Publications by authors named "S J Veldhuyzen van Zanten"
Aim: The study aimed to assess the haemodynamic effects of fludrocortisone and midodrine, alone or combined, in patients with recurrent syncope and/or symptoms due to hypotension and ≥ 1 daytime systolic blood pressure (SBP) drop < 90 mmHg or ≥ 2 daytime SBP drops < 100 mmHg recorded by 24-h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM1).
Method: A total of 53 patients (mean age, 40.9 ± 18.
Objective: To evaluate health system use, health outcomes, and avoided costs when patients with chronic gastrointestinal (GI) conditions are managed in the medical home.
Design: A retrospective, observational cohort study was conducted through a single-point-of-entry referral system.
Setting: Calgary, Alta.
Article Synopsis
- Carotid sinus massage (CSM) is crucial for diagnosing unexplained syncope in patients over 40, yet there's significant variability in how it's performed, impacting test outcomes.
- Despite being used for over a century, many healthcare providers lack a standardized approach, leading to inconsistent practices and possibly incorrect diagnoses.
- The proposed "Six Step Method" aims to provide a uniform CSM procedure, detailing necessary equipment and protocols for optimal patient safety and accurate results.
Imperiale TF, Porter K, Zella J, et al; BLUE-C Study Investigators. N Engl J Med. 2024;390:984-993.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFZhuang Q, Chen S, Zhou X, et al. Am J Gastroenterol. 2024;119:803-813.
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