noun
- Plural of inotrope; drugs or substances that increase the force of heart muscle contractions.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Used in clinical and hospital settings
Examples
- The cardiologist prescribed inotropes to strengthen the patient's weakened heart.
- Inotropes are often used in intensive care units to support patients with heart failure.
- Common inotropes include dobutamine and milrinone.
- The doctor adjusted the inotropes to improve cardiac output.
- Inotropes work by increasing the contractility of the heart muscle.