We want to measure the amount of a hormone called renin in people's bodies before and after they have major abdominal surgery. We want to see if changes in renin levels are connected to problems with blood flow, unstable blood pressure, and kidney damage after surgery.
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• The difference between pre and post-operative levels of circulating renin, and association with vasoplegia.
Timeframe: 2 years