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Defying The Vicious Cycle: An Intriguing Case Of Brash Syndrome, Ahmed Shehadah, Himal Kharel, Pulkit Gandhi
Defying The Vicious Cycle: An Intriguing Case Of Brash Syndrome, Ahmed Shehadah, Himal Kharel, Pulkit Gandhi
Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery
BRASH Syndrome is a rare and life-threatening condition marked by the combination of bradycardia, renal failure, atrioventricular (AV) nodal blockade, shock, and hyperkalemia. This case report presents a 79-year-old female with acute kidney injury, hyperkalemia, and severe bradycardia without typical EKG changes associated with hyperkalemia. The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive overview of BRASH syndrome, including its clinical manifestations, underlying pathophysiology, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies. The patient's presentation, laboratory findings, and response to treatment support the diagnosis of BRASH syndrome. The syndrome's pathogenesis involves a vicious cycle of bradycardia, renal failure, AV nodal blockade, and …
Management Of Asymptomatic Hypertension In The Inpatient Setting., Charles Meadows, Mehiar Elhamdani, Dial Larry, Murad Kheetan, Khaled Al-Baqain
Management Of Asymptomatic Hypertension In The Inpatient Setting., Charles Meadows, Mehiar Elhamdani, Dial Larry, Murad Kheetan, Khaled Al-Baqain
Marshall Journal of Medicine
Hypertension is common in hospitalized patients and is most often asymptomatic. While there are no guidelines for management of such patients, aggressive blood pressure treatment, including the use of intravenous antihypertensives, is often undertaken. While evidence of benefit is lacking, emerging data suggest that treatment of asymptomatic hypertension in the inpatient setting is associated with adverse outcomes, including acute kidney injury and ischemic stroke. In addition, the intensification of a preexisting antihypertensive regimen at hospital discharge significantly increases the risk of readmission without significant improvement in outpatient hypertension control. Such a combination of a common problem with the demonstrable benefit …
Is Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Effective At Controlling Hypertension In African American Patients? A Clin-Iq, Rebecca Nye, Wilhelm Lehmann, Deborah Simpson
Is Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Effective At Controlling Hypertension In African American Patients? A Clin-Iq, Rebecca Nye, Wilhelm Lehmann, Deborah Simpson
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
African Americans are disproportionately affected by hypertension, a modifiable contributor to multiple chronic diseases and premature death. Primary care physicians play an important role in hypertension control. Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) is an evidence-based method for confirming diagnosis and monitoring hypertension over time. Some studies have found that HBPM may lead to clinically relevant reductions in blood pressure when combined with additional interventions, but few studies have focused specifically on African American populations. Evidence of effectiveness could increase clinical recommendation of HBPM. This clinical inquiry examined whether HBPM improves blood pressure control in African Americans with uncontrolled hypertension. Reviewed …
What Should Patients Know About Self Blood Pressure Measurement? A Review Article, Sau-Nga Fu
What Should Patients Know About Self Blood Pressure Measurement? A Review Article, Sau-Nga Fu
Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology
Many people measure their blood pressure (BP) outside doctors’ offices with a common goal of concerning their health status. Self-BP monitoring devices are widely accessible as health care products or available in different community institutes. Patients often seek their doctors’ advice on their BP readings in our daily practice. Current international guidelines recommend that correct self-BP measurement with validated devices can enhance patients’ self-management and drug compliance, improving overall BP control. While most of the clinicians were supportive of their patients’ efforts, they were also concerned about the validity and reliability of the out-of-office BP readings. How can we effectively …
Application Of The American College Of Cardiology(Acc/Aha) 2017 Guideline For The Management Ofhypertension In Adults And Comparison With The2014 Eighth Joint National Committee Guideline, Mohammad Alahmad, Salah Aburuz, Rami Beiram
Application Of The American College Of Cardiology(Acc/Aha) 2017 Guideline For The Management Ofhypertension In Adults And Comparison With The2014 Eighth Joint National Committee Guideline, Mohammad Alahmad, Salah Aburuz, Rami Beiram
Journal of the Saudi Heart Association
Objectives: This study aims to compare the 2017-ACC/AHA hypertension guideline with 2014-JNC-8 guideline in regard to the number of patients who are eligible for treatment and to determine the physicians’ adherence and the financial impact of implementing the new guideline. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on adult patients who attended the hospital outpatient setting in UAE during January 1, 2018 till February 28, 2018. Adults who are diagnosed with hypertension and those with blood pressure (BP) levels based on two or more readings obtained on two or more different occasions were screened for inclusion into this study and …
Increased Epicardial Adipose Tissue Is Associated With The Extent Of Aortic Dissection, Ahmet S. Yõlmaz
Increased Epicardial Adipose Tissue Is Associated With The Extent Of Aortic Dissection, Ahmet S. Yõlmaz
Journal of the Saudi Heart Association
Background: Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is a biologically active organ that has endocrine and paracrine functions. Endothelial dysfunction, systemic, and local inflammatory response, due to bio-active molecules produced by EAT, may affect aortic dissection propagation and extent. We investigated the association between EAT thickness and the extent of aortic dissection.
