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Morarasu BC, Sorodoc V, Haisan A, Morarasu S, Bologa C, Haliga RE, Lionte C, Marciuc EA, Elsiddig M, Cimpoesu D, Dimofte GM, Sorodoc L. Age, blood tests and comorbidities and AIMS65 risk scores outperform Glasgow-Blatchford and pre-endoscopic Rockall score in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11:4513-4530. [PMID: 37469720 PMCID: PMC10353516 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i19.4513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a life-threatening condition with high mortality rates.
AIM To compare the performance of pre-endoscopic risk scores in predicting the following primary outcomes: In-hospital mortality, intervention (endoscopic or surgical) and length of admission (≥ 7 d).
METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of 363 patients presenting with upper GI bleeding from December 2020 to January 2021. We calculated and compared the area under the receiver operating characteristics curves (AUROCs) of Glasgow-Blatchford score (GBS), pre-endoscopic Rockall score (PERS), albumin, international normalized ratio, altered mental status, systolic blood pressure, age older than 65 (AIMS65) and age, blood tests and comorbidities (ABC), including their optimal cut-off in variceal and non-variceal upper GI bleeding cohorts. We subsequently analyzed through a logistic binary regression model, if addition of lactate increased the score performance.
RESULTS All scores had discriminative ability in predicting in-hospital mortality irrespective of study group. AIMS65 score had the best performance in the variceal bleeding group (AUROC = 0.772; P < 0.001), and ABC score (AUROC = 0.775; P < 0.001) in the non-variceal bleeding group. However, ABC score, at a cut-off value of 5.5, was the best predictor (AUROC = 0.770, P = 0.001) of in-hospital mortality in both populations. PERS score was a good predictor for endoscopic treatment (AUC = 0.604; P = 0.046) in the variceal population, while GBS score, (AUROC = 0.722; P = 0.024), outperformed the other scores in predicting surgical intervention. Addition of lactate to AIMS65 score, increases by 5-fold the probability of in-hospital mortality (P < 0.05) and by 12-fold if added to GBS score (P < 0.003). No score proved to be a good predictor for length of admission.
CONCLUSION ABC score is the most accurate in predicting in-hospital mortality in both mixed and non-variceal bleeding population. PERS and GBS should be used to determine need for endoscopic and surgical intervention, respectively. Lactate can be used as an additional tool to risk scores for predicting in-hospital mortality.
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Affiliation(s)
- Bianca Codrina Morarasu
- Department of Internal Medicine and Toxicology, Saint Spiridon University Regional Emergency Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi 700111, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Toxicology, Saint Spiridon University Regional Emergency Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi 700111, Romania
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Saint Spiridon University Regional Emergency Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi 700111, Romania
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- Second Department of Surgical Oncology, Regional Institute of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi 700111, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Toxicology, Saint Spiridon University Regional Emergency Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi 700111, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Toxicology, Saint Spiridon University Regional Emergency Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi 700111, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Toxicology, Saint Spiridon University Regional Emergency Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi 700111, Romania
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- Department of Radiology, Emergency Hospital “Prof. Dr. N. Oblu”, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi 700309, Romania
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- Department of Gatroenterology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin D09V2N0, Ireland
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Saint Spiridon University Regional Emergency Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi 700111, Romania
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- Second Department of Surgical Oncology, Regional Institute of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi 700111, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Toxicology, Saint Spiridon University Regional Emergency Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi 700111, Romania
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Ceasovschih A, Sorodoc V, Shor A, Haliga RE, Roth L, Lionte C, Onofrei Aursulesei V, Sirbu O, Culis N, Shapieva A, Tahir Khokhar MAR, Statescu C, Sascau RA, Coman AE, Stoica A, Grigorescu ED, Banach M, Thomopoulos C, Sorodoc L. Distinct Features of Vascular Diseases in COVID-19. J Inflamm Res 2023; 16:2783-2800. [PMID: 37435114 PMCID: PMC10332421 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s417691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
Abstract
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was declared in early 2020 after several unexplained pneumonia cases were first reported in Wuhan, China, and subsequently in other parts of the world. Commonly, the disease comprises several clinical features, including high temperature, dry cough, shortness of breath, and hypoxia, associated with findings of interstitial pneumonia on chest X-ray and computer tomography. Nevertheless, severe forms of acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are not limited to the respiratory tract but also may be extended to other systems, including the cardiovascular system. The bi-directional relationship between atherosclerosis and COVID-19 is accompanied by poor prognosis. The immune response hyperactivation due to SARS-CoV-2 infection causes an increased secretion of cytokines, endothelial dysfunction, and arterial stiffness, which promotes the development of atherosclerosis. Also, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to healthcare amenities was reduced, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality in patients at risk. Furthermore, as lockdown measures were largely adopted worldwide, the sedentary lifestyle and the increased consumption of processed nutrients or unhealthy food increased, and in the consequence, we might observe even 70% of overweight and obese population. Altogether, with the relatively low ratio of vaccinated people in many countries, and important health debt appeared, which is now and will be for next decade a large healthcare challenge. However, the experience gained in the COVID-19 pandemic and the new methods of patients' approaching have helped the medical system to overcome this crisis and will hopefully help in the case of new possible epidemics.
