Vasopressin in cirrhosis and sepsis: physiology and clinical implications.

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Wagener G, Bakker J

Vasopressin in cirrhosis and sepsis: physiology and clinical implications.

Minerva Anestesiol. 2015 Dec;81(12):1377-83. Epub 2014 Nov 11.

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Abstract

Arginine-vasopressin (AVP) is an important hormone in the regulation of plasma osmolality and blood volume/pressure. In clinical practice it is frequently used in the treatment of septic shock and decompensated cirrhosis. In this review the physiology of AVP and its analogues is presented. In addition the use of AVP in cirrhosis and sepsis is reviewed.

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