Adrenergic Receptors

Synopsis

The human pharmacology of sympathetic stimulation on the heart is illustrated by observations on human volunteers when given isoprenaline to produce a tachycardia, and also when tachycardia is produced by exercise. The haemodynamic effects of sympathetic and catecholamine activity in animals and how these are blocked by propranolol - known as ‘Inderal’, a beta receptor blocking agent, is also shown. Clinical applications of beta receptor blockade are mentioned in the conclusion. Note: The advertising content of the film is rather high.

Language

English

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 20 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1966

Availability

Free loan

Uses

Final courses. Postgraduates.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

beta receptor blocking agents; cardiovascular system; drug therapy; heart; propranolol; tachycardia

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Millbank Films

Notes

see Training Direct. Now Out-takes (5/04)

Sponsor

Name

Imperial Chemical Industries, Pharmaceuticals Division

Phone

01625 582828

Address

Alderley House
Alderley Park
MACCLESFIELD
Cheshire
SK10 4TF

Distributor

Name

Imperial Chemical Industries Film Library

Phone

081-451 2992

Address

15 Beaconsfield Road
LONDON
NW10 2LE