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Norepinephrine pharmacolexicology: a chronological review of dose reporting and the implications of salt formulations

Abstract Uncertainties in norepinephrine dose reporting due to variable labeling practices secondary to salt formulation considerations have resulted in significant clinical and research challenges, potentially leading to impaired comparability across..

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The Effects of Angiotensin II versus Norepinephrine on Pulmonary Vascular Resistance in Cardiac Surgery: Post Hoc Analysis of a Randomized…

Abstract Objectives To assess whether angiotensin II infusion increases pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) relative to norepinephrine. Design Secondary analysis of a double-blinded randomized feasibility study. Setting Two tertiary metropolitan hospitals..

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Knowing the ropes of vasopressor dosing: a focus on norepinephrine

Abstract Current shock guidelines recommend norepinephrine as the first-line vasopressor to increase mean arterial pressure (MAP) and eventually restore tissue perfusion []. Norepinephrine (or noradrenaline) is an endogenous catecholamine, produced..

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A norepinephrine weaning strategy using dynamic arterial elastance is associated with reduction of acute kidney injury in patients with vasoplegia…

Abstract Study objective To evaluate the impact of a dynamic arterial elastance guided  weaning strategy on the occurrence of  (AKI) in  with  after cardiac surgery. Design A post-hoc analysis of a monocentric . Setting A..

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Effects of norepinephrine infusion during cardiopulmonary bypass on perioperative changes in lactic acid level (Norcal)

Abstract Introduction Hyperlactatemia, a problem reported in up to 30% of cardiac surgery patients, results from excessive production of or decreased clearance of lactate. It is typically a symptom of..

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Inotropes

Abstract  are a heterogenous group of drugs that modify calcium handling and alter the force of . , and their synthetic analogues, increase  by activating cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) or  (IP3).  block , which in turn..

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