BMC Anesthesiology, 2023 Background The reversible maneuver that mimics the fluid challenge is a widely used test for evaluating volume responsiveness. However, passive leg raising (PLR) does have certain limitations.
Zhiyong Zhao +13 more
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Is the algorithm used to process heart rate variability data clinically relevant? Analysis in male adolescents [PDF]
, 2016 OBJECTIVE: To analyze whether the algorithm used for the heart rate variability assessment (fast Fourier transform versus autoregressive methods) influenced its association with cardiovascular risk factors in male adolescents.
Bastos-Filho, Carmelo José Albanez +7 more
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Validity of the Polar V800 heart rate monitor to measure RR intervals at rest [PDF]
, 2015 Purpose To assess the validity of RR intervals and short-term heart rate variability (HRV) data obtained from the Polar V800 heart rate monitor, in comparison to an electrocardiograph (ECG). Method Twenty participants completed an active orthostatic test
B Makivić +36 more
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What went wrong? The flawed concept of cerebrospinal venous insufficiency [PDF]
, 2013 In 2006, Zamboni reintroduced the concept that chronic impaired venous outflow of the central nervous system is associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), coining the term of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency ('CCSVI'). The diagnosis of 'CCSVI' is
Al-Omari MH +22 more
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Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract In this descriptive analysis of the 21‐year follow‐up data from the SHIP‐START cohort and the 7‐year follow‐up data from the SHIP‐TREND cohort, we report the progression of clinical attachment levels (CAL), age effects on CAL change, and a detailed description of CAL progression and remission. At baseline, 4307 and 4420 persons participated in
Thomas Kocher +4 more
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The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2021 Night‐time blood pressure (BP) is an important predictor of cardiovascular outcomes. Its assessment, however, remains challenging due to limited accessibility to ambulatory BP devices in many settings, costs, and other factors.
Janis M. Nolde +11 more
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Factors modifying the risk for developing acute skin toxicity after whole-breast intensity modulated radiotherapy [PDF]
, 2014 Background: After breast-conserving radiation therapy most patients experience acute skin toxicity to some degree. This may impair patients' quality of life, cause pain and discomfort. In this study, we investigated treatment and patient-related factors,
De Langhe, Sofie +9 more
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PadChest: A large chest x-ray image dataset with multi-label annotated reports [PDF]
, 2019 We present a labeled large-scale, high resolution chest x-ray dataset for the automated exploration of medical images along with their associated reports.
Bustos, Aurelia +3 more
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Effect of a reduction in glomerular filtration rate after nephrectomy on arterial stiffness and central hemodynamics: rationale and design of the EARNEST study [PDF]
, 2014 Background: There is strong evidence of an association between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease. To date, however, proof that a reduction in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a causative factor in cardiovascular disease is ...
Alam +73 more
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Association of blood pressure measurements in sitting, supine, and standing positions with the 10-year risk of mortality in Korean adults [PDF]
Epidemiology and Health, 2023 OBJECTIVES This prospective cohort study investigated the association between blood pressure (BP) as measured in different body postures and all-cause and cardiovascular (CV) mortality risk.
Inkyung Baik +3 more
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