Does Dobutamine Increase SvO2? A Pharmacological Review
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In patients with severe heart failure, dobutamine has been shown to increase mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2) from an average of 58.7% to 72.2% [1.2.1]. But **does dobutamine increase SvO2** in all clinical scenarios, and what is the underlying mechanism?
