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Periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A critical appraisal
Abstract In spite of intensive research efforts driving spectacular advances in terms of prevention and treatments, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading health burden, accounting for 32% of all deaths (World Health Organization. “Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs).” WHO, February 1, 2017, https://www.who.int/news‐room/fact‐sheets/detail ...
Maria Clotilde Carra +3 more
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Case Report of a Transplant Renal Artery Stenosis: Delayed Diagnosis, Correct Treatment
Renal artery stenosis is observed in 1-23% of the transplanted kidneys. It may result in graft dysfunction and hypertension but anuria is rare in patients with graft renal artery stenosis.
Ayhan HASPULAT +9 more
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Assessment of ultrasound criteria for high-grade renal artery stenosis in transplant kidneys
Objective: Renal artery stenosis is an uncommon vascular complication following kidney transplantation. Noninvasive renal artery duplex is frequently used for initial screening.
Melissa D’Andrea, MD +5 more
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Abstract Aim Heart failure (HF) is a highly prevalent condition managed in both primary care (PC) and hospital care (HC)‐based settings. HF patients managed in these two settings may differ in their demography, comorbidities and outcomes, so we aimed to compare the patient management in PC and HC in the Västra Götaland Region (VGR) in Sweden.
Xiaojing Chen +4 more
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Abstract Wild‐type transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTRwt‐CM) is a progressive and infiltrative cardiac disorder that may cause fatal consequences if left untreated. The estimated survival time from diagnosis is approximately 3–6 years. Because of the non‐specificity of initial symptom manifestation and insufficient awareness among treating ...
Yasuhiro Izumiya +9 more
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Background: Renovascular hypertension (RVH) accounts for 10–15% of secondary hypertension in children. RVH is often due to intrinsic renal arterial disease causing stenosis which may also sometimes involve the aorta and other arteries.
Kenji Okumura, Smitha Vidi, Dev M. Desai
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Pickering syndrome in a dialysis patient: A case report with review of pathophysiology
Flash pulmonary edema (FPE) is a rare clinical presentation of renal artery stenosis. It is an episode of abrupt onset pulmonary edema that resolves rapidly.
B Sangeetha Lakshmi +7 more
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Implementation of guideline‐recommended medical therapy for patients with heart failure in Europe
Abstract Physicians' adherence to guideline‐recommended heart failure (HF) treatment remains suboptimal, especially regarding the target doses. In particular, there is evidence that non‐cardiologists are less compliant with HF guideline recommendations. This is likely to have a detrimental impact on patients' survival, readmissions and quality of life.
Maurizio Volterrani +11 more
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Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis [PDF]
Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis (RAS) is a secondary cause of hypertension (1). RAS causes renal ischemia which leads to renin release from the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidneys (2). Renin release activates conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II and increases adrenal gland release of aldosterone (3).
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Interventional therapies for chronic heart failure: An overview of recent developments
Abstract Heart failure (HF), the final manifestation of most cardiovascular diseases, has become a major global health concern, affecting millions of individuals. Despite basic drug treatments, patients present with high morbidity and mortality rates. However, recent advancements in interventional therapy have shown promising results in improving the ...
Bingchen Guo +7 more
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