Vasoplegic syndrome following cardiothoracic surgery—review of pathophysiology and update of treatment options
Abstract Vasoplegic syndrome is a common occurrence following cardiothoracic surgery and is characterized as a high-output shock state with poor systemic vascular resistance. The pathophysiology is complex and includes dysregulation of vasodilatory and vasoconstrictive properties of smooth vascular...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-02-01
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| Series: | Critical Care |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-020-2743-8 |