Continuous Inotrope Therapy in Hospice Care: A Case Series.

Krishna PatelAndre D'SouzaHunter Groninger

Published in: The American journal of hospice & palliative care (2019)

Cardiac inotropes can align with both the goals of care for the patient with AHF and the philosophy of hospice care. Patients with AHF admitted to hospice care on continuous inotropes may live days to weeks, whether or not inotropes are discontinued.

Keyphrases

palliative care
healthcare
advanced cancer
quality improvement
pain management
stem cells
public health
left ventricular
heart failure
chronic pain
case report
gestational age