Why Aren't Positive Inotropes Such as the Catecholamines Used for Long-Term

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why aren't positive inotropes such as the catecholamines used for long-term maintenance of cardiac muscle contraction dysfunctions?

• A)Adrenergic receptor numbers decrease over time
• B)Epinephrine is toxic at all doses
• C)Catecholamines do not cause an increase in heart rate
• D)These drugs aren't readily available

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