Which sympathomimetic is preferred for the management of cardiogenic shock due to its ability to increase contractility (inotropy) with relatively less effect on heart rate (chronotropy)?
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Correct answer: Dobutamine
Dobutamine is a synthetic catecholamine that acts primarily as a Beta-1 agonist. It is favored in heart failure and cardiogenic shock because it significantly increases myocardial contractility while causing less tachycardia and peripheral resistance changes compared to other inotropes.
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