This course is one of a set of four advanced seminar half-credit courses dealing with current research areas in the cardiovascular system. Specifically, JCV3061H focuses on hormonal influences and its role in the regulation of the cardiovascular system.
• Sex hormones and the cardiovascular system
• Renal vs cardiovascular actions of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
• Insulin and the cardiovascular system
• Overview of fluid, volume and electrolyte regulations
• Renin-angiotensin system in blood pressure regulation
• Catecholamines & adrenoceptors in the heart
• Aldosterone - its role in volume regulation and effects on blood pressure
• Kallikrein and kinin system
• Clinical implications of hormones & the cardiovascular system
For the complete course outline, visit http://www.cscp.utoronto.ca
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Grading will be based on a manuscript critique (20%), oral presentation (30%), written essay (40%) and participation (10%).
Enrolment restrictions: Graduate students or research fellows interested in heart research. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Cardiovascular Sciences Collaborative Program.