The microcirculation is altered in sepsis, and the degree and persistence of these alterations
are associated with outcome. When there are significant alterations of the systemic …

Alterations in microvascular perfusion have been identified in critically ill patients, especially
in sepsis but also in cardiogenic shock, after cardiac arrest, and in high-risk surgery patients …

BACKGROUND: In patients with shock, inflammation and sepsis alterations in
microcirculation are common problems. Although the pathophysiologic consequences are …

Microcirculation plays an important role in the pathogenesis of shock and organ dysfunction,
especially in sepsis. Monitoring microcirculation at the bedside may be used to assess …

Microcirculatory alterations play a pivotal role in sepsis-related morbidity and mortality.
However, since the microcirculation has been a “black box”, current hemodynamic …

Microcirculation alterations are present in shock states, mainly septic shock, and can have a
prognostic role and be the target of therapeutic interventions. To date, microcirculation …

The microcirculation describes the smallest elements of the cardiovascular conducting
system and is pivotal in the maintenance of homeostasis. Microcirculatory dysfunction is …

Microcirculatory dysfunction has been recently recognized as a key pathophysiologic
process in the evolution of sepsis. In the present review, we discuss fundamental aspects of …

Shock, defined at a cellular level, is a condition in which oxygen delivery to the cells is not
sufficient to sustain cellular activity and support organ function. The central role of …

A functional microcirculation is essential for adequate tissue perfusion. In critically ill
patients, microvascular function frequently is altered, which can lead to cellular hypoxia …