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Neuroimaging for differential diagnosis of transient neurological attacks
Abstract Background Rapid yet comprehensive neuroimaging protocols are required for patients with suspected acute stroke. However, stroke mimics can account for approximately one in five clinically diagnosed acute ischemic strokes and the rate of thrombolyzed mimics can be as high as 17%.
Ying Wang, Hao Zha
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A remote hypertension management program clinical algorithm
Abstract Introduction Hypertension is the leading risk factor for death, affecting over one billion people worldwide, yet control rates are poor and stagnant. We developed a remote hypertension management program that leverages digitally transmitted home blood pressure (BP) measurements, algorithmic care pathways, and patient–navigator communications ...
Hunter Nichols+3 more
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Contemporary management of pain in cirrhosis: Toward precision therapy for pain
Abstract Chronic pain is highly prevalent in patients with cirrhosis and is associated with poor health‐related quality of life and poor functional status. However, there is limited guidance on appropriate pain management in this population, and pharmacologic treatment can be harmful, leading to adverse outcomes, such as gastrointestinal bleeding ...
Alexis Holman+4 more
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Management of Orthostatic Hypotension [PDF]
ABSTRACT PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article reviews the management of orthostatic hypotension with emphasis on neurogenic orthostatic hypotension. RECENT FINDINGS Establishing whether the cause of orthostatic hypotension is a pathologic lesion in sympathetic neurons (ie ...
Horacio Kaufmann, Jose-Alberto Palma
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Orthostatic hypotension. Part 2: diagnosis and treatment
Due to its asymptomatic nature, orthostatic hypotension can be diagnosed only by means of orthostatic challenge. One should try to define the causes of orthostatic hypotension in every single case because treating illness that lead to orthostatic ...
G. A. Golovina+4 more
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Orthostatic arterial hypotension [PDF]
Orthostatic hypotension is a persistent decrease of systolic blood pressure by at least 20 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure by at least 10 mm Hg in the first 3 minutes upon standing.
Camelia C. DIACONU+3 more
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Background: Orthostatic hypotension, defined as a decrease in blood pressure on standing, is associated with an increased risk of mortality and cardiovascular events in the general population.
Alicia Saz-Lara+6 more
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The Prevalence of Orthostatic Hypotension in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in a Diabetic Clinic in Enugu South-East Nigeria [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Orthostatic Hypotension is a serious and common complication of diabetes mellitus.AIMS: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of Orthostatic Hypotension in type 2 diabetic patients in a diabetes mellitus clinic in Enugu South-East ...
Agu, CE, Eze, CO, Kalu, UA, Onwuekwe, IO
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Functional and structural markers of peripheral microvascular autonomic neuropathy
Abstract Introduction/Aims Autonomic dysfunction is a common complication of small‐fiber neuropathy (SFN). In this study we aimed to assess the applicability of autonomic microvascular indices as a potential marker for SFN assessment. Methods Fifteen patients with confirmed SFN (idiopathic neuropathy [n = 10], chemotherapy‐induced peripheral neuropathy
Thorsten K. Rasmussen+5 more
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Clinical management of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension
Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension is a common disorder often seen in elderly patients affected with neurodegenerative disorders and peripheral neuropathies.
Malligurki Raghurama Rukmani+3 more
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