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Chronotropic Effect
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• Refers to a change in heart rate
• A positive chronotropic effect refers to an increase in heart rate • A negative chronotropic effect refers to a decrease in heart rate |
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Inotropic Effect
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• Refers to a change in myocardial contractility
• A positive inotropic effect results in an increase in myocardial contractility • A negative inotropic effect results in a decrease in myocardial contractility |
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Dromotropic Effect
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• Refers to the speed of conduction through the AV junction
• A positive dromotropic effect results in an increase in AV conduction velocity • A negative dromotropic effect results in a decrease in AV conduction velocity |
