In essential hypertension, a change in the renal resistive index is associated with a change in the ratio of 24-hour diastolic to systolic blood pressure.

An increase in the renal resistive index (RRI) in patients with essential hypertension (EH) predicts deterioration in renal function. In patients with EH, changes in hemodynamic parameters significantly affect the RRI. This study aimed to define changes in Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) parameters that are significantly associated with a change in RRI in patients with EH.

[Sulfonylurea derivatives and risk of hypoglycaemia in type 2 diabetic patients].

Hypoglycemia related to treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients constantly represents a substantial problem. It is connected with higher mortality and lower quality of life, mostly displayed with elder patients. Therefore it is vital to revise the antidiabetic therapy regularly and to inquire for the associated risks.

Association between 24-hour diastolic blood pressure and renal function in patients receiving treatment for essential hypertension.

Objectives: To evaluate the association between diastolic blood pressure (BP), measured by 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) and renal function in patients receiving treatment for essential hypertension.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, ABPM, transthoracic echocardiography, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) on the basis of serum cystatin C (eGFRcyst) and the renal resistive index (RRI) were measured in patients with essential hypertension.

Results: The cohort consisted of 105 patients (39 men, 66 women), with a mean ± SD age of 58 ± 12 years who had been receiving treatment for 11 ± 8 years.

[New options for therapeutic revascularization in lower extremity limb ischemia linked to the diabetic foot syndrome by autologous stem cell transplantation].

Type 2 diabetes incidence is growing worldwide. It is in up to 50% cases linked with diabetic foot syndrome. This is associated with peripheral neuropathy and peripheral artery disease which increases risk of defects with impaired healing.