Advanced heart failure (HF) may occur at any level of left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction
(LVEF). The latter, which is widely utilized for the evaluation of LV systolic performance and …

Cardiogenic shock is a primary cardiac disorder that results in both clinical and biochemical
evidence of tissue hypoperfusion and can lead to multi‐organ failure and death depending …

The use of left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) has significantly increased in the last years,
trying to offer a therapeutic alternative to heart transplantation, in light also to the significant …

The use of continuous inotropy in patients with advanced heart failure (HF) has been
historically controversial due to the prevailing notion that it will increase mortality. In practice …

Abstract Aims Clinical trials comparing LVADs vs. conservative therapy were performed
before the availability of novel medications or used suboptimal medical therapy. This study …

To synthesize the available evidence regarding differences in the long-term safety and
efficacy of intermittent, repeated, or continuous palliative inotropic therapy among patients …

Objetivo: Analisar sobre a terapia inotrópica, as principais inseguranças e o cenário clínico
para implementação em pacientes com Insuficiência Cardíaca (IC) Avançada. Revisão …