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inotropic [ˌɪnəˈtrɒpɪk ˌaɪnə-] adj (Medicine / Pharmacology) affecting or controlling the contraction of muscles, esp those of the heart inotropic drugs [from Greek, from is (stem in-) tendon + -tropic] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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24) The negative inotropic effect of propofol creates a vicious cycle in which propofol and catecholamines drive each other in a progressive myocardial impairment. His condition rapidly deteriorated, and he died the next day despite mechanical ventilation and inotropic support. Alpha-adrenoceptor-mediated positive inotropic effect of phenylephrine in isolated human ventricular myocardium. |
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