Browsing by Subject "sinoatrial node"
Now showing items 1-2 of 2
-
INSIGHTS INTO THE BASIS FOR ATRIAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL REMODELLING AND ARRHYTHMOGENESIS IN HYPERTENSIVE HEART DISEASE, AGEING, AND FRAILTY
(2019-11-28)Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major complication in heart disease and is linked to alterations in Angiotensin II (Ang II) signalling; however, the effects of Ang II on atrial electrophysiology is poorly understood. Natriuretic ... -
MECHANICAL CONTROL OF HEART RATE: INVESTIGATING DETERMINANTS OF THE CHRONOTROPIC RESPONSE TO SINOATRIAL NODE STRETCH
(2020-12-08)The sinoatrial node (SAN) is heavily regulated by multiple factors, including stretch, enabling adaptation of heart rate to changes in physiological demand. Right atrial distention, caused by an increase in venous return ...