Effects of milrinone on pulmonary gas exchange in catecholamine-dependent heart failure.

Koreny, M; Geppert, A; Wutte, M; Delle Karth, G; Heinz, G; Siostrzonek, P

Koreny, M; Geppert, A; Wutte, M; Delle Karth, G; Heinz, G; Siostrzonek, P.

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Koreny M; Department of Cardiology, University Clinic of Vienna, Austria.

Am J Cardiol ; 86(5): 570-3, A10, 2000 Sep 01.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11009284

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Hemodynamic benefits of milrinone administration are accompanied by adverse effects on arterial oxygenation in mechanically ventilated patients with end-stage heart failure. Particular attention should be focused on pulmonary gas exchange variables after initiation of milrinone treatment in the critically ill patient.

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Cardiotonic Agents/pharmacology; Heart Failure/physiopathology; Milrinone/pharmacology; Pulmonary Gas Exchange/drug effects; Aged; Cardiotonic Agents/therapeutic use; Catecholamines/therapeutic use; Female; Heart Failure/drug therapy; Heart Failure/therapy; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Milrinone/therapeutic use; Respiration, Artificial

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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Cardiotonic Agents / Pulmonary Gas Exchange / Milrinone / Heart Failure Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: En Journal: Am J Cardiol Year: 2000 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Austria

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