Tag: hemodynamics
Cardiohepatic Interactions in Heart Failure
Liver involvement in chronic heart failure has long been recognized and reflects the systemic hemodynamic changes that occur during the evolution of heart failure syndrome. Apart from venous congestion and backward failure,... read more
Systemic and Microcirculatory Effects of Blood Transfusion in Experimental Hemorrhagic Shock
The microvascular reperfusion injury after retransfusion has not been completely characterized. Specifically, the question of heterogeneity among different microvascular beds needs to be addressed. In addition, the identification... read more
A Primer on the Perils of Intravenous Fluids – Part 1
The provision of intravenous fluids is no trivial intervention. Indeed, one eminent nephrologist has called for medical students to receive, not a 'white coat ceremony' at the outset of their education, but instead... read more
Adrenomedullin: a marker of impaired hemodynamics in cardiogenic shock
Bio-ADM is a valuable prognosticator and marker of impaired hemodynamics in CS patients. High levels of bio-ADM may show shock refractoriness and developing end-organ dysfunction and thus help to guide therapeutic approach... read more
