Vasopressor effects on venous return in septic patients: a review

This manuscript is intended to provide a holistically orientated, physiological review of the cardiovascular system on the choice of a vasopressor in septic patients. It discusses the pharmacological consequences of vasopressors not only on arteries/arterioles but also on other related circulatory components, such as the veins and the microcirculation to offer a broad picture for a rational decision. The manuscript is based on a literature search in PubMed using the keywords: sepsis, venous return, venous resistance, mean circulatory or mean systemic filling pressure, vasopressin, norepinephrine, vasopressor (conducted November 2020), the cited bibliography of relevant publications and the expert opinion of the authors based on research activities in the field.
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