tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317748811909502538.post4337727082548593472..comments2010-04-14T11:21:33.537+01:00Comments on Intropy: Intropy, and Collier's paper.DaveoftheNewCitynoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317748811909502538.post-63856241316239492212010-04-14T11:21:33.514+01:002010-04-14T11:21:33.514+01:00Thanks.
That's intriguing - but I admit tha...Thanks. <br /><br />That's intriguing - but I admit that I've no idea what it means! <br /><br />I'll try to follow it up at a later date.<br /><br />Regards,<br />DavidDavid Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959069828311977846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317748811909502538.post-20388629758641980052010-04-11T19:14:21.082+01:002010-04-11T19:14:21.082+01:00I found your post while trying to find a definitio...I found your post while trying to find a definition for intropy.<br /><br />I too am familiar with entropy and enthalpy, but here is the context I found it in. It may have a similar root to its meaning<br /><br />Beta-Blockers<br />Cardiac Effects<br /><br /> * Decrease contractility<br /> (negative intropy)<br /> * Decrease relaxation rate<br /> (negative lusitropy)<br /> * Decrease heart reat<br /> (negative chronotropy)<br /> * Decrease conduction velocity<br /> (negative dromotropy)<br /><br />Vascular Effects<br /><br /> * Smooth muscle contraction<br /> (mild vasoconstriction)Bob Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214258717538241014noreply@blogger.com