Aim To determine the success of endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) treatment and long-term occlusion of small saphenousvein (SSV), as well as factors and conditions that influence the effectiveness of EVLA treatment.Methods A total of 250 patients treated with EVLA method over a period of seven years were followed one year after treatment.The main fa...

By Anel Okić, Hasib Mujić, Amel Hadžimehmedagić, Nermina Babić, Alma Krvavac Hafizović, Azra Kajmaković Kožo

Aim To evaluate the efficacy (rate of recanalization) of therapy with novel oral anticoagulants (NOAC; rivaroxaban, apixaban)compared to conventional treatment (low molecular weight heparin - LMWH and vitamin K antagonist) in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the proximal segments of lower extremities.Methods The first group consisted ...

By Alden Begić, Edin Begić, Mirza Dilić, Svjetlana Loga - Zec, Nermina Babić, Refet Gojak, Armin Šljivo

Aim To present haemoglobin and ferritin parameters in donors to highlight the importance of serum ferritin testing for the purpose of evaluating iron depots in order to make recommendations for preserving a population of blood donors.Method A prospective study was conducted on 80 blood donors divided in two groups: group I (regular donors, n =40) a...

By Elma Ćatović-Baralija, Gorana Ahmetović-Karić, Sabaheta Hasić, Nesina Avdagić, Nermina Babić

Aim To investigate total homocysteine (tHcy) serum concentration in patients with probable vascular dementia (VD) and in agematched controls, as well as to determine an association between tHcy serum concentration and cognitive impairment in patients with probable VD. Methods Serum concentration of tHcy was determined by the Fluorescence Polarizati...

By Salem Alajbegović, Orhan Lepara, Almira Hadžović-Džuvo, Alma Mutevelić-Turković, Lejla Alajbegović, Asija Zaćiragić, Nesina Avdagić, Amina Valjevac, Nermina Babić, Amela Dervišević