Publications by authors named "Stavroula Zaneli"
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- Long COVID-19 syndrome is linked to cardiorespiratory issues, but its effect on exercise capacity is still unclear, leading researchers to study this relationship using cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and echocardiograms.
- The study involved 42 patients recovering from COVID-19 and 10 healthy participants, assessing heart function through various measures such as left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and pulmonary artery pressure.
- Results showed that patients had significantly lower heart function and exercise capacity compared to healthy participants, with exercise intolerance being associated with left ventricular performance and pressures, indicating that heart health is crucial for recovery in long COVID-19.
Early career members of Assembly 2 (Respiratory Intensive Care) attended the 2023 European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy. The conference covered acute and chronic respiratory failure. Sessions of interest to our assembly members and to those interested in respiratory critical care are summarised in this article and include the latest updates in respiratory intensive care, in particular acute respiratory distress syndrome and mechanical ventilation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Stewart's approach is known to have better diagnostic accuracy for the identification of metabolic acid-base disturbances compared to traditional methods based either on plasma bicarbonate concentration ([HCO]) and anion gap (AG) or on base excess/deficit (BE). This study aimed to identify metabolic acid-base disorders using either Stewart's or traditional approaches in critically ill COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU, to recognize potential hidden acid-base metabolic abnormalities and to assess the prognostic value of these abnormalities for patient outcome.
Methods: This was a single-center retrospective study, in which we collected data from patients with severe COVID-19 admitted to the ICU.
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- * Common viruses linked to asthma exacerbations include respiratory syncytial virus, rhinoviruses, influenza, and coronaviruses, which interact differently with the host's immune system, making asthma patients more vulnerable to severe infections.
- * Current treatments focus on using corticosteroids and bronchodilators, while research continues towards developing targeted therapies for viral infections; biologic therapies have emerged as effective options for severe asthma, particularly those with a T2 high phenotype.