Patterns and Determinants of Change in Cortisol Levels and Thyroid Function as a Function of Cardiac Risk in Children Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

• Hauptverfasser: Khouloud Abdulrahman Al-Sofyani (Verfasst von), Mohammed Shahab Uddin (Verfasst von), Ebtehal Ahmed Qulisy (Verfasst von), Osman Osama Al-Radi (Verfasst von)
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• Veröffentlicht: Hindawi Limited, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background. Children undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are exposed to the risk of hormonal imbalances resulting from acute stress, which may eventually result in high postoperative mortality and morbidity. Objective. We assessed adrenal and thyroid hormonal changes and the...