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Midodrine therapy for vasopressor dependent shock in the intensive care unit: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ Open, 2022
Introduction Intensive care unit (ICU) lengths of stay are modified by ongoing need for haemodynamic support in critically ill patients. This is most commonly provided by intravenous vasopressor therapy.
Oleksa G Rewa, Sean M Bagshaw, Bram Rochwerg, Janek Senaratne, Xiaoming Wang, Kirsten Fiest, Jim Kutsogiannis, Wendy Sligl, Dawn Opgenorth, Vincent Lau, Mostafa Kamaleldin, Sebastian Kilcommons, Constantine Jason Karvellas, Erika MacIntyre, Jocelyn Slemko   +14 more
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Hypotensive Episodes Precede Cognitive Fluctuations in Parkinson's Disease Dementia

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Cognitive fluctuations (CFs) are a disabling feature in Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) and contribute to caregiver burden. The relationship between CFs and neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH), a common autonomic complication in PDD, has not been adequately examined.
Jorge Patino, Kevin Duque, Jesus Abanto, Aaron Bloemer, Heba Deraz, Alberto J. Espay, Abhimanyu Mahajan   +6 more
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Use of oral midodrine for weaning off norepinephrine in patients with septic shock

Egyptian Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Background Early administration of norepinephrine in septic shock patients is linked to better survival rates. However, vasopressor dependence often occurs during the recovery phase, delaying ICU discharge. Objectives A comparative study was conducted on
Mohamed Obaya, Randa Soliman, Alia Abdelfattah, Moamen Arafa   +3 more
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TIPS for the treatment of refractory ascites, hepatorenal syndrome and hepatic hydrothorax: a critical update [PDF]

, 2010
Refractory ascites is a frequent complication of advanced cirrhosis and is associated with hepatorenal syndrome and hepatic hydrothorax. Large volume paracentesis and pleurodesis are regarded as first-line treatments in patients who do not respond ...
Gerbes, Alexander L., Roessle, Martin
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Cardiovascular Health in Women—Across the Lifespan

Clinical Endocrinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality and morbidity among women worldwide. However, CVD continues to be perceived as a predominantly male issue. CVD in women therefore remains understudied, underrecognized and undertreated.
Jaya Chandrasekhar, Jessica Yao, Simone Gong, Madhuka Wijayarathne, Monique Watts, Swati Mukherjee   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Systemic reviews and meta-analysis of the use of midodrine in hepatorenal syndrome [PDF]

Romanian Medical Journal
Aims. This study analyzes the effectiveness of midodrine in reducing or managing Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS). Design. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to gather and assess relevant literature. The review included evaluating study aims,
Prem Balaji Reddy Lankapothu, Shrinidhi B., Satish Kumar M., Magesh Kumar S.   +3 more
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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]

, 2017
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., Boyer, T. D., Escalante, S., Frederick, R. T., Jamil, K., Pappas, S. C., Reddy, K. R., Rossaro, L., Sanyal, A. J., Teuber, P., Vargas, H. E., Wong, F.   +11 more
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Women in space: A review of known physiological adaptations and health perspectives

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Exposure to the spaceflight environment causes adaptations in most human physiological systems, many of which are thought to affect women differently from men. Since only 11.5% of astronauts worldwide have been female, these issues are largely understudied.
Millie Hughes‐Fulford, Danielle J. Carroll, Heather C. M. Allaway, Bonnie J. Dunbar, Aenor J. Sawyer   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preventing First and Further Decompensation in Advanced Chronic Liver Disease

Liver International, Volume 46, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD) remains a major cause of global morbidity and mortality. Preventing hepatic decompensation—both the first event and subsequent recurrences—has become a central therapeutic goal to prolong survival. The transition from the compensated phase (cACLD) to the decompensated phase (dACLD) is driven by clinically ...
Leonardo Corrêa Süffert, Bernardo de Faria Moraes, Guilherme Grossi Lopes Cançado   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Presenting With Recurrent Syncope After Cervical Spinal Cord Injury

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Syncope is a manifestation of autonomic dysfunction after high spinal cord injury. However, it is rarely reported as a feature of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) after spinal cord injury. This case report describes a male in his 50s suffering from C2 spinal cord injury who developed recurrent postural syncope post‐injury ...
Yonghong Liu, Boyan Fang, Qiaoxia Zhen
wiley   +1 more source