Publications by authors named "Olena Kovalova"

Objective: The aim: Analysis of electrocardiographic parameters in newborns from mothers with metabolic syndrome.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: We conducted a prospective cohort trial of 125 newborns, which included the study of their anthropometric, clinical and laboratory indicators and, in particular, ECG parameters. The main group consisted of 40 children, born from mothers with diagnosed metabolic syndrome, the comparison group included 2 subgroups: 28 term newborn and 57 preterm, from mothers without metabolic syndrome.

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Objective: Introduction: The safe thresholds of blood pressure in preterm neonates are still unclear. The aim of our study was to substantiate the diagnostic criteria for the syndrome of arterial hypotension (AH) and indications for the appointment of hemodynamic support in premature infants with early onset bacterial infections.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted.

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Objective: Introduction: Severe intraventricular hemorrhages (IVH) in preterm infants are one of the major public health problems, as they can cause neurological and cognitive impairment, as well as lethal outcomes. The aim: To prevent the development of IVH in preterm infants by developing an algorithm for identification of high risk infants and a bundle for the prediction and prevention of this pathology.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: A multicenter study (2013-2016) was conducted, which included 117 premature babies who were on treatment in 4 medical institutions in the Poltava region (Ukraine).

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Objective: Introduction: At present, the world faces an extremely heterogeneous situation in providing population with access to intensive care. In healthcare systems of different countries, there are significant differences in the number of available ICU beds per 10 thousand population. Even in the united Europe, the indicator is extremely variable and ranges from 0.

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