Publications by authors named "Palic B"
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- A 65-year-old man experienced severe health issues and required central venous catheterization, but after a tricky placement attempt, complications arose.
- The catheter was found in an unusual location due to the possible retention of the guidewire, indicating the presence of a persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC).
- The case illustrates the rare but serious risk of guidewire retention during catheter procedures, highlighting the need for preventive measures to avoid dangerous outcomes.
Traumatic arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is not a common disorder, and dermatological signs and heart failure caused by AVF are rarely reported. We present the case of a 55-year-old woman who was referred for congestive heart failure symptoms. Echocardiography revealed preserved left ventricular ejection fraction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) reduce arterial stiffness beyond their antihypertensive effect. Studies showed that sulfhydryl ACEIs have the antioxidative potential to improve endothelial function, which might have a clinical effect on arterial distensibility. However, there are no studies that directly compare the effects of sulfhydryl (zofenopril) and non-sulfhydryl ACEIs (enalapril) on arterial stiffness.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe effects of diabetes can be divided into short, medium and long term and various human organ systems can be effected. The present study aimed to determine how much the duration of diabetes mellitus (DM) affect the reparative ability of the body, immune response and the development of DM complications. Interleukin 1-β (IL-1β) and Interleukin 6 (IL-6) were monitored as specific indicators of inflammatory reaction and C-reactive protein (CRP), leukocyte count (WBC) and sedimentation rate (ESR) as general markers of inflammatory reaction.
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- The study aimed to evaluate how common and impactful moderate to severe aortic valve disease (AVD) is in patients with heart failure (HF), focusing on various types such as aortic stenosis (AS) and aortic regurgitation (AR).
- Data from over 15,000 HF patients indicated that approximately 10% had AVD, with AS and mixed AVD being more frequent in those with preserved ejection fraction, while AR was present in all HF types.
- AS and mixed AVD were linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular death and HF-related hospitalizations within 12 months, indicating their significant impact on patient outcomes compared to AR.
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- A rare case of heart failure due to high-output caused by a post-traumatic arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is reported in a 33-year-old male with a gunshot injury to his left thigh.
- The patient exhibited symptoms including dyspnea and leg edema, leading to a thorough clinical examination and diagnostic procedures.
- Duplex ultrasonography confirmed the presence of a femoral AVF, and surgical treatment resulted in a quick resolution of the patient's symptoms, highlighting the need for careful assessment after penetrating injuries.
Twelve methadone-maintained HIV-negative subjects were given saquinavir/ritonavir (SQV/rtv) 1600 mg/100 mg once daily for 14 days. Pharmacokinetic evaluations of total and unbound methadone enantiomers (R and S) were conducted before and after SQV/rtv. SQV/rtv was well tolerated, with no ACTG Grade 3-4 adverse events, no evidence of sedation, and no changes in methadone dose.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn RNA homologous to U2 RNA and a single copy gene encoding the RNA homolog have been characterized in the microsporidian, Vairimorpha necatrix. The RNA which is 165 nucleotides in length possesses significant similarity to U2 RNA, particularly in the 5' half of the molecule. The U2 homolog contains the highly conserved GUAGUA branch point binding sequence seen in all U2 RNAs except those of the trypanosomes.
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