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Is a Mean Arterial Pressure of 65 Harmful in Septic Shock?

Is a Mean Arterial Pressure of 65 Harmful in Septic Shock?

Update: 2025-06-23
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Typically, we titrate Vascopressors to a mean arterial pressure of 65. Does this harm patient with septic shock? Dr. Hassabolus goes over the literature.

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Is a Mean Arterial Pressure of 65 Harmful in Septic Shock?

Is a Mean Arterial Pressure of 65 Harmful in Septic Shock?

Hesham A. Hassaballa, MD, FCCP