Publications by authors named "I Djordjevic"
The study aimed to investigate the protective effects of chokeberry fruit products and by-products against cisplatin-induced acute nephrotoxicity in rats. Potential mechanisms involving oxidative stress and inflammatory responses were examined through biochemical and histopathological analyses of kidney tissue. Chokeberry waste, along with the whole fruit extract and juice, was evaluated as a potential raw material for pharmaceutical use.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Circulatory support with a catheter-based microaxial flow pump (mAFP) plays a major role in the treatment of severe cardiogenic shock. In most patients who fail to recover while on temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) and who are not eligible for heart transplantation, durable left ventricular assist device (dLVAD) implantation is usually considered a reliable option. This study aimed to describe the outcome of dLVAD therapy following mAFP support and to identify predictors of mortality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFto investigate how body mass index (BMI) affects the outcome in patients treated surgically for infective endocarditis (IE). This is a single-center observational analysis of consecutive patients treated surgically for IE. We divided the cohort into six groups, according to the WHO classification of BMI, and performed subsequent outcome analysis.
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- * Analysis of data from over 1 million forest plots and thousands of tree species shows that wood density varies significantly by latitude, being up to 30% denser in tropical forests compared to boreal forests, and is influenced mainly by temperature and soil moisture.
- * The research also finds that disturbances like human activity and fire alter wood density at local levels, affecting forest carbon stock estimates by up to 21%, emphasizing the importance of understanding environmental impacts on forest ecosystems.
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- The study aimed to determine if the type of vascular graft used during isolated ascending aortic surgery affects early postoperative outcomes like bleeding rates, blood product usage, and need for re-thoracotomy.
- It included 46 patients, analyzing two types of grafts: collagen impregnated polyester (Hemashield) and gelatin impregnated woven fabric (Gelweave), with various underlying aortic conditions.
- Results showed no significant differences between the two graft types in terms of bleeding volume, blood product consumption, re-thoracotomy rates, 30-day mortality, or stroke incidence.