Levosimendan: beyond its simple inotropic effect in heart failure.
Classic inotropic agents provide short-term haemodynamic improvement in patients with heart failure, but their use has been associated with poor prognosis. A new category of inotropic agents, the Ca(2+) sensitizers, may provide an alternative longer lasting solution. Levosimendan is a relatively new...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2007
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