Inhalt

1. Major cellular structures involved in E-C coupling.- 2. Myofilaments: The end effector of E-C Coupling.- 3. Possible sources and sinks of activator calcium.- 4. Ca influx via sarcolemmal Ca channels.- 5. Na/Ca exchange and the sarcolemmal Ca-pump.- 6. Sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca uptake, content and release.- 7. Excitation-Contraction Coupling.- 8. Control of cardiac contraction by SR Ca release and sarcolemmal Ca fluxes.- 9. Cardiac inotropy and Ca overload.- References.