Against expectations, critically ill people in cardiogenic shock fared similarly receiving one widely used inotrope or another in the small DOREMI trial. Patients had the same clinical outcomes on ...

April 8, 2008 (Chicago, IL) - Given the short list of effective and bone fide safe intravenous drugs available for acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF), it's welcome news that the inotrope ...

Reduction in the frequency of hospitalizations, by delaying additional episodes of acute decompensated heart failure; and Weaning patients with severe heart failure who are currently dependent on ...

One of the most frequently asked questions related to the use of these medications during rounds is whether there is a given drug or a combination of drugs that would effectively treat hypotension and ...

Aims: Steroids are used in the treatment of severe (inotrope resistant) septic shock and for some paediatric intensive care (PICU) patients at extubation. The aim of this audit is to establish the ...