Rambabova Bushljetic, Irena
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Rambabova Bushljetic, Irena
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Rambabova Bushljetic, Irena
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Item type:Publication, Pharmacotherapeutic options for the prevention of kidney transplant rejection: the evidence to date(Informa UK Limited, 2022-08); ; Although early rejection episodes are successfully controlled, the problem of unrecognized production of de novo anti-HLA antibodies and associated chronic rejection still persists. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, COVID 19 Pneumonia and a Rare Form of Fungal Peritonitis in a Patient Survivor on Peritoneal Dialysis(Walter de Gruyter GmbH / Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts, 2021-12-30); ; ; ; Peritoneal dialysis (PD) related peritonitis is usually caused by bacteria, but viruses and fungi could also affect the peritoneal membrane and cause cloudy effluent with negative bacterial cultures. We present a case of a PD patient who survived fungal peritonitis caused by Geotrichum klebahnii (March 2015) and COVID-19 pneumonia (April 2021) with peritonitis probably caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The fungal peritonitis followed one episode of exit-site infection and two episodes of bacterial peritonitis treated with a wide-spectrum antibiotic. The patient's PD catheter was removed immediately upon the diagnosis of fungal peritonitis, and an antifungal treatment was continued for 3 weeks after catheter removal. The new peritoneal catheter was reinserted 8 weeks after complete resolution of peritonitis, and the patient continued treatment with PD. The patient developed severe Covid-19 pneumonia with a sudden appearance of cloudy peritoneal effluent. There was no bacterial or fungal growth on the effluent culture. A PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 in peritoneal effluent was not performed. The peritoneal effluent became transparent with the resolution of the severe symptoms of Covid-19 pneumonia. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, USE OF EVODIAL DIALIZERS FOR HEMODIALYSIS IN PATIENTS WITH HIGH RISK FOR BLEEDING - SINGLE CENTRE EXPERIENCE(Macedonian Association of Anatomists, 2023); ; ; - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, KIDNEY FUNCTION DECLINE AND MORTALITY IN DONORS WITH EXPANDED CRITERIA - FIVE YEARS FOLLOW UP STUDY(Macedonian Association of Anatomists and Morphologists, 2024); ; ; ; Kidney donors are considered healthy, but with a need for continued medical follow up and encouragement for continued healthy lifestyle, especially when expanded criteria for donation are applied. This study aims to analyse the five years follow up of kidney donors after explanation, encountering risks of kidney function decline and donors’ mortality. In a retrospective study we evaluated a donor cohort with 5 years of follow up. Demographic characteristics as age, gender and the presence comorbidities as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and Body Mass Index (BMI) >30kg/m2 were analyzed. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) by CKD EPI formula was notified prior donation, and annually afterwards. Consultations with nephrologist or other specialists were notified. In a multivariate regression analysis, the reduction ratio (RR) of eGFR was explored as dependent variable. Cox regression analysis exploited mortality; Kaplan Meier survival curve was applied in respect of BMI. Seventy-five donors with average age above 55 years were predominantly women (69%), nearly every nineth patient had diabetes or obesity (9%). Proportion of donors referred to nephrologist at the 12 months, declined up to 58% at the fifth year, ignoring medical checks showed ascending trend to 16% at the end of second and third year and 12% at the end of observational period. The univariate regression analysis found diabetes, hyperlipidemia and hypertension, the presence of multiple comorbidities, gender and age as insignificant predictors of eGFR 12 months reduction ratio. The nephrologist referral showed borderline significance (β = - 0.103, p=0.076). Only BMI over 30kg/m2 worsened the kidney function (β = 0.600, p=0.001). Five years mortality rate was 6.7%. The diseased donors were significantly older, more frequently had diabetes and obesity also they had significantly lower eGFR pre-donation, at the end of the first year but also and more step decline of it after 12 months. In the multivariate analysis BMI>30kg/m2 emerged as most powerful predictor of mortality (HR 40.02; CI: [4.11-389), p=0.0001). Survival of obese patients was significantly shorter when compared with patients with lower body weight (43.28 ± 7.51 vs. 59.33±0.65, Log rank p=0.000), respectively. Our study demonstrates that the mortality and declination of renal function after donation are associated with nephrologist referral and other potentially modifiable factors, especially obesity. Improved protocols for pre-donation information, education and adequate after-donation follow up is mandatory to achieve better longevity and kidney function survival in these frail and precious individuals. