Towards a standardized classification of cardiogenic shock: Will the new SCAI staging system translate into better clinical practice and research?

2020 ◽  
Vol 96 (7) ◽  
pp. 1348-1349
Author(s):  
Johny Nicolas ◽  
Roxana Mehran
2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. S128
Author(s):  
E. Zweck ◽  
K.L. Thayer ◽  
O.K. Helgestad ◽  
M. Kanwar ◽  
M. Ayouty ◽  
...  

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
A. Nagy ◽  
V. Voros ◽  
T. Tenyi

Aim:The authors present the Cotard's syndrome, a rare psychiatric condition, pointing out the latest results in terms of psychoneurology and classification of the phenomenon. The central feature of the syndrome is a nihilistic delusion, in which the patient denies his or her own existence and that of the external world.Method:We searched electronic scientific databases using the appropriate search terms; relevant articles were carefully reviewed. We also present three cases from our clinical practice.Results:After the overview of the latest biological and neuropsychological findings, the terminology, the nosology, the classification and the differential diagnostics are discussed. To sum up with useful information for the clinical practice, the possible treatment strategies, the course and the prognosis of the disease are also presented.Conclusions:The reported cases together with the reviewed literature suggest that a dimensional system of classifying Cotard's syndrome is preferable. At the one end of the spectrum is the presence of the pure nihilistic delusions, appearing as a symptom of an underlying psychiatric or neurological condition. The full-blown, classical syndrome as a diagnostic category forms the other end of the spectrum. The presented theoretical and practical aspects give a lead on deeper understanding, easier recognition and more adequate therapy of the Cotard's syndrome.


Biomedicines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 310
Author(s):  
Yuta Tezuka ◽  
Yuto Yamazaki ◽  
Yasuhiro Nakamura ◽  
Hironobu Sasano ◽  
Fumitoshi Satoh

For the last seven decades, primary aldosteronism (PA) has been gradually recognized as a leading cause of secondary hypertension harboring increased risks of cardiovascular incidents compared to essential hypertension. Clinically, PA consists of two major subtypes, surgically curable and uncurable phenotypes, determined as unilateral or bilateral PA by adrenal venous sampling. In order to further optimize the treatment, surgery or medications, diagnostic procedures from screening to subtype differentiation is indispensable, while in the general clinical practice, the work-up rate is extremely low even in the patients with refractory hypertension because of the time-consuming and labor-intensive nature of the procedures. Therefore, a novel tool to simplify the diagnostic flow has been recently in enormous demand. In this review, we focus on recent progress in the following clinically important topics of PA: prevalence of PA and its subtypes, newly revealed histopathological classification of aldosterone-producing lesions, novel diagnostic biomarkers and prediction scores. More effective strategy to diagnose PA based on better understanding of its epidemiology and pathology should lead to early detection of PA and could decrease the cardiovascular and renal complications of the patients.


2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Robinson ◽  
Stefania Fatone

In today’s healthcare environment it is increasingly important to be able to quantify the amount of change associated with a given intervention; this can be accomplished using one or more appropriate outcome measures. However, the selection and integration of outcome measures within clinical practice requires careful consideration. This includes identification of the measure construct which can be assisted by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health; selection of outcome measures based on need, appropriateness and feasibility; and careful use in regular clinical practice including data collection, analysis and re-assessment of the process. We describe this process, focusing on orthotic management of stroke, in particular the improvement of mobility as a common goal. Clinical relevance The growing emphasis on improved documentation of patient care and outcomes requires that clinicians integrate clinically relevant outcome measures into their practice. We suggest a process to assist clinicians integrate outcome measures into clinical practice with a particular emphasis on the orthotic management of stroke.


2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Walter Sobrado Júnior ◽  
Carlos de Almeida Obregon ◽  
Afonso Henrique da Silva e Sousa Júnior ◽  
Lucas Faraco Sobrado ◽  
Sérgio Carlos Nahas ◽  
...  

Purpose: Present an updated classification for symptomatic hemorrhoids, which not only guides the treatment of internal hemorrhoids but also the treatment of external components. In addition, this new classification includes new treatment alternatives created over the last few years.Methods: Throughout the past 7 years, the authors developed a method to classify patients with symptomatic hemorrhoids. This study, besides presenting this classification proposal, also retrospectively analyzed 149 consecutive patients treated between March 2011 and November 2013 and aimed to evaluate the association between the management adopted with Goligher classification and our proposed BPRST classification.Results: Both classifications had a statistically significant association with the adopted management strategies. However, the BPRST classification tended to have fewer management discrepancies when each stage of disease was individually analyzed.Conclusion: Although there is much disagreement about how the classification of hemorrhoidal disease should be updated, it is accepted that some kind of revision is needed. The BPRST method showed a strong association with the management that should be adopted for each stage of the disease. Further studies are needed for its validation, but the current results are encouraging.


2021 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
pp. 1054-1058
Author(s):  
Daiken Osaku ◽  
Hiroaki Komatsu ◽  
Masayo Okawa ◽  
Yuki Iida ◽  
Shinya Sato ◽  
...  

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