Title of article
Levosimendan Versus Milrinone in Heart Failure: A Study of Hemodynamic Changes
Author/Authors
KASEM, SALAH M. Ain Shams University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Anesthesia, Egypt , ESAWI, MOHAMAD M. Ain Shams University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Anesthesia, Egypt , SALEM, YASSER A. Ain Shams University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Anesthesia, Egypt , SHAKER, WALEED H. Ain Shams University - Faculty of Medicine - Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Egypt
From page
79
To page
85
Abstract
Introduction/Aim: Levosimendan is a drug with a considerable cardiotonic properties; it improve myocardial contractility without causing an increase in myocardial oxygen consumption. The aim of this randomized double blinded study was to compare the effect of levosimendan and milrinon on heamodynamic performance in patients with severe cardiac dysfunction due to acute heart failure.
Keywords
Cardiotonic drugs , Levosimendan , Milrinone , Heart failure.
Journal title
The Medical Journal of Cairo University
Journal title
The Medical Journal of Cairo University
Record number
2538244
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