Haemodynamic steady state via combined infusion of dobutamine and dopamine in the pretransplant phase.

: The course of a critically ill patient suffering endstage dilated cardiomyopathy is reported focusing on the use of inotropic support. A steady state haemodynamic condition was achieved using continuous low-dose infusion of dobutamine in combination with dopamine for several days. Thus as a candidate for heart transplantation he was made transportable to a foreign country.