Abstract
This paper presents a bench-to-bedside review of endothelial (dys)function in the perioperative period. This review will explore: 1) A summary of endothelial physiology and pathophysiology, 2) the identification of patients at increased risk for endothelial dysfunction, 3) the impact of endothelial dysfunction on perioperative morbidity and mortality, and 4) potential strategies aimed at optimizing endothelial function in the perioperative period, thereby targeting Improved postoperative outcome.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 231-236 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche |
Volume | 167 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - Oct 2008 |
Keywords
- Endothelial dysfunction
- Endothelial function
- Morbidity
- Mortality
- Perioperative
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine