What characterizes the effects of acute hypoxia on the myocardium in MODS?
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The question is asking about the effects of acute hypoxia on the myocardium in the context of Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS). It seeks to identify which statement accurately characterizes these effects.
Answer
Increased heart rate, cardiac output, myocardial contractility, and dysfunction.
Acute hypoxia in the myocardium, especially in the context of MODS, leads to increased heart rate and cardiac output due to heightened myocardial contractility. It can also induce myocardial dysfunction through free radical generation and apoptosis.
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Acute hypoxia in the myocardium, especially in the context of MODS, leads to increased heart rate and cardiac output due to heightened myocardial contractility. It can also induce myocardial dysfunction through free radical generation and apoptosis.
More Information
Acute hypoxia rapidly increases the metabolic demand on the heart, triggering compensatory mechanisms such as increased contractility and heart rate. However, prolonged hypoxia or repeated exposure can lead to cellular damage, worsening the condition in multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS).
Tips
A common mistake is assuming that cardiac output decreases immediately with hypoxia. Instead, initial compensatory increases in heart rate and contractility often occur to maintain perfusion.
Sources
- A change of heart: Mechanisms of cardiac adaptation to acute and... - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Effects of Hypoxia and Acidosis on Cardiac Electrophysiology - frontiersin.org
- Effect of Altitude on the Heart and the Lungs | Circulation - ahajournals.org
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