Inotropic agents in the treatment of postoperative low cardiac output syndrome.
Two basic groups of inotropic drugs that are in the treatment of postcardiotomy low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) are presented. The authors emphasize the advantages of phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDE III) as compared to catecholamines.
Husedzinović
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Department of Surgery, Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia.
Sutlić
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Biocina
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Rudez
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D002303:Cardiac Output, Low / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy*
D002316:Cardiotonic Agents