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Analysis of pulmonary hypertension patient survival after treatment in referral center (data of first Ukrainian register)

Pulmonary Circulation, 2019
The aims of the study were: (1) to evaluate the Ukrainian reality of survival in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH); and (2) to determine predictors of death.
Ganna D. Radchenko, Iryna O. Zhyvylo, Yuriy M. Sirenko   +2 more
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Role of imaging and adrenal venous sampling techniques in the diagnosis of primary aldosteronism

Atti della Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti - Classe di Scienze Medico-Biologiche, 2018
Background: Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a rare condition characterized by inappropriately high secretion of aldosterone, independently of the renin-angiotensin system, not suppressed by sodium loading test.
Lorenzo Curtò, Erika Messina, Antonio Bottari, Simona Caloggero, Salvatore Cannavò   +4 more
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Characterization and Management of Juxtaglomerular Cell Tumor: Analysis of 9 Cases and Literature Review

Balkan Medical Journal, 2020
Aims: Juxtaglomerular cell tumor is a rare kidney tumor. This study aimed to report the clinic features of juxtaglomerular cell tumor and our treatment experience.
Shuangjian Jiang, Yun Yang, Rongpei Wu, Qiyun Yang, Chi Zhang, Yiming Tang, Chengqiang Mo   +6 more
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A novel protocol to assess the impact of prescription stimulants on blood pressure in adults using ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2021
Prescription stimulants are an important cause of secondary hypertension and their use is increasing in adult patients who are also at risk for essential hypertension. Although stimulants increase blood pressure, a systematic approach for assessing their
Jennifer L. Cluett, Anthony M. Ishak, Kenneth J. Mukamal, Stephen P. Juraschek   +3 more
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Secondary causes of hypertension

, 2018
Secondary hypertension may be defined as a type of hypertension (i.e. blood pressure >140/90 mmHg) with an underlying, potentially correctable cause.
Isabella Sudano, Felix Beuschlein, Thomas F. Lüscher   +2 more
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Effectiveness of Resistance Intradialytic Exercise Compared to Aerobic Intradialytic Exercise for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis commonly experience reduced physical function, fatigue, poor sleep quality, and impaired health‐related quality of life. Intradialytic exercise has been proposed as a non‐pharmacological strategy to improve these outcomes.
Klebson da Silva Almeida, Gisela Cristiane Miyamoto, Daniel da Costa Torres, Ian Setubal Reis Chaves, Jonas do Carmo Paschoalin, Braúlio Lima Nascimento, Luciana Dias Chiavegato   +6 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Hemodiafiltration, Hemoperfusion, and Standard Hemodialysis on Efficacy, Inflammatory Control, Dialysis Adequacy, and Safety in End‐Stage Renal Disease: A Prospective Observational Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic micro‐inflammation in patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is a significant driver of cardiovascular complications and diminished quality of life. While standard hemodialysis (SHD) effectively manages small‐molecule clearance, its ability to remove medium‐to‐large uremic toxins—the primary catalysts of systemic ...
Hongwei Zuo, Weisi Dai, Jie Mao, Mei Ye, Xingshan Lu, Xiaocui Zhang   +5 more
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Endocrine Hypertension – a Multifaceted Disease

Romanian Journal of Cardiology, 2022
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, Țăpoi Laura, Şalaru Delia Lidia, Benchea Laura Cătălina, Pleșoianu Carmen Elena, Sascău Radu Andy, Stǎtescu Cristian   +6 more
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Accurate Location of Catheter Tip With the Free-to-Total Metanephrine Ratio During Adrenal Vein Sampling

Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2022
BackgroundThe selectivity index (SI) of cortisol is used to document correct catheter placement during adrenal vein sampling (AVS) in patients with primary aldosteronism (PA).
Foteini Christou, Edward Pivin, Alban Denys, Karim A. Abid, Tobias Zingg, Maurice Matter, Antoinette Pechère-Bertschi, Marc Maillard, Eric Grouzmann, Gregoire Wuerzner   +9 more
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Joint UK societies' 2014 consensus statement on renal denervation for resistant hypertension. [PDF]

, 2014
Resistant hypertension continues to pose a major challenge to clinicians worldwide and has serious implications for patients who are at increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality with this diagnosis.
Matson, M, Williams, B, Paton, JF, Kapil, Vikas, Moss, J, Simpson, Iain, Knight, Charles, Poulter, Neil, Poulter, N, Collier, David, de Belder, Mark A, Caulfield, Mark J, Matson, Matthew, Simpson, I, Cleveland, Trevor, Deanfield, John, Lobo, MD, de Belder, MA, Williams, Bryan, Lobo, Melvin D, Moss, Jonathan, Caulfield, MJ, Kapil, V, Knight, C, Paton, Julian F R, Dasgupta, I, Paton, JFR, Deanfield, J, ?, ?, Cleveland, T, Collier, D, Dasgupta, Indranil   +31 more
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