| Abbreviation | Definition |
| ACE | angiotensin-converting enzyme |
| AVP | arginine vasopressin |
| BMI | body mass index |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CPB | cardiopulmonary bypass |
| MAP | mean arterial pressure |
| NO | nitric oxide |
| NOR | norepinephrine |
| SvO2 | venous oxygen saturation |
| SVR | systemic vascular resistance |
| VPS | vasoplegic shock |