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A Cardinale

Publications and source records attributed to A Cardinale.

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PubMed1984

[Echographic symptomatology of closed abdominal injuries].

The importance of echography is emphasised in the diagnosis of closed abdominal injuries. The symptomatology of the possible types of alternative revealable by echography--fluid exudates and parenchymal injuries--are discussed in detail. Personal experience of parenchymal injuries to the liver, spleen and kidneys is then described.

Abdominal Injuries↗
PubMed1982

[Biological effects of ultrasonics used in diagnosis. Experimental studies on the incorporation of tritiated thymidine into rat hepatocytes].

In order to evaluate the possible effects of diagnostically employed ultrasounds on DNA turnover, 35 Wistar strain rats were subjected to an ultrasonic frequency band of 2.25 MHz for exposure times varying from 10 to 500 seconds. Upon administration of thymidine tritiate, it was observed that capacity to absorb the substance remained largely normal in those rats exposed for up to 40 seconds, but was diminished where longer exposure times were employed.

Animals↗
PubMed1979

[Histoenzymatic research and internal irradiation. V. Histochemical modifications in rat liver with the use of colloidal Au198].

The histochemical behaviour of succinic dehydrogenase, isocitric dehydrogenase, acid phosphatase and acetylglucosaminidase activities was studied in rat liver treated with Au198-colloidal. In these experimental conditions it was found that the hepatocytes present changes in the enzymatic activities examined, generally proportional to the doses employed. With lower doses of radionuclides, the histoenzymatic changes have a local character and are completely reversible after a month. With higher doses they take on a more extensive character. These findings suggest that Au198 could be used clinically with due precautions.

Acetylglucosaminidase↗
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Tolerability and efficacy of high-dose furosemide and small-volume hypertonic saline solution in refractory congestive heart failure.

Thirty patients aged 65-85 years, with refractory New York Heart Association (NYHA) class IV congestive heart failure (CHF) were treated with an intravenous infusion of furosemide (250-2000 mg/d) and small-volume hypertonic saline solution (150 mL of 1.4-4.6% NaCl) twice a day for 6 to 12 days. A daily fluid oral intake of 1000 mL and previous cardiac therapy were maintained. Clinical signs and symptoms of CHF, such as dyspnea, edema and weakness, improved, as did severity of illness as defined by NYHA class. The infusion was well tolerated. After a 12-month follow-up, 24 patients (80%) were alive and in the NYHA class assigned on discharge from the hospital. This therapeutic combination is effective and well tolerated and should represent an innovative approach to the management of refractory CHF.

Aged↗
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[Neonatal hyperthyroidism. A clinical contribution].

A case of female child who had transient signs of hyperthyroidism after the birth is presented. Authors describe the clinical course and discuss the possible pathogenetic mechanisms. The importance of a timely diagnosis, a correct therapy and follow-up is emphasized.

Female↗
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[Histoenzymatic studies and internal irradiation. III. Histoenzymatic changes of the kidney treated with chloromeridrin Hg 197].

The histochemical behaviour of alkaline phosphatase, adenosintriphosphatase, acid phosphatase and acetylglucosaminidase activities was studied in rat kidney treated with Chloromeridrin Hg. In these experimental conditions it was found that the nephrocytes in the proximal convoluted tubule present changes in the enzymatic activities examined, generally proportional to the doses employed. With lower doses of radionuclides, the histoenzymatic changes have a local character and are completely reversible after a month. With higher doses they take on a more extensive character and persis to some extent one month after treatment. These findings suggesti that Hg could be used clinically with due precautions.

Acetylglucosaminidase↗
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BIS - AAI and clinical measures during propofol target controlled infusion with Schnider's pharmacokinetic model.

AIM: The A-line autoregressive index (AAI) and the Bispectral Index Score (BIS) are two commercially available indexes of anesthetic depth widely used in clinical practice. The aim of the current study was to compare the accuracy of AAI, BIS, Schnider's predicted effect-site concentration of propofol (Ce propofol) to assess depth of anesthesia. METHODS: Forty-four patients scheduled for major elective abdominal surgery received target effect-site controlled infusion of propofol. Target effect-site (Ce propofol) was started at 1.5 mug/mL and increased every 4 min by 1.0 microg/mL until 5.5 microg/mL were achieved. At every step sedation level was estimated, using AAI, BIS, Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation scale (OAA/S), loss of eyelash reflex and Ce propofol. RESULTS: We enrolled 44 patients, 20 males and 24 females, ASA I/II 18/26, 48+/-10 years, 68.2+/-9 kg, 165+/-7.1 cm, body mass index (BMI) 25+/-3.5. At increasing Ce propofol BIS-AAI values decreased progressively (BIS range 97-38) (AAI range 97-17). Values of BIS < or = 50, of AAI < or = 48 and of Ce propofol > or = 5.1 resulted in OAA/S=0, while values of BIS < or = 62, AAI < or = 53 and Ce propofol < or = 3.5 resulted in OAA/S=2. Loss of eyelash reflex occurred when values were BIS < or = 64 and AAI < or 61. CONCLUSION: BIS, AAI, propofol site effect concentration revealed information on sedation level and consciousness but no gold standard yet exists because of consistent overlap between ''conscious'' and ''not conscious'' states.

Acoustic Stimulation↗
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[Neonatal screening for congenital hypothyroidism in a suburban hospital: assessment of eleven years' experience].

Congenital hypothyroidism is one of the commonest endocrine diseases in infancy; the diagnosis is delayed it can lead to mental impairment. Since a precocious diagnosis, based on clinical symptoms and signs, is often difficult, screening at birth is very useful. Substitute L-T4 therapy presents some problems as it is impossible to assess the right dose before. The results of an eleven years long screening in a peripheral hospital are reported: 6408 babies were examined and congenital hypothyroidism was present in three cases, depending respectively on agenesia, ectopia and hypoplasia of the thyroid gland.

Congenital Hypothyroidism↗