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What is the peak concentration hypothesis related to?
What is the peak concentration hypothesis related to?
Which article discusses the evolving rationale for early enteral nutrition?
Which article discusses the evolving rationale for early enteral nutrition?
Which study is associated with intensive insulin therapy in critically ill patients?
Which study is associated with intensive insulin therapy in critically ill patients?
Which article compares intensive versus conventional glucose control in critically ill patients?
Which article compares intensive versus conventional glucose control in critically ill patients?
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What is the focus of the article by Ortiz Leyba et al.?
What is the focus of the article by Ortiz Leyba et al.?
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Which article delves into translational research in sepsis?
Which article delves into translational research in sepsis?
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What is the main cause of hypotension in cases of gastric dilation/volvulus?
What is the main cause of hypotension in cases of gastric dilation/volvulus?
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What is the primary pathogenesis of hypotension in pericardial effusion with cardiac tamponade?
What is the primary pathogenesis of hypotension in pericardial effusion with cardiac tamponade?
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Which condition can cause obstructive shock by twisting the stomach itself?
Which condition can cause obstructive shock by twisting the stomach itself?
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What is the primary cause of hypotension associated with valvular disease?
What is the primary cause of hypotension associated with valvular disease?
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What is the common mechanism of hypotension in diseases causing a decrease in systemic vascular resistance?
What is the common mechanism of hypotension in diseases causing a decrease in systemic vascular resistance?
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What is the potential cause of cardiogenic hypotension associated with severe mitral regurgitation?
What is the potential cause of cardiogenic hypotension associated with severe mitral regurgitation?
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In patients with SIRS/sepsis, what results in an increase in cardiac output and a hyperdynamic state during the early stages?
In patients with SIRS/sepsis, what results in an increase in cardiac output and a hyperdynamic state during the early stages?
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What is the primary cause of decreased cardiac output and hypotension associated with tachyarrhythmias?
What is the primary cause of decreased cardiac output and hypotension associated with tachyarrhythmias?
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What is the potential cause of hypotension through systemic release of vasoactive substances in anaphylaxis?
What is the potential cause of hypotension through systemic release of vasoactive substances in anaphylaxis?
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What is the potential cause of decreased venous return and further contributes to cardiovascular collapse in patients with SIRS/sepsis?
What is the potential cause of decreased venous return and further contributes to cardiovascular collapse in patients with SIRS/sepsis?
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What is another example of reduced systemic vascular resistance through systemic release of vasoactive substances?
What is another example of reduced systemic vascular resistance through systemic release of vasoactive substances?
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What is the main cause of hypotension associated with secondary myocardial dysfunction?
What is the main cause of hypotension associated with secondary myocardial dysfunction?
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What is the preferred method for measuring MAP values in dogs and cats to assess hypotension?
What is the preferred method for measuring MAP values in dogs and cats to assess hypotension?
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Which of the following clinical signs reflect peripheral vasoconstriction or impaired perfusion in patients?
Which of the following clinical signs reflect peripheral vasoconstriction or impaired perfusion in patients?
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In dogs and cats, hypotension could be considered when the MAP is below which value?
In dogs and cats, hypotension could be considered when the MAP is below which value?
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What are the potential complications from catheter placement during direct blood pressure monitoring in critically ill dogs?
What are the potential complications from catheter placement during direct blood pressure monitoring in critically ill dogs?
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Which method of blood pressure measurement is generally less invasive, less expensive, and more readily available compared to direct methods?
Which method of blood pressure measurement is generally less invasive, less expensive, and more readily available compared to direct methods?
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What is the preferred method for measuring blood pressure in critically ill or hypotensive dogs?
What is the preferred method for measuring blood pressure in critically ill or hypotensive dogs?
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Which clinical sign reflects the reduction in systemic vascular resistance (SVR) and increase in peripheral perfusion in patients in the early stages of vasodilatory shock?
Which clinical sign reflects the reduction in systemic vascular resistance (SVR) and increase in peripheral perfusion in patients in the early stages of vasodilatory shock?
