Abstract |
Dobutamine has been shown to improve right ventricular contractility and cardiac output in right ventricular failure. However, the effect of dobutamine in the select group of patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) has not been described previously. We report the case of a patient with severe TR and right heart failure who developed ventricularization of right atrial pressure after dobutamine infusion. This highlights the potential worsening of TR and right heart failure in patients with TR receiving dobutamine.
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Authors | Elias B Hanna, Vijayendra Jaligam, D Luke Glancy |
Journal | The Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society : official organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society
(J La State Med Soc)
2011 Nov-Dec
Vol. 163
Issue 6
Pg. 325-7
ISSN: 0024-6921 [Print] United States |
PMID | 22324092
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Cardiotonic Agents
- Dobutamine
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Topics |
- Aged
- Atrial Function, Right
(drug effects)
- Cardiotonic Agents
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Dobutamine
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Humans
- Infusions, Intravenous
- Male
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
(physiopathology)
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