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- Alexandr Ceasovschih
- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, 700115, Romania
- 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Sf. Spiridon Clinical Emergency Hospital, Iasi, 700111, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, 700115, Romania
- 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Sf. Spiridon Clinical Emergency Hospital, Iasi, 700111, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, 700115, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, 700115, Romania
- 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Sf. Spiridon Clinical Emergency Hospital, Iasi, 700111, Romania
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- Laboratory of Physiopharmacology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, 2610, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, 700115, Romania
- 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Sf. Spiridon Clinical Emergency Hospital, Iasi, 700111, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, 700115, Romania
- 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Sf. Spiridon Clinical Emergency Hospital, Iasi, 700111, Romania
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- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen’s Medical Center, Nottingham, NG72UH, UK
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology Department, Petrovsky National Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute “Prof. Dr. George I.M. Georgescu”, Iasi, 700503, Romania
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute “Prof. Dr. George I.M. Georgescu”, Iasi, 700503, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, 700115, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, 700115, Romania
- 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Sf. Spiridon Clinical Emergency Hospital, Iasi, 700111, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, 700115, Romania
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- Department of Preventive Cardiology and Lipidology, Medical University of Lodz (MUL), Lodz, 93338, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology, Elena Venizelou General Hospital, Athens, GR-11522, Greece
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, 700115, Romania
- 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Sf. Spiridon Clinical Emergency Hospital, Iasi, 700111, Romania
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Haliga RE, Sorodoc V, Morarasu BC, Coman AE, Ceasovschih A, Sirbu O, Lionte C, Bologa C, Stoica A, Constantin M, Puha G, Petris OR, Badescu MC, Crisu D, Catana AN, Haliga IB, Sorodoc L. Native and Prosthetic Simultaneously Double Valve Infective Endocarditis with Enterococcus faecalis-Case-Based Review. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13020300. [PMID: 36836534 PMCID: PMC9964386 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13020300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Infective endocarditis is a severe infective heart disease, commonly involving native or prosthetic valves. It frequently presents with univalvular involvement and simultaneous double valve or multivalvular involvement is rarely described. The third leading cause of infective endocarditis worldwide is Enterococcus faecalis, which is associated with high mortality rates despite important advances in antimicrobial therapy. It develops secondary to enterococcal bacteremia, with its origin from the gastrointestinal or genitourinary tract and predominantly affecting the elderly population with multiple comorbidities. Clinical presentation is usually less typical, and the treatment is challenging. It can be marked by antibiotic resistance, side effects, and subsequent complications. Surgical treatment can be considered if deemed appropriate. To the best of our knowledge, we present the first case-based narrative review of Enterococcus faecalis double valve endocarditis involving both the aortic native and prosthetic mitral valve, highlighting the clinical characteristics, treatment, and complications of this condition.
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- Raluca Ecaterina Haliga
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
- 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
- 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
- Correspondence: (B.C.M.); (A.E.C.); (A.C.)
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- Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinary Team Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (B.C.M.); (A.E.C.); (A.C.)
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- 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania
- Correspondence: (B.C.M.); (A.E.C.); (A.C.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
- 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
- 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
- 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
- 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
- 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania
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- 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania
- Nursing Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
- 3rd Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Cardiology, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
- 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania
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Sirbu O, Sorodoc V, Floria M, Statescu C, Sascau R, Lionte C, Petris OR, Haliga RE, Morariu PC, Tirnoveanu A, Burduloi VM, Ursulescu C, Sorodoc L. Nontrombotic Pulmonary Embolism: Different Etiology, Same Significant Consequences. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13020202. [PMID: 36836436 PMCID: PMC9963227 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13020202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Nontrombotic pulmonary embolism represents the embolization of different types of materials (cells, organisms, gas, foreign material) into pulmonary circulation. The disease is uncommon, and clinical presentation together with laboratory findings are nonspecific. Its pathology is usually misdiagnosed based on imaging findings as pulmonary thromboembolism, but the correct diagnosis is essential because different therapeutic approaches are required. In this context, knowledge of the risk factors associated with nontrombotic pulmonary embolism and specific clinical symptoms is fundamental. Our objective was to discuss the specific features of the most common etiologies of nontrombotic pulmonary embolism, gas, fat, amniotic fluid, sepsis and tumors, to provide assistance for a rapid and correct diagnosis. Because the most common etiologies are iatrogenic, knowledge of the risk factors could be an important tool for prevention or rapid treatment if the disease develops during different procedures. The diagnosis of nontrombotic pulmonary embolisms represent a laborious challenge, and endeavors should be made to prevent development and increase awareness of this disease.
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- Oana Sirbu
- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Emergency Hospital “Sfântul Spiridon”, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Faculty of General Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Emergency Hospital “Sfântul Spiridon”, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Faculty of General Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (V.S.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Emergency Hospital “Sfântul Spiridon”, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Faculty of General Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of General Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases “Dr. George I.M. Georgescu”, 700503 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (V.S.); (C.S.)
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- Faculty of General Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases “Dr. George I.M. Georgescu”, 700503 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Emergency Hospital “Sfântul Spiridon”, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Faculty of General Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Emergency Hospital “Sfântul Spiridon”, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Faculty of General Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Emergency Hospital “Sfântul Spiridon”, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Faculty of General Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Emergency Hospital “Sfântul Spiridon”, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Faculty of General Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of General Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of General Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of General Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Department of Radiology, Clinical Emergency Hospital “Sfântul Spiridon”, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Emergency Hospital “Sfântul Spiridon”, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Faculty of General Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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Badescu MC, Sorodoc V, Lionte C, Ouatu A, Haliga RE, Costache AD, Buliga-Finis ON, Simon I, Sorodoc L, Costache II, Rezus C. Direct Oral Anticoagulants for Stroke and Systemic Embolism Prevention in Patients with Left Ventricular Thrombus. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13010158. [PMID: 36675819 PMCID: PMC9866081 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13010158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
Abstract
In recent years, direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) have accumulated evidence of efficacy and safety in various clinical scenarios and are approved for a wide spectrum of indications. Still, they are currently used off-label for left ventricular thrombus owing to a paucity of evidence. For the same reason, there is a lack of guideline indication as well. Our work is based on an exhaustive analysis of the available literature and provides a structured and detailed update on the use of DOACs in patients with left ventricle thrombus. The safety and efficacy of DOACs were analyzed in particular clinical scenarios. As far as we know, this is the first paper that analyzes DOACs in this approach.
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- Minerva Codruta Badescu
- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- III Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- II Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (V.S.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- II Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (V.S.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- III Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- II Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Clinic, Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital, 700661 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- III Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- II Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Cardiology Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- III Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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Chelariu AC, Coman AE, Lionte C, Gorciac V, Sorodoc V, Haliga RE, Petris OR, Bologa C, Puha G, Stoica A, Constantin M, Sirbu O, Ceasovschih A, Sorodoc L. The Value of Early and Follow-Up Elevated Scores Based on Peripheral Complete Blood Cell Count for Predicting Adverse Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12122037. [PMID: 36556258 PMCID: PMC9781715 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12122037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put a constant strain on hospital resources, so there is a dire need for investigation methods that are widely available and that can predict mortality and the need for critical care. Hematological indices, which can be easily calculated from a complete blood count (CBC), are useful in determining a patient’s inflammatory response to infectious diseases. Aim: This was a prospective cohort study that aimed to assess the prognostic value of scores based on CBCs in hospitalized patients with mild or moderate COVID-19 and medical comorbidities regarding the need for intensive care unit (ICU) therapy and short-term mortality. Methods: We included 607 patients with confirmed COVID-19, followed up for the need for ICU admission (15.5%) and 30 day mortality post-discharge (21.7%). CBC-derived scores were tested upon emergency department (ED) admission and after a median of 8 days. Results: In a multivariate model, elevated followed-up neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) predicted increased odds for ICU admission (OR: 1.14 [95%CI: 1.06−1.22], p < 0.001) and short-term mortality (OR: 1.30 [95%CI: 1.09−1.57], p = 0.005). Monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) predicted 2.5-fold increased odds for ICU admission and 2.2-fold increased odds for mortality. Conclusion: NLR and MLR followed up 8 days post-admission are predictive for adverse outcomes in mild or moderate COVID-19 patients.
