Why the study?
Does 7.2% hypertonic saline solution with or without 6% dextran 70 improve cardiac contractility in normovolemic and anesthetized dogs?
Population
Normovolemic and anesthetized dogs
Comparison
7.2% hypertonic saline solution or HSS with 6%… vs Isotonic saline solution (ISS)
Design
Preclinical
Authors
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Hypertonic saline augments EF via preload and afterload without direct inotropy in dogs; hypothesis-generating, leaves open clinical relevance.
Does 7.2% hypertonic saline solution with or without 6% dextran 70 improve cardiac contractility in normovolemic and anesthetized dogs?
The positive inotropic effects of hypertonic saline solutions in dogs appear to be driven by increased preload and decreased systemic vascular resistance rather than direct changes in myocardial contractility.
Suzuki et al. (2008) studied this question.
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