Objective: Overdoses with cardio-depressive medications can result in toxin-induced cardiogenic shock (TICS), a life-threatening condition characterized by severe hypotension and ineffective tissue perfusion. Vasopressors are often employed in the treatment of shock to increase heart rate and blood pressure. We sought to conduct a systematic review of the literature to evaluate the effectiveness of vasopressors in improving hemodynamic function and survival in the treatment of TICS.
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