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and PhysiologyDOI
10.1111/j.1440-1681.2006.04520.xMetadata
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1. the idea is introduced that cardiac rate, contractility or atrioventricular (A-V) conduction spread may be controlled independently by the brain. Limited data from reflex studies are cited to support this view.2. Evidence is presented that individual autonomic post- and preganglionic neurons have quite specific actions on the heart. Premotor and other central neurons can have preferential actions on heart rate, contractility or A-V conduction.3. the functional implications of selective cardiac control are discussed.
Citation
Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing, v. 33, n. 12, p. 1255-1258, 2006.Collections
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