Haemodynamic steady state via combined infusion of dobutamine and dopamine in the pretransplant phase.
The course of a critically ill patient suffering endstage dilated cardiomyopathy is reported focusing on the use of inotropic support. A steady state haemodynamic condition was achieved using continuous low-dose infusion of dobutamine in combination with dopamine for several days. Thus as a candidate for heart transplantation he was made transportable to a foreign country.
Pedersen
J E
JE
Department of Cardiology and Internal Medicine B, Rigshospitalet, University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Mortensen
S A
SA
D000328:Adult; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D004280:Dobutamine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004298:Dopamine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011300:Preoperative Care
D004280:Dobutamine; D004298:Dopamine