F d'Abate, G Pollice, M Aromatario, I Di Marzo Polzi, S De Simone
{"title":"Dynamic of Fire Deaths: Two Emblematic Cases of Intentional Burning.","authors":"F d'Abate, G Pollice, M Aromatario, I Di Marzo Polzi, S De Simone","doi":"10.7417/CT.2024.5080","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7417/CT.2024.5080","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Homicide by burning is rare, involving victims exposed to direct flames, often with accelerants. This demonstrates excessive force by the assaulter. A thorough investigation is vital as fire can conceal pathological findings. This study presents two emblematic cases of intentional burning.</p><p><strong>Case report: </strong>Two cases of homicide by fire are detailed. The first involves a male found dead in a fire-damaged apartment, doused with flammable liquid and set on fire by his partner. The autopsy showed heat hematoma and soot in the trachea and large bronchi. The second case involves a female set on fire with gasoline by an acquaintance, sustaining burns over 90% of her body and dying from hypovolemic shock. The autopsy revealed effusions in pleural and peritoneal cavities and a hyperaemic trachea.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Intentional burnings are sporadic and difficult to classify without testimonial evidence. The difference between homicide and accidental burns relies on circumstantial evidence and antemortem injuries. Vital reactions to thermal lesions include red-base blisters, dilated capillaries, leukocyte infiltration, coagulative necrosis, heat hematoma, and soot in the airways. High carboxyhemoglobin levels indicate vitality. The first case showed heat hematoma and tracheal soot, while the second exhibited severe burns leading to hypovolemic shock. Testimonial evidence and crime scene examination were crucial in determining the homicidal nature. Forensic investigation of charred corpses requires a comprehensive evaluation of all available data. Crime scene analysis, combined with autopsy, toxicological tests, and post-mortem CT scans, helps establish the cause of death and differentiate between ante- and postmortem injuries.</p>","PeriodicalId":50686,"journal":{"name":"Clinica Terapeutica","volume":"175 Suppl 1(4)","pages":"32-35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141762381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F Carpano, E Giacani, D Moro, G Gurgoglione, S De Simone
{"title":"Heat shock protein (HSP) and its correlation to cocaine-related death: a systematic review.","authors":"F Carpano, E Giacani, D Moro, G Gurgoglione, S De Simone","doi":"10.7417/CT.2024.5075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7417/CT.2024.5075","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Investigating deaths related to chronic cocaine abuse can be a difficult task, particularly when they occur suddenly and without explanation. Cocaine abuse can trigger biological effects similar to physiological stressors, causing the body to produce heat-shock proteins (HSPs). However, there is still limited information on the specific levels of each HSP type. This systematic review aims to comprehensively collect and analyze all existing literature data regar-ding the relationship between HSPs and cocaine abuse to investigate whether HSPs can be utilized as forensic markers for accurately dia-gnosing cocaine-related deaths.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The Authors conducted the literature search using PubMed and Scopus databases, searching for articles published between 1 January 1992 and 1 April 2024 using the text string: \"heat shock protein\" AND \"cocaine\".</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Twenty articles were collected, but only nine were included in the systematic review. The data gathered pertained to both human and murine species. The majority of the analyzed articles revealed an elevation in HSP25, HSP27, HSP60, HSP70, HSP72, and HSP73 levels in the brain, cerebellum, and liver, indicating cocaine-induced stress. The relationship between HSP and cocaine has been unclear over time. However, recent studies have shown that cocaine consumption leads to an increase in HSP levels, particularly in the central nervous system. This correlation can also be observed in certain types of liver cells that are capable of binding cocaine metabolites. In conclusion, HSP brain levels, along with other biomarkers, may be used to diagnose sudden, unexpected death related to cocaine abuse.</p>","PeriodicalId":50686,"journal":{"name":"Clinica Terapeutica","volume":"175 Suppl 1(4)","pages":"10-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141762383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E Graziano, V M Goffredo, M Mastrapasqua, M Telegrafo, A Vinci, P Visci
{"title":"An unusual case of homicide-suicide: overkilling by stabbing and suicide by hanging.","authors":"E Graziano, V M Goffredo, M Mastrapasqua, M Telegrafo, A Vinci, P Visci","doi":"10.7417/CT.2024.5123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7417/CT.2024.5123","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This case presents a detailed forensic examination of a unique femicide case followed by the perpetrator's suicide.</p><p><strong>Case report: </strong>On a Sunday afternoon, a 52 year old man killed his 43 year old partner in their home with eleven stab wounds. A few minutes later, he committed suicide by suspending himself to a tree in their home garden by means of a rope. This unique case is interesting because of the combination of methods used for both homicide and suicide, as well as the relationship dynamics between the victim and perpetrator. The perpetrator committed homicide by stabbing and then hanged himself.