Cardiotonic Agents
Synonyms
Cardiac Stimulants
Cardioprotective Agents
Cardiotonic Drugs
Cardiotonics
Inotropic Agents, Positive Cardiac
Myocardial Stimulants
Agents that have a strengthening effect on the heart or that can increase cardiac output. They may be CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES; SYMPATHOMIMETICS; or other drugs. They are used after MYOCARDIAL INFARCT; CARDIAC SURGICAL PROCEDURES; in SHOCK; or in congestive heart failure (HEART FAILURE).