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cardiovascular consequences-of-Severe-Acid-Base-Disturbances

Acidemia (pH <7.20)

  • ↓ contractility, arteriolar vasodilation
  • ↓ MAP & CO; ↓ response to catecholamines
  • ↑ risk of arrhythmias

Alkalemia (pH >7.60)

  • Arteriolar vasoconstriction
  • ↓ coronary blood flow
  • ↑ risk of arrhythmias