adjective
- relating to or affecting the force of muscular contractions, especially of the heart
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an inotropic medication to strengthen the patient’s heart contractions.
- Positive inotropic agents increase the heart’s pumping ability.
- The cardiologist monitored the inotropic effects of the new drug.
- Negative inotropic substances can weaken heart muscle contractions.
- The patient’s condition improved after receiving inotropic support.
- Researchers studied the inotropic properties of various cardiac medications.