Open AccessLow-dose inotropic stimulation during left ventricular ischaemia does not worsen post-ischaemic dysfunction
Author(s) -
G SCHWARTZ,
Yu Xu,
Clifford R. Greyson,
J. Cohen,
Lin Lü
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
cardiovascular research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.774
H-Index - 219
eISSN - 1755-3245
pISSN - 0008-6363
DOI - 10.1016/s0008-6363(96)00150-2
Subject(s) - dobutamine , inotrope , ischemia , cardiology , hemodynamics , medicine , preload , anesthesia , myocardial stunning , stimulation , contractility
Inotropic agents are used clinically to improve ventricular function during ischaemia. The goal of this study was to determine whether inotropic stimulation during moderate left ventricular (LV) ischaemia exacerbated post-ischaemic LV dysfunction.
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