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Catecholamine neurotransmitters and the heart.

M J Brown, I Macquin

    Acta Medica Scandinavica. Supplementum
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Adrenaline may act as a cardiac neurotransmitter, with its effects on heart rate persisting long after infusion. This suggests adrenaline is taken up by nerve endings and influences heart rate via beta-presynaptic receptors.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Neuropharmacology

    Background:

    • Adrenaline's role in cardiac function is complex.
    • Investigating its potential as a neurotransmitter is crucial for understanding cardiovascular regulation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore adrenaline's function as a cardiac neurotransmitter.
    • To determine the mechanisms underlying prolonged heart rate elevation after adrenaline infusion.

    Main Methods:

    • Infusion of adrenaline in 6 healthy volunteers.
    • Assessing heart rate response to standing post-infusion.
    • Evaluating effects of desipramine and alpha-methyl-p-tyrosine pretreatment.

    Main Results:

    • Heart rate remained elevated for hours post-infusion despite falling plasma adrenaline.
    • Sympathetic stimulation (standing) caused a greater heart rate increase than control.
    • Pretreatment with desipramine or alpha-methyl-p-tyrosine reduced or abolished these effects.

    Conclusions:

    • Adrenaline uptake into sympathetic nerve endings is key.
    • Adrenaline influences heart rate via re-release and subsequent noradrenaline release.
    • Evidence supports adrenaline's role in stimulating beta-presynaptic receptors.

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