Abstract
This article summarizes the effects of catecholamines and vasopressin on the cardiovascular system, focusing on their metabolic and immunologic properties. Particular attention is dedicated to the septic shock condition.
MeSH terms
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Catecholamines / therapeutic use*
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Critical Care / methods
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Critical Illness
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Humans
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Shock, Septic / drug therapy*
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Shock, Septic / immunology
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Shock, Septic / metabolism
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Vasopressins / therapeutic use*
Substances
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Catecholamines
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Vasopressins