Endothelial dysfunction triggers acute respiratory distress syndrome in patients with sepsis: a narrative review

Rachael Cusack, Lieuwe D. Bos, Pedro Povoa, Ignacio Martin-Loeches

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Abstract

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe organ failure occurring mainly in critically ill patients as a result of different types of insults such as sepsis, trauma or aspiration. Sepsis is the main cause of ARDS, and it contributes to a high mortality and resources consumption both in hospital setting and in the community. ARDS develops mainly an acute respiratory failure with severe and often refractory hypoxemia. ARDS also has long term implications and sequelae. Endothelial damage plays an important role in the pathogenesis of ARDS. Understanding the mechanisms of ARDS presents opportunities for novel diagnostic and therapeutic targets. Biochemical signals can be used in concert to identify and classify patients into ARDS phenotypes allowing earlier effective treatment with personalised therapies. This is a narrative review where we aimed to flesh out the pathogenetic mechanisms and heterogeneity of ARDS. We examine the links between endothelium damage and its contribution to organ failure. We have also investigated future strategies for treatment with a special emphasis in endothelial damage.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1203827
JournalFrontiers in medicine
Volume10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jun 2023

Keywords

  • acute respiratory distress syndrome
  • endothelial dysfunction
  • intensive care
  • microcirculation
  • sepsis
  • sub-phenotypes

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