ea0032p972 | Steroid metabolism and action | ECE2013
Vassiliadi Dimitra
, Ilias Ioannis
, Kopterides Petros
, Nikitas Nikitas
, Theodorakopoulou Maria
, Diamantakis Argyris
, Dimitriadis George
, Boutati Eleni
, Maratou Irini
, Dimopoulou Ioanna
Introduction: Critical illness, and sepsis in particular, drives adipose tissue lipolysis up (with triglycerides (TG) being split to free fatty acids (FFA) and glycerol (GLYC)) to meet increased energy demands. Few studies have addressed lipolysis with tissue microdialysis (MD).Aim: To assess indexes of lipolysis in septic patients with and without shock.Subjects and methods: The study included 110 men and 73 women (mean age+<small...