Vasoplegic syndrome is a common occurrence following cardiothoracic surgery and is
characterized as a high-output shock state with poor systemic vascular resistance. The …

This is a narrative review of recent articles (mainly published in 2017 and 2018) related to
the conduct of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) that should be of interest to the cardiac …

VASOPLEGIA is a term used to describe hypotension in the setting of high pressor
requirements and normal or increased cardiac output. A commonly used numerical …

Vasoplegic syndrome (VS) is increasingly recognized as an important clinical entity in
perioperative medicine. VS is characterized by significant arterial hypotension, normal or …

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and
cardiopulmonary bypass is a cornerstone in the surgical management of many related …

Purpose Vasoplegia is a clinical syndrome marked by severe arteriolar vasodilatation,
hypotension, and low systemic vascular resistance refractory to multiple vasopressor …

Vasoplegic syndrome is a well-recognized complication during cardiopulmonary bypass
(CPB) and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, especially when refractory to …

Objective To compare the efficacy of methylene blue with combination therapy with
hydroxocobalamin in patients experiencing vasoplegic syndrome after cardiac surgery …

Purpose Hydroxocobalamin has been observed to cause transient hypertension in healthy
subjects, but rigorous studies examining its efficacy are lacking. Materials and methods …

Purpose Hydroxocobalamin, or vitamin B12 (V-B12), is frequently used to treat smoke
inhalation and cyanide poisoning. Recent reports have also described its use to treat …