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The case adds valuable knowledge to Forensic Medicine, advocating for increased awareness and preventive measures against domestic and gender-based violence. This report provides an in-depth analysis of a homicide-suicide incident, focusing on a unique case of homicide-suicide. It serves to highlight the global crisis of femicide. The case is situated within the context of gender- based violence, illustrating how such acts are deeply rooted in societal norms. It highlights patterns of intimate partner violence, where emotional factors play a significant role. Forensic analysis uncovered the overkill nature of the homicide, indicating excessive injuries beyond what was necessary for death, reflecting the psychological turmoil of the perpetrator. It emphasizes the importance of identifying signs of potential violence in domestic settings and implementing interventions for mental health support and the prevention of genderbased violence.</p>","PeriodicalId":50686,"journal":{"name":"Clinica Terapeutica","volume":"175 Suppl 2(4)","pages":"229-233"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141890780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L Pellegrini, L Sorace, V Tortorella, U Baggio, L De Paola, G D'Antonio, R La Russa, P Frati
{"title":"Comparative Analysis of Legislation on Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy: Italy's position relate to international panorama.","authors":"L Pellegrini, L Sorace, V Tortorella, U Baggio, L De Paola, G D'Antonio, R La Russa, P Frati","doi":"10.7417/CT.2024.5097","DOIUrl":"10.7417/CT.2024.5097","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The voluntary interruption of pregnancy (VIP) remains one of the most contentious issues worldwide, subject to different legal frameworks and cultural interpretations. Access to VIP is considered a fundamental right for women, recognized by international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and supported by the United Nations. It is estimated that 40-50 million abortions are performed each year, of which about 75% are in developing countries. IVG is legal in only 25 countries, while in the others, it is severely restricted or illegal, leading to an increase in risky and illegal practices.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We consulted government and ministerial websites in European countries to gather data on current abortion laws. In addition, scientific articles and legislative documents compare regulations across some countries, especially from 2020 to today, analyzing differences, similarities and implications. Percentage data on the number of abortions in several European countries, including Italy, were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our analysis revealed significant differences in abortion laws between European countries. In many countries, abortion is allowed at the request of the woman within a certain gestational age limit, which typically ranges between 10 and 24 weeks. However, in some countries, the restrictions are much stricter, with limitations making access to legal abortion very difficult or impossible. In conclu-sion, the Italian experience highlights the importance of considering local sociocultural dynamics in shaping IVG policies and highlights the need for an evidence-based approach to guarantee women right to reproductive health internationally, surrounding reproductive rights, gender equality, and public health policy.</p>","PeriodicalId":50686,"journal":{"name":"Clinica Terapeutica","volume":"175 Suppl 1(4)","pages":"117-120"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141762380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Plastic Pandemic after COVID-19: A Global Health Concern.","authors":"C Sahni, K R C Reddy, A K Nayak, S Seth","doi":"10.7417/CT.2024.5060","DOIUrl":"10.7417/CT.2024.5060","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>COVID-19 pandemic has increased the amount of plastic burden to environment and complexities of plastic waste management. Change in behavioral pattern with advent of this pandemic led to increased practice of hygiene and increased use of different types of personal protective equipment. Unfortunately, rapid rise in production of the PPEs (like Hazmat suit, gloves, etc.) and single-use plastics used in RT-PCR and other testing are the biggest source for increased non-biodegradable plastic waste leading to amplified burden on plastic waste management. A number of measures like prioritizing the policies directed towards changes at behavioral, social and institutional level need to be started. Also, reduction in plastic waste along with proper plastic waste management policies should be implemented. To prevent the transition from one pandemic to other; improvement in government policies with public private partnership are the need of the hour.</p>","PeriodicalId":50686,"journal":{"name":"Clinica Terapeutica","volume":"175 3","pages":"181-183"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141066101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E Kalluçi, B Preni, X Dhamo, E Noka, S Bardhi, A Macchia, G Bonetti, K Dhuli, K Donato, M Bertelli, L J M Zambrano, S Janaqi
