COOH) represents the protonated form of the organic acid, whereas lactate (CH₃CH (OH)COO⁻) represents its conjugated base. This compound behaves as a weak acid with a pKa of approximately 3.86. In the ...
Blood lactate is influenced by a wide range of metabolic processes. Blood lactate—much like central venous pressure—can ...
Serum lactate levels of more than 4 mmol/L on admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) were associated with an increased rate of 60-day mortality in patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) receiving ...
Elevated baseline LDH levels predict worse clinical outcomes in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and modestly ...