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, The Current State of Nuclear Nephrology in Modern Medicine(Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts/Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2023-12-01); ; ; ; Poposka, DanielaGlomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the most reliable parameter of renal function. Regarding the complexity of the gold standard inulin clearance, different estimating equations have been developed with CKD-EPI creatinine equation recommended as the most reliable one. In some clinical situations where creatinine based equations might not be valid, alternative methods are needed. Nuclear medicine methods for measuring GFR with 51Cr EDTA and 99mTc DTPA have been widely used for decades. There are different methodologies for the measurement of kidney function with radiopharmaceuticals: urinary clearance, plasma clearance, multiple plasma sampling, slope intercept, single sample plasma equation, slope only, and the gamma camera-based method. Greater precision of measuring GFR is needed in certain clinical situations. The most common are diagnosis and follow up of chronic kidney disease and definition of the beginning of replacement therapy. The assessment of renal function is also important for potential kidney donors. In recent years, with the introduction of new chemotherapeutic drugs and targeted therapy, oncologic patients treated with nephrotoxic drugs have become more commonly referred for measuring GFR. The monitoring of renal function is important during treatment in order to detect the transformation from reversible acute kidney injury to irreversible chronic kidney disease as well as in the cases of renal insufficiency reduce the dosage and prevent accumulation of the drug and avoid dosage related toxic effects. Assessment of kidney function using measured mGFR will be an important milestone in the creation of more accurate and expanding personalized medicine principle in current onconephrology practice. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, P1102EVALUATION THE EFFICACY OF MEDIUM CUT- OFF MEMBRANE DIALYZERS AND COMPARISON WITH HIGH FLUX DIALYZERS IN CONVENTIONAL HEMODIALYSIS(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2020-06-01); ; ; - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Impact of preoperative arterial and venous diameter on achievement of the adequate blood flow in arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis(Wiley, 2020-06); ; ; ; An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) remains the best choice of vascular access (VA) for hemodialysis (HD). The aim of the study was to determine the factors associated with the achievement of adequate blood flow (BF) of AVFs at the 4th week after creation. Created AVFs in 63 patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 4/5 and CKD stage 5 on hemodialysis (CKD5D) were analyzed in a prospective study. Doppler ultrasound (DUS) was used for measuring the diameter of the radial artery, the brachial artery and the cephalic vein before AVF creation. The BF of AVF was calculated by DUS at the 4th week after creation and adequate BF was defined as ≥ 600 mL/min. The average age of patients was 61.31 ± 12.9 years. An adequate BF of AVF at the 4th week after creation was achieved in 43.54% of patients. The BF of AVF measured in male patients was significantly higher compared to the BF of AVF obtained in females (576.03 mL/min vs 375.12 mL/min, P = 0.004). The diameter of the blood vessels with achieved adequate BF was significantly larger compared to the diameter of the blood vessels without adequate BF (radial artery: 2.45 mm vs 2.03 mm, P = 0.000; brachial artery: 4.78 mm vs 4.06 mm, P = 0.001 and cephalic vein: 3.12 mm vs 2.83 mm P = 0.018). The gender and the diameter of the blood vessels before AVF creation were significantly associated with achievement of adequate BF of AVF at the 4th week of creation. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Hypomagnesemia and cause-specific mortality in hemodialysis patients: 5-year follow-up analysis(SAGE Publications, 2017-10-13); ; ; The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the association between serum magnesium (Mg) and mortality, in particular the cause-specific mortality of Mg and other risk factors in hemodialysis (HD) patients. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, ANNUAL CHANGE OF ESTIMATED GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE IN HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS(Macedonian Association of Anatomists and Morphologists, 2024); ; - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Enterorrhagia Presented in Patient with Granulomatosis and Polyangitis - A Case Report(Macedonian Society of Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation and Artifical Organs, Department of Nephrology, 2022); ; ; Introduction. ANCA - associated vasculitis (AAV) as a term includes: microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). GPA is characterised by formation of granulomas and inflammation of small and medium-sized vessels leading to organ dysfunction, with a predilection for respiratory tract and kidneys. Gastrointestinal (GI) involvement happens rarely in GPA but when affected, has a poor prognosis. Case report. We report a case of 50-year-old male with GPA who presents with pulmonary and renal syndrome, along with enterorrhagia due to GI vasculitis. The patient was treated with: hemodialysis, pulse methylprednisolone, cyclophosphamide, and plasmapheresis. Our systematic review of the literature found only a few case reports where gastrointestinal symptoms were one of the first signs of GPA, however, this entity might be more frequent if physicians would think of this possibility more often. Conclusion. In cases of high clinical suspicion of GI involvement in GPA, an early aggressive immunosuppressive therapy and eventual surgical intervention remains the cornerstone of the management.