Computed tomography angiography in the diagnosis of arteriovenous malformations

Introduction: The most common cause of intracranial bleeding in younger patients and children are vascular anomalies. Digital subtractions angiography presents a gold standard in diagnostics of aneurisms and vascular malformations. Our aim is to present our experience in using computed tomography angiography in diagnosing arteriovenous malformations. Methods: We included 150 patients with acute non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage diagnosed by non-contrast CT examination, after which they were subjected to CT angiography of the cerebral vessels, and then underwent maximum intense projection and volume rendering reconstruction. Results:  Out of 150 patients with non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage, in 121 (81%) a diagnosis of  aneurysm was rendered, while in 8 (5%) arteriovenous malformation was found. In 29 (14%) patients cause of bleeding was not identified. Patients with arteriovenous malformations, were age 17-77 years, with mean age 42.75 years. Five (62.5%) of them were female patients and three (37.5%) were male. Conclusion: Spontaneous non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Computed tomography angiography is sufficiently specific and sensitive in diagnosis of arteriovenous malformations in our experience

Web Based Distance Learning at Faculty of Medicine of Sarajevo University

The time in which we live is defined by the significant influence of the information technologies on our lives, changes and development of society and the efficacy of all the organization systems. Increase and development of distance learning (DL) technologies over the past decade has exposed the potential and the efficiency of new technologies. Number of events has organized by teaching staff from Cathedrae for Medical Informatics in order to promote distance learning and web based education are very extensive: professional-scientific events, workshops and congresses, first tele-exam at the Medical Faculty, Introducing of Distance learning in curriculum at biomedical faculties, etc. At the University in Sarajevo in year 2003 was opened the e-learning center for the support to the faculties the distance studies by use of the information technology. At Medical Faculty of University of Sarajevo at Cathedrae for Medical Informatics since 2002 is in progress realization of the project named: "Possibilities of introducing distance learning in medical curriculum", approved by the Federal and the Cantonal ministry of science and education. Pilot project was realized during three past school years, theoretical and practical education of subject Medical informatics are adapted to the new concepts of education using world trends of education from the distance. One group of students was included in the project finalized by electronic exam registration and electronic exam on 20 June 2005, publicly, in the Physiology amphitheatre of the Medical Faculty in Sarajevo