{"title":"A comparative study of supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms applied to human microbiome.","authors":"E Kalluçi, B Preni, X Dhamo, E Noka, S Bardhi, A Macchia, G Bonetti, K Dhuli, K Donato, M Bertelli, L J M Zambrano, S Janaqi","doi":"10.7417/CT.2024.5051","DOIUrl":"10.7417/CT.2024.5051","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The human microbiome, consisting of diverse bacte-rial, fungal, protozoan and viral species, exerts a profound influence on various physiological processes and disease susceptibility. However, the complexity of microbiome data has presented significant challenges in the analysis and interpretation of these intricate datasets, leading to the development of specialized software that employs machine learning algorithms for these aims.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this paper, we analyze raw data taken from 16S rRNA gene sequencing from three studies, including stool samples from healthy control, patients with adenoma, and patients with colorectal cancer. Firstly, we use network-based methods to reduce dimensions of the dataset and consider only the most important features. In addition, we employ supervised machine learning algorithms to make prediction.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results show that graph-based techniques reduces dimen-sion from 255 up to 78 features with modularity score 0.73 based on different centrality measures. On the other hand, projection methods (non-negative matrix factorization and principal component analysis) reduce dimensions to 7 features. Furthermore, we apply supervised machine learning algorithms on the most important features obtained from centrality measures and on the ones obtained from projection methods, founding that the evaluation metrics have approximately the same scores when applying the algorithms on the entire dataset, on 78 feature and on 7 features.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study demonstrates the efficacy of graph-based and projection methods in the interpretation for 16S rRNA gene sequencing data. Supervised machine learning on refined features from both approaches yields comparable predictive performance, emphasizing specific microbial features-bacteroides, prevotella, fusobacterium, lysinibacillus, blautia, sphingomonas, and faecalibacterium-as key in predicting patient conditions from raw data.</p>","PeriodicalId":50686,"journal":{"name":"Clinica Terapeutica","volume":"175 3","pages":"98-116"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141065946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N D Hieu, N D Hung, N D Hung, M M Hien, D V Anh, L T Dung
{"title":"Comparison of two region-of-interest placement methods for histogram analysis of apparent diffusion coefficient maps for glioma grading.","authors":"N D Hieu, N D Hung, N D Hung, M M Hien, D V Anh, L T Dung","doi":"10.7417/CT.2024.5053","DOIUrl":"10.7417/CT.2024.5053","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>We assessed the value of histogram analysis (HA) of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) maps for grading low-grade (LGG) and high-grade (HGG) gliomas.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We compared the diagnostic performance of two region-of-interest (ROI) placement methods (ROI 1: the entire tumor; ROI 2: the tumor excluding cystic and necrotic portions). We retrospectively evaluated 54 patients with supratentorial gliomas (18 LGG and 36 HGG). All subjects underwent standard 3T contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging. Histogram parameters of ADC maps calculated with the two segmentation methods comprised mean, median, maxi-mum, minimum, kurtosis, skewness, entropy, standard deviation (sd), mean of positive pixels (mpp), uniformity of positive pixels, and their ratios (r) between lesion and normal white matter. They were compared using the independent t-test, chi-square test, or Mann-Whitney U test. For statistically significant results, receiver operating characteristic curves were constructed, and the optimal cutoff value, sensitivity, and specificity were determined by maximizing Youden's index.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The ROI 1 method resulted in significantly higher rADC mean, rADC median, and rADC mpp for LGG than for HGG; these parameters had value for predicting the histological glioma grade with a cutoff (sensitivity, specificity) of 1.88 (77.8%, 61.1%), 2.25 (44.4%, 97.2%), and 1.88 (77.8%, 63.9%), respectively. The ROI 2 method resulted in significantly higher ADC mean, ADC median, ADC mpp, ADC sd, ADC max, rADC median, rADC mpp, rADC mean, rADC sd, and rADC max for LGG than for HGG, while skewness was lower for LGG than for HGG (0.27 [0.98] vs 0.91 [0.81], p = 0.014). In ROI 2, ADC median, ADC mpp, ADC mean, rADC median, rADC mpp, and rADC mean performed well in differentiating glioma grade with cutoffs (sensitivity, specificity) of 1.28 (77.8%, 88.9%), 1.28 (77.8%, 88.9%), 1.25 (77.8%, 91.7%), 1.81 (83.3%, 91.7%), 1.74 (83.3%, 91.7%), and 1.81 (83.3%, 91.7%), respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>HA parameters had value for grading gliomas. Ex-cluding cystic and necrotic portions of the tumor for measuring HA parameters was preferable to using the entire tumor as the ROI. In this segmentation, rADC median showed the highest performance in predicting histological glioma grade, followed by rADC mpp, rADC mean, ADC median, ADC mpp, and ADC mean.</p>","PeriodicalId":50686,"journal":{"name":"Clinica Terapeutica","volume":"175 3","pages":"128-136"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141066148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Patient's last wish: organ donation after euthanasia. What conditions should be met to fulfill it?","authors":"S Marinelli, L De Paola, G Montanari Vergallo","doi":"10.7417/CT.2024.5059","DOIUrl":"10.7417/CT.2024.5059","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Organ donation after euthanasia (ODE) is a complex procedure involving the patient, the family, and the medical staff. Most organ donations occur from patients declared brain dead, and healthcare professionals rely on surrogate decisions, or the possible expression of ante-mortem will. Organ donation from deceased individuals is thus feasible under rigorous conditions, while direct donation after euthana-sia is not possible. The scientific community has not reached a