Myocardial effects of angiotensin II compared to norepinephrine in an animal model of septic shock
Abstract Background Angiotensin II is one of the vasopressors available for use in septic shock. However, its effects on the septic myocardium remain unclear. The aim of the study was to compare the effects of angiotensin II and norepinephrine on cardiac function and myocardial oxygen consumption, i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-09-01
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Series: | Critical Care |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-022-04161-3 |