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Which patient demographic is direct blood pressure monitoring less commonly used in, except for temporary monitoring during anesthesia?
Which patient demographic is direct blood pressure monitoring less commonly used in, except for temporary monitoring during anesthesia?
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What are the limitations of indirect methods of blood pressure measurement compared to direct measurement?
What are the limitations of indirect methods of blood pressure measurement compared to direct measurement?
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Which clinical signs may develop before a decrease in blood pressure, especially during compensation?
Which clinical signs may develop before a decrease in blood pressure, especially during compensation?
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What should be recognized before diagnosing hypotension based on MAP values in dogs and cats?
What should be recognized before diagnosing hypotension based on MAP values in dogs and cats?
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Which method of blood pressure measurement is generally less technically challenging compared to direct methods?
Which method of blood pressure measurement is generally less technically challenging compared to direct methods?
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What is the main moment-to-moment regulator of blood pressure?
What is the main moment-to-moment regulator of blood pressure?
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What triggers the release of histamines and leukotrines that promote vasodilation and increased vascular permeability?
What triggers the release of histamines and leukotrines that promote vasodilation and increased vascular permeability?
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Which reflex originates in chemoreceptor organs and responds to a decrease in tissue oxygen tension, increase in carbon dioxide, or decrease in pH?
Which reflex originates in chemoreceptor organs and responds to a decrease in tissue oxygen tension, increase in carbon dioxide, or decrease in pH?
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What promotes vasoconstriction by triggering vascular smooth muscle contraction and stimulating sympathetic activity?
What promotes vasoconstriction by triggering vascular smooth muscle contraction and stimulating sympathetic activity?
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What plays a major role in expanding blood volume by promoting sodium and water retention in the proximal tubule?
What plays a major role in expanding blood volume by promoting sodium and water retention in the proximal tubule?
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What causes vasoconstriction and an increase in systemic vascular resistance through activation of V1 receptors?
What causes vasoconstriction and an increase in systemic vascular resistance through activation of V1 receptors?
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What is the immediate response to a decrease in blood pressure due to disruption of sympathetic outflow?
What is the immediate response to a decrease in blood pressure due to disruption of sympathetic outflow?
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Which system responds to decreased baroreceptor activity, sympathetic activation, or decreased tubular chloride as sensed by the macula densa?
Which system responds to decreased baroreceptor activity, sympathetic activation, or decreased tubular chloride as sensed by the macula densa?
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What promotes sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion in the cortical collecting duct?
What promotes sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion in the cortical collecting duct?
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Which hormone primarily regulates vasopressin (ADH) release based on changes in blood osmolarity?
Which hormone primarily regulates vasopressin (ADH) release based on changes in blood osmolarity?
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Which factor primarily determines mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
Which factor primarily determines mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
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What primarily affects systemic vascular resistance (SVR) and thereby determines MAP?
What primarily affects systemic vascular resistance (SVR) and thereby determines MAP?
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What is the primary contributor to cardiac output (CO)?
What is the primary contributor to cardiac output (CO)?
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What mainly dictates heart rate, the other major contributor to cardiac output (CO)?
What mainly dictates heart rate, the other major contributor to cardiac output (CO)?
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Which of the following is a vasoconstrictive agent primarily responsible for basal systemic vascular tone?
Which of the following is a vasoconstrictive agent primarily responsible for basal systemic vascular tone?
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What is directly related to preload and contractility, whereas it is inversely related to afterload?
What is directly related to preload and contractility, whereas it is inversely related to afterload?
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Which of the following substances can serve to affect blood flow in response to changes in metabolic demand, muscle activity, and vascular injury?
Which of the following substances can serve to affect blood flow in response to changes in metabolic demand, muscle activity, and vascular injury?
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What primarily determines mean arterial pressure (MAP) in a closed system?
What primarily determines mean arterial pressure (MAP) in a closed system?
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What condition results from a reduction in systemic arterial blood pressure?
What condition results from a reduction in systemic arterial blood pressure?
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What primarily affects tissue perfusion by exerting force against the vessel wall?
What primarily affects tissue perfusion by exerting force against the vessel wall?
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