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Published in: Critical Care 1/2011

Open Access 01-02-2011 | Poster presentation

Plasma free cortisol and b-type natriuretic peptide in septic shock

Authors: D Sturgess, B Venkatesh

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 1/2011

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Previous studies of patients with septic shock have independently demonstrated alterations in plasma concentrations of b-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and plasma free cortisol (PFC). Previous data suggest that a reciprocal relationship might exist. However, the relationship between these hormones in patients with septic shock is unclear. We sought to compare paired measurement of both BNP and PFC in a preliminary study of septic shock patients. …
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Title
Plasma free cortisol and b-type natriuretic peptide in septic shock
Authors
D Sturgess
B Venkatesh
Publication date
01-02-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc9830

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