Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Oct 2015
Intraoperative administration of vasopressin during coronary artery bypass surgery is associated with acute postoperative kidney injury.
Severe vasodilatation is commonly seen upon weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). We examined the effects of vasopressin (arginine vasopressin [AVP]) on acute kidney injury (AKI) in postoperative period. ⋯ Acute kidney injury is a common complication after cardiac surgery, and vasopressin use increases its incidence; however, this effect may rely on several clinical factors, and its true effect should be examined by large randomized trials.