Publications by authors named "S Stoica"
Repair of aortic coarctation in neonates less than two kilograms.
Interdiscip Cardiovasc Thorac Surg
December 2024
Objectives: A significant number of low-birth-weight neonates are born with aortic coarctation. Previous studies of early operation on these patients have shown a high hospital mortality and recurrence at 1 year. We reviewed our data to ascertain whether modern approaches allow better outcomes for these children.
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- The study focuses on evaluating long-term outcomes for congenital heart diseases (CHDs) rather than just short-term postoperative metrics, highlighting the need for improved monitoring practices.* -
- Researchers identified nine common CHDs and established metrics for long-term survival and reinterventions, using a national cohort of over 29,000 children born with these conditions from 2000 to 2022.* -
- The findings reveal varying survival rates and reintervention incidences at 10 years post-treatment for different CHDs, indicating significant differences in long-term health outcomes for affected children.*
Rheumatoid Arthritis and COVID-19 at the Intersection of Immunology and Infectious Diseases: A Related PRISMA Systematic Literature Review.
Int J Mol Sci
October 2024
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- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients experience unique challenges when infected with SARS-CoV-2 due to their immunocompromised status and treatments, which complicates their health outcomes compared to the general population.
- The systematic review, adhering to PRISMA guidelines, analyzed literature from 2021-2023 and highlighted issues such as delays in treatment due to COVID-19 fears and increased risk of severe outcomes tied to cardiovascular and metabolic conditions.
- Additionally, the review found that while COVID-19 vaccines are generally safe for RA patients, certain treatments like Methotrexate and Rituximab may weaken their vaccine response, emphasizing the need for tailored medical management during the pandemic.
Infections, particularly those involving the respiratory tract, are associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular events, both de novo and as exacerbations of pre-existing cardiovascular diseases. Influenza vaccination has consistently been shown to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular events. Nonetheless, vaccination rates among adults remain suboptimal, both in the general population and among high-risk individuals.
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- Congenital cardiac care involves many people like patients, families, doctors, and healthcare workers who all help make important decisions together.
- Game theory studies how people make choices and how those choices affect each other, sort of like a strategy game.
- Using game theory can help doctors make better decisions that focus on what’s best for the patient, which may lead to better health results.