Usefulness of bioelectrical impedance analysis for monitoring patients with refractory ascites [PDF]
Background: bioelectrical impedance analysis is a technique for the determination of the hydropic component. The hydropic component, determined by blood volume, could be a reflection of the hemodynamic situation.
Ampuero Herrojo, Javier +4 more
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Background Patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) are often treated using many diuretics for symptom relief; however, diuretic use may have to continue despite hypotension development in these patients.
Yuki Asai +6 more
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Prone-Position Thoracoscopic Ligation of the Thoracic Duct for Chyle Leak Following Radical Neck Dissection in a Patient with a Right Aortic Arch [PDF]
A chyle leak can occur as a complication after neck or chest surgery. Such a leak prolongs the hospital stay and is sometimes life-threatening. The treatment options are conservative management, interventional radiologic embolization, and surgery ...
Fujiwara, Toshiyoshi +7 more
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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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Preclinical evidence supporting the clinical development of central pattern generator-modulating therapies for chronic spinal cord-injured patients [PDF]
Ambulation or walking is one of the main gaits of locomotion. In terrestrial animals, it may be defined as a series of rhythmic and bilaterally coordinated movement of the limbs which creates a forward movement of the body.
Pierre A. Guertin
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ABSTRACT This case report highlights the need to consider both infection and malignancy in the differential of a chylothorax, particularly in an immunosuppressed patient. The case demonstrates the challenges in treating a chylothorax, both in terms of appropriate drainage and the necessity to maintain a low‐fat diet.
Bo Liu +4 more
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Exercise induced collapse: neurocardiogenic syncope [PDF]
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of exercise induced collapse caused by neurocardiogenic ...
Chang, Tony
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Male sexual dysfunction and infertility associated with neurological disorders [PDF]
Normal sexual and reproductive functions depend largely on neurological mechanisms. Neurological defects in men can cause infertility through erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction and semen abnormalities.
Beckett, Nancy L. +5 more
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Nutritional Challenges in Hemodialysis: Managing Protein Energy Wasting While Controlling Phosphorus
ABSTRACT We present a case of a 72‐year‐old male on maintenance Hemodialysis, with protein energy wasting and mild phosphoremia managed through targeted nutritional intervention that focused on high‐biological value protein intake while maintaining phosphorus control.
Jiaxiu Deng +3 more
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Use of droxidopa for blood pressure augmentation after acute spinal cord injury: case reports [PDF]
Hypotension secondary to autonomic dysfunction is a common complication of acute spinal cord injury (SCI) that may worsen neurologic outcomes. Midodrine, an enteral α-1 agonist, is often used to facilitate weaning intravenous (IV) vasopressors, but its ...
Christopher S. Hong +11 more
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