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Cosyntropin as a diagnostic agent in the screening of patients for adrenocortical insufficiency
Adrenocortical insufficiency occurs when there is inadequate release of cortisol from the adrenal cortex. Disturbances of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis are common following trauma, surgical stress, and critical illness. While this is often a protective mechanism, these responses may become...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2010
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3262370/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22291489 |