Hydrocortisone combined with fludrocortisone for treatment of adults with septic shock: an updated meta-analysis and systematic review [PDF]
PurposeTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of hydrocortisone combined with fludrocortisone in the treatment of septic shock in adults.MethodsWe searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library for studies on hydrocortisone combined with ...
Alin Sun +9 more
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Impact of COVID‑19 infection on subsequent prescriptions of autonomic dysfunction pharmacotherapy: a nationwide propensity‑score‑matched Cohort study in Japan [PDF]
Background Autonomic dysfunction, including orthostatic hypotension and postural tachycardia syndrome, has emerged as a COVID-19 complication.
Daisuke Miyamori, Masanori Ito
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Efficacy and side effects of long-term treatment strategies of canine primary hypoadrenocorticism [PDF]
BackgroundHypoadrenocorticism (HA) with hyponatremia and hyperkalemia represents primary disease and indicates cortisol and aldosterone insufficiency. Treatment involves replacement of mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids.
Deborah Anna Dobosz +2 more
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Successful Management of Cerebral Salt‐Wasting Syndrome in a Child With Epileptic Encephalopathy: A Case Report [PDF]
This case highlights the integral role of clinical pharmacists in the treatment process and suggests that fludrocortisone can serve as a safe and effective treatment option for CSWS in pediatric patients, especially when standard sodium supplementation ...
Rui Zhang, Yi Deng, Wenjing Li
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Corticosteroids for sepsis and septic shock: a meta-analysis of 18 RCTs with dose-stratified and fludrocortisone subgroup evaluation [PDF]
Background The therapeutic benefit of corticosteroids in managing sepsis and septic shock remains controversial, particularly concerning optimal dosing strategies and the role of adjunctive fludrocortisone.
Lv Ruyuan +3 more
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Background Orthostatic hypotension is a significant drop in blood pressure upon standing upright. It is very common and can result in symptoms such as postural dizziness, fainting and falls.
Helen Mossop +13 more
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Correction: Hydrocortisone combined with fludrocortisone for treatment of adults with septic shock: an updated meta-analysis and systematic review [PDF]
Alin Sun +9 more
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Fludrocortisone Induces Aortic Pathologies in Mice
Background and Objective: In an experiment designed to explore the mechanisms of fludrocortisone-induced high blood pressure, we serendipitously observed aortic aneurysms in mice infused with fludrocortisone.
Dien Ye +12 more
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BackgroundLow-dose steroids are known to increase arterial pressure during septic shock through restoration of vasopressor response to norepinephrine. However, their effects on cardiac performance and ventriculo-arterial coupling (VAC) have never been ...
François Bagate +15 more
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Use of Deoxycorticosterone Pivalate by Veterinarians: A Western European Survey
This study aims to gather knowledge about the use of deoxycorticosterone pivalate (DOCP) by Western European Veterinarians (WEV) in dogs with typical hypoadrenocorticism.
Rita Rebocho +8 more
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