In our first episode, we discuss the potential role of Angiotensin II for treating shock and review the results of the ATHOS-3 clinical trial.
Our guest is Stephen W. Trzeciak, MD, MPH. Dr. Trzeciak is Interim Chair of Internal Medicine and Head of Critical Care Medicine at Cooper University Health Care. Dr. Trzeciak holds academic appointments as Professor of Medicine and Professor of Emergency Medicine at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. He is also a prolific investigator and author, with recognized expertise in the treatment of shock, early interventions in critical illness, and the interface between the emergency department and the intensive care unit.
Additional Resources:
- Sound Critical Care webinar on vasopressors. Please review for a more comprehensive discussion on current evidence-based vasopressor use in clinical practice.
- ATHOS-3 clinical trial. Randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of Angiotensin II in raising blood pressure in vasodilatory shock.
- FDA press release. After recording this podcast, the FDA announced the approval of Angiotensin II.