Publications by authors named "N Ilijevski"
Background: Undiagnosed and untreated atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis (ARAS) can result in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). To obtain an accurate diagnosis, it is crucial to recognize the symptoms and signs suggesting renal artery stenosis (RAS) and perform appropriate diagnostic and treatment procedures afterward.
Case Presentation: We present a case of a 60-year-old female patient with hypertensive crisis, acute heart failure (HF), and pulmonary edema as the initial signs of acute kidney injury (AKI) caused by right RAS and left renal artery occlusion in the presence of severe aortic atherosclerosis revealed on computed tomography angiography (CTA) of the abdomen.
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- The report analyzes data on the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in Serbia, focusing on factors like sex differences, types of revascularization, and associated health outcomes.
- A total of 1681 PAD patients from 27 hospitals were evaluated, revealing that men represented a larger portion of the patient group and had a higher likelihood of undergoing surgical treatments compared to women.
- The findings underscore the significance of diabetes and smoking in PAD progression, highlighting increased risks for complications and mortality, especially in diabetic patients, while suggesting that certain treatments may lower the need for more invasive procedures like major amputations.
We present a case of a rare vascular variation of the persistent hypoglossal artery (PHA) in a 57-year-old Caucasian female patient with a medical history of poorly controlled hypertension, headaches, diabetes mellitus, and depression. This anatomical variation was initially misdiagnosed as an internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysm during the extracranial carotid Doppler imaging conducted due to nonspecific symptoms of cerebrovascular insufficiency, manifesting as coordination disturbances. PHA is one of the four vertebrobasilar anastomoses, originating from the cervical segment of the ICA.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVenous leg ulcers (VLUs) are a common chronic wound condition susceptible to infection by various bacterial species. Understanding bacterial presence and antibiotic sensitivity is crucial for effective treatment. Methodsː Medical records of 60 patients diagnosed with the C6 chronic venous insufficiency stage were analyzed retrospectively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) values and operative wound infection.
Method: During the period from 2013-2016, consecutive patients with type 2 diabetes were prospectively evaluated. Data were retrospectively analysed.