Publications by authors named "Sergi Tormo"
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the effectiveness and safety of ultrafiltration (UF) compared to traditional diuretic therapy in treating cardiac decompensation associated with cardiorenal syndrome (CRS), especially when diuretics yield poor results.
- Analyzed data from 13 studies involving around 1,100 patients showed that UF had better trends in reducing creatinine and facilitating greater weight loss and fluid removal compared to diuretics, without impacting mortality or hospital stay durations significantly.
- The findings suggest that UF could be a beneficial alternative for patients not responding well to diuretics, potentially lowering readmission rates, though further prospective studies are necessary to confirm these benefits.
Background: Heart failure is frequently associated with kidney disease, and patients with kidney disease are at increased risk of heart failure. The co-occurrence of both entities not only significantly increases morbidity and mortality but also complicates therapy.
Summary: Cardiorenal syndrome often requires a broad, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary approach.
Objective: Inflammatory markers have been assessed for the diagnosis and follow-up of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), but their potential role in predicting the risk for VAP is unknown. We prospectively assessed the evolution of cytokines in mechanically ventilated patients and their predictive and diagnostic role for VAP.
Design: Prospective observational study.