Acute effects of intraveneous UD-CG 115 BS (pimobendan) on the cardiovascular system and left ventricular pump function

Acute hemodynamic effects of 5 and 10 mg i.v. UD-CG 115 BS (pimobendan) were studied by right and left heart catheterization in idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. Effects on left ventricular function were evaluated by left ventricular angiograms and measurement of left ventricular dp/dt max before and 2.5 h after administration of UD-CG 115 BS