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Relationship Between Fluid Responsiveness and Hemodynamic Parameters
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The following is a summary of “Changes in portal pulsatility index induced by a fluid challenge in patients with haemodynamic instability and systemic venous congestion: a prospective cohort study,” published in the November 2024 issue of Critical Care by Ruste et...
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THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Sugar restriction during the first 1,000 days after conception lowers a child's risk for later developing type 2 diabetes and hypertension, according to a study published online Oct. 31 in Science.Tadeja Gracner,...
High Resting Heart Rate Tied to Increased Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
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THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Elevated baseline resting heart rate (RHR) is associated with an increased risk for incident atrial fibrillation (AF) in Black adults, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in JAMA Network Open.Vidhushei...
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