vasopressor

• Termo médico para qualquer substância que causa constrição dos vasos sanguíneos e aumenta a pressão arterial, geralmente usada para elevar a pressão em situações de choque ou hipotensão.

A medical term for any agent that causes vasoconstriction and raises blood pressure, typically referring to increased arterial pressure.

1. Blood pressure agentC2formalmedical

   A substance or medication that causes constriction of blood vessels, resulting in an increase in blood pressure, typically used in medical emergencies to treat hypotension.

   Vasopressor

   • The patient was given a vasopressor to stabilize their blood pressure during surgery.
   • Vasopressors are often administered in intensive care units for septic shock.
   • The doctor carefully titrated the vasopressor to avoid excessive hypertension.

   Sinônimospressorvasoconstrictor