New onset bronchial asthma following oral propranolol for infantile hemangioma. [PDF]
Propranolol, a nonselective adrenergic beta-receptor blocker, is the first-line drug used for the treatment of infantile hemangiomas (IH). However, its use is contraindicated in patients with bronchial asthma.
Yamaguchi Y+4 more
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Evaluation of the effects of Astragalus fasciculifolius hydroalcoholic extract on rat ileum contractions: The role of adrenergic, opioid, and nitric oxide receptors [PDF]
Background and aims: This study aimed to determine the effects of Astragalus fasciculifolius hydroalcoholic extract on rat ileum contractions: The role of adrenergic, opioid, and nitric oxide (NO) receptors. Methods: A.
Najmeh Asgharzadeh+5 more
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Cigarette smoking is one of the hypertension risk factors which can adversely affect the quality of life. This review aimed to provide a brief overview of the link between smoking and hypertension.
Hala F. Kasim
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Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonists to prevent hyperinflammation and death from lower respiratory tract infection [PDF]
In severe viral pneumonia, including Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the viral replication phase is often followed by hyperinflammation, which can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome, multi-organ failure, and death. We previously demonstrated that alpha-1 adrenergic receptor ($\alpha_1$-AR) antagonists can prevent hyperinflammation and ...
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Analgesic Efficacy of Perioperative Esmolol as an Adjunct to Morphine in Mastectomy- A Prospective Observational Study [PDF]
Introduction: Multimodal analgesia with opioids as the prime component is the mainstay of postoperative analgesia for mastectomy, which can lead to many opioid related unwanted side-effects.
JOSE TANIA+2 more
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CARVEDILOL AS PRIMARY PROPHYLAXIS FOR GASTRIC VARICEAL BLEEDING IN PORTAL HYPERTENSION MODEL IN RATS
Background: Portal hypertension (PH) can be measured indirectly through a hepatic vein pressure gradient greater than 5 mmHg. Cirrhosis is the leading cause for PH and can present as complications ascites, hepatic dysfunction, renal dysfunction, and ...
Andressa de Souza BERTOLDI+8 more
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Esmolol as an adjunct to general balanced anaesthesia in neurosurgery [PDF]
Background/Aim: In surgery, and especially in the neurosurgical operations, maintenance of cardiovascular stability during and in the phase of the immediate postoperative recovery is of vital importance.
Lončar-Stojiljković Dragana+2 more
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Background Beta-blocker therapies for cardiovascular comorbidities are often withheld in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to potential adverse effects on airway obstruction.
Kenneth R. Chapman+6 more
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Hypertension and Male Fertility [PDF]
As the age of paternity rises in the developed world, issues of chronic disease may affect prospective fathers. Given the high prevalence of hypertension, researchers have begun to explore the relationship between hypertensive disease and male fertility.
David Guo+3 more
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Use of an ultrashort-acting selective β1-adrenergic receptor antagonist esmolol in ear, nose and throat surgery [PDF]
Background / Aim: The concept of general balanced anaesthesia was devised in order to assure cardiovascular stability and fast post-anaesthesia recovery.
Lončar-Stojiljković Dragana+2 more
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