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Record 1 2023-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Muscles and Tendons
  • The Heart
CONT

A drug with a positive inotropic effect increases the strength of contraction of the myocardial fibers, most often by increasing intracellular calcium levels.... Drugs with a negative inotropic effect decrease the strength of contraction but may also decrease myocardial oxygen demand.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pharmacodynamie
  • Muscles et tendons
  • Cœur
CONT

L'effet inotrope positif est une augmentation des contractions [du muscle cardiaque], l'effet inotrope négatif, une diminution.

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Private-Sector Programs
OBS

... is designed to provide basic skills for students seriously interested in a media career. It also provides a vehicle for the improvement of study skills and, where required, for raising academic qualitications. As aboriginal self-government progresses, there is an increasing demand for skilled media practitioners. The Native Communications Program is intended to serve as an initial step toward that end, but students wishing to enter the media field should consider more advanced levels of study in the chosen discipline.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes du secteur privé

Spanish

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Record 3 1992-01-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général

Spanish

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