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’Malignant’ hypertension from hyperaldosteronism: a case report
Adrenocortical carcinomas (ACC) are rare with an incidence of 0.7-2 per million population per year and account for only 0.05%-2% of all malignant tumors. While majority of the functional ACC present as Cushing syndrome, recurrent hyperaldosteronism from
Krishna Mohan Baradhi+2 more
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The interplay between heart failure and chronic kidney disease
Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and heart failure (HF) are two globally prevalent, independent, long‐term conditions, which often coexist in an individual and display a bidirectional yet interconnected relationship. The presence of CKD often leads to the development of HF and vice versa, which propagates the worsening of each disease, reflecting ...
Anuradha Lala+2 more
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ARMC 5 Variants and Risk of Hypertension in Blacks: MH- GRID Study. [PDF]
Background We recently found that ARMC 5 variants may be associated with primary aldosteronism in blacks. We investigated a cohort from the MH - GRID (Minority Health Genomics and Translational Research Bio-Repository Database) and tested the association
Berthon, Annabel+8 more
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A disease-specific Quality of Life questionnaire for primary aldosteronism
Objective: To develop a primary aldosteronism (PA) disease-specific Health -Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) questionnaire. Methods: We included newly diagnosed patients with PA (n = 26), and patients with PA after adrenalectomy (n = 25) or treated with
Marieke Stientje Velema+6 more
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Alterations in vascular function in primary aldosteronism - a cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging study [PDF]
Introduction: Excess aldosterone is associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Aldosterone has a permissive effect on vascular fibrosis. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) allows study of vascular function by measuring aortic ...
A McCurley+40 more
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Water Intoxication Caused by an Overdose of Powdered Herbal Medicine: A Case Report
ABSTRACT Large doses of powdered herbal medicines can cause water intoxication due to excessive water intake. Clinicians should consider this risk alongside the medicine's side effects for timely diagnosis and management.
Yukari Maki+3 more
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O espectro das síndromes de hipertensão esteróide na infância e adolescência [PDF]
Arterial hypertension is not a privilege of adults. Besides renal and vascular causes, adrenocortical and correlated diseases must be considered when investigating a hypertensive child or adolescent.
Costa-Santos, Marivânia+1 more
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ABSTRACT Hypertensive emergency is an acute, significant elevation of blood pressure accompanied by end‐organ damage. We present a case of a 27‐year‐old gentleman who acquired multiple complications of hypertensive emergency, including renal failure and microangiopathy.
Tatiana Gusan+4 more
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This article discusses the management guidelines for serendipitously diagnosed adrenal masses cases, assessment of their hormonal activity and malignancy potential, pro- and contra indications for surgical treatment and follow-up algorithm for hormonally
Dmitriy G. Beltsevich+7 more
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Abstract Aims Ischaemic mitral regurgitation (MR) is a dynamic condition influenced by global and regional left ventricular remodelling as well as mitral valvular deformation. Exercise testing plays a substantial role in assessing the haemodynamic relevance of MR and is recommended by current guidelines.
Maximilian Spieker+14 more
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