inotropic
/ˌaɪnəˈtrɑːpɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the strength of heart muscle contractions; a substance or effect that changes how forcefully the heart beats.
- Some medications have a positive inotropic effect, meaning they increase the force of heart contractions.
- Negative inotropic agents can slow the heart down and reduce its workload.
- The doctor prescribed an inotropic drug to help the patient's heart pump more strongly.