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Efficacy and Safety of Ascites Treatment in Liver Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is one of the major health problems worldwide; and ascites is often its first and foremost manifestation. Despite the advances in modern hepatology, the presence of ascites is associated with a poor prognosis and high mortality.
G. A. Ignatenko +4 more
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Loop diuretics such as furosemide, piretanide, and bumetanide bind reversibly to the Na<sup>+</sup>2Cl<sup>-</sup>K+ carrier. This transporter is responsible for the uptake of Cl<sup>-</sup> into the thick ascending limb segment.
R, Greger, P, Wangemann
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Animal models of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Current animal models of CTEPH. Created using BioRender.com. Abstract Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a rare, yet life‐threatening disorder characterized by persistent pulmonary vascular obstruction and elevated pulmonary artery pressure, with progressive remodeling and subsequent right heart failure.
Yong‐Jian Zhu +5 more
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Molecular mechanisms of thiazide-like diuretics-mediated inhibition of the human Na-Cl cotransporter
Thiazide-type and thiazide-like diuretics are structurally distinct first-line antihypertensive drugs that target the sodium-chloride cotransporter (NCC) in the kidney.
Chien-Ling Lee +2 more
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Distinct Prescription Patterns Emerge Years Before ALS Diagnosis: A Nationwide Registry‐Based Study
Objective The prodromal phase of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is poorly defined. We aimed to characterize prescription drug use patterns in the pre‐diagnostic period by analyzing nationwide prescription data to identify the earliest divergence between individuals who developed ALS and matched healthy controls.
Magne Haugland Solheim +6 more
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Objective:It was aimed to investigate the effect of early diuretic treatment on hospitalization and short-term mortality in patients with acute heart failure.Method:Our study was carried out as a retrospective, single-centered, observational study in the
Abuzer Özkan +5 more
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Prescribing competence: The pros and cons of different methods for assessment
Evaluating a medical graduate’s competence in rational prescribing is challenging. With the aim to guide and inspire teachers, this narrative review explores different methods that can be used to assess prescribing competence. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, and thus a mix of different assessment methods is needed throughout the ...
David J. Brinkman +3 more
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Aims Hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular mortality worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate 25‐year trends in antihypertensive agent (AHA) utilization in Croatia between 2000 and 2024. Methods We conducted a national, population‐based analysis using IMS and IQVIA pharmaceutical databases.
Andrej Belančić +4 more
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SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP‐1 receptor agonists modestly lower blood pressure across diverse patient populations, including those without diabetes. These effects appear largely independent of glycaemic control and offer additive value in high‐risk patients with overlapping comorbidities.
Andrej Belančić +7 more
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Diuretic drugs are drugs that, by blocking the transport systems of the renal tubules, promote the removal of excess electrolytes and water from the body, normalization of the internal environment.
A. M. Rud +3 more
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