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Frank Sterling Effect
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Acute mechanism.
At the end of systole there is still much blood in the ventricles. As a result the fiber length of the myocytes increase. |
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Results of Frank Sterling Effect
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Results in increased force of contraction.
Increased perfusion, blood goes where it needs to. |
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Downside of Frank Sterling effect
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Downside- heart has increased demand.
If heart cannot meet demands propagates heart failure. |
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ALDOSTERONE
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Aldosterone is a hormone that increases the reabsorption of sodium ions and water.
Increases volume of blood, and therefore blood pressure. |
