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Impact of kinins in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases by Regoli, Domenico, Plante, Gerard E, Gobeil, Jr, Fernand

“…In recent years, ACE Inhibitors (ACEIs) and Angiotensin II receptor antagonists (also known as AT1 receptor antagonists (AT1-RAs), angiotensin receptor…”
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Structure of large arteries: Orientation of elastin in rabbit aortic internal elastic lamina and in the elastic lamellae of aortic media by Farand, Paul, Garon, André, Plante, Gerard E.

“…This study was designed to further our understanding of the elastic ultrastructure of vessels. Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron…”
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A meta-analysis of the effects of glycerol-induced hyperhydration on fluid retention and endurance performance by Goulet, Eric D B, Aubertin-Leheudre, Mylene, Plante, Gerard E, Dionne, Isabelle J

“…The authors determined, through a meta-analytic approach, whether glycerol-induced hyperhydration (GIH) enhances fluid retention and increases endurance…”
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Arterial Stiffness, Pulse Pressure, and the Kidney by Safar, Michel E., Plante, Gérard E., Mimran, Albert

“…Classical studies indicate that the contribution of kidneys to hypertension is almost exclusively related to the association between mean arterial pressure…”
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Modulation of aquaporin-2/vasopressin2 receptor kidney expression and tubular injury after endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide) challenge by Chagnon, Frederic, Vaidya, Vishal S, Plante, Gerard E, Bonventre, Joseph V, Bernard, Alfred, Guindi, Chantal, Lesur, Olivier

“…OBJECTIVE:Sepsis-induced organ dysfunctions remain prevalent and account for >50% of intensive care unit admissions for acute renal failure with a mortality…”
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Arterial Stiffness and Kidney Function by Safar, Michel E, London, Gérard M, Plante, Gérard E

“…ABSTRACT—The vascular hallmark of subjects with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis is increased aortic stiffness, a phenomenon independent of mean…”
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Opioids for cancer pain: the challenge of optimizing treatment by Plante, Gérard E, VanItallie, Theodore B

“…Abstract During 2007, 11.7 million US men and women of all ages suffered from some form of invasive cancer. During their illness, at least 70% (8.2 million)…”
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Sleep and vascular disorders by Plante, Gérard E.

“…It is not surprising that cardiovascular diseases such as congestive heart failure and coronary insufficiency can give rise to varying degrees of sleep…”
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Characterization of hyaluronic acid interaction with calcium oxalate crystals: implication of crystals faces, pH and citrate by Lamontagne, Charles-Antoine, Plante, Gérard E., Grandbois, Michel

“…Interaction between hyaluronic acid (HA) present at the surface of tubular epithelial cells and calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM) crystals is thought to play…”
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Predisease biological markers: early diagnosis and prevention of arterial hypertension by Plante, Gérard E

“…Abstract This review examines 2 potentially important morbid changes that may precede the onset of hypertension—capillary rarefaction (CR) and large artery…”
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Sodium Intake, Large Artery Stiffness, and Proteoglycans in the Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat by Et-taouil, Karima, Schiavi, Pierre, Lévy, Bernard I, Plante, Gérard E

“…Although the role of sodium in hypertension has been documented extensively, its effect on large arteries has not been well documented. We examined the effect…”
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Review article : Organ perfusion/permeability- related effects of norepinephrine and vasopressin in sepsis by FARAND, Paul, HAMEL, Mélanie, LAUZIER, Francois, PLANTE, Gérard E, LESUR, Olivier

“…One invariable hallmark of severe sepsis is generalized tissue "malperfusion" and hyperpermeability secondary to microcirculatory/capillary leakage. This…”
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Pre-Exercise Hyperhydration Delays Dehydration and Improves Endurance Capacity during 2 h of Cycling in a Temperate Climate by Goulet, Eric D.B., Rousseau, Stéphane F., Lamboley, Cédric R. H., Plante, Gérard E., Dionne, Isabelle J.

“…Whether the use of pre-exercise hyperhydration could improve the performance of athletes who do not hydrate sufficiently during prolonged exercise is still…”
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Comparative effects of vasopressin, norepinephrine, and L-canavanine, a selective inhibitor of inducible nitric oxide synthase, in endotoxic shock by Levy, Bruno, Vallée, Chantal, Lauzier, Francois, Plante, Gérard E, Mansart, Arnaud, Mallie, Jean-Pierre, Lesur, Olivier

“…Norepinephrine (NE), a standard of care, AVP, an alternative candidate, and L-canavanine (LC), a selective inhibitor of inducible nitric oxide synthase, were…”
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Clinical applications of arterial stiffness; definitions and reference values by O’Rourke, Michael F, Staessen, Jan A, Vlachopoulos, Charalambos, Duprez, Daniel, Plante, G.érard E

“…Arterial stiffening is the most important cause of increasing systolic and pulse pressure, and for decreasing diastolic pressure beyond 40 years of age…”
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Depression and cardiovascular disease: a reciprocal relationship by Plante, Gérard E.

“…Until relatively recently, depression has been considered a purely “mental” disorder and therefore in the natural domain of psychologists and psychiatrists…”
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Long-term protection of obese Zucker rat kidneys from fibrosis and renal failure with an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/diuretic combination by Renaud, Isabelle M., Chainey, Angele, Belair, Marie-France, Mandet, Chantal, Michel, Odile, Myara, Isaac, Chevalier, Jacques, Plante, Gerard E.

“…Some combinations of antihypertensive agents were shown to reduce proteinuria in patients with renal failure. However, preventive effects of such combinations…”
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Impact of aging on the body’s vascular system by Plante, Gérard E

“…In this review, the effect of aging on the body’s vascular system is considered in terms of potential mechanisms involved in target organ damage. First, the…”
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Effects of tranexamic acid and aprotinin, two antifibrinolytic drugs, on PAF-induced plasma extravasation in unanesthetized rats by O'Brien, J G, Battistini, B, Zaharia, F, Plante, G E, Sirois, P

“…Two antifibrinolytic drugs, tranexamic acid (TXA), and aprotinin (APR), are currently used to improve the recovery of patients following major surgery while…”
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Vascular response to stress in health and disease by Plante, G[eacute]rard E.

“…The body's vasculature plays a critical role in the development of functional and structural alterations responsible for tissue and organ damage in laboratory…”
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