Turkish Translation
İnotropik Tedavi
Critical Care
Inotropic Therapy
The use of medications that alter the force of myocardial contractions, either increasing (positive inotropes) or decreasing (negative inotropes) cardiac contractility.
Turkish
İnotropik Tedavi
Pronunciation
ˌɪnoʊˈtrɒpɪk ˈθɛrəpi
Usage frequency
7
Relative in-app score
heart failurecardiologyhemodynamics
cardiac inotrope therapy
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Meaning and Clinical Context
The use of medications that alter the force of myocardial contractions, either increasing (positive inotropes) or decreasing (negative inotropes) cardiac contractility.
Inotropic therapy is employed in heart failure management to enhance myocardial contractility and cardiac output. Positive inotropes like dobutamine are used in acute settings, while negative inotropes may be used in conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to reduce excessive contractility.
Category
Example in Use
English: The cardiologist initiated inotropic therapy with dobutamine to improve cardiac output in the patient with acute decompensated heart failure.
Turkish: Kardiyolog, akut dekompanse kalp yetmezliği olan hastada kardiyak outputu iyileştirmek için dobutamin ile inotropik tedavi başlattı.
Clinical Notes
Scenario
A 72-year-old female with dilated cardiomyopathy presents with worsening dyspnea and fatigue. Simulate the initiation of inotropic therapy and monitoring parameters.
Response Template
Initiating dobutamine infusion at 5 mcg/kg/min, monitoring for improved cardiac output and potential arrhythmias.
Mini FAQ
What does Inotropic Therapy mean in medical English?
The use of medications that alter the force of myocardial contractions, either increasing (positive inotropes) or decreasing (negative inotropes) cardiac contractility.
When is Inotropic Therapy used in clinical communication?
Inotropic therapy is employed in heart failure management to enhance myocardial contractility and cardiac output. Positive inotropes like dobutamine are used in acute settings, while negative inotropes may be used in conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to reduce excessive contractility.
Which glossary category includes Inotropic Therapy?
Inotropic Therapy is grouped under Critical Care in the HealthSpeak glossary.
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