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Signal-Averaged ECG: Basics to Current Issues
Signal-averaged ECG (SAECG) is a high-resolution, noninvasive electrocardiographic method enabling detection of late ventricular potentials (LVP), which are low-amplitude and high-frequency signals, predicting reentry ventricular arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death (SCD). Three criteria are used to detect late ventricular potentials as follows: signal-average ECG QRS duration (SAECG-QRS), the duration of the terminal part of the QRS complex with an amplitude below 40 ÎźV (LAS40) and the root mean square (RSM) signal amplitude of the last 40 ms of the signal < 20 ÎźV (RMS40). Late ventricular potentials can be detected not only at the end of a QRS complex but also as intra-QRS (IQRS) potentials. Signal-averaged ECG was modified to enable the analysis of the P-wave and to detect atrial late potentials (ALPs), low-amplitude potentials at the terminal part of the filtered P-wave, and predictors of atrial fibrillation (AF). Late atrial and ventricular potentials originate from areas of delayed, fragmented, and heterogenous conduction within atrial or ventricular myocardium. This chapter reviews the most important mechanisms explaining the occurrence of late ventricular, intra-QRS, and atrial potentials; their predictive value for arrhythmia, focusing on recent clinical data, long-term follow-up, and outcome; and analysis of SAECG variables in cardiac and noncardiac diseases
ROMANIA'S REAL CONVERGENCE TO THE EUROPEAN UNION Dragos Mihai Ungureanu , Permanent Representation of Romania to the European Union Ruxandra Dana Vilag, Romanian-American University Bucharest George Horia Ionescu, Romanian-American University Bucharest Florian Bogdan Stoian, ââŹĹLucian Blagaâ⏠University of Sibiu
In the process of European integration, switching in 1999 to the third stageof Economic and Monetary Union, has intensified the need to coordinate economic andsectoral policies of the Member States. The process of coordination is necessary toharmonize national economic policy objectives in order to minimize the negative impactof economic policy measures taken by some member countries to other member countriesand reduce the temptation for Member States to have behavior riders. Real Convergenceis an essential goal of Romanian integration into the European Union. Attenuation of thedevelopment gaps maintained between Romania and the EU can not be achieved solelythrough the use of market forces. Economic transformations occurring globally andincreased risk aversion contributed to a signifiant reduction of capital flows to Romania,increased pressures upon exchange rate.Real convergence, nominal convergence, integration, European Union
FINANCIAL CONTAGION AND INVESTORS BEHAVIOR
International capital markets, in general, seem to be volatile markets, influenced bymany factors, a phenomenon that affects both developed markets, as well as least developed, withemerging market economies suffering most because of this. It is clear, however, that volatility willremain for as long as it is delayed the adoption of specific measures at national and internationalfinancial architecture level, measures that may be necessary to reduce these risks, to limit theirimpact, and that the question financial market can relapse in a manner as efficiently as possible.investor behaviour, financial crisis, rational investor, irational investor, financial contagion
ASSESING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REAL CONVERGENCE IN ROMANIA
The convergence is an essential objective of the integration process of Romania in the European Union. Minimizing gaps in the level of development that arise between Romania and the average European Union can not be achieved solely through the use of marconvergence, European Union, real convergence
Advanced Ultrasound Techniques in Preoperative Diagnostic of Thyroid Cancers
