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 examine the effects of therapeutic hypothermia on the outcome of patients with the diagnosis of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Methods The study included 76 patients who were hospitalised at the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) of the Clinical Centre University of Sarajevo, with the diagnosis of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, foll...

By Amer Iglica, Amina Godinjak, Edin Begić, Enisa Hodžić, Faris Zvizdić, Nihad Kukavica, Kenana Aganović, Nirvana Šabanović-Bajramović, Adis Kukuljac, Refet Gojak

Aim To evaluate efficacy and safety of iris-supported phakic lenses (Verisyse) for treating moderately high myopia.Methods This prospective clinical study included 40 eyes from 29 patients, who underwent implantation of Verisyse for correction ofmyopia from -6.00 to -14.50 diopters (D) in the Eye Clinic ‘’Svjetlost’’, Saraje...

By Melisa Ahmedbegović Pjano, Amila Alikadić-Husović, Senad Grišević, Adis Pašalić, Ajla Pidro, Mirko Ratković, Maja Bohač, Nikica Gabrić, Refet Gojak