Dopamine
Dopamine: naturally occurring catecholamine; dopamine and adrenoreceptor agonist; immediate precursor to noradrenaline
Tag Catecholamine
Catecholamine excess, Beta Blockade and Critical Illness
Catecholamine excess, or 'sympathetic overload', may be harmful in critically ill patients, including those with septic shock. Catacholamine excess is associated with specific conditions such as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
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The case. A 76 year old female presents to ED after being repeated assaulted by her aggressive, demented husband, including punches, kicks and attempted strangulation. She has a past medical history of hypertension & GORD and takes telmisartan, amlodipine &…