Publications by authors named "Ioannis Veliziotis"

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  • Takotsubo syndrome, a rare condition that mimics a heart attack and leads to temporary heart dysfunction, is often overlooked in lung transplant cases, making awareness crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.
  • A case involving a 54-year-old woman undergoing lung transplantation revealed that she developed severe heart failure during surgery, which was initially misdiagnosed, leading to complications and a prolonged ICU stay.
  • This report underscores the need for better monitoring and recognition of takotsubo syndrome in lung transplant patients, as early intervention is vital for improving health outcomes and quality of life.
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Background: High levels of procalcitonin (PCT) have been associated with a higher risk of mortality in COVID-19 patients. We explored the prognostic role of early PCT assessment in critically ill COVID-19 patients and whether PCT predictive performance would be influenced by immunosuppression.

Methods: Retrospective multicentric analysis of prospective collected data in COVID-19 patients consecutively admitted to 36 intensive care units (ICUs) in Spain and Andorra from March to June 2020.

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We report a case of Argentine hemorrhagic fever diagnosed in a woman in Belgium who traveled from a disease-endemic area. Patient management included supportive care and combination therapy with ribavirin and favipiravir. Of 137 potential contacts, including friends, relatives, and healthcare and laboratory workers, none showed development of clinical symptoms of this disease.

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