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Syncope: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment 2024
Vasovagal syncope advances in therapy. ABSTRACT Aim In light of many recent advances in the field of vasovagal syncope, a selective review has been undertaken of these developments. Methods Recent publications on the following topics were reviewed; understanding of vasovagal syncope pathophysiology, tilt‐testing methodology and interpretation, drug ...
Richard Sutton+2 more
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Women in space: A review of known physiological adaptations and health perspectives
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+4 more
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: Midodrine is occasionally used off-label to treat hypotension associated with advanced heart failure (HF); however, its association with changes in prescription of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) is unknown.
Christopher Scoma+6 more
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Abstract Background Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), including irritability, agitation, and anxiety, are common and cause significant distress for both patients and caregivers. These symptoms are linked to caregiver distress and early institutionalization, with disruptive behaviors like aggression often leading to emergency ...
Jeong Hoo Lee, Joji Suzuki
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Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of pharmacist‐led person‐centred medicines reviews in general practices on medicines appropriateness, polypharmacy indicators (high‐risk prescribing markers), and patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs).
Clare Kinahan+9 more
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Background: Splanchnic vasodilation is a significant contributor to the development of ascites in cirrhotic patients. So, midodrine, an alpha-one agonist, may improve circulatory abnormality in cirrhotic patients via its vasoconstrictive action, thus ...
Essam Aboelnasr+3 more
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ABSTRACT Background and Aims Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) is a common phenomenon during hemodialysis (HD), with profound complications and all‐cause mortality. Data on IHD is scarce in Sub‐Saharan Africa. The study aimed to evaluate the incidence, risk factors, and outcome associated with recurrent IDH among patients on maintenance HD.
Fuad H. Said+14 more
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Background Intravenous (IV) vasopressors to support hemodynamics are a primary indication for intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Utilization of oral vasopressor therapy may offer an alternative to IV vasopressor therapy in the ICU, thus decreasing the ...
Dawn Opgenorth+12 more
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Pure Autonomic Failure: A Case Report of Recurrent Orthostatic Hypotension
Pure autonomic failure is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting the autonomic nervous system which clinically presents with orthostatic hypotension. It is a diagnosis of exclusion after detailed clinical examinations and relevant investigations.
Prabin Khatri+9 more
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Should midodrine be used as an intravenous vasopressor-sparing agent in septic shock?
Research and robust data are still lacking regarding use of midodrine in this setting.
Simran Gupta, Ayan Sen, Aman Verma
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