Q: What are the 3 major risk factors for Vasoplegic syndrome in post-CABG patients?

Answer:

• The long initial Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) time,
• use of an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, and
• use of a beta-blocker

Reference:

Levin MA, Lin HM, Castillo JG, Adams DH, Reich DL, et al. (2009) Early on-cardiopulmonary bypass hypotension and other factors associated with vasoplegic syndrome. Circulation 120: 1664-1671.