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CARDIOVASCULAR COMPLICATIONS IN KOVID-19
(MIT University Skopje, 2022-03)
Petrushevska, Ane
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The 2019 coronavirus disease (KOVID-19) caused by the new coronavirus (SARS-KOV2), a severe acute respiratory syndrome, quickly developed into a global pandemic. It has caused significant mortality worldwide and is primarily associated with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). In addition to ARDS clinical reports have shown significant cardiovascular complications in patients with KOVID-19. Virus infection, cytokine stimulation, altered immune response, and myocardial damage are some of the mechanisms for KOVID-19 cardiovascular complications. The aim of this paper is to present the previously published medical evidence from studies and research in the world related to cardiovascular complications in conditions of infection with KOVID-19.
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Comparative features and outcomes of major neurological complications of COVID-19
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2022-10)
Beghi E
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Moro E
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Davidescu EI
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Popescu BO
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Grosu O
Background and purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the neurological complications of SARS- CoV- 2 infection and compare phenotypes and outcomes in infected patients with and without selected neurological manifestations. Methods: The data source was a registry established by the European Academy of Neurology during the first wave of the COVID- 19 pandemic. Neurologists collected data on patients with COVID- 19 seen as in- and outpatients and in emergency rooms in 23 European and seven non- European countries. Prospective and retrospective data included patient demographics, lifestyle habits, comorbidities, main COVID- 19 complications, hospital and intensive care unit admissions, diagnostic tests, and outcome. Acute/ subacute selected neurological manifestations in patients with COVID- 19 were analysed, comparing individuals with and without each condition for several risk factors. Results: By July 31, 2021, 1523 patients (758 men, 756 women, and nine intersex/unknown, aged 16– 101 years) were registered. Neurological manifestations were diagnosed in 1213 infected patients (79.6%). At study entry, 978 patients (64.2%) had one or more chronic general or neurological comorbidities. Predominant acute/subacute neurological manifestations were cognitive dysfunction (N = 449, 29.5%), stroke (N = 392, 25.7%), sleep– wake disturbances (N = 250, 16.4%), dysautonomia (N = 224, 14.7%), peripheral neuropathy (N = 145, 9.5%), movement disorders (N = 142, 9.3%), ataxia (N = 134, 8.8%), and seizures (N = 126, 8.3%). These manifestations tended to differ with regard to age, general and neurological comorbidities, infection severity and non- neurological manifestations, extent of association with other acute/subacute neurological manifestations, and outcome. Conclusions: Patients with COVID- 19 and neurological manifestations present with distinct phenotypes. Differences in age, general and neurological comorbidities, and infection severity characterize the various neurological manifestations of COVID-19.
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Screening of the use of benzodiazepines during Covid-19 pandemic in the general population
(Macedonian Pharmaceutical Association, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Pharmacy, 2021)
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Kacarska, Milijana
Benzodiazepines have been commonly prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and insomnia in the last few decades. There has been a rising concern regarding safety of benzodiazepines due to overdose related deaths, addictions and cognitive side effects. COVID-19 pandemic is expected to cause a mental health crisis. Several studies have shown an increase in anxiety and insomnia. Тhe prescriptions of benzodiazepines could increase due to increase in anxiety and insomnia. The pandemic calls for a rapid adaptation of conventional medical practices to meet the evolving needs of such vulnerable patients. COVID-19 patients may frequently require treatment with psychotropic medications. This pandemic is leading to additional health problems such as stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, insomnia, denial, anger and fear, globally. The COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge to humanity. It is not only a health crisis but also a social crisis. The life is unlikely to be the same after we come out of the pandemic. There will be changes at the level of individuals, families, communities, states, nations, international relationships, and the way all of us will deal with a range of human and environmental situations. Disasters are always associated with increased rates of emotional health needs from distress to specific disorders, such as posttraumatic stress disorder. Past experiences have shown psychosocial interventions, ranging from self‑care, psychological first aid, counseling, social support and formal psychiatric care can minimize the emotional health impact of disasters. These activities can be initiated by individuals and professionals.
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Maternal and perinatal outcomes in women with advanced maternal age affected by SARS-CoV-2 infection (Phase-2): The WAPM (World Association of Perinatal Medicine) Working Group on COVID-19
(Cetus Publishing, 2021-03-09)
D'Antonio, Francesco
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Şen, Cihat
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Di Mascio, Daniel
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Galindo, Alberto
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Villalain, Cecilia
Objective To elucidate the role of advanced maternal age (AMA) in determining the outcome of pregnancies complicated by SARS-CoV-2 infection. Methods Multinational cohort study included women with laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection from 76 centers in 27 different countries in Europe, United States, South America, Asia and Australia from 04 April 2020 till 28 October 2020. The primary outcome was a composite measure of maternal mortality and morbidity including admission to intensive care unit (ICU), use of mechanical ventilation (defined as intubation, need for continuous positive airway pressure, extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation), severe respiratory symptoms (including dyspnea and shortness of breath) or death. Results Eight hundred and eighty seven pregnant women were included in the study who were positive SARS-CoV-2 results by RT-PCR (reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction) on their nasal and pharyngeal swab specimens (352 with and 652 with no AMA). The risk of composite adverse maternal outcome was higher in AMA group compared to that of under 35 years of age group, with an OR of 1.99 (95% CI 1.4–2.9; p=0.002). Likewise, women >35 years were also at higher risk of hospital admission (OR: 1.88, 95% CI 1.4–2.5; p<0.001), presence of severe respiratory symptoms (OR: 1.53, 95% CI 1.0–2.3; p=0.04) and/or admission to ICU (OR: 2.00, 95% CI 1.1–3.7; p=0.003); however, no difference was observed in terms of perinatal outcome risk. Conclusion Advanced maternal age is an independent risk factor for adverse maternal outcome in pregnancies complicated by SARS-CoV-2 infection. Accurate risk stratification of women presenting with suspected SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy is warranted in order to identify a subset of women who may benefit from a personalized management, including elective hospitalization and/or prolonged surveillance in order to improve maternal outcome.
