Definition of inotropic in English:
inotropic
adjective ˌɪnə(ʊ)ˈtrəʊpɪkˌɪnə(ʊ)ˈtrɒpɪk-ˈtrō-
Physiology Modifying the force or speed of contraction of muscles.
a drug having a positive inotropic effect on the heart
Example sentencesExamples
- The authors attribute the mechanism of these findings to the neurohormonal benefits of digoxin at lower concentrations, as opposed to the harmful inotropic effects that occur at higher dosages.
- A direct positive inotropic effect and an increase in the refractory period also have been postulated as possible antiarrhythmia mechanisms of spironolactone.
- Key exclusion criteria were acute illness requiring prolonged hospitalization and use of an intravenous positive inotropic agent or a vasodilator within four days of randomization.
- It seems that the capability for carefully manipulating and combining agents for use in both inotropic and vasodilator actions has improved our ability to manage previously refractory patients.
- It has therapeutic use in congestive heart failure and edema, having a positive inotropic effect on cardiac muscle.