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Advances in Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy. VIII. Angiotensin II in Vasodilatory Shock

Abstract An imbalance between the classical and alternative renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is a characteristic feature of the multifactorial pathophysiology responsible for vasodilatory shock and provides a rationale for its treatment..

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Vasopressin therapy in cardiac surgery

Abstract Background Arginine vasopressin (AVP) is a naturally occurring peptide with diverse effects mediated through selective V1 and V2 receptors. About 10% of patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass develop postoperative vasodilatory..

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