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The study aims to evaluate how beta-adrenergic receptor blockade affects racing performance in greyhounds with differing heart conditions.

February 1, 1968Circulation ResearchOpen Access

Effect of Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Blockade on Racing Performance of Greyhounds with Normal and with Denervated Hearts

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Field study demonstrates reduced racing performance in greyhounds with heart conditions after blockade, suggesting physiological limitations.

The study aims to evaluate how beta-adrenergic receptor blockade affects racing performance in greyhounds with differing heart conditions.
Field study with six normal greyhounds and three with chronic cardiac denervation.
Measured racing times over a 5/16-mile course before and after administration of propranolol.
Recorded heart rates using telemetry equipment.
Normal greyhounds showed slightly increased racing times post-blockade with decreased heart rates.
Denervated greyhounds had significantly prolonged racing times and severe limitations in cardiac acceleration, leading to collapse after exercise.
Indicated that both sympathetic nerves and circulating catecholamines are crucial for optimal racing performance.

Donald et al. (1968) studied this question.

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Field study demonstrates reduced racing performance in greyhounds with heart conditions after blockade, suggesting physiological limitations.