JACC. Heart failure
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JACC. Heart failure · Sep 2018
Meta AnalysisAmbulatory Inotrope Infusions in Advanced Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
This study sought to systematically review the available evidence of risks and benefits of ambulatory intravenous inotrope therapy in advanced heart failure (HF). ⋯ High-quality evidence for the risks and benefits of ambulatory inotrope infusions in advanced HF is limited, particularly when used for palliation. Available data suggest that inotrope therapy improves NYHA functional class and does not impact survival.