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- Andrei-Costin Chelariu
- Hematology Department, Regional Institute of Oncology, 700483 Iasi, Romania
- Second Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Second Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinarity Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Second Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Internal Medicine Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (C.L.); (V.S.)
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- Internal Medicine Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Rheumatology Department, Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital, 700661 Iasi, Romania
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- Second Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Internal Medicine Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (C.L.); (V.S.)
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- Second Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Internal Medicine Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Internal Medicine Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Nursing Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Second Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Internal Medicine Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Second Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Internal Medicine Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Second Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Internal Medicine Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Second Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Internal Medicine Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Second Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Internal Medicine Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Second Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Internal Medicine Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Second Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Internal Medicine Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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Sorodoc V, Sirbu O, Lionte C, Haliga RE, Stoica A, Ceasovschih A, Petris OR, Constantin M, Costache II, Petris AO, Morariu PC, Sorodoc L. The Value of Troponin as a Biomarker of Chemotherapy-Induced Cardiotoxicity. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12081183. [PMID: 36013362 PMCID: PMC9410123 DOI: 10.3390/life12081183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
In cancer survivors, cardiac dysfunction is the main cause of mortality. Cardiotoxicity represents a decline in cardiac function associated with cancer therapy, and the risk factors include smoking, dyslipidemia, an age of over 60 years, obesity, and a history of coronary artery disease, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, or heart failure. Troponin is a biomarker that is widely used in the detection of acute coronary syndromes. It has a high specificity, although it is not exclusively associated with myocardial ischemia. The aim of this paper is to summarize published studies and to establish the role of troponin assays in the diagnosis of cardiotoxicity associated with various chemotherapeutic agents. Troponin has been shown to be a significant biomarker in the diagnosis of the cardiac dysfunction associated with several types of chemotherapeutic drugs: anthracyclines, anti-human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 treatment, and anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy. Based on the data available at this moment, troponin is useful for baseline risk assessment, the diagnosis of cardiotoxicity, and as a guide for the initiation of cardioprotective treatment. There are currently clear regulations regarding the timing of troponin surveillance depending on the patient’s risk of cardiotoxicity and the type of medication administered, but data on the cut-off values of this biomarker are still under investigation.
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- Victorita Sorodoc
- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Emergency Hospital Sfântul Spiridon, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (V.S.); (R.E.H.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (O.R.P.); (M.C.); (P.C.M.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (I.I.C.); (A.O.P.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Emergency Hospital Sfântul Spiridon, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (V.S.); (R.E.H.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (O.R.P.); (M.C.); (P.C.M.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (I.I.C.); (A.O.P.)
- Correspondence: (O.S.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Emergency Hospital Sfântul Spiridon, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (V.S.); (R.E.H.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (O.R.P.); (M.C.); (P.C.M.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (I.I.C.); (A.O.P.)
- Correspondence: (O.S.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Emergency Hospital Sfântul Spiridon, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (V.S.); (R.E.H.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (O.R.P.); (M.C.); (P.C.M.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (I.I.C.); (A.O.P.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Emergency Hospital Sfântul Spiridon, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (V.S.); (R.E.H.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (O.R.P.); (M.C.); (P.C.M.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (I.I.C.); (A.O.P.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Emergency Hospital Sfântul Spiridon, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (V.S.); (R.E.H.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (O.R.P.); (M.C.); (P.C.M.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (I.I.C.); (A.O.P.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Emergency Hospital Sfântul Spiridon, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (V.S.); (R.E.H.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (O.R.P.); (M.C.); (P.C.M.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (I.I.C.); (A.O.P.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Emergency Hospital Sfântul Spiridon, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (V.S.); (R.E.H.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (O.R.P.); (M.C.); (P.C.M.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (I.I.C.); (A.O.P.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (I.I.C.); (A.O.P.)
- Department of Cardiology, Clinical Emergency Hospital Sfântul Spiridon, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (I.I.C.); (A.O.P.)
- Department of Cardiology, Clinical Emergency Hospital Sfântul Spiridon, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Emergency Hospital Sfântul Spiridon, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (V.S.); (R.E.H.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (O.R.P.); (M.C.); (P.C.M.); (L.S.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Emergency Hospital Sfântul Spiridon, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (V.S.); (R.E.H.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (O.R.P.); (M.C.); (P.C.M.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (I.I.C.); (A.O.P.)
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Ceasovschih A, Șorodoc L, Onofrei V, Tesloianu D, Jaba E, Petriș A, Stătescu C, Sascău R, Tuchiluș C, Lionte C, Grigorescu ED, Stoica A, Sîrbu O, Haliga R, Coman E, Dumitrescu G, Constantin M, Jaba I. Ferritin and iron significance in the unfavorable evolution of peripheral artery disease: A prospective study. Atherosclerosis 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2022.06.980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Ceasovschih A, Sorodoc V, Onofrei V, Tesloianu D, Petris A, Tuchilus C, Jaba E, Lionte C, Statescu C, Stoica A, Haliga R, Dumitrescu G, Sirbu O, Vata L, Petris O, Bologa C, Constantin M, Grigorescu D, Alexa R, Barcan S, Jaba I, Sorodoc L. A six-mounth evaluation of inflammatory biomarkers prognostic predictability in patients with peripheral artery disease. Atherosclerosis 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2021.06.712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Dumitrescu G, Alexa R, Vata L, Ceasovschih A, Bologa C, Sorodoc V, Lionte C, Petris O, Haliga R, Stoica A, Sirbu O, Constantin M, Coman A, Puha G, Khoury S, Sorodoc L. Gender and obesity-related atherosclerotic events in a cohort of adult pacients from emergency clinical hospital “SF. spiridon” IASI. Atherosclerosis 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2021.06.579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Baranov N, Racovita S, Vasiliu S, Macsim AM, Lionte C, Sunel V, Popa M, Desbrieres J, Cheptea C. Immobilization and Release Studies of Triazole Derivatives from Grafted Copolymer Based on Gellan-Carrying Betaine Units. Molecules 2021; 26:3330. [PMID: 34206015 PMCID: PMC8199293 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26113330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
New polymer-bioactive compound systems were obtained by immobilization of triazole derivatives onto grafted copolymers and grafted copolymers carrying betaine units based on gellan and N-vinylimidazole. For preparation of bioactive compound, two new types of heterocyclic thio-derivatives with different substituents were combined in a single molecule to increase the selectivity of the biological action. The 5-aryl-amino-1,3,4 thiadiazole and 5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole derivatives, each containing 2-mercapto-benzoxazole nucleus, were prepared by an intramolecular cyclization of thiosemicarbazides-1,4 disubstituted in acidic and basic medium. The structures of the new bioactive compounds were confirmed by elemental and spectral analysis (FT-IR and 1H-NMR). The antimicrobial activity of 1,3,4 thiadiazoles and 1,2,4 triazoles was tested on gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The triazole compound was chosen to be immobilized onto polymeric particles by adsorption. The Langmuir, Freundlich, and Dubinin-Radushkevich adsorption isotherm were used to describe the adsorption equilibrium. Also, the pseudo-first and pseudo-second models were used to elucidate the adsorption mechanism of triazole onto grafted copolymer based on N-vinylimidazole and gellan (PG copolymer) and grafted copolymers carrying betaine units (PGB1 copolymer). In vitro release studies have shown that the release mechanism of triazole from PG and PGB1 copolymers is characteristic of an anomalous transport mechanism.
