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Alpha-adrenergic regulation of myocardial performance in the exercising dog: evidence for both presynaptic alpha 1- and alpha 2-adrenoceptors.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  1982608     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
New evidence supporting both presynaptic alpha 1- and alpha 2-adrenoceptors playing a role in the regulation of myocardial contractile performance in the exercising dog is reviewed. Studies utilized chronically instrumented dogs having sonomicrometers for the measurement of regional wall thickening and transducers for the measurement of left ventricular and systemic hemodynamics. During steady state exercise, either the selective alpha 1-adrenoceptor blocker prazosin (80 micrograms/kg) or the selective alpha 2-adrenoceptor blocker idazoxan (80 micrograms/kg) was infused into the left atrium while exercise continued. Immediately following the administration of either alpha-adrenoceptor blocking agent, there were substantial increases in heart rate, left ventricular dP/dt and regional contractile function as assessed using sonomicrometers, and norepinephrine release by the myocardium increased substantially. beta-adrenergic blockade prevented the heart rate and contractile effects of either alpha 1- or alpha 2-adrenoceptor blocker whereas norepinephrine release was further enhanced. These effects could not be attributed to baroreceptor unloading. In dogs studied under resting conditions with norepinephrine infusion to produce an increase in dP/dt similar to that observed during treadmill exercise, no sympathetic augmentation was observed following either alpha-blocker. Together, these studies provide evidence that both alpha 1- and alpha 2-adrenoceptors participate in the modulation of sympathetic neuronal norepinephrine release in the canine myocardium.
Authors:
B D Guth; E Thaulow; G Heusch; R Seitelberger; J Ross
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Basic research in cardiology     Volume:  85 Suppl 1     ISSN:  0300-8428     ISO Abbreviation:  Basic Res. Cardiol.     Publication Date:  1990  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1991-06-04     Completed Date:  1991-06-04     Revised Date:  2008-11-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0360342     Medline TA:  Basic Res Cardiol     Country:  GERMANY    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  131-41     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Seaweed Canyon Laboratory, Department of Medicine, University of California, La Jolla.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists / pharmacology
Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / pharmacology
Animals
Dioxanes / pharmacology
Dogs
Feedback
Idazoxan
Myocardial Contraction / drug effects,  physiology*
Norepinephrine / pharmacology
Physical Exertion / physiology
Prazosin / pharmacology
Receptors, Adrenergic, alpha / classification,  drug effects,  physiology*
Synapses / physiology
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
HL-17682/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists; 0/Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; 0/Dioxanes; 0/Receptors, Adrenergic, alpha; 19216-56-9/Prazosin; 51-41-2/Norepinephrine; 79944-58-4/Idazoxan

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