Publications by authors named "V Popadic"

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  • This study assessed the effectiveness of galectin-3 and irisin as potential biomarkers for predicting severe outcomes in COVID-19 patients.* -
  • Results showed that high levels of galectin-3 were linked to a greater risk of death, intensive care needs, and severe respiratory issues, with a specific cut-off value identified.* -
  • While irisin levels did not show a significant difference between survivors and non-survivors initially, its role is still uncertain and requires more research for clarification.*
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Background: In the post-COVID-19 era, there is growing concern regarding its impact on cardiovascular health and the following effects on the overall quality of life of affected individuals. This research seeks to investigate cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) findings following COVID-19 and their impact on the quality of life of affected individuals.

Methods: An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted in consecutive patients with persistent cardiovascular symptoms after COVID-19 who were referred to CMR due to suspected myocardial injury.

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Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory condition that can affect multiple organ systems and is characterized by the formation of non-caseating granulomas in various organs, including the heart. Due to suboptimal diagnostic rates, the true prevalence and incidence of cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) remain to be determined. In patients with suspected CS, an initial examination should include 12-lead ECG or ambulatory ECG monitoring, and echocardiography with the estimation of LV, RV function, and strain rate.

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  • Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), involves long-term liver inflammation that causes damage and can lead to serious conditions like cirrhosis.
  • Patients with MASLD are at higher risk for cardiovascular diseases due to shared issues in lipid metabolism and the harmful effects of lipotoxicity.
  • Currently, there is no specific medication for MASLD, but lifestyle changes are recommended, and recent trials are exploring existing drugs that might also benefit MASLD patients.
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Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is a clinical entity linked with various risk factors that significantly affect cardiac morbidity and mortality. Hypertension, one of the most important, causes both functional and structural alterations in the microvasculature, promoting the occurrence and progression of microvascular angina. Endothelial dysfunction and capillary rarefaction play the most significant role in the development of CMD among patients with hypertension.

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