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Jaundice, the circulation and the kidney.

J Green, R Beyar, L Bomzon

    Nephron
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Cholemia, or bile in the blood, significantly disrupts circulation by lowering vascular resistance and potentially impairing heart function. This can lead to shock and kidney failure, even without liver damage.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Physiology
    • Hepatology
    • Renal Physiology

    Background:

    • Cholemia, characterized by bile in the bloodstream, can independently cause significant hemodynamic disturbances.
    • Obstructive jaundice with parenchymal liver damage further exacerbates circulatory issues.
    • Understanding these effects is crucial for managing patients with liver dysfunction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elucidate the hemodynamic consequences of cholemia.
    • To differentiate the effects of cholemia from parenchymal liver damage.
    • To describe the impact of cholemia on systemic and regional circulation.

    Main Methods:

    • The study discusses the physiological effects of bile salts on vascular resistance and cardiac function.
    • It examines the impact on effective blood volume and organ perfusion.
    • Hemodynamic alterations in kidney and brain vasculature during cholemia are analyzed.

    Main Results:

    • Cholemia causes decreased total peripheral vascular resistance and potential left ventricular dysfunction.
    • Effective blood volume reduction, risk of hemorrhagic shock, and prerenal failure are observed.
    • Renal and cerebral vascular beds constrict, leading to cardiac output redistribution away from these organs.

    Conclusions:

    • Cholemia profoundly disturbs systemic hemodynamics, leading to hypotension and hypovolemia.
    • The effects are independent of parenchymal liver damage but are worsened by it.
    • Circulatory derangements in cholemia necessitate careful clinical management to prevent organ damage.

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