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
Essential role of Moringa-albumin (MA) formulation in the maintenance of complement regulatory proteins on erythrocyte (TER-119) cells in diabetic mouse models
Aim To evaluate the essential role of Moringa-albumin (MA) formulation in the maintenance of complement regulatory proteins through CD55 and CD59 on erythrocyte (TER-119).Methods Strepto-zotocin (145 mg/kg) was used to induce diabetes mice. In diabetes mellitus (DM) model mice were treated with MA formulation for 14 days at a D1 - 500 mg/kg (M) + 6...
By Noviana Dwi Lestari, Sulistyo Mulyo Agustini, Moh Dliyauddin, Wahyu Isnia Adharini, Ruri Vivian Nilamsari, Nashi Widodo, Sri Rahayu, Muhaimin Rifa’i
Diagnostic value of procalcitonin, C-reactive protein and leukocyte count in detecting acute appendicitis in paedi-atric patients - a single center experience
Aim To evaluate diagnostic reliability of accessible laboratory findings in recognition of acute appendicitis (AA). Methods A retrospective study included children aged 0-15 years with abdominal pain that lasted less than 5 days with at least two of the signs/symptoms - abdominal pain, tenderness of the lower right quadrant of the abdomen, "re...
By Sanimir Suljendić, Almira Ćosićkić, Azra Hadžić-Kečalović, Denis Žigić
Pain propagation in the carpal tunnel syndrome: a quantitative sensory testing
Aim To determine the existence of damage to thin sensitive fibres (Aδ and C) by quantitative sensory testing (QST) in female patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), the existence of pain, and a connection with the in-nervation field of the nerve itself.Methods Forty-two consecutive female patients with symptoms of CTS participated in the ...
By Tatjana Bućma, Igor Sladojević
Is there any difference in Lactobacillus abundance between age groups during ovarian stimulation in fresh in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles?
Aim To investigate an influence of age and body mass index (BMI) as determinants of infertility treatment success in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures confirmed so far, on the amount of Lactobacillus spp. (LS) and Gardnerella vaginalis (GV) in the endometrium in fresh IVF cycles at the time of embryo transfer.Methods This a prospective single-ce...
By Haris Zukić, Devleta Balić, Džanan Osmanović
Association of X-ray disease stage with basic patient data, laboratory values and treatment modalities in patients with seropositive rheumatoid arthritis
Aim To investigate whether the radiographic progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) correlates with inflammatory markers and other laboratory values, and its association with treatment modalities.Methods This observational study included 125 patients with seropositive RA. Data were obtained from patients’ medical records from the year of 202...
By Alen Omanović, Nejra Mlačo-Vražalić, Akif Mlačo
Urban thoracic trauma: diagnosis and initial treatment of non-cardiac injuries in adults
This comprehensive review aims to delineate the prevailing non-cardiac thoracic injuries occurring in urban environments following initial on-site treatment and subsequent admission to hospital emergency departments. Our study involved a rigorous search within the PubMed database, employing key phrases and their combinations, including "thoracic in...
By Vasileios Leivaditis, Athanasios Papatriantafyllou, Ioanna Akrida, Michail Galanis, Emmanouil Dimopoulos, Anastasia Papaporfyriou, Benjamin Ehle, Efstratios Koletsis, Nikolaos Charokopos, George Pappas-Gogos, Francesk Mulita, Georgios-Ioannis Verras, Konstantinos Tasios, Vasiliki Garantzioti, Levan Tchabashvili, Manfred Dahm, Konstantinos Grapatsas
Prevalence of familial hypercholesterolemia in patients with acute coronary syndrome
Aim To investigate the prevalence of familial hypercholesterolemia in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).Methods The study included fifteen patients with first or repeated ACS and treated/nontreated dyslipidaemia admitted to the Department of Cardiovascular Diseases of Clinical Hospital Centre Osijek between 1 January 2020 and 1 January 20...
By Željka Dragila, Matea Lozert, Silvija Canecki-Varžić, Kristina Selthofer-Relatić
Prevalence of respiratory distress syndrome in premature twins compared to premature singletons
Aim To estimate prevalence of respiratory distress syndrome in preterm twins compared to preterm singletons. Methods This is a retrospective observational point prevalence study conducted at the level of three neonatal intensive care units. Medical records of all preterm newborns (<37 weeks of gestation) with respiratory distress syndrome t...
By Emina Hadžimuratović, Amina Selimović, Admir Hadžimuratović, Verica Mišanović, Velma Rebić, Lejla Kurtalić
Ertl surgery on the short fibula stump after war injury
Aim To propose a new technique of Ertl-type surgery for significantly shortened and valgus deviated fibula stump. Methods We present the case of a 26-year-old patient who underwent reamputation surgery to replace a significantly shortened fibula stump using a distraction regenerate formed after tibial stump osteotomy and dosed distraction of t...
By Viktor Shevchuk, Yurii Bezsmertnyi, Olexander Bezsmertnyi, Olexander Branitsky