Publications by authors named "Madhavan Menon"
Article Synopsis
- Over 50% of patients with treatment-resistant hypertension are not adhering to their prescribed medications, as shown by urine drug tests using LC-MS/MS.
- The study involved analyzing data from 300 patients across nine UK hypertension centers, identifying demographic factors such as younger age, female sex, and high medication burden as key influences on nonadherence.
- Findings indicate that addressing the number of prescribed medications may improve adherence rates in patients managing hypertension.
Removal of tunnelled central venous catheters can become complex if left in situ for a prolonged period. We report a challenging case of a stuck tunnelled haemodialysis catheter, which required sternotomy with cardio-pulmonary bypass for retrieval. A 47-year-old female had failed attempts to remove the venous limb of a Tessio line on the ward.
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