The Use of High-Dose Hydroxocobalamin for Vasoplegic Syndrome
We describe a case of hypotension on cardiopulmonary bypass for coronary artery bypass grafting, double valve repairs, and patent foramen ovale closure. The patient experienced vasoplegic syndrome while on cardiopulmonary bypass. He was treated with high-dose hydroxocobalamin (vitamin B12 ). His blo...
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Published in | The Annals of thoracic surgery Vol. 97; no. 5; pp. 1785 - 1786 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Netherlands
Elsevier Inc
01.05.2014
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Summary: | We describe a case of hypotension on cardiopulmonary bypass for coronary artery bypass grafting, double valve repairs, and patent foramen ovale closure. The patient experienced vasoplegic syndrome while on cardiopulmonary bypass. He was treated with high-dose hydroxocobalamin (vitamin B12 ). His blood pressure responded rapidly, obviating any further vasopressor requirements. |
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Bibliography: | ObjectType-Case Study-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-4 content type line 23 ObjectType-Report-1 ObjectType-Article-3 |
ISSN: | 0003-4975 1552-6259 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.08.050 |