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Which Vasopressor Doesn't Affect Heart Rate? Unpacking Pharmacology

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According to a 2024 NCBI review, vasopressin is unique among common vasopressors for having no direct chronotropic or inotropic effects on the heart. This key pharmacological detail helps answer the question, "Which vasopressor doesn't affect heart rate?", though its overall clinical effect is more complex due to indirect mechanisms.