Case 2:

63-year old woman presented with central chest pain of two hours duration. On examination her blood pressure was 90/60 mm Hg, she had a weak pulse, distended neck veins with elevated jugular venous pressure, normal first and second heart sounds and lung fields were clear on auscultation.

Ragavendra R. Baliga, M.D
Assistant Professor
Division of Cardiology
University Of Michigan

 

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If the cardiac output fails to improve after administration 0.5 to 1L of fluids, inotropic support with dobutamine hydrochloride should be initiated promptly.

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In hypotension associated with right ventricular ischemia, inotropic support with dobutamine hydrochloride should be initiated promptly if the cardiac output fails to improve after 0.5-1L fluid has been administered.

 
 
 
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