Publications by authors named "Buzas Roxana"
: Heart failure is associated with high morbidity and mortality and linked with several pre-existing health conditions and risk factors. Early detection and prompt management in heart failure improves patient outcomes. Liver involvement is associated with heart failure disease progression, and hence liver biomarkers and liver fibrosis may have a prognostic impact.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAccessory breast cancer cases are rarely reported in the literature. Of the reported cases, the predominantly available ones are those localized in the axillary region. We present here a very rare case of metastatic accessory breast cancer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFis an emerging bacterial disease that often affects patients with compromised immune systems. As the number of patients undergoing solid organ transplants continues to rise, and as more cancer survivors are treated with long-term immune-modifying agents, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressive medications, organisms that typically pose no harm are becoming a public health concern. Carbapenems are usually a second-line therapy in the setting of infections.
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- Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a serious health issue that leads to significant patient risk and requires considerable healthcare resources, prompting a study on non-variceal bleeding severity related to certain medications.
- The research analyzed 296 patients with UGIB at a hospital in Timisoara, categorizing them based on their use of drugs like NSAIDs, anticoagulants, and antiplatelet therapies, using statistical methods to assess the differences among groups.
- Results indicated that patients taking NOACs experienced more severe bleeding and worse blood parameters than those on vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), contradicting existing studies and highlighting the potential iatrogenic risks associated with these medications.
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- - MAPSE (Mitral Annular Plane Systolic Excursion) is an easy-to-use echocardiographic measure that helps assess the left ventricle's (LV) ability to function during heartbeats, especially in patients with heart conditions.
- - The review highlights a lack of recent comprehensive research on MAPSE in various clinical situations, despite its potential to simplify cardiac performance assessment amid the abundance of alternatives.
- - It emphasizes that while MAPSE is a reliable and straightforward tool for evaluating LV function compared to other methods like ejection fraction and global longitudinal strain, there are still knowledge gaps in certain contexts like traditional cardiac pacing.
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- Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome/veno-occlusive disease (SOS/VOD) is a rare but serious liver condition often linked to chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants, characterized by signs of portal hypertension.
- The case discusses a 65-year-old woman who experienced symptoms like fatigue, abdominal tenderness, and elevated liver enzymes after undergoing chemotherapy for colorectal cancer with liver metastases.
- Despite the diagnosis being complicated by her recent endometrial cancer treatment, timely identification of SOS/VOD is crucial for managing risks and improving patient outcomes.
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- - Salivary gland tumors are rare with varied types and behaviors, mainly found in the parotid gland, and about 54-79% are benign, with pleomorphic adenoma being the most common.
- - Malignant tumors frequently include adenoid cystic carcinomas and mucoepidermoid carcinomas, requiring detailed evaluation due to their complex characteristics.
- - The review discusses advancements in diagnostic methods for these tumors, including imaging, clinical examinations, fine needle aspirations, and the use of artificial intelligence in histopathological analysis.
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- A study involving 300 participants, including dyslipidemic patients on and off statins and healthy controls, aimed to explore the connection between long-term statin use, gallstone disease (GSD), and gut microbiota differences.
- Results showed that gut dysbiosis was more prevalent in statin-negative patients, and GSD was less common in those on statins, suggesting a protective effect.
- Significant correlations were found between GSD and conditions like obesity and diabetes, with gut dysbiosis and obesity identified as independent risk factors for GSD among statin patients.
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- The study aimed to evaluate the inflammatory status in individuals with atrial fibrillation (AF) and its relationship to clinical features.
- After analyzing data from 167 patients with inflammation and 84 without, it was found that those with inflammation had higher CHA2DS2-VASc and HAS-BLED scores, as well as increased left atrial volume and area.
- Additionally, it was noted that increased inflammation correlated with a higher rate of comorbidities like hypertension and stroke in AF patients.
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- The study aimed to evaluate both established and new factors related to stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFi), focusing heavily on the CHA2DS2-VASc score and left atrial remodeling.
- In a retrospective analysis of 251 AFi patients, they found that older age and high CHA2DS2-VASc scores were strongly linked to the occurrence of ischemic strokes.
- The research concluded that while the CHA2DS2-VASc score is effective for predicting stroke risk, echocardiographic assessments of left atrial characteristics also provide valuable insights into stroke risk factors in AFi patients.
