[Positive ionotropic action of glucose-1-phosphate. Clinical research during heart catheterization]

The effect of glucose-1-phosphate, administered in a single dose (5 g by slow intravenous route), on myocardial contractility was evaluated in a group of patients undergoing diagnostic cardiac catheterization. The study of the hemodynamic values observed demonstrated that glucose-1-phosphate has positive inotropic action and is able to strengthen the effect of the cardioactive glucosides.