The most precise evaluation of thyroid masses is by high-sensitive ultrasound. Complementary to B-mode ultrasound, elastography can add valuable information by determining tissue stiffnessâan important predictor for malignancy. All major guidelines recommend nodules with high suspicious ultrasound characteristics larger than 1Â cm to be addressed to ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) to rule out malignancy. The main limitation of this procedure is represented by indeterminate cytology, which accounts for up to 20â25% of biopsy results. Molecular markers imply elevated costs and their performance needs further study. Elastography may be helpful in establishing the optimal therapeutic attitude for this cytological category. Currently, there are two ultrasound elastography methods available for assessing tissue stiffness using the parallel deformation to the applied force direction (strain) or the perpendicular deformation to the force direction (shear wave). These methods will be presented and compared in this chapter, with their indications and limitations for a better understanding of their application in nodular thyroid pathology
Elastography: A New Ultrasound Technique in Nodular Thyroid Pathology
Elastography is a new technique for evaluating the stiffness of nodules. It is generally recognised that malignant thyroid lesions are harder than benign lesions. Different elastographic techniques are presented, with characteristics, advantages and limitations. Qualitative and semiquantitative methods are described. Comparison of the main existing techniques, static and dynamic elastographies, is presented in this chapter. Strain elastography seems to have a better diagnostic quality than shear wave elastography in the diagnosis of thyroid cancer disease. A positive elastogram, suggestive for malignancy is more useful in diagnosis than a positive grey-scale ultrasound evaluation. Elastography increases the specificity of grey scale ultrasound (US), it should be always integrated with its information and should be considered as a complement of conventional US
ImportanČa esteticÄ a mâinii operate
Background. Traumatic hand injury represents one of the greatest distressing injuries. Severe hand
injuries are related to high efforts for surgical and functional reconstructions to accomplish a satisfactory
functional and aesthetic result. Objective of the study. The study was designed to mark the aesthetic
importance in the practice of reconstructive surgery on the operated hand, in terms of the correlation
between the severity of injuries and the postoperative aesthetic result. Material and Methods. In this
retrospective study, we evaluated 175 patients with severe hand injuries in the Clinic of Plastic Surgery
at IMU Hospital. The sample included 107 men, 68 women, aged between 15-60 years. Hand injuries
were on the phalanges in 115 cases, in the metacarpal region 32, at the level of the carpus 23 and in 5
cases was extended on entire surface of the hand. Results. In the current study we examined the
correlation between the hand injury severity scoring system and the quality of life of the pacient in terms
of aesthetics associated with functional outcome and psychological impact. The study showed that
psychological impact of the event, satisfaction of apperance and hand function were found to be
correlated to low indicator of injury. Conclusion. The attempt to preserve both the function and the
aesthetic aspect in each group of injuries with a high HISS score requires a lot of effort, time, major
costs and technique. The increase of the quality of life, the integration in the society, as well as the desire
for recovery rise gradually. Background. Traumatic hand injury represents one of the greatest distressing injuries. Severe hand
injuries are related to high efforts for surgical and functional reconstructions to accomplish a satisfactory
functional and aesthetic result. Objective of the study. The study was designed to mark the aesthetic
importance in the practice of reconstructive surgery on the operated hand, in terms of the correlation
between the severity of injuries and the postoperative aesthetic result. Material and Methods. In this
retrospective study, we evaluated 175 patients with severe hand injuries in the Clinic of Plastic Surgery
at IMU Hospital. The sample included 107 men, 68 women, aged between 15-60 years. Hand injuries
were on the phalanges in 115 cases, in the metacarpal region 32, at the level of the carpus 23 and in 5
cases was extended on entire surface of the hand. Results. In the current study we examined the
correlation between the hand injury severity scoring system and the quality of life of the pacient in terms
