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chronotropy

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chronotropy
affecting a time or rate, as in heart rate.


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The effects of thyroid hormone on the cardiovascular system are myriad and include an increase in inotropy, chronotropy, and preload, and a reduction in afterload.
CCBs prevent calcium influx into the cell, resulting in a decrease in vascular tone as well as negative cardiac inotropy and chronotropy.
 
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