Publications by authors named "Tara Ruder"
Article Synopsis
- Subclinical antibody-mediated rejection (ABMR) in kidney transplant patients presents diagnostic challenges, often requiring invasive procedures for detection, which are underutilized in the U.S. transplant centers.* -
- A 67-year-old patient showed high levels of donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) after three months, but traditional biopsy did not indicate rejection, while advanced molecular histology did reveal rejection.* -
- The case demonstrates that using dd-cfDNA alongside molecular histology can improve early detection and treatment of graft injury, potentially enhancing patient and graft outcomes.*
Background: Dexmedetomidine (DEX) can cause hypotension complicating its use in critically ill patients with labile hemodynamics secondary to an underlying disease state such as heart failure. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of DEX on mean arterial pressure (MAP) in nonsurgical patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).
Methods: This retrospective single-center cohort study evaluated patients who received DEX in the cardiac care and medical intensive care units at a large academic hospital.