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Correlation of VEGF-A and Fluid Balance in Septic Shock

VEGF is a key molecule in the control of vascular permeability via interactions with the VEGF-receptor on the endothelial cell. Several authors reported plasma VEGF levels are elevated in sepsis shock and associated with increased mortality (1,2). In septic shock, the main elements of treatment are intravenous fluids, appropriate antibiotics …

Relation Between Mean Arterial Pressure and Renal Resistive Index in the Early Phase of Septic Shock

This study evaluates if improvement of renal resistive index when mean arterial pressure increase (at 65 mmHg to 85 mmHg) in early phase of septic shock is predictive of better renal survival.

Cognitive Outcomes After Dexmedetomidine Sedation in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Anesthesia is a drug induced, reversible, comatose state that facilitates surgery and it is widely assumed that cognition returns to baseline after anesthetics have been eliminated. However, many patients have persistent memory impairment for weeks to months after surgery. Cardiac surgery appears to carry the highest risk of postoperative cognitive …