Use of Angiotensin II for Post Cardiopulmonary Bypass Vasoplegic Syndrome.

Evans, Adam; McCurdy, Michael T; Weiner, Menachem; Zaku, Bledi; Chow, Jonathan H · Ann Thorac Surg · 2019

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Angiotensin II is a novel vasopressor recently approved for the treatment of vasodilatory shock. We describe a case in which Angiotensin II was used to treat post-cardiopulmonary bypass vasoplegic syndrome in a patient who was refractory to standard vasopressors and other rescue therapies. Despite requiring high-dose vasopressors, the patient was extubated within 24 hours and has met key quality metrics defined by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

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