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- Nicolae Baranov
- Department of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Prof. Dr. Docent Dimitrie Mangeron Street, No. 73, 700050 Iasi, Romania;
- Faculty of Chemistry, Al. I. Cuza University, Carol I Bvd., No. 11, 700506 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of “Mihai Dima” Functional Polymers, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, No. 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (S.R.); (A.M.M.)
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- Department of “Mihai Dima” Functional Polymers, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, No. 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (S.R.); (A.M.M.)
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- Department of “Mihai Dima” Functional Polymers, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, No. 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (S.R.); (A.M.M.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Gr. T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street, No.16, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Al. I. Cuza University, Carol I Bvd., No. 11, 700506 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Prof. Dr. Docent Dimitrie Mangeron Street, No. 73, 700050 Iasi, Romania;
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Splaiul Independentei Street No. 54, 050085 Bucuresti, Romania
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- Institut des Sciences Analytiques et de Physico-Chimie pour l’Environnement et les Materiaux (IPREM), Pau and Pays de l’Adour University (UPPA), UMR CNRS 5254, Helioparc Pau Pyrenees, 2 av. President Angot, CEDEX 09, 64053 Pau, France;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Biomedical Bioengineering, Gr. T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Kogalniceanu Street No. 9–13, 700454 Iasi, Romania;
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Lionte C, Bologa C, Agafiti I, Sorodoc V, Petris OR, Jaba E, Sorodoc L. Association of Multiple Glycemic Parameters at Hospital Admission with Mortality and Short-Term Outcomes in Acutely Poisoned Patients. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11020361. [PMID: 33672765 PMCID: PMC7924603 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11020361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
The prognostic value of multiple glycemic parameters in poisoned patients was never assessed. We aim to explore the effects of glucose variability on short-term outcomes in nondiabetic and diabetic patients acutely poisoned with undifferentiated xenobiotics. We performed a prospective observational study in a tertiary center for toxicology in northeastern Romania. Over the course of 3 years, we included 1076 adults, older than 18 years, admitted for acute poisoning with a xenobiotic. The mortality rate was 4.1%. The admission blood glucose level (BGL) predicted mortality (OR 1.015, 95% CI 1.011–1.019, p < 0.001) and complications (OR 1.005, 95% CI 1.001–1.009, p 0.02). The mean glucose level (MGL) after admission (OR 1.007, 95% CI 1.000–1.013, p 0.034) and coefficient of glucose variability (CV) were predictive for complications (OR 40.58, 95% CI 1.35–1220.52, p 0.033), using the same multivariable model. The receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis revealed that BGL had good predictive value for in-hospital mortality (area under the curve (AUC) = 0.744, 95% CI = 0.648–0.841, p < 0.001), and complications (AUC = 0.618, 95% CI = 0.584–0.653, p < 0.001). In patients acutely poisoned with xenobiotics, the BGL, MGL and CV can be useful as mortality and short-outcome predictors.
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- Catalina Lionte
- Internal Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (C.B.); (L.S.)
- 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinic County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (I.A.); (O.R.P.)
- Correspondence: (C.L.); (V.S.); Tel.: +40-742-082-318 (C.L.); +40-232-267-801 (V.S.)
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- Internal Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (C.B.); (L.S.)
- 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinic County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (I.A.); (O.R.P.)
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- 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinic County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (I.A.); (O.R.P.)
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- Internal Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (C.B.); (L.S.)
- 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinic County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (I.A.); (O.R.P.)
- Correspondence: (C.L.); (V.S.); Tel.: +40-742-082-318 (C.L.); +40-232-267-801 (V.S.)
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- 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinic County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (I.A.); (O.R.P.)
- Internal Medicine and Nursing Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Statistics Department, FEEA, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University, 700506 Iasi, Romania;
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- Internal Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (C.B.); (L.S.)
- 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinic County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (I.A.); (O.R.P.)
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Haliga RE, Sorodoc V, Lionte C, Petris OR, Bologa C, Coman AE, Vata LG, Puha G, Dumitrescu G, Sirbu O, Stoica A, Ceasovschih A, Constantin M, Nicoleta Catana A, Jaba E, Sorodoc L. Acute Clinical Syndromes and Suspicion of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: The Experience of a Single Romanian Center in the Early Pandemic Period. Medicina (Kaunas) 2021; 57:121. [PMID: 33572732 PMCID: PMC7911742 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57020121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Background and Objectives: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, patients with chronic diseases suffering exacerbations have required acute medical care. The purpose of our study was to determine useful criteria for the differentiation of patients with acute clinical syndromes and suspicion of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Materials and Methods: This was an observational retrospective study, conducted in an internal medicine clinic from April to May 2020. We collected clinical, biological, and computed tomography (CT) data on patients with exacerbations of chronic diseases and clinical suspicion of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Patients with an already-positive real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test for SARS-CoV-2 on presentation at the emergency department were excluded from our study. Results: Of 253 suspected cases, 20 were laboratory-confirmed as having SARS-CoV-2 infection by RT-PCR, whereas COVID-19 diagnosis was ruled out in the remaining 233. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) correlated significantly with COVID-19 diagnosis in suspected patients, while laboratory markers were not significantly different between the two groups. Of the suspected patients, significantly higher percentages of dry cough, fever, myalgias, sore throat, loss of smell and appetite, and ground-glass opacities (GGOs) on CT were found in SARS-CoV-2-positive individuals. Conclusions: The study demonstrated that, until receiving the result of an RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 (usually 12-24 h), association with VTE as a comorbidity, fever, dry cough, and myalgia as clinical features, and GGO on CT are the main markers for the identification of COVID-19 patients among those suspected with acute clinical syndromes. Our results also provide evidence for doctors not to rely solely on biological markers in the case of suspected SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with exacerbations of chronic diseases. These data are useful for faster decision-making with regard to suspected COVID-19 patients before receiving RT-PCR test results, thus avoiding keeping patients in crowded emergency departments.
