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Cardiogenic Shock: Which Vasopressor to use
In the patient who presents with cariogenic shock, the cath lab and a stent or a CABG is probably the treatment of choice, however we don’t always have those luxuries. What inotrope(s) do we use in cariogenic shock? How do we approach those patients for the best outcome? Here is a recent case. It is…
Read MoreThe Crashing Atrial Fibrillation Patient- Part 2- What inotrope to use?
Let me remind you of the patient we had in part 1 of this blog. The patient had presented in rapid atrial fibrillation at a rate of 170-180. His BP was about 60mmHg systolic. Cardioversion was attempted( x 3) with Metaraminol used to support blood pressure, however it was unsuccessful. An Amiodarone infusion was commenced…
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