The differential effects of positive inotropic and vasodilator therapy on diastolic properties in patients with congestive cardiomyopathy

Circulation
J D CarrollS I Rajfer

Abstract

Symptoms of congestive heart failure frequently reflect abnormalities in both systolic and diastolic performance. While much work has been reported regarding the mechanisms by which positive inotropic and vasodilator therapy affect systolic performance, little is known about their effect on diastolic function. In 12 patients with diffuse congestive cardiomyopathy micromanometer left ventricular and aortic pressure measurements were recorded simultaneously with two-dimensionally targeted M mode echocardiograms and thermodilution-determined cardiac output. Each patient received dopamine (2, 4, and 6 micrograms/kg/min), and dobutamine (2, 6, and 10 micrograms/kg/min), and 10 received nitroprusside (0.125 to 2.0 micrograms/kg/min). Baseline hemodynamics were characterized by low cardiac index (2.1 +/- 0.7 liter/min/m2, mean +/- SD), high left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (24 +/- 10 mm Hg), and increased end-diastolic (6.8 +/- 1.0 cm) and end-systolic dimensions (6.0 +/- 1.0 cm). All patients had abnormal left ventricular pressure decay with a prolonged time constant (67 +/- 20 msec) and reduced peak diastolic lengthening rates. Dopamine and dobutamine decreased the time constant of relaxation and increased the peak lengthenin...Continue Reading

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