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Hemodynamic evaluation in preterm infants using ultrasonic cardiac output monitor (USCOM)
We aimed to establish reference ranges for USCOM parameters in preterm infants, determine factors that affect cardiac output, and evaluate the...
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Relationship between adiponectin and blood pressure in obese Latino adolescent boys with a family history of type 2 diabetes
introductionAdipokines are associated with several pathological states including, metabolic syndrome, obesity, insulin resistance and type 2...
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Evaluation of hemodynamics in healthy term neonates using ultrasonic cardiac output monitor
BackgroundTransition from intrauterine to extrauterine life is a critical phase during which several changes occur in cardiovascular system. In...
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Blood pressure measurement in pediatric population: comparison between automated oscillometric devices and mercury sphygmomanometers—a systematic review and meta-analysis
With the progressive elimination of mercury column devices for blood pressure (BP) measurement in children and adolescents, valid alternatives are...
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Effect of lidocaine on intraoperative blood pressure variability in patients undergoing major vascular surgery
BackgroundDynamic fluctuations of arterial blood pressure known as blood pressure variability (BPV) may have short and long-term undesirable...
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Protocol to improve hypertension management in a VA outpatient clinic
This 20-week quality improvement study describes implementation of a hypertension identification and management program with use of a standardized...
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The association between office blood pressure and fluid status using bioimpedance spectroscopy in stable continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients
BackgroundHypertension is common in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients. It remains to be determined the extent to which fluid...
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Lung ultrasound to detect and monitor pulmonary congestion in patients with acute kidney injury in nephrology wards: a pilot study
IntroductionLung congestion and frank pulmonary edema are established complications of acute kidney injury (AKI) and early detection and monitoring...
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Effect of hypoglycemia on baroreflex sensitivity in individuals with type 2 diabetes: implications for autonomic control of cardiovascular function in diabetes
PurposeHypoglycemia is associated with increased mortality, though the mechanisms underlying this association are not established. Hypoglycemia...
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Association of Migraine and Blood Pressure—Does Obesity Severity Have a Moderating Role?
BackgroundThe relationship between migraine and blood pressure (BP) is equivocal, warranting exploration of potential moderators. Obesity associates...
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Can postexercise hypotension also be observed in African and Asian populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Worldwide, raised blood pressure (BP) or hypertension is the global leading risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases and all-cause...
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History and evolution of blood pressure measurement
Hypertension is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Hypertension mostly accompanies no symptoms, and therefore blood pressure...
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Plasma copeptin and markers of arterial disorder in patients with type 2 diabetes, a cross-sectional study
ObjectivesThere is currently limited understanding of the relationship between copeptin, the midregional portion of proadrenomedullin (MRproADM) and...
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Blood pressure in preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia in the first three months of life
BackgroundNeonatal hypertension is common in preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Our study aimed to examine blood pressure...
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Cardiovascular risk and kidney function profiling using conventional and novel biomarkers in young adults: the African-PREDICT study
BackgroundLow- and middle-income countries experience an increasing burden of chronic kidney disease. Cardiovascular risk factors, including...
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Twenty-four-hour ambulatory, but not clinic blood pressure associates with leptin in young adults with overweight or obesity: The African-PREDICT study
Hypertension and obesity are known pro-inflammatory conditions, and limited studies explored various blood pressure modalities and inflammatory...
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Plasma aryl hydrocarbon receptor associated with epicardial adipose tissue in men: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundEpicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is a type of ectopic fat with endocrine and paracrine functions. Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) is a...
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Using functional principal component analysis (FPCA) to quantify sitting patterns derived from wearable sensors
BackgroundSedentary behavior (SB) is a recognized risk factor for many chronic diseases. ActiGraph and activPAL are two commonly used wearable...
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Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in children and adolescents post-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
BackgroundOne of the long-term complications after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is hypertension (HT). Previous studies showed that...
