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vasopressor therapy

Vasopressor therapy involves using medications to constrict blood vessels, which helps raise blood pressure. It's often used in critically ill patients, such as those with severe infections or bleeding, who have dangerously low blood pressure. By tightening blood vessels, vasopressors improve blood flow to vital organs like the brain and heart, ensuring they receive enough oxygen and nutrients. These drugs are administered carefully in a hospital setting, with dosage monitored closely to maintain stable blood pressure without causing excessive constriction that could harm organs.