Impact of lung ultrasound-guided therapeutic approach on haemodialysis treatment in patients with ischemic heart failure
Aim Lung ultrasound (LUS) can be used for an assessment of volume overload in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and those undergoing dialysis. The aim of this study was to analyse whether the initial use of LUS in evaluating volume status could benefit patients by optimizing haemodialysis treatment and improving their clinical status.Me...
By Nejra Prohic, Belma Paralija, Halima Resic, Edin Begic
Positive correlation between uric acid and C-reactive protein serum level in healthy individuals and patients with acute coronary syndrome
Aim To assess serum levels and correlation between uric acid (UA) and C-reactive protein (CRP) in acute coronary syndrome(ACS) and apparently healthy individuals.Methods The cross-sectional study included 116 examinees of age 44 to 83 years, distributed in two groups: 80 ACS patientsincluding 40 with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and 40 with u...
By Emina Spahić, Sabaheta Hasić, Emina Kiseljaković, Halima Resić, Mehmed Kulić