of aesthetics associated with functional outcome and psychological impact. The study showed that
psychological impact of the event, satisfaction of apperance and hand function were found to be
correlated to low indicator of injury. Conclusion. The attempt to preserve both the function and the
aesthetic aspect in each group of injuries with a high HISS score requires a lot of effort, time, major
costs and technique. The increase of the quality of life, the integration in the society, as well as the desire
for recovery rise gradually. Background. Traumatic hand injury represents one of the greatest distressing injuries. Severe hand
injuries are related to high efforts for surgical and functional reconstructions to accomplish a satisfactory
functional and aesthetic result. Objective of the study. The study was designed to mark the aesthetic
importance in the practice of reconstructive surgery on the operated hand, in terms of the correlation
between the severity of injuries and the postoperative aesthetic result. Material and Methods. In this
retrospective study, we evaluated 175 patients with severe hand injuries in the Clinic of Plastic Surgery
at IMU Hospital. The sample included 107 men, 68 women, aged between 15-60 years. Hand injuries
were on the phalanges in 115 cases, in the metacarpal region 32, at the level of the carpus 23 and in 5
cases was extended on entire surface of the hand. Results. In the current study we examined the
correlation between the hand injury severity scoring system and the quality of life of the pacient in terms
of aesthetics associated with functional outcome and psychological impact. The study showed that
psychological impact of the event, satisfaction of apperance and hand function were found to be
correlated to low indicator of injury. Conclusion. The attempt to preserve both the function and the
aesthetic aspect in each group of injuries with a high HISS score requires a lot of effort, time, major
costs and technique. The increase of the quality of life, the integration in the society, as well as the desire
for recovery rise gradually. Introducere. Traumatismele mâinii reprezintÄ una dintre cele mai mari suferinČe. ReconstrucČiile
chirurgicale sunt critice Či necesitÄ iscusinČa chirurgului pentru pÄstrarea structurii anatomice, funcČiei
Či importanČa esteticului. Scopul lucrÄrii. Studiul a fost conceput pentru a marca importanČa esteticÄ ĂŽn
practica chirurgiei reconstructive asupra mâinii operate din prisma corelaČiei dintre gravitatea leziunilor
Či rezultatului estetic postoperator. Material Či Metode. Studiu de tip observaČional s-a desfÄČurat ĂŽn
Clinica de Chirurgie PlasticÄ ĂŽn Institutul de MedicinÄ UrgentÄ. EČantionul a cuprins 175 pacienČi cu
tramatisme mutilante. BÄrbaČi 107, femei 68, cu vârsta de la 15-60 ani. Leziunile au fost pe falange ĂŽn
115 cazuri, ĂŽn regiunea metacarpianÄ 32, la nivelul carpului 23 Či ĂŽn 5 cazuri pe ĂŽntreaga suprafaČÄ a
mâinii. Rezultate. Studiul s-a exat pe examinarea relaČiei dintre severitatea traumei la mâina operatÄ Či
modificarea calitÄČii vieČii pacientului prin prisma esteticului corelat cu impactul funcČional Či
psihologic. Studiul a demonstrat legÄtura atât dintre satisfacČia imaginii, cât Či a funcČiei mâinii operate,
corelate cu indicatorul mic al injuriei. Concluzii. Ăncercarea de a pÄstra atât funcČia, cât Či aspectul
estetic ĂŽn fiecare grup de patologii necesitÄ mult efort. Valoarea ĂŽnaltÄ a scorului HISS solicitÄ timp,
costuri majore Či tehnicÄ de performanČÄ. Sporirea calitÄČii vieČii, integrÄrii ĂŽn societate Či dorinČa de
recuperare cresc gradual
EXPLORING SURGICAL OPTIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ON DUPUYTRENâS DISEASE: OUTCOMES AND CONSIDERATIONS
