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What is a vasopressin infusion used for?

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Vasopressin, a powerful hormone naturally produced in the hypothalamus, plays a vital role in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance. A vasopressin infusion is a medically critical procedure used for several life-threatening conditions, most notably to increase blood pressure in patients suffering from vasodilatory shock that has not responded to other treatments.