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A new Valsalva blowing device in the diagnosis of right-to-left shunt using contrast-enhanced transcranial Doppler ultrasound

European Journal of Medical Research
Background Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a remnant of normal fetal anatomy and is present in approximately 25% of adults. PFO mainly causes right-to-left shunt (RLS). Clinical identification of RLS is crucial for certain patients, particularly those with
Lifei Tian, Jiangyan Li, Yan Gao, Le Zhang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Autonomic Influence on Heart Rate for Deep Breathing and Valsalva Maneuver in Healthy Subjects

Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2018
Introduction: The Autonomic nervous system is responsible for regulation and integration of visceral functions. Disturbance of autonomic nervous system play crucial role in pathogenesis and clinical course of many diseases.
Reena Kumari Jha, Amrita Acharya, Ojashwi Nepal   +2 more
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Intraoperative Valsalva maneuver: a narrative review [PDF]

Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie, 2018
The Valsalva maneuver (VM) involves expiratory effort against a closed mouth and/or glottis in the sitting or supine position with the increased intraoral and intrathoracic pressure raised to 40 mmHg for 15-20 sec after which the pressure is suddenly released and the breathing restored to normal.
Kumar, Chandra Mohan, Van Zundert, André A. J.   +1 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Chiari I Malformation: Review and Update of Current Treatment Options

Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The pathophysiology of Chiari malformation type I (CM‐I) is complex, involving structural abnormalities at the craniovertebral junction that result in herniation of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum. In this study, we aim to present and evaluate current treatment options for CM‐I, with a focus on evidence‐based clinical ...
Jordan J. Lo, Shuhei Shiino, Stephen Z. Shapiro, Brianna L. Hines, Noritaka Komune, Carmine Antonio Donofrio, Filippo Badaloni, Antonio Fioravanti, Joseph Lockwood, C. J. Bui, Aaron S. Dumont, R. Shane Tubbs   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of axillary brachial plexus blockade on baroreflex-induced skin vasomotor responses: Assessing the effectiveness of sympathetic blockade [PDF]

, 2002
Background: The combination of laser Doppler flowmetry and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring allows the continuous observation of cutaneous vascular resistance (CVR).
Almond, Almond, B. Babik, Barisoni, Bernardi, Bull, Burnstock, Cooke, D. Paprika, Edfeldt, F. Bari, Kovacs, L. Rudas, Lantsberg, Lantsberg, Lantsberg, Lehtipalo, Low, Lundvall, Lundvall, Mancia, Matsukawa, Netten, Nilsson, Obeid, Oberg, P. Barzo, Pollock, Pryor, Shepherd, Sherman, Sherman, Sorensen, T. Szili-Torok, Torok, Torok, Valley, Valley, Van Dielen, Walker, Westerman, Z. Peto   +41 more
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Considerations for drug trials in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

ESC Heart Failure, Volume 12, Issue 2, Page 1095-1112, April 2025.
Abstract Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heterogeneous condition with potentially serious manifestations. Management has traditionally comprised therapies to palliate symptoms and implantable cardioverter‐defibrillators to prevent sudden cardiac death. The need for disease‐modifying therapies has been recognized for decades.
John P. Farrant, Matthias Schmitt, Anna B. Reid, Clifford J. Garratt, William G. Newman, Aneil Malhotra, Rhys Beynon, Masliza Mahmod, Betty Raman, Robert M. Cooper, Dana Dawson, Thomas Green, Sanjay K. Prasad, Anvesha Singh, Susanna Dodd, Hugh Watkins, Stefan Neubauer, Christopher A. Miller   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy of modified versus standard Valsalva maneuvers on clinical outcomes and satisfaction of children with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia: randomized control trial

BMC Pediatrics
Introduction Valsalva maneuvers are the initial line in management of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia in hemodynamically stable children. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of modified versus standard Valsalva maneuvers on the clinical ...
Nagwa Ramadan Esmail Magor, Seham Eid Hashem Elhalafawy, Samar Eldesoky Mohamed Ads, Mohamed Elsayed Abdelfattah, Sahar Wasfy Mahmoud Melika   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Long‐term results of the Musset surgical technique in the treatment of recto‐vaginal fistulas

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Recto‐vaginal fistulas (RVF) are a rare pathology, mostly affecting developing countries. They are mainly obstetrical (88% of cases) and have an incidence of 0.5%. Musset's surgical technique in the management of RVF has been the subject of few studies and there is little data in the literature concerning the evaluation of its long ...
Joy Bloomfield, Bassam Haddad, Geoffroy Canlorbe, Cyril Touboul, Edouard Lecarpentier, Yohann Dabi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Valsalva Maneuver on Myoelectrical Activities of Trunk Muscles during the Transferring of Patients between Hospital Bed and Wheelchair [PDF]

, 2017
Nurses are reported to have an increased risk of lower back pain and injury associated with the various patient handling tasks, especially patient transfers. In this study, Valsalva maneuver, the action of attempting to exhale with the nostrils and mouth
Dong, Xuanliang, Ramos, Raul, Zhang, Qi
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Clinical Value of Pelvic Floor Ultrasound and Glazer Pelvic Floor Electromyography in Predicting Postpartum Stress Urinary Incontinence

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, EarlyView.
Objectives Based on pelvic floor ultrasound and Glazer pelvic floor surface electromyography parameters in postpartum patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI), this study aims to establish a model and explore its clinical value in predicting the disease.
Lingyu Yang, Yan Wang, Fen Gu, Yi Ren, Jing Ning   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source