  Le cas clinique du mois. Syndrome carcinoïde sur tumeur sécrétante du grêle terminal avec cardiopathie; ; et al in Revue Médicale de Liège (2001), 56(9), 599-606 Uncommon but classically described, intestinal carcinoid tumors represent a variety of neuroendocrine tumors. Able to secrete amines and hormones, they can produce characteristic symptoms called ... [more ▼] Uncommon but classically described, intestinal carcinoid tumors represent a variety of neuroendocrine tumors. Able to secrete amines and hormones, they can produce characteristic symptoms called "carcinoid syndrome". A cardiopathy is sometimes associated with the disease and carries a high risk of mortality and morbidity. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 234 (4 ULg)Obésité et hypertension artérielle: de la physiopathologie au traitement; Krzesinski, Jean-Marie  in Revue Médicale de Liège (2000), 55(10), 921-928 Obesity constitutes a problem of major concern in our industrialized countries. Overweight is frequently associated with hypertension (50% of hypertensive subjects are obese and the prevalence of ... [more ▼] Obesity constitutes a problem of major concern in our industrialized countries. Overweight is frequently associated with hypertension (50% of hypertensive subjects are obese and the prevalence of hypertension in obese patients is twice that of the normal population). Both pathologies are major cardiovascular risk factors. This review aims at a better understanding of the relationship between hypertension and overweight and at giving to the clinicians simple and consistent guidelines to treat these two medical entities. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 402 (1 ULg) |
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