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- Raluca Ecaterina Haliga
- Department of Internal Medicine, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania; (V.S.); (C.L.); (O.R.P.); (C.B.); (A.E.C.); (L.G.V.); (G.P.); (G.D.); (O.S.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania; (V.S.); (C.L.); (O.R.P.); (C.B.); (A.E.C.); (L.G.V.); (G.P.); (G.D.); (O.S.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania; (V.S.); (C.L.); (O.R.P.); (C.B.); (A.E.C.); (L.G.V.); (G.P.); (G.D.); (O.S.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania; (V.S.); (C.L.); (O.R.P.); (C.B.); (A.E.C.); (L.G.V.); (G.P.); (G.D.); (O.S.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania; (V.S.); (C.L.); (O.R.P.); (C.B.); (A.E.C.); (L.G.V.); (G.P.); (G.D.); (O.S.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania; (V.S.); (C.L.); (O.R.P.); (C.B.); (A.E.C.); (L.G.V.); (G.P.); (G.D.); (O.S.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania; (V.S.); (C.L.); (O.R.P.); (C.B.); (A.E.C.); (L.G.V.); (G.P.); (G.D.); (O.S.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania; (V.S.); (C.L.); (O.R.P.); (C.B.); (A.E.C.); (L.G.V.); (G.P.); (G.D.); (O.S.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania; (V.S.); (C.L.); (O.R.P.); (C.B.); (A.E.C.); (L.G.V.); (G.P.); (G.D.); (O.S.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania; (V.S.); (C.L.); (O.R.P.); (C.B.); (A.E.C.); (L.G.V.); (G.P.); (G.D.); (O.S.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania; (V.S.); (C.L.); (O.R.P.); (C.B.); (A.E.C.); (L.G.V.); (G.P.); (G.D.); (O.S.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania; (V.S.); (C.L.); (O.R.P.); (C.B.); (A.E.C.); (L.G.V.); (G.P.); (G.D.); (O.S.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania; (V.S.); (C.L.); (O.R.P.); (C.B.); (A.E.C.); (L.G.V.); (G.P.); (G.D.); (O.S.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania;
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- Statistics Department, FEEA, “Al. I. Cuza” University, 700506 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania; (V.S.); (C.L.); (O.R.P.); (C.B.); (A.E.C.); (L.G.V.); (G.P.); (G.D.); (O.S.); (A.S.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (L.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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Sirbu O, Sorodoc V, Stoica A, Ceasovschih A, Vata L, Haliga R, Dumitrescu G, Petris O, Lionte C, Bologa C, Puha G, Constantin M, Floria M, Sorodoc L. Effects of iron therapy in iron deficient patients with heart failure and peripheral artery disease. Atherosclerosis 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2020.10.747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Ceasovschih A, Sorodoc V, Aursulesei V, Tesloianu D, Jaba I, Petris A, Cozma CD, Mihai B, Statescu C, Lionte C, Vata L, Stoica A, Sirbu O, Tuchilus C, Anisie E, Bologa C, Haliga R, Puha G, Dumitrescu G, Constantin M, Simionov L, Obreja M, Sorodoc L. Peripheral artery disease particularities in women: a prospective study. Atherosclerosis 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2020.10.519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Racovita S, Baranov N, Macsim AM, Lionte C, Cheptea C, Sunel V, Popa M, Vasiliu S, Desbrieres J. New Grafted Copolymers Carrying Betaine Units Based on Gellan and N-Vinylimidazole as Precursors for Design of Drug Delivery Systems. Molecules 2020; 25:E5451. [PMID: 33233752 PMCID: PMC7699957 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25225451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2020] [Revised: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
Abstract
New grafted copolymers possessing structural units of 1-vinyl-3-(1-carboxymethyl) imidazolium betaine were obtained by graft copolymerization of N-vinylimidazole onto gellan gum followed by the polymer-analogous reactions on grafted polymer with the highest grafting percentage using sodium chloroacetate as the betainization agent. The grafted copolymers were prepared using ammonium persulfate/N,N,N',N' tetramethylethylenediamine in a nitrogen atmosphere. The grafting reaction conditions were optimized by changing one of the following reaction parameters: initiator concentration, monomer concentration, polymer concentration, reaction time or temperature, while the other parameters remained constant. The highest grafting yield was obtained under the following reaction conditions: ci = 0.08 mol/L, cm = 0.8 mol/L, cp = 8 g/L, tr = 4 h and T = 50 °C. The kinetics of the graft copolymerization of N-vinylimidazole onto gellan was discussed and a suitable reaction mechanism was proposed. The evidence of the grafting reaction was confirmed through FTIR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, 1H-NMR spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The grafted copolymer with betaine structure was obtained by a nucleophilic substitution reaction where the betainization agent was sodium chloroacetate. Preliminary results prove the ability of the grafted copolymers to bind amphoteric drugs (cefotaxime) and, therefore, the possibility of developing the new sustained drug release systems.
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- Stefania Racovita
- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, No. 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (S.R.); (A.M.M.); (S.V.)
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- Department of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical Engienering and Environmental Protection, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Prof. Dr. Docent Dimitrie Mangeron Street, No. 73, 700050 Iasi, Romania; (N.B.); (M.P.)
- Faculty of Chemistry, “Al. I. Cuza” University, Carol 1 Bvd., No. 11, 700506 Iasi, Romania;
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, No. 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (S.R.); (A.M.M.); (S.V.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street, No.16, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Biomedical Bioengineering, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Kogalniceanu Street No. 9-13, 700454 Iasi, Romania;
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- Faculty of Chemistry, “Al. I. Cuza” University, Carol 1 Bvd., No. 11, 700506 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical Engienering and Environmental Protection, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Prof. Dr. Docent Dimitrie Mangeron Street, No. 73, 700050 Iasi, Romania; (N.B.); (M.P.)
