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Cardiovascular pharmacotherapy. Hemodynamic drugs and antiarrhythmic agents
1Section of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. nlaste@angell.org
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|December 1, 2001
Abstract:
Successful management of the patient presenting with acute cardiovascular compromise requires a thorough working knowledge of the therapeutic agents available for treatment. This article focuses on the indications for, dosing, and monitoring employed for successful use of the vasoactive agents and antiarrhythmic medications in current widespread use in the veterinary intensive care setting.