Morphine is used in: March 2005
Correct Answer: Acute left ventricular failure
Description: Ans. C: Acute left ventricular failure Morphine affords dramatic relief in acute left ventricular failure by: Reducing preload on the hea due to vasodilatation and peripheral pooling of the blood. Tending to shift the blood from pulmonary to systemic circuit; relieves pulmonary congestion and edema. Allays hunger anxiety by depressing respiratory centre. Cuts down sympathetic stimulation by calming the patient, reduces cardiac work.
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