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#250 Vasopressin Explained | From Basics to RV Failure ICU Deep Dive
Vasopressin is often thought of as just a “second-line pressor” — but its physiology and clinical applications are far more nuanced. In this episode, we break down vasopressin from the ground up, starting with receptor-level physiology and how it differs from catecholamines, then build into a focused deep dive on one of its most important uses: right ventricular (RV) failure and pulmonary hypertension. We cover: V1, V2, and V3 receptor physiology How vasopressin affects systemic vs pulmonary vascular tone Differences from norepinephrine and other vasopressors Why vasopressin can be uniquely…
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