Adrenergic storm
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adrenergic-storm-171-17073022
title:
Adrenergic storm
text:
An adrenergic storm is a sudden and dramatic increase in serum levels of the catecholamines adrenaline and noradrenaline, with a less significant increase in dopamine transmission. It is a life-threatening condition because of extreme tachycardia and hypertension, and is especially dire for those with prior heart problems. If treatment is prompt, prognosis is good; typically large amounts of diazepam or other benzodiazepines are administered alongside beta blockers. Beta blockers are contraindic
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Sudden increase in adrenaline and noradrenaline in the blood
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrenergic_storm
date created:
2008-07-16T16:09:05Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T14:18:46Z
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