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Terlipressin, a synthetic long-acting analogue of vasopressin, has been investigated as a second line vasopressor in adults and children with refractory septic shock, i.e.
Francesca Bissolo +5 more
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Background and Aims: Type 1 hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a rapid deterioration in kidney function in patients with cirrhosis. Data on efficacy of vasoconstrictors for type 1 HRS have shown mixed results.
Ashwani K. Singal +4 more
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Background & Aims: Portal hypertension contributes to the pathogenesis of malnutrition and sarcopenia in cirrhosis via multiple mechanisms. Terlipressin is a vasopressin analogue that we administer via continuous outpatient infusion, as a bridge to ...
Brooke Chapman +8 more
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Terlipressin in Hepatorenal Syndrome
Objective: To compare the pharmacology, dosing, and adverse reactions of vasopressin and terlipressin for the treatment of hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) and assess the efficacy of the investigational drug terlipressin for HRS.
Tanna B Cooper +2 more
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Background Terlipressin, in general, is a vasopressor which acts via V1 receptors. Its infusion elevates mean blood pressure and can reduce bleeding which has a splanchnic origin.
Magdy Mohammed Mahdy +12 more
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Elevated liver regeneration in response to pharmacological reduction of elevated portal venous pressure by terlipressin after partial hepatectomy. [PDF]
BACKGROUND Liver regeneration is of crucial importance for patients undergoing living liver transplantations or extended liver resections and can be associated with elevated portal venous pressure, impaired hepatic regeneration, and postoperative ...
Candinas, Daniel +7 more
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Severe Bradycardia Associated with the Use of Terlipressin: A Case Report
Introduction: Although terlipressin is known to cause bradycardia, this adverse effect is usually described in association with hypertension and is considered a benign compensatory response mediated by arterial baroreceptors.
Alex Yartsev, Jessica T. Nguyen
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Role of RIPK1/RIPK3/MLKL signalling pathway in sepsis‐associated acute kidney injury
Abstract Sepsis‐associated acute kidney injury (SA‐AKI) is a common clinical syndrome in critically ill patients, and its high mortality rate is closely related to complex pathological mechanisms. Existing studies have shown that the pathophysiological process of SA‐AKI involves complex multi‐mechanism interactions, including an uncontrolled systemic ...
Huijun Yin, Jingyi Wang, Huirong Han
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Worsening of cerebral hyperemia by the administration of terlipressin in acute liver failure with severe hepatic encephalopathy [PDF]
There is increasing evidence that terlipressin is useful in patients with cirrhosis and hepatorenal syndrome, but there are no data of its use in patients with acute liver failure (ALF) in whom hepatorenal syndrome is common.
Jalan, R. +6 more
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Weird, Witty and Worthwhile: Exploring the Benefits of Mnemonic‐Based Medical Education
ABSTRACT Background Mnemonics, both self‐created and well established, are commonly used by medical students to boost their recall of knowledge. Previous studies have evaluated mnemonics' utility in medical education, but few have demonstrated positive effects on students' knowledge and confidence.
Shazia Sarela +7 more
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