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Splaiul Independentei Street No. 54, 050085 Bucuresti, Romania
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, No. 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (S.R.); (A.M.M.); (S.V.)
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- Institut des Sciences Analytiques et de Physico-Chimie Pour l’Environnement et les Materiaux (IPREM), Pau and Pays de l’Adour University (UPPA), UMR CNRS 5254, Helioparc Pau Pyrenees, 2, av. President Angot, 64053 Pau CEDEX 09, France
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Ceasovschih A, Sorodoc V, Tesloianu D, Aursulesei V, Jaba E, Jaba I, Petris A, Cozma CD, Mihai B, Statescu C, Lionte C, Petris O, Stoica A, Sirbu O, Tuchilus C, Vata L, Bologa C, Obreja M, Alexa R, Sorodoc L. Life Quality And Psychological Gender Particularities In Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease. Atherosclerosis 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2019.06.852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Sirbu O, Sorodoc V, Stoica A, Ceasovschih A, Vata L, Haliga R, Dumitrescu G, Petris O, Lionte C, Bologa C, Puha G, Constantin M, Tuchilus C, Morariu D, Huiban L, Sorodoc L. Impact Of Oral Iron Therapy In Iron Deficient Patients With Heart Failure And Coronary Artery Disease. Atherosclerosis 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2019.06.478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Bologa C, Lionte C, Ursaru M, Sorodoc L, Coman EA, Puha G, Petris OR. AN UNUSUAL ETIOLOGY OF ACUTE NECROTIC PANCREATITIS IN A COMATOSE PATIENT. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 2019. [DOI: 10.33706/jemcr.551135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Petris OR, Bologa C, Sorodoc V, Lionte C. Repeated Bronchoscopy - Treatment of Severe Respiratory Failure in a Fire Victim. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 3:162-165. [PMID: 29967891 PMCID: PMC5769907 DOI: 10.1515/jccm-2017-0024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2017] [Accepted: 07/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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A case of respiratory failure in a domestic fire victim presenting with 1-3-degree skin burns on 10% of the total body surface, is reported. Forty-eight hours after admission to hospital, the patient developed severe respiratory failure that did not respond to mechanical ventilation. Severe obstruction of the airway had resulted from secretions and deposits of soot forming bronchial casts. The patient required repeated bronchoscopies to separate and remove the bronchial secretions and soot deposits. An emergency bronchial endoscopic exam was crucial in the patient’s survival and management. The patient was discharged from the hospital after twenty-four days.
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- Ovidiu Rusalim Petris
- Nursing Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, "Sf. Spiridon" Clinical County Emergency Hospital, "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine, Iasi, Romania
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- Internal Medicine Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, "Sf. Spiridon" Clinical County Emergency Hospital, "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine, Iasi, Romania
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- Internal Medicine Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, "Sf. Spiridon" Clinical County Emergency Hospital, "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine, Iasi, Romania
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- Internal Medicine Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, "Sf. Spiridon" Clinical County Emergency Hospital, "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine, Iasi, Romania
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Ceasovschih A, Sorodoc V, Jaba I, Petris A, Lionte C, Anisie E, Sarbu O, Stoica A, Sorodoc L. Practical significance of non-invasive diagnosis score in peripheral artery disease: Study on 1200 patients. Atherosclerosis 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2017.06.596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Sunel V, Lionte C, Popa M, Pintilie O, Mungiu O, Teleman S. Synthesis of New Methionine Derivatives for the Treatment of Paracetamol - Induced Hepatic Injury. Eurasian Chem Tech J 2017. [DOI: 10.18321/ectj546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The direct pharmacological properties of amino acids and the possibility of using them as carriers for other active pharmacological substances are well known. Methionine, being able to yield the methyl group, is very important in the treatment of hepatic diseases. Paracetamol acute poisoning causes liver injury in both humans and animals. The study is designed to synthesize some new methionine derivatives and to<br />establish a possible correlation between the new structure and the pharmacological properties. To this end, acute experimental poisoning with Panadol® (paracetamol) was performed while, for the treatment of liver injury caused by this compound, two original synthesis derivatives of methionine, namely N-(m-nitrobenzoyl)- L-methionine and N-(m-aminobenzoyl)-L-methionine, were used. Male Wistar rats were administered<br />Panadol® (paracetamol) per oral (7500 mg/kg). N-(m-nitrobenzoyl)-L-methionine (m-NBM) 50 mg/kg and<br />N-(m-aminobenzoyl)-L-methionine (m-ABM) 50 mg/kg were given intraperitoneally, 30 minutes after Panadol® administration. Biochemical parameters such as SGOT, SGPT, serum bilirubin and glycemia were estimated to assess the liver function. Panadol® (paracetamol) poisoning produced an increase in serum transaminases, bilirubin and glicemia. These effects were reduced by treatment with m-NBM and especially m-ABM. These biochemical observations were supplemented by histopathological examination of liver sections. The results obtained with m-ABM were comparable with those reported on methionine, which is a recognised antidote in paracetamol poisoning.
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Bologa C, Lionte C, Halit D, Luca C. Case report. Neurosyphilis Masquerading as Stroke in an 84-year-old. J Crit Care Med (Targu Mures) 2017; 3:70-72. [PMID: 29967874 PMCID: PMC5769912 DOI: 10.1515/jccm-2017-0009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 02/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The case of an 84 years old woman with uncharacteristic neurologic and cognitive symptoms, suspected of ischemic stroke is presented. Following an extensive assessment in the departments of neurology and internal medicine, the unusual aetiology of stroke was identified as meningovascular neurosyphilis. The patient fully recovered after antibiotic therapy. To our knowledge, this the eldest patient with tertiary neurosyphilis reported in the literature.
