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World J Crit Care Med. Feb 4, 2012; 1(1): 4-9
Published online Feb 4, 2012. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v1.i1.4
Published online Feb 4, 2012. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v1.i1.4
Adrenal gland ischemia and anoxia |
Increased inflammatory response |
Oxidative stress |
Ischemia/reperfusion injury |
Activation of apoptosis and programmed cell death |
Malfunction of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis |
Down-regulation of adrenal cell membrane receptors |
Adrenomedullin secretion |
Abnormalities in nitric oxide production |
Drugs administered during cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
Low levels of cortisol binding protein |
Hypoalbuminemia |
- Citation: Chalkias A, Xanthos T. Post-cardiac arrest syndrome: Mechanisms and evaluation of adrenal insufficiency. World J Crit Care Med 2012; 1(1): 4-9
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v1/i1/4.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v1.i1.4