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It Takes “Heart” to Win: What Makes the Heart Powerful?

Authors :
McDonald, Kerry S.
Herron, Todd J.
Source :
Physiology; October 2002, Vol. 17 Issue: 5 p185-190, 6p
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

The pumping action of the heart varies considerably on a beat-to-beat basis and is ultimately determined by the extent of ventricular myocyte shortening during systole. The use of isolated myocardial preparations has provided new insights about the subcellular factors that modulate power output of the ventricles.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15489213 and 15489221
Volume :
17
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Physiology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs46450646
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1152/nips.01396.2002