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- Cristina Bologa
- Internal Medicine Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Clinical County Emergency Hospital, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine , Iasi , Romania
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- Internal Medicine Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Clinical County Emergency Hospital, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 , Iasi , Romania
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- Neurology Department, “Prof. Dr. N. Oblu” Clinical Emergency Hospital , Iasi , Romania
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- Infectious Disease Department, “Sf. Parascheva” Clinical Hospital, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine , Iasi , Romania
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Lionte C, Sorodoc V, Jaba E, Botezat A. Development and validation of a risk-prediction nomogram for in-hospital mortality in adults poisoned with drugs and nonpharmaceutical agents: An observational study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e6404. [PMID: 28328838 PMCID: PMC5371475 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000006404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Acute poisoning with drugs and nonpharmaceutical agents represents an important challenge in the emergency department (ED).The objective is to create and validate a risk-prediction nomogram for use in the ED to predict the risk of in-hospital mortality in adults from acute poisoning with drugs and nonpharmaceutical agents.This was a prospective cohort study involving adults with acute poisoning from drugs and nonpharmaceutical agents admitted to a tertiary referral center for toxicology between January and December 2015 (derivation cohort) and between January and June 2016 (validation cohort). We used a program to generate nomograms based on binary logistic regression predictive models. We included variables that had significant associations with death. Using regression coefficients, we calculated scores for each variable, and estimated the event probability. Model validation was performed using bootstrap to quantify our modeling strategy and using receiver operator characteristic (ROC) analysis. The nomogram was tested on a separate validation cohort using ROC analysis and goodness-of-fit tests.Data from 315 patients aged 18 to 91 years were analyzed (n = 180 in the derivation cohort; n = 135 in the validation cohort). In the final model, the following variables were significantly associated with mortality: age, laboratory test results (lactate, potassium, MB isoenzyme of creatine kinase), electrocardiogram parameters (QTc interval), and echocardiography findings (E wave velocity deceleration time). Sex was also included to use the same model for men and women. The resulting nomogram showed excellent survival/mortality discrimination (area under the curve [AUC] 0.976, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.954-0.998, P < 0.0001 for the derivation cohort; AUC 0.957, 95% CI 0.892-1, P < 0.0001 for the validation cohort).This nomogram provides more precise, rapid, and simple risk-analysis information for individual patients acutely exposed to drugs and nonpharmaceutical agents, and accurately estimates the probability of in-hospital death, exclusively using the results of objective tests available in the ED.
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- Catalina Lionte
- Internal Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy
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- Internal Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy
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- Romanian Academy—“Gh. Zane” Institute for Economic and Social Research Teodor Codrescu No. 2, Iasi, Romania
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Lionte C, Sorodoc V, Bologa C, Tuchilus C, Jaba E. Usefulness of Transthoracic Echocardiography Parameters and Brain Natriuretic Peptide as Mortality Predictors in Hospitalized Acutely Poisoned Patients: A Prospective Observational Study. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2017; 120:498-504. [DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.12711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2016] [Accepted: 11/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Catalina Lionte
- Internal Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department; ‘Sf. Spiridon’ Emergency Clinic County Hospital; ‘Gr. T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy; Iasi Romania
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- Internal Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department; ‘Sf. Spiridon’ Emergency Clinic County Hospital; ‘Gr. T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy; Iasi Romania
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- Internal Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department; ‘Sf. Spiridon’ Emergency Clinic County Hospital; ‘Gr. T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy; Iasi Romania
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- Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinary Department; Central Laboratory; ‘Sf. Spiridon’ Emergency Clinic County Hospital; ‘Gr. T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy; Iasi Romania
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- Statistics Department; FEAA; ‘Al. I. Cuza’ University; Iasi Romania
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Lionte C, Sorodoc V, Tuchilus C, Cimpoiesu D, Jaba E. Biomarkers, lactate, and clinical scores as outcome predictors in systemic poisons exposures. Hum Exp Toxicol 2016; 36:651-662. [PMID: 27457800 DOI: 10.1177/0960327116660866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Acute exposure to systemic poisons represents an important challenge in clinical toxicology. We aimed to analyze the potential role of cardiac biomarkers, routine laboratory tests, and clinical scores as morbidity and in-hospital mortality predictors in patients intoxicated with various systemic poisons. We conducted a prospective study on adults acutely exposed to systemic poisons. We determined the PSS, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), and we performed electrocardiogram, laboratory tests, lactate and cardiac biomarkers (which were reassessed 4 h, respectively 6 h later). Of 120 patients included, 45% developed complications, 19.2% had a poor outcome, and 5% died. Multivariate logistic regression sustained lactate (odds ratio (OR) 1.58; confidence interval (CI) 95%: 0.97-2.59; p 0.066), MB isoenzyme of creatine kinase (6h-CKMB; OR 1.08; CI 95%: 1.02-1.16; p 0.018) as predictors for a poor outcome. A GCS < 10 (OR 0.113; CI 95%: 0.019-0.658; p 0.015) and 4h-lactate (OR 4.87; CI 95%: 0.79-29.82; p 0.087) predicted mortality after systemic poisons exposure. Receiver operating characteristic analysis showed that brain natriuretic peptide (area under the curve (AUC), 0.96; CI 95%: 0.92-0.99; p < 0.001), lactate (AUC, 0.91; CI 95%: 0.85-0.97; p < 0.001), and 6h-CKMB have good discriminatory capacity for predicting a poor outcome. In conclusion, these biomarkers, lactate, and GCS can be used to predict morbidity and mortality after systemic poisons exposure.
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- C Lionte
- 1 Second Medical Clinic, "Sf. Spiridon" Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Iasi, Romania.,2 "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- 1 Second Medical Clinic, "Sf. Spiridon" Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Iasi, Romania.,2 "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- 2 "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.,3 Central Laboratory, "Sf. Spiridon" Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Iasi, Romania
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- 2 "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.,4 Department of Emergency Medicine, "Sf. Spiridon" Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Iasi, Romania
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- 5 Department of Statistics, FEAA, "Al. I. Cuza" University, Iasi, Romania
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Gazzi EN, Sorodoc V, Jaba IM, Lionte C, Bologa C, Lupusoru CE, Lupusoru R, Sorodoc L, Petris O. Profile of adult acute cholinesterase inhibitors substances poisoning - a 30 years analysis. Open Med (Wars) 2015; 10:278-284. [PMID: 28352706 PMCID: PMC5152987 DOI: 10.1515/med-2015-0041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2014] [Accepted: 03/31/2015] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Objectives The objective of this study was to assess the pattern and outcome of acute cholinesterase inhibitors substances (CIS) poisoning cases, in a cohort from a regional tertiary care hospital. Methods cases admitted in the Toxicology Clinic of “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinic Hospital Iasi, Romania between 1983 and 2013 were studied. Results a total number of 606 patients were included. The reason for exposures was intentional in 70% of cases and the commonest route of poisoning was oral in 92.2%. The highest percent of cases was females (56.4), the age group 20–29 (25.4%) and the majority (66.7%) coming from rural areas, 28.2% being agricultural workers. 36.6% of cases were severe clinical forms. Overall mortality rates were 3.8%, more than half of the death patients (65.2%) had concomitant alcohol intake. It was a significant statistical association between decrease level of serum cholinesterase on admittance and severe forms (p 0.000) and between survival and deaths groups (p 0.000). The pattern of poisoning described by our retrospective study suggests that CIS poisoning are mainly preventable. The main effective goals for prevention are restriction in free accessibility to toxic pesticides, together with sustained efforts in education concerning the life-threatening danger of pesticide poisoning.
