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Treatment of hepatorenal syndrome [PDF]
<zakljucak> Hepatorenalni sindrom je funkcionalna insuficijencija bubrega u sklopu terminalne insuficijencije jetre. U patogenezi ovog sindroma ucestvuju hemodinamske promene (snizeni srednji arterijski pritisak i perfuzioni pritisak bubrega) i povecano stvaranje sistemskih i bubreznih vazoaktivnih medijatora sa stimulacijom bubreznog simpatickog
Aleksandra Kezic+2 more
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Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of hepatorenal syndrome in cirrhosis [PDF]
Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a serious complication of end-stage liver disease, occurring mainly in patients with advanced cirrhosis and ascites, who have marked circulatory dysfunction,1 as well as in patients with acute liver failure.2 In spite of its
Francesco Salerno+4 more
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The hepatorenal syndrome is defined as functional renal failure in advanced chronic or acute liver disease with portal hypertension. Morphologic abnormalities of the kidneys are frequently absent and tubular function is preserved. Patients with the hepatorenal syndrome are characterized by progressive splanchnic and systemic vasodilation and decreased ...
Ludwig, Kramer, Walter H, Hörl
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Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a critical and potentially life-threatening complication of advanced liver disease, including cirrhosis. It is characterized by the development of renal dysfunction in the absence of underlying structural kidney pathology.
Jun Cheol Choi, Jeong-Ju Yoo
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Hepatorenal syndrome is a severe complication of end-stage cirrhosis characterized by increased splanchnic blood flow, hyperdynamic state, a state of decreased central volume, activation of vasoconstrictor systems, and extreme kidney vasoconstriction leading to decreased GFR. The contribution of systemic inflammation, a key feature of cirrhosis, in the
Claire, Francoz+4 more
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Interleukin-22 predicts severity and death in advanced liver cirrhosis: a prospective cohort study [PDF]
Background: Interleukin-22 (IL-22), recently identified as a crucial parameter of pathology in experimental liver damage, may determine survival in clinical end-stage liver disease.
Bachmann, Malte+11 more
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CAQ Corner: Basic concepts of transplant immunology
Liver Transplantation, EarlyView.
Amanda Cheung, Josh Levitsky
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Reversal of hepatorenal syndrome type 1 with terlipressin plus albumin vs. placebo plus albumin in a pooled analysis of the OT-0401 and REVERSE randomised clinical studies [PDF]
Background The goal of hepatorenal syndrome type 1 (HRS-1) treatment is to improve renal function. Terlipressin, a synthetic vasopressin analogue, is a systemic vasoconstrictor used for the treatment of HRS-1, where it is available.
Araya, V.+11 more
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The patient was a 45-yr-old alcoholic white male admitted to the Albany Medical Center Hospital (AMCH) because of increasing jaundice, dark urine, light stools, and ascites of 4 mo duration. He had been a heavy drinker for the past 15 yr. One year before admission he noted easy bruising, epistaxis, and intermittent vague abdominal discomfort.
Robert V. Milora+4 more
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Clinical features of alcoholic hepatitis in latinos and caucasians: A single center experience. [PDF]
AimTo study differences of presentation, management, and prognosis of alcoholic hepatitis in Latinos compared to Caucasians.MethodsWe retrospectively screened 876 charts of Caucasian and Latino patients who were evaluated at University of California ...
Durbin-Johnson, Blythe+3 more
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