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- Myocardial infarction is the leading cause of death globally, and its presence alongside cancer significantly raises mortality risk; bleeding complications often trigger the search for hidden cancers in such cases.
- A case involving an 81-year-old male with an acute myocardial infarction revealed two malignant tumors after he developed hemorrhagic complications post-stenting, though he had a favorable recovery.
- It's crucial to investigate potential neoplastic causes of bleeding complications in myocardial infarction patients, particularly focusing on digestive cancers while also considering other sources.
As a byproduct of protein metabolism, serum uric acid is a controversial risk factor and is the focus of several recent studies in the field of cardiovascular disease. Whether serum uric acid is involved in the development of these pathologies alone or in conjunction with other factors is a matter of debate. The objective of this study is to assess the direct relationship between serum uric acid and the ejection fraction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Hyperuricemia is a frequent finding in patients with arterial hypertension, and there is increasing evidence that this entity is also a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Objective: In the context of an aging population, this study aims to evaluate serum uric acid levels and arterial hypertension prevalence and control in a subgroup of Romanian adults (>65 years), concerning the influence of age on these parameters.
Method: The study sample consists of 1,920 adults included in SEPHAR III survey, of whom 447 were elderly patients (>65 years of age).
Objectives: This paper aims to evaluate the association between serum uric acid (SUA) levels, arterial hypertension (HT) prevalence, blood pressure values control, kidney function and intima media thickness (IMT), as a surrogate marker of early atherosclerosis, in a representative group of Romanian adult population.
Materials And Methods: The study sample consists in 1920 adults included in SEPHAR III (Study for the Evaluation of Prevalence of Hypertension and cArdiovascular Risk in Romania) survey (mean age 48.63 years, 52.
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- * Conducted on 38 patients, significant correlations were found between KSWS and indicators of arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity and aortic augmentation index), as well as diastolic and systolic blood pressure.
- * The research concluded that renal stiffness (measured by KSWS) is more affected by renal blood flow and vascular health than by other kidney disease markers, such as albumin levels or kidney function stage.
Aim: Increased arterial stiffness is an important risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease. The aim of the present study was to compare arterial function and other anthropometric parameters in trained vs sedentary, healthy young students. Furthermore, the study explores the relationship between arterial stiffness and eating behavior in these students.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: The AIM of our study was to evaluate the accuracy of CEUS in the characterization of pancreatic solid lesions, considering cross sectional imaging techniques (CE-CT/MRI) as the "gold standard" methods.
Material And Methods: We performed a retrospective, monocentric study that included 91 solid pancreatic lesions which were evaluated by CEUS and by a second-line contrast imaging technique (CT or MRI), considered as the reference method.
Results: The rate of a conclusive diagnosis based on a typical enhancement pattern was 94% (78/83 cases).
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Aim: of this study was to summarize the spectrum of pancreatic pathology assessed by contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in a single Gastroenterology Center and to emphasize its accuracy in assessing two of the most important pancreatic lesions: solid tumors and necrotic lesions in acute pancreatitis.
Material And Methods: Our retrospective study included 197 patients with pancreatic lesions (de novo pancreatic masses; acute, severe pancreatitis; other pathologies) evaluated by CEUS from October 2009 to May 2013, in which a reference method (contrast CT/MRI) was available.
Results: A conclusive diagnosis was established according to the EFSUMB Guidelines in 87.
Background: Renal dysfunction is a major determinant of the Model of End-stage Liver Disease (MELD) score. The implementation of the MELD score has shifted allocation of livers to patients with renal dysfunction.
Objectives: The aim of our study was the assessment of estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) by the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease 4 (MDRD4) method in patients with HBV chronic hepatitis, HCV chronic hepatitis, and cirrhosis (CH) caused by these viruses to detect any differences in renal function among these diseases.
The study assesses the presence of asymptomatic urinary anomalies in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Asymptomatic urinary anomalies are mainly due to glomerular nephritis, they being one of the forms of its manifestation, together with chronic nephrotic and nephritic syndromes. We identified urinary anomalies in 18 patients (20%) with bowel inflammatory disease that consisted of haematuria in 8 (9%) patients, isolated proteinuria in 5 (6%) patients and haematuria associated with proteinuria in 5 (6%) patients.
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