Hepatopulmonary Syndrome: Recent Advances in Treatment
This intra-pulmonary vasodilation is responsible for the three physiological mechanisms that contribute to impaired gas exchange in HPS: ventilation-perfusion mismatch, diffusion …
Complications of Portal Hypertension: Hepatorenal Syndrome
[11,12] Splanchnic vasodilation occurs in response to elevated levels of splanchnic nitric oxide with portal hypertension. The result is an effective reduction of circulating vascular volume and ...
Oct 04, 2024 This Week in Cardiology Podcast - Medscape
2024年10月4日 · The primary efficacy end point did not differ between splanchnic nerve ablation for volume management (or SAVM) vs sham (mean between-group difference in PCWP, …
Preoperative Evaluation of Patients With Liver Disease - Page 3
Progressive hepatic dysfunction results in progressive systemic and splanchnic vasodilation, with subsequent activation of the sympathetic nervous system and neurohormonal axis in an …
The Clinical Management of Gastroesophageal Varices - Medscape
2012年1月20日 · Increased vascular resistance results from changes within the liver including hepatic fibrosis, regenerative nodules, collagenization of the space of Disse, hepatocyte …
Intravenous Therapy for Hypertensive Emergencies, Part 1
For hypertensive emergencies, the initial i.v. infusion rate for nicardipine is 5 mg/hr, increasing by 2.5 mg/hr every 5 minutes to a maximum of 30 mg/hr, adjustable as needed.
Hopeful Insights, No Overall HFpEF Gains From Splanchnic
2023年10月12日 · The procedure, right-sided splanchnic-nerve ablation for volume management (SAVM), failed to show significant effects on hemodynamics, exercise capacity, natriuretic …
Pharmacological Options for Orthostatic Hypotension in Older …
Octreotide is a long-acting analogue of somatostatin that produces vasoconstriction in splanchnic blood vessels. Subcutaneous administration of octreotide has been investigated in animal …
Denervation Therapy Ventures Where Drugs Have Failed: HFpEF
2020年10月7日 · The splanchnic circulation, a major reservoir of blood volume, is seldom discussed in cardiology despite the critical behind-the-scenes role it seems to play in some …
An Underused Vasodilator for Resistant or Severe Hypertension
The ensuing vasodilation is comparable to that observed with other known potassium channel openers, like pinacidil. The predominant site of minoxidil action is arterial. Venodilation does …