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Filter by:Main scientific hypotheses of the project: 1. The level of intestinal microflora translocation markers and biomarkers of intestinal wall damage the in the blood serum correlates with the level of intra-abdominal pressure, regardless of the genesis of intra-abdominal hypertension. 2. The critical levels of intestinal microflora translocation markers and biomarkers of the intestinal wall damage can be used for predicting an unfavorable outcome in the multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. 3. The revealed critical level of intra-abdominal pressure is an additional prognostic sign in assessing the course of the multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. . Project objectives: 1. To evaluate the indicators of biomarkers of translocation of the intestinal microflora and biomarkers of the intestinal wall damage in the systemic circulation during the development and course of the syndrome of multiple organ dysfunction. Based on the obtained critical levels of markers of translocation of the intestinal microflora and markers of the intestinal wall damage, it will be possible to predict adverse outcomes in patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. 2. To identify differences in the level of markers of bacterial translocation of the intestinal microflora and the level of markers of the intestinal wall damage in patients with intra-abdominal hypertension. In patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, the levels of biomarkers of bacterial translocation of the intestinal microflora and biomarkers of intestinal wall damage in the blood serum correlate with intra-abdominal pressure indicators, regardless of the etiology of intra-abdominal hypertension. 3. Assess the impact of the level of intra-abdominal pressure on the development and course of the syndrome of multiple organ dysfunction. To assess the course of the syndrome of multiple organ dysfunction, an additional prognostic marker is the determination of the critical level of intra-abdominal pressure. 4. Determine the critical levels of biomarkers of intestinal microflora translocation and biomarkers of intestinal wall damage to predict the outcome of diseases accompanied by the development of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. The obtained critical levels of biomarkers of translocation of the intestinal microflora and biomarkers of the intestinal wall damage will be significant indicators in the syndrome of multiple organ dysfunction for predicting an unfavorable outcome.
This is a minimal risk study focusing on food purchasing and consumption in 100 subjects in the greater New Orleans area. There is evidence showing that individually-targeted vouchers effectively increase category-level food purchases in both less healthful and more healthful categories. This pilot study will investigate whether a voucher program using Instacart or a local, brick-and-mortar supermarket in New Orleans, LA lead to changes in food purchasing patterns, food consumption, food insecurity, and access to healthy food options for the participants, who are at risk of cardiovascular disease and/or cardiac complications. The study will also measure concordance between food purchasing and actual consumption.
Acalabrutinib and Zanabrutinib are highly effective drugs used to treat Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, but they are associated with high blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms. SENTINEL is an observational study that will use wearable technology to monitor heart rhythm and blood pressures at home to better understand how frequently patients are experiencing high blood pressure and/or abnormal heart rhythms.
This clinical trial investigates new treatment approaches for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), a condition affecting the lungs' blood vessels. CTEPH often develops after repeated blood clots in the lungs, leading to increased pressure and strain on the heart. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of combining two treatments, balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) and pulmonary artery denervation (PADN), in reducing blood pressure in the lungs compared to the standard treatment. Additionally, the trial will explore the impact of these treatments on patients' quality of life. The hope is to improve outcomes and provide valuable insights into managing this challenging condition.
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of evidence-based, adapted, and tailored, patient-focused and clinic-focused strategies to improve blood pressure (BP) control in English- and Spanish-speaking patients with hypertension (HTN).
The aim of the study is to perform an experimental validation of the long-term accuracy of blood pressure measurement using the Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch
The HEARTS Technical Package was developed by the World Health Organization to address the implementation gap of cardiovascular disease prevention in low- and middle-income countries. Guatemala is a middle-income country that is currently implementing HEARTS. National authorities are interested in exploring how hypertension and diabetes management can be integrated in HEARTS implementation. The objective of this study is to conduct a feasibility and acceptability pilot trial of integrated hypertension and diabetes management based on HEARTS in the publicly funded primary care system in Guatemala.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of an 8-week walking program on blood pressure in inactive older adults with respiratory impairment, a condition where lung function is sub-optimal for a person's age. Older adults with respiratory impairment have greater risks of death by cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to those without respiratory impairment, and this may be partly driven by higher resting blood pressure. One way to lower blood pressure is to increase the number of daily steps achieved throughout the course of everyday life ('lifestyle steps'), and previous research shows that an additional 3,000 lifestyle steps/day is effective for achieving this. However, whether an increase in daily lifestyle steps is effective for reducing blood pressure in senior-community dwelling older adults with respiratory impairment is unknown. Understanding how increasing daily steps impacts blood pressure in this understudied population is important for informing future strategies for tackling cardiovascular disease risk in those with lung dysfunction.
The goal of this clinical trial is to test an approach to improve care for pregnant and post-partum patients with high blood pressure. The study participants are providers and staff in prenatal care clinics, and the condition of interest is severe hypertension. The research questions are: 1. Does the ACHIEVE intervention increase the quality and accuracy of measuring patient blood pressure? 2. Does the ACHIEVE intervention increase the documentation of delivery of patient education on hypertension? 3. Does the ACHIEVE intervention result in better recognition and treatment of severe hypertension during practice sessions (simulations)? 4. Does the ACHIEVE intervention result in better recognition and treatment of severe hypertension for patients who come to the clinic? Participants from 20 clinics in North Carolina will work with an ACHIEVE Nurse Coordinator who will deliver training, coaching, and simulations. Three groups of clinics will be phased into Active Implementation every six months. The study team will examine data collected before, during, and after the intervention to see if the results show improvement.
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the long-term health of United States military service members who were injured during combat. The main questions it aims to examine are: - How does the severity of a combat injury impact 1) cardiovascular risk, 2) the sympathetic nervous system and arrhythmias, 3) blood pressure, and 4) sleep disorders? - Are self-reported mental health symptoms related to sympathetic nervous system hyperactivity, sleep disorders, and cardiovascular risk in combat-injured service members? This study will recruit from a sample of participants in another research study called the Wounded Warrior Recovery Project (WWRP) who 1) agreed to be contacted about future research studies and 2) have a record of a combat injury within the Injury Severity Score ranges required for this study. Participants will: - Provide demographic information and a medical history review - Visit a local laboratory for biometrics measurements and to provide blood and urine samples - Wear an ambulatory electrocardiogram monitor for 24 hours per day for seven consecutive days - Wear a home sleep test monitoring device for one night - Wear a blood pressure monitor for 24 consecutive hours on the day after the home sleep test At the end of the study, participants will be asked to mail back the home sleep test and blood pressure monitors. Prepaid package materials will be provided.