Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases of Vojvodina

Psychometric Evaluation of the Serbian MacNew Heart Disease Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire Before and After Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Background/Objectives: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the MacNew Heart Disease Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (MacNew HRQL) in patients who underwent elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in Serbia. Methods: Recruitment of participants was orga...

Temporal Dynamics of Emerging Cardiovascular Biomarkers in the Early Phase After Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Prospective Single-Center Pilot Study

Introduction: Acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) remains a major cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Despite successful primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI), early myocardial injury and stress may contribute to left ventricular dysf...

Milvexian with Antiplatelet Therapy after Acute Coronary Syndrome Event

BackgroundPatients are at increased risk for recurrent ischemic events after an acute coronary syndrome event. Milvexian, an oral factor XIa inhibitor, may reduce the risk of major adverse clinical events with minimal bleeding risk. MethodsIn this phase 3, randomized, placebo-con...

Increased Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli as an Adverse Effect of Excessive Antibiotic Use in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Serbia

One of the most important adverse consequences of antibiotic use is the development of bacterial resistance. This study investigated the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli in a tertiary care hospital during 2013–2015 and...