COMPLICATIONS OF HIGH-DOSE STEROIDS IN COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2021.07.480
Abstract: TOPIC: Chest Infections TYPE: Medical Student/Resident Case Reports INTRODUCTION: The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been associated with diffuse lung injury. Corticosteroids have been shown to suppress inflammation-mediated lung injury and as a result, decrease… read more here.
Keywords: use; high dose; covid; dexamethasone ... See more keywords
Treating Pediatric Myocarditis with High Dose Steroids and Immunoglobulin
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.615
Abstract: Purpose Though many pediatric centers use immunotherapy including immunoglobulin (IVIG) and corticosteroids to treat patients with acute myocarditis, given a lack of evidence supporting its efficacy there is considerable variability in practice. We report our… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; myocarditis; steroids ivig; dose steroids ... See more keywords
Cardiac and vascular effects of low-dose steroids during the early phase of septic shock: An echocardiographic study
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.948231
Abstract: Background Low-dose steroids are known to increase arterial pressure during septic shock through restoration of vasopressor response to norepinephrine. However, their effects on cardiac performance and ventriculo-arterial coupling (VAC) have never been scrutinized during human… read more here.
Keywords: effects low; dose steroids; septic shock; study ... See more keywords