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Maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection
(Wiley, 2021-02)
The WAPM (World Association of Perinatal Medicine) Working Group on COVID-19
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To evaluate the maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies affected by SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Cardiovascular Testing in Asia: The IAEA INCAPS-COVID Study
(Elsevier BV, 2021-09)
Kudo, Takashi
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Lahey, Ryan
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Hirschfeld, Cole B
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Williams, Michelle C
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Lu, Bin
Background: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic significantly affected the management of cardiovascular disease around the world. The effect of the pandemic on the volume of cardiovascular diagnostic procedures is not known. Objectives: This study sought to evaluate the effects of the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiovascular diagnostic procedures and safety practices in Asia. Methods: The International Atomic Energy Agency conducted a worldwide survey to assess changes in cardiovascular procedure volume and safety practices caused by COVID-19. Testing volumes were reported for March 2020 and April 2020 and were compared to those from March 2019. Data from 180 centers across 33 Asian countries were grouped into 4 subregions for comparison. Results: Procedure volumes decreased by 47% from March 2019 to March 2020, showing recovery from March 2020 to April 2020 in Eastern Asia, particularly in China. The majority of centers canceled outpatient activities and increased time per study. Practice changes included implementing physical distancing and restricting visitors. Although COVID testing was not commonly performed, it was conducted in one-third of facilities in Eastern Asia. The most severe reductions in procedure volumes were observed in lower-income countries, where volumes decreased by 81% from March 2019 to April 2020. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic in Asia caused significant reductions in cardiovascular diagnostic procedures, particularly in low-income countries. Further studies on the effects of COVID-19 on cardiovascular outcomes and changes in care delivery are warranted.
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Worldwide Disparities in Recovery of Cardiac Testing 1 Year Into COVID-19
(ELSEVIER, 2022-05-24)
Einstein, Andrew J
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Hirschfeld, Cole
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Williams, Michelle C
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Vitola, Joao V
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Better, Nathan
Background: The extent to which health care systems have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic to provide necessary cardiac diagnostic services is unknown. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the impact of the pandemic on cardiac testing practices, volumes and types of diagnostic services, and perceived psychological stress to health care providers worldwide. Methods: The International Atomic Energy Agency conducted a worldwide survey assessing alterations from baseline in cardiovascular diagnostic care at the pandemic's onset and 1 year later. Multivariable regression was used to determine factors associated with procedure volume recovery. Results: Surveys were submitted from 669 centers in 107 countries. Worldwide reduction in cardiac procedure volumes of 64% from March 2019 to April 2020 recovered by April 2021 in high- and upper middle-income countries (recovery rates of 108% and 99%) but remained depressed in lower middle- and low-income countries (46% and 30% recovery). Although stress testing was used 12% less frequently in 2021 than in 2019, coronary computed tomographic angiography was used 14% more, a trend also seen for other advanced cardiac imaging modalities (positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance; 22%-25% increases). Pandemic-related psychological stress was estimated to have affected nearly 40% of staff, impacting patient care at 78% of sites. In multivariable regression, only lower-income status and physicians' psychological stress were significant in predicting recovery of cardiac testing. Conclusions: Cardiac diagnostic testing has yet to recover to prepandemic levels in lower-income countries. Worldwide, the decrease in standard stress testing is offset by greater use of advanced cardiac imaging modalities. Pandemic-related psychological stress among providers is widespread and associated with poor recovery of cardiac testing.
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International Impact of COVID-19 on the Diagnosis of Heart Disease
(ELSEVER, 2021-01-19)
Einstein, Andrew J
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Shaw, Leslee J
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Hirschfeld, Cole
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Williams, Michelle C
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Villines, Todd C
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has adversely affected diagnosis and treatment of noncommunicable diseases. Its effects on delivery of diagnostic care for cardiovascular disease, which remains the leading cause of death worldwide, have not been quantified.
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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Cardiovascular Testing in Asia
(Elsevier BV, 2021-09)
Kudo, Takashi
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Lahey, Ryan
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Hirschfeld, Cole B.
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Williams, Michelle C.
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Lu, Bin
Abstract: Background The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic significantly affected management of cardiovascular disease around the world. The effect of the pandemic on volume of cardiovascular diagnostic procedures is not known. Objectives This study sought to evaluate the effects of the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiovascular diagnostic procedures and safety practices in Asia. Methods The International Atomic Energy Agency conducted a worldwide survey to assess changes in cardiovascular procedure volume and safety practices caused by COVID-19. Testing volumes were reported for March 2020 and April 2020 and were compared to those from March 2019. Data from 180 centers across 33 Asian countries were grouped into 4 subregions for comparison. Results Procedure volumes decreased by 47% from March 2019 to March 2020, showing recovery from March 2020 to April 2020 in Eastern Asia, particularly in China. The majority of centers cancelled outpatient activities and increased time per study. Practice changes included implementing physical distancing and restricting visitors. Although COVID testing was not commonly performed, it was conducted in one-third of facilities in Eastern Asia. The most severe reductions in procedure volumes were observed in lower-income countries, where volumes decreased 81% from March 2019 to April 2020. Conclusions The COVID-19 pandemic in Asia caused significant reductions in cardiovascular diagnostic procedures, particularly in low-income countries. Further studies on effects of COVID-19 on cardiovascular outcomes and changes in care delivery are warranted.

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