Approaches to rhythm control: Impact of electrical cardioversion versus pharmacological management on left atrial size and systolic performance in atrial fibrillation and flutter
Aim To compare the impact of electrical cardioversion (ECV) and pharmacological cardioversion (PCV) on left atrial size (LA) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), as well as to identify predictors of rhythm disorder recurrence in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter (AFL).Methods A prospective observational cohort study...
By Emir Bećirović, Minela Bećirović, Amir Bećirović, Lejla Tupković Rakovac, Amira Jagodić Ejubović, Begajeta Čaušević, Malik Ejubović, Aida Ribić, Lamija Ferhatbegović, Ammar Brkić, Semir Hadžić, Maida Skokić, Emir Begagić
The assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society Health Index (ASAS HI) in patients with spondyloarthritis - a single centre experience
Aim The Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society Health Index (ASAS HI) Croatian version was used to assess health and functioning of patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA) covering aspects of physical, emotional and social functioning.Methods A cross sectional study was conducted at the Clinic for Internal Diseases Tuzla from January t...
By Maida Skokić, Almira Ćosićkić, Adin Alić