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Vasoactive-Inotropic Score (VIS) Calculator
Vasoactive-Inotropic Score (VIS): Explanation and Clinical Context The Vasoactive-Inotropic Score (VIS) quantifies the amount of cardiovascular support a patient receives through vasoactive and inotropic medications. It was originally developed to assess post-operative outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery, correlating higher scores with increased morbidity and mortality. The VIS is calculated as: VIS = dopamine (µg/