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Describe sympathetic effects on cardiac electrophysiology

Author: Donata Nshimyicizanye



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Noradrenaline (NA) released at nerve endings. Binds to β1-adrenoreceptors. Increases Ca2+and If currents. Increasedslopeofphase4 in pacemaker cells. Increased SAN depolarization rate >>> Increased HR (Positive chronotropy)


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