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Hemodynamic medications Flashcards

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What medication are used to increase contractility?

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Positive Inotropes: Dobutamine, Dopamine, Amrinone, Digoxin

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Action of Positive Inotropes

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Stimulates Beta1 adrenergic receptors to increase CO without increasing HR

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What medication are used to decrease contractility?

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Negative Inotropes: Beta-blockers and Calcium Channel blockers

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Treatment of decreased afterload.

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Vasodilators: Nitroprusside, Nitroglycerin, ACE inhibitors, Calcium Channel blockers

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Treatment of increased afterload

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Vasocontrictors: Vasopressin, Epi, Norepi, Dopamine

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