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- noun A
calcium sensitiser used in the management of acutely decompensatedcongestive heart failure .
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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
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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
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Intoxicated pigs were randomized into two groups: control (saline) and levosimendan (intravenous bolus).
BioMed Central - Latest articles Jouni Kurola 2010
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In this experimental model, the use of levosimendan was associated with improved survival.
BioMed Central - Latest articles Jouni Kurola 2010
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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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