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Utility of an alpha-1 adrenergic agonist in the management of chylothorax: a case series and management algorithm [PDF]

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Chylothorax is the accumulation of lymphatic fluid (chyle) within the pleural space. There are multiple causes, including traumatic and non-traumatic mechanisms.
Ruben Peralta, Ahmed F. Ramzee, Zeenat Khuda Bakhsh, Ayman El-Menyar, Ahmed Ajaj, Hassan Al-Thani   +5 more
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Role of oral Midodrine in preventing hepatorenal syndrome in Child-Turcotte-Pugh class C cirrhotics: a pilot study. [PDF]

Gastroenterol Hepatol Bed Bench
Aim: The purpose of the study was to assess benefits of oral midodrine in the role of primary prevention of hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) in Child-Turcotte-Pugh Class C (CTP-C) cirrhotics.
Salim T, Maindad D.
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Need for Pretransplant Midodrine Does Not Negatively Impact Simultaneous Liver-kidney Transplant Outcomes

Transplantation Direct, 2021
Background. Midodrine is often needed pretransplant to improve hemodynamics in simultaneous liver-kidney transplant candidates. Previous research has shown that patients requiring midodrine before kidney transplant alone have increased posttransplant ...
Pranab M. Barman, MD, Lindsay Y. King, MD, Carl L. Berg, MD, Alice Parish, MSPH, Donna Niedzwiecki, PhD, Andrew S. Barbas, MD, Lisa McElroy, MD, Yuval A. Patel, MD   +7 more
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Calcitonin gene-related peptide predicts therapeutic response to midodrine hydrochloride in children with vasovagal syncope

Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2022
The vasoconstriction agent midodrine hydrochloride is a vital treatment for pediatric patients diagnosed with vasovagal syncope (VVS), although the efficacy is variable.
Lintian Li, Huacai Zhao, Xiuxiu Ma, Fuyong Jiao, Jing Lin   +4 more
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Stimulation of Alpha-1-Adrenergic Receptor Ameliorates Obesity-Induced Cataracts by Activating Glycolysis and Inhibiting Cataract-Inducing Factors [PDF]

Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2022
Background Obesity, the prevalence of which is increasing due to the lack of exercise and increased consumption of Westernized diets, induces various complications, including ophthalmic diseases. For example, obesity is involved in the onset of cataracts.
Yong-Jik Lee, Yoo-Na Jang, Hyun-Min Kim, Yoon-Mi Han, Hong Seog Seo, Youngsub Eom, Jong-suk Song, Ji Hoon Jeong, Tae Woo Jung   +8 more
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Oral Midodrine Administration During the First 24 Hours of Sepsis to Reduce the Need of Vasoactive Agents: Placebo-Controlled Feasibility Clinical Trial

Critical Care Explorations, 2021
Objectives:. Our preliminary data and observational studies suggested an increasing “off label” use of oral midodrine as a vasopressor sparing agent in various groups of critically ill patients, including those with sepsis.
Amos Lal, MBBS, FACP, Vrinda Trivedi, MBBS, Mahrukh S. Rizvi, MD, Amy Amsbaugh, RRT, LRT, Melissa K Myers, MD, Khaled Saleh, MD, Rahul Kashyap, MBBS, MBA, Ognjen Gajic, MD, MSc, FCCP, FCCM   +7 more
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Norepinephrine is More Effective Than Midodrine/Octreotide in Patients With Hepatorenal Syndrome-Acute Kidney Injury: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021
Background: Terlipressin is the first-line pharmacological treatment for hepatorenal syndrome. When terlipressin is unavailable, midodrine/octreotide or norepinephrine, with albumin, represent the alternative treatments. The comparative efficacy of these
Eman Ibrahim El-Desoki Mahmoud, Doaa H Abdelaziz, Doaa H Abdelaziz, Sherief Abd-Elsalam, Noha O. Mansour   +4 more
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Potential risks in using midodrine for persistent hypotension after cardiac surgery: a comparative cohort study

Annals of Intensive Care, 2020
Background Persistent hypotension is a frequent complication after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Midodrine, an orally administered alpha agonist, could potentially reduce intravenous vasopressor use and accelerate ICU discharge of ...
Jan-Alexis Tremblay, Philippe Laramée, Yoan Lamarche, André Denault, William Beaubien-Souligny, Anne-Julie Frenette, Loay Kontar, Karim Serri, Emmanuel Charbonney   +8 more
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Impact of Adjuvant Use of Midodrine to Intravenous Vasopressors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Critical Care Research and Practice, 2021
Purpose. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of midodrine use in intensive care units (ICU) to facilitate weaning off intravenous vasopressors (IVV). Methods.
Ahmad Al-Abdouh, Sadam Haddadin, Atul Matta, Ahmad Jabri, Mahmoud Barbarawi, Waiel Abusnina, Qais Radideh, Mohammed Mhanna, Dante A. Suffredini, Erin D. Michos   +9 more
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Effect of Oral Vasopressors Used for Liberation from Intravenous Vasopressors in Intensive Care Unit Patients Recovering from Spinal Shock: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Critical Care Research and Practice, 2022
Background. Early vasopressor utilization has been associated with improved outcomes of patients with spinal shock; however, there are difficulties in weaning off vasopressors, in which patients after recovery from spinal shock develop a state of ...
Ahmed Talaat Ahmed Ali, Mervat Anwar Abd EL-Aziz, Ahmed Mohamed Abdelhafez, Amr Mohamed Ahmed Thabet   +3 more
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