Calcium (Ca) channel blockers (CCBs) inhibit Ca2+ channels in the myocardium or vascular smooth muscle cells, inhibit myocardium contraction, inhibit the impulse conduction system (anti ...

The agents we use most often are a mixture of these effects, with dopamine producing inotropic effects at lower doses and additional vasoconstrictor effects at higher doses.

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., May 16, 2018 – Survival may improve when advanced heart failure patients receiving home infusion of inotropic therapy are also receiving guideline-directed care, suggest ...

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — In this video, Audrey Kleet, RN, MS, ACNP-BC, CCRN, CCTC, CHFN, of the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, Morristown Memorial Hospital, discusses her presentation at the ...