The overall role of intravenous (IV) positive inotropic agents in the treatment of chronic cardiac failure remains uncertain. To date, there are no data showing proven survival benefit with any of ...

Cardiogenic shock is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Although inotropic support is a mainstay of medical therapy for cardiogenic shock, little evidence exists to guide the ...

The study group comprised patients with negative DSEs referred for preoperative evaluation and who had undergone an operative procedure. To focus on the elderly patient population, the study ...