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Automaticity

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initiate contraction independent of external stimuli

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Rhythmicity

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regular beats

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Automaticity and Rhythmicity cause

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Due to presence of Pacemaker cells → generate spontaneous & regular action potentials.

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pacemakers their charge speed

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SAN cells (90-105/min Normal pacemaker (fastest)→ o Vagal tone →↓ SAN rate
• AV node cells (60/min) in failure of SAN
• Purkinje cells (40/min) in failure of AVN. (idioventricular rhythm)

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pacemakers their charge speed and define

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SAN cells (90-105/min Normal pacemaker (fastest)→ o Vagal tone →↓ SAN rate
• AV node cells (60/min) in failure of SAN
• Purkinje cells (40/min) in failure of AVN. (idioventricular rhythm)

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slow response action potential phase 4 name and define

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Pre polarization
At – 60 mv:
A- Opening of funny Na+ channels→Causes inward Na+ (HCN?)
B- Activation of Na+-Ca++ exchanger due to spontaneous release of Ca++ from SR
• → move 1 Ca++ out for 3 Na+ in → Causes inward Na+
At -50 mv: Opening of T-type Ca++ channels →Cause inward Ca++

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slow response action potential phase 4

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Prepotential
At – 60 mv:
A- Opening of funny Na+ channels→Causes inward Na+ (HCN?)
B- Activation of Na+-Ca++ exchanger due to spontaneous release of Ca++ from SR
• → move 1 Ca++ out for 3 Na+ in → Causes inward Na+
At -50 mv: Opening of T-type Ca++ channels →Cause inward Ca++

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slow response action potential phase 0 name and define

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Depolarization
At -40 mV = firing level
1. Closure of funny channels & T-type Ca++ channels
2. Opening of L-type Ca++ channels Causes inward Ca++ current→ cause slow depolarization 3. Gradual opening of DRK+ channels

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slow response action potential phase 3

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Repolarization
1. Opening of DRK+ channels →cause outward K+
2. Closure of L-type Ca++ channels
3. Repolarization to -60 mV→ cause inactivation of K channel & Activation of funny channel

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Factors affecting rate of SA nodal discharge= chronotropy= heart rate (rhythmicity) sympathetic

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Mechanism:
✓ Sympathetic (norepinephrine)
✓ Bind β1 receptors →↑ c-AMP →
✓ ↑ funny current
1. Earlier depolarization starts earlier
2. ↑slope of phase 4.
Reach threshold in shorter time

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Factors affecting rate of SA nodal discharge= chronotropy= heart rate (rhythmicity) para sympathetic

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Mechanism:
✓ Vagus (acetylcholine)
✓ Bind muscarinic receptors →↓ c-AMP→ ✓ ↓ funny current.
1. Delayed depolarization
2. ↓slope of phase 4.
Reach threshold in longer time
Acetylcholine activates K+ channels (KAch)

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Effect of catecholamines on SA nodal discharge

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HR inc

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Effect of body temp on SA nodal discharge

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10 (fever) →↑ HR 10 beats/min.

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Effect of Ca++ channel blocking drugs

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↓ HR

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Effect of hyperkalemia on SA nodal discharge

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↑ conductance → ↓ slope of phase 4 → ↓ HR

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Velocity of conduction depends on what

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1- Number of gap junction (↓ conductance ability in hypoxia or ↑free Ca++ )
2- Amplitude & speed of upstroke of A.P.

