Stress-Induced Hormonal Alterations - 03/09/11
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Critical illness is characterized by a triphasic response of the neuroendocrine axis. Acutely, anterior pituitary activity increases, whereas in the periphery increased inactivation and reduced activity of anabolic hormones are witnessed. After approximately 10 days, neuroendocrine activity and stimulation dramatically decline until recovery. This article reviews neuroendocrine pathophysiology that accompanies serious illness in the critical care unit.
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| Address reprint requests to Maxwell Weinmann, MBBS, MD, FRACP, DipHBM Department of Critical Care, Hutzel Hospital 4707 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48201 |
Vol 17 - N° 1
P. 1-10 - gennaio 2001 Ritorno al numeroBenvenuto su EM|consulte, il riferimento dei professionisti della salute.
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