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- Eugen N Gazzi
- "Sf. Spiridon" Emergency Clinic Hospital, Internal Medicine and Toxicology Department, School of Medicine "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- "Sf. Spiridon" Emergency Clinic Hospital, Internal Medicine and Toxicology Department, School of Medicine "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania, Tel: +40728040582
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- Pharmacology - Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- "Sf. Spiridon" Emergency Clinic Hospital, Internal Medicine and Toxicology Department, School of Medicine "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- "Sf. Spiridon" Emergency Clinic Hospital, Internal Medicine and Toxicology Department, School of Medicine "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- Pharmacology - Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- Physiopathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- "Sf. Spiridon" Emergency Clinic Hospital, Internal Medicine and Toxicology Department, School of Medicine "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- "Sf. Spiridon" Emergency Clinic Hospital, Internal Medicine and Toxicology Department, School of Medicine "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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Bologa C, Lionte C, Coman A, Sorodoc L. Lipid emulsion therapy in cardiodepressive syndrome after diltiazem overdose—case report. Am J Emerg Med 2013; 31:1154.e3-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2013.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2013] [Accepted: 03/06/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Sorodoc V, Jaba IM, Lionte C, Mungiu OC, Sorodoc L. Epidemiology of acute drug poisoning in a tertiary center from Iasi County, Romania. Hum Exp Toxicol 2011; 30:1896-903. [DOI: 10.1177/0960327111403172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The aim of this retrospective epidemiological study was to investigate the demographical, etiological and clinical characteristics of acute drug poisonings in Iasi County, Romania. All patients were referred and admitted in the Toxicology Clinic of “Sf. Ioan” Emergency Clinic Hospital Iasi, Romania. Between 2003 and 2009, 811 cases of acute drug poisonings were recorded, counting for 28.43% from the total number of poisonings. The majority of these poisonings resulted in mild (51.94%) and medium (28.35%) clinical forms, while 19.71% were coma situations. In all, 63.51% of patients originated from urban areas, 39.94% were unemployed and the patients were predominantly women (66.46%). A high percentage (97.27%) were suicide attempts, using only one type of drug (65.88%) and the 21–30 years group (29.8%) records the highest incidence, for both women and men. The most frequently involved drugs were benzodiazepines 13.69%, anticonvulsive drugs 8.63%, barbiturates 8.51% and cardiovascular drugs 5.92%. Drugs combinations were recorded in 32.92% of cases and 1.2% were combinations between drugs and other substances. Mortality was the outcome in 0.3% of the total registered number of acute drug poisonings. This study underlines that in order to provide a proper management of these situations, a Regional Poison Information Center is absolutely necessary.
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- Victorita Sorodoc
- “Sf. Ioan” Emergency Clinic Hospital, Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- Pharmacology – Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- “Sf. Ioan” Emergency Clinic Hospital, Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- Pharmacology – Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- “Sf. Ioan” Emergency Clinic Hospital, Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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Patients with Amanita phalloides-induced liver failure (LF) have a high mortality, despite significant advances in intensive care management. Our study evaluated the effect of Molecular Absorbents Recirculating System (MARS) comparative with optimal intensive care (OIC) in adults with this condition, in the absence of liver transplantation (LT). Six consecutive patients (women, range 16-61 years) affected by A. phalloides-induced LF were treated with OIC (3 patients) and MARS (3 patients). Laboratory parameters and hepeatic encephalopaty were evaluated 15 min before and 24 hours following each MARS treatment. Three 6-hour sessions per patient were performed in MARS group, with a statistically significant decrease in ammonia (p value 0.011), alaninaminotransferase (ALT) and prothrombin time (PT) (p value 0.004). Two patients had a significant rebound in bilirubin (+116%; p value 0. 04) 24 hours following MARS. Mortality in MARS group was 66.7%. Survival rate in OIC was 0%. Negative prognostic markers: lack of PT and hepatic encephalopaty improvement, rebound in bilirubin, and delay of MARS therapy initiation. No significant adverse reactions occurred during MARS. MARS is an effective depurative therapy in adults with A. phalloides-induced LF, but alone is not enough. Survival is predicted by the results of the initial MARS, amount of mushroom consumed, and time from toxin exposure.
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- Laurentiu Sorodoc
- Emergency Clinic Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.
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Caustic substances cause tissue destruction through liquefaction or coagulation reactions and the intensity of destruction depends on the type, concentration, time of contact and amount of the substance ingested. We report an unusual presentation and complication of caustic ingestion in a patient, who accidentally ingested sodium hydroxide. Our patient presented respiratory failure soon after admission and developed necrotizing esophagitis with progression to esophageal stenosis, which required surgical treatment. The complications were related to the amount of caustic soda ingested.
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- Catalina Lionte
- Medical Clinic, Emergency Clinic Hospital, Str. Ion Creanga 90, Iasi, Romania.
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Păduraru I, Hurjui J, Filimon O, Filimon M, Saramet A, Petriş O, Lionte C. [Recent data about the LDL-atherogenesis relationship]. Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi 2001; 105:31-6. [PMID: 12092155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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The steps în pathophysiology of ATS make easier the understanding of waves of processes that lead to the disfunction of the endothelial cells, hypertrophy of the arterial wall and în the end to the complication which drawn from this process. Atherogenic process which is characterised by proaterofenethic and atherogenetic mechanism imbalance suppose three phases: early, transition and terminal phase. The initial phase involve the focal influx and LDL-cholesterol accumulation în the arterial intima, the ROS (reactive oxygen species) and azot generation by smooth muscular cells, macrophages and endothelial cells and oxidative modification of LDL. Scientific data revealed that LDL oxidation is mediated by peroxinitrite (ONOO) anion which could act directly over the thiol groups or indirectly through OH and NO radicals from peroxinitrous acid breakdown and who initiate the polyunsaturated fatty acids peroxidation and the oxidation of apolipoprotein B-100. LDL completely oxidated are recognised by scavenger receptors which are not regulated by up and down regulation. The last event of the early atherogenic process is the formation of foam cells from macrophages through LDL modified captation by scavenger receptors.
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- I Păduraru
- Disciplina de Biochimie, Facultatea de Farmacie, Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie Gr.T. Popa Iaşi
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