Understanding Coronary Blood Flow Regulation: Mechanisms & Importance
Coronary blood flow regulation:
- Autoregulation: Arteries adjust to pressure/flow changes.
- Metabolic regulation: Adenosine release during demand dilates arteries.
- Neural regulation: Sympathetic constriction, parasympathetic dilation.
- Hormonal regulation: Adrenaline constricts; NO/prostacyclin dilate.
- Endothelial function: NO/prostacyclin release causes dilation.
Dysregulation leads to coronary artery disease (CAD).
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