Universitatea de Stat de MedicinÄ Ĺi Farmacie âNicolae TestemiĹŁanuâ, ChiĹinÄu, Republica MoldovaIntroducere. Maladia Dupuytren este o afecČiune caracterizatÄ prin contractura progresivÄ a fasciei palmare, conducând la afectarea funcČionalitÄČii mâinii. Diversele tehnici chirurgicale utilizate Či eficacitatea lor rÄmân a fi subiect de cercetare. Scopul lucrÄrii. Acest studiu a avut ca scop analiza diferitor tehnici chirurgicale utilizate ĂŽn maladia Dupuytren, evaluând ratele de recurenČÄ, ĂŽmbunÄtÄČirea funcČionalÄ Či satisfacČia pacientului. Material Či metode. A fost realizat un reviu sistematic prin cÄutarea ĂŽn bazele de date electronice: PubMed, Scopus, Elsevier Či Embase, pentru studii publicate ĂŽntre 2010 Či 2023, care au inclus tehnici chirurgicale Či rezultatele acestora, rata de recurenČÄ, ĂŽmbunÄtÄČirea funcČionalÄ a mâinii, rezultate raportate de pacienČi Či rata de complicaČii. Rezultate. Reviul a inclus 25 de studii, cuprinzând diverse tehnici chirurgicale: fasciectomie deschisÄ, fasciectomie limitatÄ, aponeurotomie percutanÄ cu ac Či injectare de colagenazÄ. Rata de recurenČÄ a variat ĂŽn funcČie de tehnicile utilizate, fasciectomia deschisÄ fiind asociatÄ cu rate mai scÄzute de recurenČÄ. Ratele de satisfacČie ale pacienČilor au fost, ĂŽn general, crescute, majoritatea persoanelor experimentând ameliorarea simptomelor Či ĂŽmbunÄtÄČirea funcČiei mâinii. Ratele de complicaČii au fost relativ scÄzute, cel mai frecvent ĂŽntâlnindu-se probleme legate de vindecarea plÄgilor. Concluzii. Tehnicile chirurgicale utilizate ĂŽn maladia Dupuytren oferÄ rezultate variate. Fasciectomia deschisÄ rÄmâne o opČiune de ĂŽncredere pentru obČinerea rezultatelor favorabile, cu rate reduse de recurenČÄ. Studii comparative suplimentare Či urmÄrirea pe termen lung sunt necesare pentru a optimiza ghidurile de tratament Či a optimiza abordÄrile chirurgicale.Background. Dupuytrenâs disease is a common hand condition characterized by progressive contracture of the palmar fascia, leading to impaired hand function. Various surgical techniques are employed to treat Dupuytrenâs disease, but their comparative outcomes and effectiveness remain a subject of investigation. Objective of the study. This study aimed to comprehensively analyze different surgical techniques for Dupuytrenâs disease, evaluating recurrence rates, functional improvement, and patient satisfaction. Material and methods. A systematic review was conducted by searching electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Elsevier and Embase for studies published between 2010 and 2023, including studies reporting on surgical techniques and their outcomes, recurrence rates, hand function improvement, patient-reported outcomes, and complication rates. Results. The review encompassed 25 studies involving various surgical techniques: open fasciectomy, limited fasciectomy, needle aponeurotomy, and collagenase injection. The recurrence rates varied across the techniques, with open fasciectomy generally associated with lower rates compared to other approaches. Functional improvement was observed across all techniques, although the extent varied. Patient satisfaction rates were generally high, with most individuals experiencing relief from symptoms and improved hand function. Complication rates were relatively low, with the most common being wound healing issues. Conclusion. Surgical techniques in Dupuytrenâs disease offer varying outcomes. Open fasciectomy remains a reliable option for achieving favorable outcomes with lower recurrence rates. Further comparative studies and longterm follow-up are necessary to refine treatment guidelines and optimize surgical approaches
Unmodifiable variables related to thyroid cancer incidence
The incidence of thyroid cancer is significantly different between male and female patients. Thyroid cancer is also the only form of cancer where age can be considered a staging variable. Identifying biological prognostic factors such as age or sex is important as it helps select an optimal personalized therapy. The present analysis is an observational, prospective study that enrolled all patients with thyroid disease who were operated upon at a single center. The study aimed to determine the most frequent age at presentation, the predominance of one sex over the other, the incidence of malignant thyroid disease, and the relative risk for each sex to develop thyroid carcinoma. The incidence of thyroid carcinoma was higher for women than for men, with a higher relative risk in the female subgroup. Incidence was also highest in the 50-60-year-old group. Given that studies show better survival for women and for younger patients, even when presenting with advanced disease, compared with older, male patients, such prognostic indicators should be a factor in the treatment decision
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