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Introduction: Pheochromocytoma (PHEO) is a rare catecholamine-producing tumour arising from chromaffin cells in the sympatho-adrenal system, and can present as asymptomatic adrenal incidentaloma (AI). Patient: We describe the case of a 61-year-old woman
Luigi Petramala +7 more
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Genetically Encoded Calcium Indicators: A New Tool in Renal Hypertension Research [PDF]
Hypertension is ranked as the third cause of disability-adjusted life-years. The percentage of the population suffering from hypertension will continue to increase over the next years.
Schleifenbaum, Johanna, Zhong, Cheng
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Endocrine Hypertension – a Multifaceted Disease
Secondary hypertension with an endocrine-associated condition—pheochromocytoma, primary aldosteronism (PA), Cushing's syndrome, acromegaly, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hypo- and hyperthyroidism, renin-secreting tumors, and hyperparathyroidism ...
Tudurachi Bogdan-Sorin +6 more
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High glucose up-regulates ENaC and SGK1 expression in HCD-cells [PDF]
Background/Aim: Diabetic nephropathy is associated with progressive renal damage, leading to impaired function and end-stage renal failure. Secondary hypertension stems from a deranged ability of cells within the kidney to resolve and appropriately ...
Bell LM +30 more
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Introduction. Cushing’s syndrome (CS) is a clinical condition characterized by excessive cortisol production, associated with metabolic complications, such as diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases.
Luigi Petramala +8 more
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Pheochromocytoma-induced hypertensive retinopathy
Pheochromocytoma is an important cause of secondary hypertension that can lead to hypertensive retinopathy. In such cases, changes are often reversible and the condition remains stable once the required treatment is done at an early stage.
Suklengmung Buragohain +4 more
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Management of Severe Coarctation of the Aorta and Bilateral Carotid Artery Stenosis
We present a case of an adult with concurrent severe aortic coarctation, bilateral carotid artery stenosis, and anomalous right subclavian artery, posing the interventional dilemma of accepting potential cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome vs hypoperfusion ...
Alice N.W. Leung, MBBS +6 more
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Management of hypertension in children and adolescents [PDF]
Hypertension has been recognized as an important health issue in the pediatric population over the past years. This emphasizes the need for an organized and effective plan for diagnosis and management. This review provides information to guide physicians
De Bruyne, Pauline, Vande Walle, Johan
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Background. Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is associated with high cardiovascular morbidity, and the role of calcium and parathyroid hormone is still controversial. Objective.
Petramala Luigi +12 more
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Awareness and knowledge of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome: results of an international survey [PDF]
Background: Surveys have demonstrated a lack of physician awareness of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome (IAH/ACS) and wide variations in the management of these conditions, with many intensive care units (ICUs) reporting ...
De Keulenaer, Bart L +8 more
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