Advances in Vasodilatory Shock: A Concise Review

Indian J Crit Care Med. 2019 Oct;23(10):475-480. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-23266.

Abstract

Vasodilatory shock is a critical manifestation of cardiovascular failure. There is uncontrolled vasodilation and vascular hyporesponsiveness to endogenous vasoconstrictors, causing the failure of physiologic vasoregulatory mechanisms. Unfortunately, only few randomized studies exist to guide clinical management and hemodynamic stabilization in patients who do not respond to the standard approach of managing vasodilatory shock. The present review offers the latest updates in management of this important clinical entity and a guidance framework for future research.

How to cite this article: Lahiry S, Thakur S, Chakraborty DS. Advances in Vasodilatory Shock: A Concise Review. Indian J Crit Care Med 2019;23(10):475-480.

Keywords: Hypotension; Sepsis; Shock; Vasodilatory shock.

Publication types

  • Review