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PMID: 22318007 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Vasopressors are a heterogeneous potent class of medications designed to increase blood pressure in emergent hypotensive situations. The goal of therapy is to increase blood pressure and maintain adequate perfusion, allowing nutrient and oxygen delivery to vital organs. Norepinephrine, phenylephrine, dopamine, epinephrine, and vasopressin are 5 vasopressors available in the United States. All vasopressors, with the exception of vasopressin, are titratable and dosed on a continuum according to clinical effect. With their different clinical features, adverse effects, and range of potency, the clinical situation usually guides therapy. Outcomes data comparing different vasopressors have not demonstrated a clear mortality benefit of any one vasopressor over another, and physician preference also guides therapy. Norepinephrine, nonetheless, remains one of the preferred choices for a variety of hypotensive states, including cardiogenic and septic shock. |
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Authors:
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Nadia Ferguson-Myrthil |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-2-7 |
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Title: Cardiology in review Volume: - ISSN: 1538-4683 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Feb |
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Created Date: 2012-2-9 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9304686 Medline TA: Cardiol Rev Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Weiler Hospital of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, A division of Montefiore Medical Center, 1825 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY. |
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