Myocardial Contractility
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Top explanations for Myocardial Contractility
Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems — Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children▶ 31:21It is a sympathetic receptor, part of the adrenaline -fueled fight -or -flight systemBut the text states it decreases myocardial contractilityIt's a negative inotropeShock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children — Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children▶ 3:05It really creates this lethal feedback loopI mean, that acidosis impairs myocardial contractility, rightWhich means the heart pump's weaker