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Factors affecting rate of conduction(Autonomic)

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Sympathetic→↑ conductance → ↑ velocity

Parasympathetic→dec conductance → dec velocity
, Digitalis→↓ velocity

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Cardiac Myocyte Action potential phase 4

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RMP)
K+ moves out via IRK

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Cardiac myocyte phase 0

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Depolarization from -90 to + 20mv
1. Inactivation of IRK
2. Opening of voltage gated Na+-channels: inward Na+ (Fast response )

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Cardiac Myocyte phase 1

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rapid small
repolarization
1. Closure of voltage gated Na+ channels
2. Opening of special K+ channels 3. Opening of Cl- channels

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Cardiac myocyte phase 2

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Plateau (around zero mV)
200 msec
Balance between
1. Outward positive via DRK+ channels 2. Inward positive via
A- Long lasting Ca++ channels
B- ↑Activity of Na+-Ca++ exchanger: Move 1 Ca++ out for 3 Na+ in

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Cardiac myocyte phase3

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Rapid late repolarization
1. Closure of long-lasting Ca++ & ↓ activity of Na+-Ca++ exchanger 2. Delayed rectifier K+ channels → causes outward K+
As membrane potential approaches RMP:
• Closure of DRK
• ↑Activity of inwardly rectifying K+ channels: →to reach -90 mV

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Absolute refractory period (ARP)
Response and phase

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No response to nay stimulus Cause: inactivation of Na+ ch

Phases 0, 1, 2, and part of phase 3 to -50 mv)

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Relative refractory period (RRP) Response and phase

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Respond to supra- threshold stimulus.

