How do vasopressors affect the heart rate?: Understanding the Cardiovascular Impact
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According to the American College of Critical Care Medicine, maintaining a mean arterial pressure of 60 to 65 mm Hg is crucial for organ perfusion in shock patients, often requiring the use of vasopressors. This critical context raises a key question: how do vasopressors affect the heart rate and what determines the specific cardiac response?