Methods: We retrospectively enrolled 78 patients with aortic dissection diagnosed by thoracoabdominal Computerized Tomography (CT). EAT was measured from the thickest part of the perpendicular plane between the pericardium and free wall of the right ventricle using CT. Aortic dissection length was measured from the beginning to the end of …
Beta-Blockers In Cardiovascular Therapy: A Review, Camelia C. Diaconu, Dragos R. Marcu, Ovidiu G. Bratu, Ana Maria A. Stanescu, Gina Gheorghe, Andreea A. Hlescu, Dan L. Mischianu, Maria Manea
Beta-Blockers In Cardiovascular Therapy: A Review, Camelia C. Diaconu, Dragos R. Marcu, Ovidiu G. Bratu, Ana Maria A. Stanescu, Gina Gheorghe, Andreea A. Hlescu, Dan L. Mischianu, Maria Manea
Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences
The role of beta-adrenergic receptor antagonists in cardiovascular therapy has been the subject of various studies over time, these agents representing one of the oldest class of drugs used for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Although beta-blockers have been excluded from guidelines as the first-line therapy in essential hypertension, they remain the first choice in patients with heart failure, coronary artery disease, and atrial fibrillation. In this article, we review the major clinical evidence for the use of beta-blockers in cardiovascular diseases. Several trials have demonstrated that beta-blockers reduce mortality in patients with heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction. …
Cardio Metabolic Risk Factors For Atrial Fibrillation In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Focus On Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome And Obesity, Mihnea-Alexandru Gaman, Elena-Codruta Dobrica, Emilia G. Pascu, Matei-Alexandru Cozma, Mirela-Elena Epingeac, Amelia M. Gaman, Anca M. Pantea Stoian, Ovidiu G. Bratu, Camelia C. Diaconu
Cardio Metabolic Risk Factors For Atrial Fibrillation In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Focus On Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome And Obesity, Mihnea-Alexandru Gaman, Elena-Codruta Dobrica, Emilia G. Pascu, Matei-Alexandru Cozma, Mirela-Elena Epingeac, Amelia M. Gaman, Anca M. Pantea Stoian, Ovidiu G. Bratu, Camelia C. Diaconu
Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences
Objective. Atrial fibrillation (AF) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been little explored so far. However, there are several cardio metabolic risk factors for AF in T2DM patients, such as arterial hypertension, obesity or the metabolic syndrome. Our objective was to evaluate cardio metabolic risk factors for AF in T2DM patients. Methods. We studied the medical records of T2DM patients hospitalized in the Internal Medicine department of an emergency referral hospital in Bucharest, Romania. The study was observational, retrospective and carried out between January-June 2018. Results. The study group included 221 T2DM patients (with a mean age of 68.65 …
Outcomes Of Transcutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement Among High Risk Wv Sample Population., George M. Yousef, Julia Poe, Cameron Killmer, Basel Edris, Jason Mader, Ellen A. Thompson, Daniel Snavely, Silvestre Cansino, Joseph I. Shapiro, Mark A. Studeny
Outcomes Of Transcutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement Among High Risk Wv Sample Population., George M. Yousef, Julia Poe, Cameron Killmer, Basel Edris, Jason Mader, Ellen A. Thompson, Daniel Snavely, Silvestre Cansino, Joseph I. Shapiro, Mark A. Studeny
Marshall Journal of Medicine
Introduction:Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a relatively new strategy for replacing the aortic valve. We elected to review our early experience to see if we could identify clinical characteristics at baseline or immediately following the procedure that would predict death within one year.
Methods:Charts for all patients assigned to receive TAVR procedure at St Mary’s medical center, Huntington, West Virginia between April, 2013 till November, 2016 were identified and reviewed. A total of seventy-two (72) cases were included.
Results: All cause mortality rate at index hospitalization, 30 days, and 12 months was 5.6%(N=4), 6.9%(N=5), 19.4%(N=14) respectively. Stroke …