Atrial Function
Also known asAtrial Functions · Function, Atrial · Functions, Atrial
Definition
The hemodynamic and electrophysiological action of the HEART ATRIA.
MeSH classification
- G09.330.040
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Arterial Pressure
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Atrial Function, Left
The hemodynamic and electrophysiological action of the LEFT ATRIUM.
Atrial Function, Right
The hemodynamic and electrophysiological action of the RIGHT ATRIUM.
Atrial Pressure
The pressure within the CARDIAC ATRIUM. It can be measured directly by using a pressure catheter (see HEART CATHETERIZATION). It can be also…
Baroreflex
A response by the BARORECEPTORS to increased BLOOD PRESSURE. Increased pressure stretches BLOOD VESSELS which activates the baroreceptors in…
Blood Circulation
The movement of the BLOOD as it is pumped through the CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM.
Blood Viscosity
The internal resistance of the BLOOD to shear forces. The in vitro measure of whole blood viscosity is of limited clinical utility because i…
Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D016275) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