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===Abnormal Automaticity===
===Abnormal Automaticity===
The mechanism of abnormal automaticity is similar to the normal automaticity of sinus node cells. Abnormal automaticity can be caused by changes in the cell ion channel characteristics due to drugs (digoxine) or changes in the electrotonic environment (myocardial infarction). Abnormal automaticity can result from an increase of normal automaticity in non-sinus node cells or a truly abnormal automaticity in cells that don't exhibit a phase 4 diastolic depolarization. An important phenomenon in (both normal and abnormal) automaticity is overdrive suppression. In overdrive suppression the automaticity of cells is reduced after a period of high frequency excitation. The cellular mechanism responsible for this effect is an increased activity of the Na<sup>+</sup>, K<sup>+</sup> pump which results in an increased efflux of Na<sup>+</sup>, thereby inducing a hyperpolarization.<cite>Berne</Cite>
The mechanism of abnormal automaticity is similar to the normal automaticity of sinus node cells. Abnormal automaticity can be caused by changes in the cell ion channel characteristics due to drugs (digoxine) or changes in the electrotonic environment (myocardial infarction). Abnormal automaticity can result from an increase of normal automaticity in non-sinus node cells or a truly abnormal automaticity in cells that don't exhibit a phase 4 diastolic depolarization. An important phenomenon in (both normal and abnormal) automaticity is overdrive suppression. In overdrive suppression the automaticity of cells is reduced after a period of high frequency excitation. The cellular mechanism responsible for this effect is an increased activity of the Na<sup>+</sup>, K<sup>+</sup> pump (I<sub>Na, K</sub>) which results in an increased efflux of Na<sup>+</sup>, thereby inducing a hyperpolarization.<cite>Berne</Cite>


===Triggered Activity===
===Triggered Activity===
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