Vasopressin and its analogues in shock states: a review
Abstract Activation of arginine–vasopressin is one of the hormonal responses to face vasodilation-related hypotension. Released from the post-pituitary gland, vasopressin induces vasoconstriction through the activation of V1a receptors located on vascular smooth muscle cells. Due to its non-selectiv...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Annals of Intensive Care |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-020-0628-2 |