Effects of epinephrine on heart rate variability and cytokines in a rat sepsis model

Effects of epinephrine on heart rate variability and cytokines in a rat sepsis model

Catecholamines have both anti-inflammatory and vasoactive properties. A decreased cardiac response to catecholamines has been associated with a high risk of death in sepsis and septic shock. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of epinephrine (EPI) on heart rate variability and auto...

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Main Authors: Yun-Te Chang, Wei-Chun Huang, Chin-Chang Cheng, Meng-Wei Ke, Jung-Shun Tsai, Yao-Min Hung, Neng-Chyan Huang, Mu-Shun Huang, Shue-Ren Wann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Association of Basic Medical Sciences of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2018-07-01
Series:Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Sepsis
heart rate variability
epinephrine
inflammation
β-blocker
rats
Online Access:http://bjbms.org/ojs/index.php/bjbms/article/view/3565

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