Follows ARP to -75 mv
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supernormal period response and phase
Respond to weaker stimulus → arrhythmias Follows RRP to fully repolarization
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Importance of refractory period
Prevents tetanic contractions (not suitable for pumping) As it occupies whole systole and early diastole
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Effect of ischemia on electrical activity of the heart
Ischemia cause accumulation of K+ in ECF, due to: A- Opening of KATP channels & Inhibition of Na+-K+ ATPase pump 2. Accumulation of K+ in ECF cause Membrane depolarization 3. Membrane depolarization →↓decreased number of active Na+ channels →↓Slope of phase 0. 4. ↓Slope of phase 0 & ↑intracellular Ca++→↓conduction velocity
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Relationship between Action potential &mechanical response • Contraction
• Contraction after start of depolarization maximum at end of plateau
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Relationship between Action potential &mechanical response. Relaxation
Relaxation First half with Repolarization (phase 3)
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Explain Excitation contraction coupling
Membrane depolarization → open L-type Ca++ channels 2- Ca++ entry → open ryanodine sensitive- calcium channel on SR “Calcium- induced Calcium release” 3- Ca++ binds Troponin-C →contraction 4- Relaxation via removal of calcium from cytoplasm: a. SERCA→ actively reuptake Ca++ b. Na+-Ca++ exchanger: move Ca++ out c. Calcium pump 5- Force of cardiac contraction (notropic state) depends mainly on Ca++
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Explain Excitation contraction coupling
Membrane depolarization → open L-type Ca++ channels 2- Ca++ entry → open ryanodine sensitive- calcium channel on SR “Calcium- induced Calcium release” 3- Ca++ binds Troponin-C →contraction 4- Relaxation via removal of calcium from cytoplasm: a. SERCA→ actively reuptake Ca++ b. Na+-Ca++ exchanger: move Ca++ out c. Calcium pump 5- Force of cardiac contraction (notropic state) depends mainly on Ca++
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Positive inotropic mechanisms Sympathetic
norepinephrine) or catecholamines → ✓ bind β1 receptors →↑c-AMP→ ✓ Activates Protein Kinase → phosphorylates a. L-type Ca++ channel b. calcium release channel on SR
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Negative Inotropic Mechanisms: Parasympathetic
(acetylcholine) → ✓ Bind muscarinic receptors (M2) → ↓c-AMP
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Positive inotropic mechanisms Drugs
Digitalis→ inhibits Na+-K+ ATPase →↑ Na+. Na+-Ca++ exchanger move 3Na+ out for 1Ca++ in. →↑Ca++ inside myocytes. • Xanthine (caffeine)→ inhibit breakdown of c-AMP→↑c-AMP conc.
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Negative Inotropic Mechanisms: Drugs
• Calcium channel blockers (dihydropyridine) inhibit L-type Ca++ channels →↓ Ca++ entry • Anesthetic drugs
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Regulation of Myocyte Relaxation (lusitropy) 1- Sympathetic / catecholamine
bind β1 receptors →↑ c-AMP →activate protein kinase ↑Activation of SERCA → rapid removal of Ca++ ↓binding of Troponin to Ca++. Sympathetic causes strong contraction ad rapid relaxation
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Regulation of Myocyte Relaxation (lusitropy) Ischemia
↓activity of Ca pump →↑ intracellular Ca++→ inhibits relaxation Myocardial ischemia causes weak contraction and poor relaxation.
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Effect of changes in afterload:
On degree of shortening: (inverse relation). ↓by ↑afterload B- On velocity: inverse relation **Zero velocity**. **Maximum velocity (Vmax)** When load ≥ maximum tension When load is zero (Contraction remains isometric).
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Effect of changes in inotropic state: positive inotropic
On degree of shortening shifts active length-tension relationship upwards and left. B- On velocity → Shifts load-velocity curve upwards and right→↑ velocity
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Effect of changes in preload:
A-On degree of shortening direct relation B- On velocity ↑preload → shifts load-velocity curve upwards and right →↑ velocity
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Effect of ↑frequency: staircase phenomenon” or “treppe”
o ↑frequency → ↑ force of contractions till reach plateau o Cause: Ca++accumulation
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Stroke volume (SV): depend on
preload, afterload, inotropic state
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Changes in HR are more important than changes in SV.
Cause: In untrained person, HR ↑100% to 200% during exercise
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Doubling HR alone from 70 to 140 beat/min (by artificial pacemaker or arrhythmias) →
↓ SV (due to shortening of diastolic time & filling) → no change in CO
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↑HR alone > 150/min→
Marked↓ in SV →↓ CO. (↑HR cannot compensate for ↓in SV)
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↓HR alone < 60/min→
↓ CO (↑SV cannot compensate for ↓ HR) (Limited capacity)
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During exercise (in physiology) Doubling HR
doubling CO due to ↑ SV
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Effect of changes in preload on SV and define preload
degree of stretching (sarcomere length) before contraction. • Measured by EDV • EDV depends on VR. B- ↑VR→↑ EDV→↑ SV = direct relation = Starling’s law= “heterometric autoregulation” → matches SV with VR. C- In pressure-volume loop • Ventricle start contraction at higher EDV (2a) and reach the same ESV = ↑ width → ↑SV. D-in performance of isolated cardiac muscle ↑preload →↑ amount and velocity of shortening
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Factors affecting preload:
1. ↑VR (most important factor ) 2. Strong Atrial contraction →↑preload. 3. ↑Heart rate → ↓diastolic time →↓preload 4. ↓Ventricular compliance (myocardial infarction) →↑slope of EDVPR→ ↓ preload Effect of changes in preload on SV
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Effect of Afterload on Stroke Volume and define Afterload
Afterload= aortic pressure for left ventricle/ pulmonary pressure for right ventricle ➢ ↑afterload → shifts relationship between EDV and SV downward →↓ SV ➢ In Pressure-volume loop: • Ventricle start contraction at the same EDV and reach higher ESV = ↓SV ➢ in performance of isolated cardiac muscle: ↑afterload → ↓ amount and velocity of shortening →↓SV
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Effect of Inotropic State on Stroke Volume
➢ + ve inotropic → shifts relationship between EDV and SV upward → ↑SV ➢ In pressure-volume loop: • + ve inotropic shifts ESPVR upwards & left • Ventricle start contraction at the same EDV and reach lower ESV ➢ in performance of isolated cardiac muscle: + ve inotropic →↑ amount and velocity
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End Diastolic Volume =
volume of blood at end of diastole.
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ESV:
volume of blood at end of Systole.
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• Stroke volume:
volume of blood pumped by each ventricle/ beat
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• Cardiac Output :
volume of blood pumped by each ventricle /min. •
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Cardiac index:
CO/ m2
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Cardiac Output increased in
Exercise (700%) Excitement & anxiety (100%) Pregnancy
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Cardiac Output decreased in
Rapid arrhythmia Heart failure standing from supine position

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