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Calcineurin inhibitor-induced pain syndrome is a rare but debilitating complication of organ transplantation. This case report describes a man in his forties who developed bilateral hip pain, an atypical presentation of calcineurin inhibitor-induced pain syndrome, after undergoing renal transplantation. Initially, avascular necrosis was suspected as a potential cause of pain.

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Hypertension is a major adverse effect of calcineurin inhibitors, such as tacrolimus (FK506) and cyclosporine, used clinically as immunosuppressants. Calcineurin inhibitor-induced hypertension (CIH) is linked to augmented sympathetic output from the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN). GluA2-lacking, Ca-permeable AMPA receptors (CP-AMPARs) are a key feature of glutamatergic synaptic plasticity, yet their role in CIH remains elusive.

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Management of hypertension in heart transplant recipients: an ongoing conundrum.

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Purpose Of Review: Hypertension remains one of the most common clinical problems leading to significant posttransplant complications. This study reviews the pathophysiology of hypertension in the postcardiac transplant phase and provides an update on currently available antihypertensive therapies for heart transplant patients.

Recent Findings: The true prevalence of hypertension in the heart transplant population remains unknown.

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