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Therapeutic Effects of Shenfu Injection in Shock

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Shock is the clinical manifestation of acute circulatory failure, which results in inadequate utilization of cellular oxygen. It is a common condition with high mortality rates in intensive care units. The intravenous administration of Shenfu Injection (SFI) may attenuate inflammation, regulate hemodynamics and oxygen metabolism; inhibit ischemia-reperfusion responses; and have adaptogenic and antiapoptotic effects. In this review, we have discussed the clinical applications and antishock pharmacological effects of SFI. Further in-depth and large-scale multicenter clinical studies are warranted to determine the therapeutic effects of SFI on shock.

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    Ming-qing Zhang

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    Chun-sheng Li

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Zhang MQ drafted the manuscript and was responsible for writing, revising and editing it. Li CS designed the study and edited the revision.

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Zhang, Mq., Li, Cs. Therapeutic Effects of Shenfu Injection in Shock. Chin. J. Integr. Med. 29, 1142–1146 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11655-023-3631-2

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