Publications by authors named "D Momcilovic"
Pregnancies in women with Fontan circulation are on the rise, and they are known to imply high maternal and fetal complication rates. The altered hemodynamic profile of univentricular circulation affects placental development and function. This study describes placental sonomorphologic appearance and Doppler examinations and correlates these to histopathologic findings and pregnancy outcomes in women with Fontan circulation.
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- Recent advances in diagnosis and treatment have led to an increase in adults living with congenital heart disease (ACHD), but this population faces challenges, particularly with rhythm disorders, which we aimed to study in relation to heart rate variability (HRV) and its impact on prognosis.
- A study involving 97 ACHD patients and 19 controls revealed that ACHD patients exhibited higher instances of premature ventricular contractions and lower HRV measurements compared to controls, with significant statistical differences indicating potential health risks.
- The findings also showed that specific HRV metrics correlated with NT-proBNP levels, and during a follow-up period, there were notable differences in HRV parameters between patients who experienced cardiac events and those who remained event-free, highlighting the prognostic value of
Purpose: Advances in treatment enables most patients with congenital heart diseases (CHD) to survive into adulthood, implying the need to address comorbid conditions in this growing cohort of patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and lung function abnormalities in patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD).
Methods: Patients with ACHD underwent level 3 sleep testing (Embletta MPR polygraphy) and pulmonary function testing.
During the last few decades, the requirements for modern machine elements in terms of size reduction, increasing the energy efficiency, and a higher load capacity of standard and non-standard gears have been very prevalent issues. Within these demands, the main goals are the optimization of the gears' tooth profiles, as well as the investigation of new tooth profile designs. The presented design idea is based on the optimal solutions inspired by nature.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOver 90% of patients with congenital heart defects now reach adulthood, due to significant medical advances in recent decades. With advancing age, the risk of acquired cardiovascular diseases increases in addition to the already existing risk due to the congenital defect. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of atherosclerotic lesions in carotid and lower extremity arteries in adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD).
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