Publications by authors named "A Oprea"
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- - Vasculitis is a rare condition that causes inflammation of blood vessels and can affect various body systems, making diagnosis and treatment challenging due to its diverse symptoms.
- - Large vessel vasculitis (LVV), specifically giant cell arteritis (GCA) and Takayasu arteritis (TAK), can lead to severe health issues, and early detection is vital to prevent potential organ damage.
- - Imaging techniques like CT angiography, ultrasound, MRI, and PET-CT play a crucial role in diagnosing LVV by showing signs of vessel wall changes, and a collaborative approach among healthcare professionals is essential for better patient care.
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- The use of advanced diabetes technology, like insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors, is rapidly increasing among diabetes patients, especially those needing insulin.
- * As these devices become more common in preoperative and surgical settings, they can complicate diabetes management for healthcare providers unfamiliar with them.
- * This consensus statement provides guidance and education for perioperative clinicians to help them understand and effectively manage patients using these diabetes technologies.
: New-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) is a common cardiac condition often observed in intensive care units. When amiodarone is used to treat this condition, either to maintain sinus rhythm after electrical cardioversion or to control heart rate, complications can arise when a systemic pathology is present. Systemic pathology can result in a decrease in cardiac output and blood pressure, making the management of NOAF and septic shock challenging.
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