Prevention of acute kidney injury and protection of renal function in the intensive care unit : update 2017 [PDF]
Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) in the intensive care unit is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Objectives: To determine and update previous recommendations for the prevention of AKI, specifically the role of fluids, diuretics ...
Druml, W +8 more
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ABSTRACT Background Portal hypertension (PH) is a critical complication in patients with hepatic diseases. Its accurate evaluation is essential for early diagnosis, risk stratification, and management. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has emerged as a promising diagnostic tool, offering high‐resolution imaging of the portal venous system, hepatic ...
Fabrizio Termite +6 more
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Portal Hypertension—Noninvasive Multiparametric Ultrasound‐Based Criteria and Measurements
The review article discusses B‐mode ultrasound (US), color Doppler imaging, arterial Doppler indices, contrast‐enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and elastography methods in the diagnosis, grading and staging of portal hypertension.
Kathleen Möller +7 more
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AimThe aim of this study is to compare the effect of lactated ringer (LR), vasopressin (Vaso) or terlipressin (Terli) on uncontrolled hemorrhagic shock (UHS) in rats.Methods48 rats were divided into four treatment groups for UHS study.
Chien-Chang Lee +7 more
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Severe Hyponatremia Associated With Terlipressin Use in Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
Terlipressin is an analogue of vasopressin that is indicated as first-line therapy for variceal hemorrhage and hepatorenal syndrome. Hyponatremia is an uncommon complication of terlipressin because it has less effect on vasopressin V2 receptors located ...
Fatima AlKindi +4 more
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Hypotension after anesthesia induction in patients taking tricyclic antidepressants—A case series
Abstract Background Hypotension is commonly observed after induction of anesthesia. Risk factors for intraoperative hypotension include higher ASA class, older age, propofol use, combined general/regional anesthesia, emergency surgery, and use of antihypertensives.
Mads Lodsgaard +3 more
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Fármacos que atuam modulando a ação da vasopressina [PDF]
Projeto de Pós-Graduação/Dissertação apresentado à Universidade Fernando Pessoa como parte dos requisitos para obtenção do grau de Mestre em Ciências FarmacêuticasA vasopressina, também é designada por hormona antidiurética (ADH), a nível renal aumenta a
Cardoso, Ana Catarina Santos
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Clinical implications of the hyperdynamic syndrome in cirrhosis. [PDF]
The hyperdynamic syndrome is a late consequence of portal hypertension in cirrhosis. The principal hemodynamic manifestations of the hyperdynamic syndrome are high cardiac output, and increased heart rate and total blood volume, accompanied by reduced ...
CALVARUSO, Vincenza +5 more
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Endoscopic treatment of bleeding gastric varices with histoacryl (N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate): a South European single center experience [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Endoscopic injection of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate is the current recommended treatment for gastric variceal bleeding. Despite the extensive worldwide use, there are still differences related to the technique, safety, and long term-results.
Almeida, N +9 more
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Prolonged Refractory Hypotension following Combined Amlodipine and Losartan Ingestion Responsive to Metaraminol [PDF]
Introduction. Overdose with the calcium channel blocker amlodipine can cause profound hypotension that may be exacerbated by the concurrent ingestion of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist.
de Beer, Thearina +3 more
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