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  • noun A calcium sensitiser used in the management of acutely decompensated congestive heart failure.

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levo- +‎ simendan

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  • In the levosimendan group a change in LV dP/dt was positive in four out of six pigs compared to one out of six pigs in the control group (p = ns).

    BioMed Central - Latest articles Jouni Kurola 2010

  • The aim of the study was to evaluate in an experimental model the effects of levosimendan during severe calcium antagonist intoxication.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles Jouni Kurola 2010

  • Intoxicated pigs were randomized into two groups: control (saline) and levosimendan (intravenous bolus).

    BioMed Central - Latest articles Jouni Kurola 2010

  • In this experimental model, the use of levosimendan was associated with improved survival.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles Jouni Kurola 2010

  • In the levosimendan group, one pig died before completion of the experiment (p = 0.04).

    BioMed Central - Latest articles Jouni Kurola 2010

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