Aim of the study . To explore structural and functional changes neurons, glial cells, synaptic terminals in layers I, III, V sensorimotor cortex (SMC) rat brain after bilateral common carotid artery ligation (CCAL). Material methods Incomplete cerebral ischemia was simulated by irreversible CCAL (2-vessel model global without hypotension) on white rats (n=36). Comparative evaluation studied SMC...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The feasibility and additional value of combining bioimpedance analysis (BIA) with near-subject absolute measurement of total body water using deuterium dilution (TBW(D)) in determining longitudinal fluid status was investigated. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS Fifty-nine hemodialysis patients (17 female; age 58.4 +/- 16.1 yr; body mass index 27.0 +/- 5...

There is clinical and experimental evidence that lack of thyroid hormones may affect the composition and structure of the interstitium. This can influence the relationship between volume and pressure during changes in hydration. Hypothyrosis was induced in rats by thyroidectomy 8 wk before the experiments. Overhydration was induced by infusion of acetated Ringer, 5, 10, and 20% of the body weig...

BACKGROUND The effect of fluid overload and variation on residual renal function (RRF) in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients is controversial. METHODS Retrospective cohort study was designed. One-hundred and ninety PD patients with measured glomerular filtration rate (mGFR) ≧ 3 ml/min/1.73 m2 were recruit. Fluid status of every participant was assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)...

Volume overload can be both the cause and effect of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Overhydration often accompanies renal insufficiency. In cardiovascular (CVD), fluid also function impairment. Beside salt restriction, loop diuretics are first-line therapy. Frequently developed resistance overcome by switching to intravenous administration, adding albumin alone or in combination with other diuret...