Dobutamine is very effective for patients in cardiogenic shock who have an elevated left ventricular filling pressure, often manifested by elevated jugular venous distention (JVD), but who are not remarkably hypotensive (systolic B/P greater than 90 mmHg).

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Dobutamine is an inotropic agent that increases cardiac output and is effective in cardiogenic shock patients with elevated left ventricular filling pressure and JVD, but not in those who are significantly hypotensive.

Dobutamine Is Very Effective for Patients in Cardiogenic Shock Who