What does Ca transient mean?

[samtheman]

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I have to understand how the changes in heart rate alter the size of the Ca2+ transient. What does transient mean in this context? Thanks

 

[derspiegel]

Maybe this link will help http://www1.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/about/divisions/nhli/cardio/heart/molcell/ccir/glossary/

good luck

 

[ACSurgeon]

I have to understand how the changes in heart rate alter the size of the Ca2+ transient. What does transient mean in this context? Thanks

the surge of calcium going through the its channel