Changes in retinal microcirculation are associated with the development of diabetic
retinopathy (DR). However, it is unclear whether such changes also develop in capillary …

Background We reported a case of early detection of peripheral hypoperfusion trough the
evaluation of a new index in intensive care: Renal Doppler Resistive Index (RRI). Case …

Over the last decade, there has been an increased interest in the use of goal-directed
therapy (GDT) in patients undergoing high-risk surgery, and various haemodynamic …

In hypertension, the cardiorespiratory responses to peripheral chemoreflex activation
(hypoxia) and inactivation (hyperoxia) are reportedly augmented, but the impact on …

Background Mean circulatory filling pressure (Pmcf) provides information on stressed
volume and is crucial for maintaining venous return. This study investigated the Pmcf and …

Acute traumatic coagulopathy (ATC) is an acute and endogenous mechanism triggered by
the association of trauma and hemorrhage. Several animal models have been developed …

Background Mean systemic filling pressure (Pmsf) is a quantitative measurement of a
patient's volume status and represents the tone of the venous reservoir. The aim of this study …

Blood oxygen is an important modulator of arterial function, but its impact on peripheral
venous function is incompletely understood. Herein, we sought to determine the effect of …

Objective: To investigate the effects of different mechanical ventilation modes on the
incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in patients undergoing thoracic surgery …

Research Question/Aim (s) High blood pressure (hypertension) affects one in three people,
and remarkably~ 50% of treated patients remain hypertensive. We need to better …