Publications by authors named "A Lovrencic-Huzjan"
Background: Stroke due to basilar artery occlusion (BAO) is a severe neurovascular condition with only recently proven effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy as treatment. Early re-occlusion of the basilar artery (RE-BAO) is an even more challenging form of stroke to treat, associated with poor outcomes and still no optimal treatment guidelines. There are only a few reported cases covering this topic thus far.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPeriodontal Disease in Patients with Ischemic Stroke - an Exploratory Study.
Acta Stomatol Croat
June 2024
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the periodontal disease parameters in patients with ischemic stroke.
Materials And Methods: The study included 21 patients with ischemic brain stroke and a control group that was matched in number, age, and gender. All participants underwent a standard periodontal examination.
Article Synopsis
- Several neurological issues can persist in patients who have recovered from COVID-19, and this study focused on their outcomes at the 6-month mark.
- The research involved over 1,000 patients and found that approximately 52% showed stable or improved functional status, while 46% experienced worse outcomes, with factors like age and hospitalizations influencing these results.
- Among the neurological symptoms that persisted, fatigue and memory or concentration problems were the most common, highlighting the need for awareness of long-term effects in COVID-19 survivors.
Parkinson's disease (PD) is generally considered as a primary movement disorder, but the majority of patients also suffer from non-motor oral, salivary symptoms. The most common salivary symptoms, sialorrhea and xerostomia, have a considerable negative impact on the quality of life. Although these symptoms are completely opposite ones, both significantly impair oral health of patients.
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- * Data was gathered from a registry created by the European Academy of Neurology, involving 1523 COVID-19 patients across multiple countries, focusing on their demographics, medical history, and neurological issues.
- * Results showed that 79.6% of patients exhibited neurological symptoms, with cognitive dysfunction, stroke, and sleep disturbances being the most common; findings also indicated variations based on age and existing health conditions.