Explain how multiple wandering re-entrance circuits can result in atrial fibrillation. (SIGS 6.1a)
Wandering re-entrance circuits able to continuously find excitable tissue--> depolarization of atria--> fibrillatory contractions in atrial myocytes
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What is the MOA of Colchicine and how does it relate to the management of pericarditis?(Sigs Case 6.2a)
used as a theoretical anti-inflamm. agent; inhibits IL-1 from cascading, interferes w/ NFK-B; binds to microtubular tubulin in neutrophils-> inhibits mitosis
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Explain the role of metoprolol in the management of HCM.(Sigs Case 6.3b)
antagonizes catecholamine binding at Beta1 adren. receptors (card. nodal cells)-> decrease HR; antagonize B1-adren. recept. on card. myocytes-> decr. contract
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Describe the alterations in vascular reactivity that result from endothelial damage.âŊ(SIGS 6.3a)
damage to endothelium--> dysfunction (inability to react to vasodilation)--> structural remodeling--> alters function
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Contrast how the distal arterioles compensate for the stenosis in their respective coronary arteries.(Sigs 6.3a)