Real-Time MRI of Continent and Stress Incontinent Male Patients after Orthotopic Ileal Neobladder [PDF]
Introduction: The aim of this study was to correlate anatomic differences with continence status in male patients after cystoprostatectomy and ileal neobladder using real-time magnetic resonance imaging.
Bauer, Ricarda M. +4 more
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AV fistula allows external vascular access for hemodialysis patients. Because hemodialysis patients experience puncture wounds and stabbing pain approximately 300 times a year, development of methods to decrease pain intensity are of great importance ...
Mahruri Saputra +2 more
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Valsalva maneuver is one of the method, with which we can evaluate the parasympathetic nervous system. The person who is doing the maneuver need to conduct a maximal, forced expiration against a closed glottis.
Anna Maria Dobosiewicz +6 more
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Evaluation of efficacy of Valsalva maneuver for attenuating propofol injection pain: a prospective, randomized, single blind, placebo controlled study [PDF]
Background Pain on injection is a limitation with propofol use. The effect of the Valsalva maneuver on pain during propofol injection has not been studied. This maneuver reduces pain through the sinoaortic baroreceptor reflex arc and by distraction.
Sanjay Kumar +5 more
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Influence of a neck compression collar on cerebrovascular and autonomic function in men and women [PDF]
Objective Neck compression collars have been proposed to reduce injury to the brain caused by head impacts. Our objective was to test if compression of the carotid artery affected the baroreflex and influenced blood pressure control.
Edgell, Heather, Joshi, Hitesh
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Heart rate responses to autonomic challenges in obstructive sleep apnea. [PDF]
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is accompanied by structural alterations and dysfunction in central autonomic regulatory regions, which may impair dynamic and static cardiovascular regulation, and contribute to other syndrome pathologies.
Harper, Ronald M +4 more
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Our main objective was to assess the intraoperator intersession reproducibility of transperineal ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) to measure the levator ani muscle (LAM) elastic properties.
Bertrand Gachon +3 more
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Simultaneous beat-by-beat investigation of the effects of the Valsalva maneuver on left and right ventricular filling and the possible mechanism. [PDF]
Although the influence of the Valsalva maneuver on the heart and circulatory system has been investigated, the mechanism of intrathoracic pressure influencing cardiovascular function is unclear.
Zhen Wang +5 more
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Effectiveness of Repeating Valsalva Maneuver in Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia Patients Nonresponsive to Initial Valsalva Maneuver and a Single Dose of Verapamil [PDF]
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of repeating Valsalva maneuver in paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) patients nonresponsive to initial valsalva maneuver and a single dose of verapamil. Methodology: It was a descriptive case series
Khawar Naeem Satti +5 more
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Background: Plateletpheresis is generally safe but may have adverse reactions. Adverse reactions can negatively influence donor recruitment and retention. Valsalva is a proven method of attenuating pain caused by venipuncture.
Anubha Srivastava +8 more
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