Aims Hypoperfusion portends adverse outcomes in acute heart failure (AHF). The gradient
between end-organ inflow and outflow pressures may more closely reflect hypoperfusion …

Sodium nitroprusside (SNP) is a powerful vasodilator approved for treating acute
hypertensive crises, acute heart failure, aortic dissection, and both controlled perioperative …

Transient receptor potential melastatin 7 (TRPM7), a non-selective cation channel, was
significantly upregulated in the blood of patients with sepsis. This study focuses on the …

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and throughout the
world. While there are different techniques for reducing or preventing the impact of heart …

Sodium nitroprusside (SNP) is a short-acting, light-sensitive, intravenous vasodilator
consisting of a complex dianion [Fe (CN) 5NO] 2–in which an octahedral iron center is …

Vasodilators in congestive heart failure: The perfect weapon aiming just off the target? Letter
regarding the article 'Impact of vasodilators on diuretic response in patients with congestive …

The 'therapeutic journey'of cardiogenic shock can be divided into four phases—
Recognize/Rescue, Optimization, Stabilization and Exit/de-Escalation (ROSE). Recognition …

Background Sodium nitroprusside (SNP) is an excellent drug in acute decompensated heart
failure (HF) patients with high vascular peripheral resistance. Its prolonged administration …

Background In those with heart failure-related cardiogenic shock (HF-CS), an intra-aortic
balloon pump (IABP) may improve hemodynamics and be useful as a bridge to advanced …

Electrical storm (ES) is characterized by at least three separate episodes of ventricular
arrhythmia (VA) over 24 h that require treatment or an incessant VA lasting> 12 h. The …