What is an inotropic agent? Understanding Medications for Heart Contractility
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Approximately 6.7 million Americans over age 20 have heart failure, a condition where medications that modify heart muscle contraction are often essential [1.6.1]. **What is an inotropic agent?** It is a class of drugs that alters the force of the heart's contractions to improve blood circulation [1.2.3].
