Evaluation of the preoperative vasoactive-inotropic score as a predictor of postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing heart transplantation

Int J Cardiol. 2015 Apr 15:185:192-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.03.098. Epub 2015 Mar 10.
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Keywords: Heart transplantation; Prognosis; Vasoactive-inotropic score.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiotonic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Heart Failure* / diagnosis
  • Heart Failure* / physiopathology
  • Heart Failure* / surgery
  • Heart Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Contraction / drug effects*
  • Myocardial Contraction / physiology
  • Postoperative Period
  • Preoperative Period
  • Prognosis
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Ventricular Function, Left / drug effects*
  • Ventricular Function, Left / physiology

Substances

  • Cardiotonic Agents
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents