{"id":4951,"date":"2021-08-29T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-29T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-693453-2291131.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=4951"},"modified":"2021-08-29T19:59:56","modified_gmt":"2021-08-29T17:59:56","slug":"inotropic-vs-chronotropic-what-is-the-difference-between-inotropic-and-chronotropic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/inotropic-vs-chronotropic-what-is-the-difference-between-inotropic-and-chronotropic\/","title":{"rendered":"Inotropic vs. Chronotropic: What is the Difference Between Inotropic and Chronotropic?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The inotropic vs. chronotropic difference lies in the impact of these medicines on our hearts. Inotropic agents or medicines impact the contraction force of cardiac muscles. On the other hand, chronotropic drugs alter the heart rate and rhythm by impacting the heart\u2019s electrical conduction system and the related nerves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at chronotropic vs. inotropic<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contraction force<\/strong><\/td>Inotropic impacts heart\u2019s contraction force while chronotropic doesn\u2019t<\/td><\/tr>
Heart rate<\/strong><\/td>Chronotropic alters heart rate unlike inotropic<\/td><\/tr>
Use of term<\/strong><\/td>Inotropic might relate to pathological conditions but chronotropic cannot<\/td><\/tr>
Interdependence <\/strong><\/td>Many drugs can show both inotropic as well as chronotropic effects<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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