Open AccessThe use of hydroxocobalamin for vasoplegic syndrome in left ventricular assist device patients
Author(s) -
Ayers Brian,
Wood Katherine,
Falvey Jennifer,
Bernstein Wendy,
Gosev Igor
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2967
Subject(s) - hydroxocobalamin , medicine , refractory (planetary science) , intensive care medicine , ventricular assist device , cardiology , anesthesia , heart failure , vitamin b12 , physics , astrobiology , cyanocobalamin
Abstract We demonstrate evidence supporting the efficacy of hydroxocobalamin in reducing vasopressor requirements for LVAD patients with refractory vasoplegia. Further study is needed to substantiate these findings and determine its optimal use in practice.