Open AccessIntegration of cardiac rhythmogenesis levels: cardiac rhythm generator in the brain
Author(s) -
V. M. Pokrovsky
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
bûlletenʹ sibirskoj mediciny
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.135
H-Index - 3
eISSN - 1819-3684
pISSN - 1682-0363
DOI - 10.20538/1682-0363-2006-1-26-31
Subject(s) - rhythm , heart rhythm , neuroscience , generator (circuit theory) , central nervous system , intracardiac injection , cardiac function curve , computer science , medicine , psychology , cardiology , heart failure , physics , power (physics) , quantum mechanics
Data which were obtained last time allow to re-comprehend ideas concerning mechanisms of cardiac rhythm regeneration and demonstrate existence of rhythm generator in the central nervous system in addition to such in the heart itself. Intracardiac generator is a life-supporting factor which supports pumping function of the heart while central nervous system is in deep inhibition status. Central generator provides adaptive reactions of the heart in natural medium. Integration of the two hierarchic levels of rhythmogenesis provides reliability and functional perfection of cardiac rhythm generation system in the organism.