This classification is based on the way these drugs are used for the treatment of a particular condition. Inotropic, Chronotropic and Dromotropic are different types of cardiac drugs. This classification is based on the way these drugs are used for the treatment of a particular condition. Inotropic drugs affect the force of cardiac contraction. Chronotropic drugs affect the heart rate. Dromotropic drugs affect conduction velocity through the conducting tissues of the heart.
ectoparasite noun a parasite which lives on the skin or outer surface of its host but feeds by piercing the skin. Compare endoparasite
Ectopia cordis (Greek: away/out of place + Latin: heart) is a congenital malformation in which the heart is abnormally located either partially or totally outside of the thorax.The ectopic heart can be found along a spectrum of anatomical locations, including the neck, chest, or abdomen.any cases of ectopia cordis have associated congenital heart defects, in which the heart has failed to properly form. Defects more commonly associated with ectopia cordis include: 1  Intracardiac defects. 2  Atrial septal defect. 3  Ventricular septal defect. 4  Tetralogy of Fallot. 5  Tricuspid atresia. 6  Double outlet right ventricle.