Which pharmacologic agent should be administered to a patient with abnormally low vascular resistance?

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Abnormally low SVR and SVRI are caused by excessive vasodilation. The resulting fall in blood pressure leads to underperfused and underoxygenated tissues. This may decrease coronary perfusion and cause myocardial ischemia, reducing the cardiac output. In this case, vasopressor drugs are needed to induce vasoconstriction.

Which Pharmacologic Agent Should Be Administered to a Patient with Abnormally