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4th Edition of International Heart Congress

June 22-24,2026 | Hybrid Event

June 22 -24, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

Myocardial Contraction

Myocardial Contraction

Myocardial contraction refers to the rhythmic and coordinated squeezing of the heart muscle, known as the myocardium, during the cardiac cycle. This vital physiological process is integral to the pumping action of the heart, facilitating the circulation of blood throughout the body. The contraction of the myocardium is initiated by electrical signals generated by the sinoatrial (SA) node, often referred to as the heart's natural pacemaker. These signals stimulate the contraction of the atria, followed by the atrioventricular (AV) node signaling the ventricles to contract. The synchronized contraction and relaxation of the heart chambers ensure an efficient and continuous flow of oxygenated blood to meet the body's metabolic demands. Myocardial contraction is regulated by a complex interplay of ion channels, hormones, and neural signals, making it a fundamental aspect of cardiovascular function with significant implications for overall health.

Committee Members
Speaker at International Heart Congress 2026 - Shuping Zhong

Shuping Zhong

University of Southern California, United States
Speaker at International Heart Congress 2026 - Ahdy Wadie Helmy

Ahdy Wadie Helmy

Indiana University School of Medicine, United States
Speaker at International Heart Congress 2026 - Federico Benetti

Federico Benetti

Benetti Foundation, Argentina
Heart Congress 2026 Speakers
Speaker at International Heart Congress 2026 - Mekhman N Mamedov

Mekhman N Mamedov

National Research Center for Preventive Medicine, Russian Federation
Speaker at International Heart Congress 2026 - Miroslav Radenkovic

Miroslav Radenkovic

University of Belgrade, Serbia
Speaker at International Heart Congress 2026 - Syed Raza

Syed Raza

Awali Hospital, Bahrain
Speaker at International Heart Congress 2026 - Sergey Suchkov

Sergey Suchkov

N. D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation

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