Prevalence of hypocortisolemia in patients with sepsis or septic shock (The HIS Study) presenting to the emergency department

Background: Cortisol response to stressors (hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, autonomic nervous system, and immune system) plays a vital role in maintaining stable metabolic homeostasis. This study was done to assess the prevalence of hypocortisolemia in patients presenting to ED with sepsis and/...

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Published in:	Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Main Authors:	Peleneilhou Pienyu, Darpanarayan Hazra, Gina M Chandy, Parth Sharma, Mohammad S Jeeyavudeen, Kundavaram P P. Abhilash
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Subjects:	acth cortisol levels hypocortisolemia sepsis septic shock
Online Access:	http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2023;volume=27;issue=6;spage=530;epage=536;aulast=Pienyu