The Usage of Concomitant Beta-Blockers with Vasopressors and Inotropes in Cardiogenic Shock

The Usage of Concomitant Beta-Blockers with Vasopressors and Inotropes in Cardiogenic Shock

Vasopressors and inotropes (Vs/Is) are widely used in the treatment of cardiogenic shock (CS). Despite improvements in hemodynamic variables and end-organ perfusion, these agents have been associated with an increase in mortality, potentially due to the increased risk of tachyarrhythmias—which we hy...

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Main Authors: Rachel Ryu, Christopher Hauschild, Khaled Bahjri, Huyentran Tran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Medical Sciences
Subjects:
cardiology
heart failure
inotropes
vasopressors
cardiogenic shock
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3271/10/4/64

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