shared conclusion. It is also difficult to quantify the number of patients who would be medically eligible to donate organs after euthanasia. In keep-ing with the core the principle of self-determination, any decision to undergo euthanasia (with or without organ donation) must be voluntary and not influenced by external pressures. For this reason, the physician should avoid informing the patient about the possibility of donating their organs before their request for euthanasia is evaluated. Just as noteworthy is the issue of healthcare providers' conscientious objec-tion and the receiving patient's right to know whether the transplanted organs come from a subject who underwent euthanasia. Finally, the patient who requests to end their life does so primarily because they are tormented by unbearable suffering and often expresses, as a last wish, the desire to exercise their free will regarding their own body. Organ donation after euthanasia would therefore seem to reinforce patient autonomy and self-esteem, thus giving a different meaning to their inevitable death, which is useful in saving the lives of others.</p>","PeriodicalId":50686,"journal":{"name":"Clinica Terapeutica","volume":"175 3","pages":"176-180"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141066099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
V Dang Luu, T Xuan Bach, N Huu An, N Quang Anh, T Anh Tuan, L Hoang Kien, N Tat Thien, N Thu Trang, T Cuong
{"title":"Evaluation of Hemodynamic Alterations after Flow Diverter Placement using the AneurysmFlowTM tool.","authors":"V Dang Luu, T Xuan Bach, N Huu An, N Quang Anh, T Anh Tuan, L Hoang Kien, N Tat Thien, N Thu Trang, T Cuong","doi":"10.7417/CT.2024.5055","DOIUrl":"10.7417/CT.2024.5055","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>AneurysmFlow (Phillips Healthcare) is the flow measurement tool, utilizing an optical flow-based algorithm from DSA, lacks sufficient published studies. This study aimed to assess the significance of flow velocity changes and the Mean Aneurysm Flow Amplitude (MAFA) ratio in evaluating outcomes following flow-diverting treatments.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Between June 2021 and October 2022, 41 patients with 42 aneurysms underwent FDS treatment with AneurysmFlow measu-rement at the Bach Mai Radiology Center.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The tool achieved a 90.5% success rate in 38 out of 42 patients. Most aneurysms (89.5%) were small to medium-sized (<10 mm), and a decrease in flow velocity post-stent deployment was ob-served in 78.9% of cases. Conversely, 21.1% showed increased flow, mainly in aneurysms smaller than 5 mm. No significant association was found between flow changes or MAFA ratio and aneurysm size characteristics. Twenty-two patients (59.5%) underwent re-examination at 6 months, revealing no correlation in MAFA ratio between completely and incompletely occluded aneurysms.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our current investigation, primarily centered on small and medium-sized aneurysms, did not uncover any link between quantitative flow changes assessed using the AneurysmFlow software and the occlusion status of aneurysms at the 6-month follow-up post-flow diverter treatment. Larger case series with extended follow-up imaging are necessary to further explore these findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":50686,"journal":{"name":"Clinica Terapeutica","volume":"175 3","pages":"146-153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141066152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M Osadchuk, I Kolesnikova, L Zakharova, J Nagibina, M Kubareva
{"title":"Post-Covid Conditions and their Effects on the Cardiovascular System.","authors":"M Osadchuk, I Kolesnikova, L Zakharova, J Nagibina, M Kubareva","doi":"10.7417/CT.2024.5056","DOIUrl":"10.7417/CT.2024.5056","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Rising global concerns about COVID-19 recently gained more research attention due to the ease of person-to-person transmission, various symptoms after healing, and the shortage of effective antiviral therapy. The study aims to analyze post-COVID conditions and clinical manifestations of cardiovascular lesions in patients recovering from COVID-19 infection.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A practical examination of post-COVID conditions manifestation was conducted in a prospective cohort study, involving 250 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 between June 1, 2021, and August 31, 2021. The study specifically focused on analyzing the cardiovascular effects of COVID-19, utilizing data from a subgroup of 200 patients previously discharged from the hospital with elevated troponin levels. The cardiovascular variables assessed included tachycardia, ischemia, heart attack, myocarditis, hypertension, blood clots, and heart failure.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>It has been observed that among surviving patients, the following symptoms persisted: anosmia/ageusia (59%), severe dyspnea (36.7%), palpitations and complaints related to the cardiovascular sys-tem (15.8%), headaches (13.2%), arthralgia (11.7%), myalgia (9.8%), and hair problems (≥5%). By the 60th day, a reduction in symptoms by 5-10% was noted, and by the 90th day, a decrease in activity by 25-35% was observed. Patients aged 40-60 years exhibited the highest percentage of cardiovascular diseases (75%).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Consequently, the SARS-CoV-2 virus underscores the critical importance of cardiological attention in patient care. Cardiac screening results in individuals with COVID-19 reveal a significant prevalence of serious heart problems, affecting over half of the patients. This emphasizes the necessity for heightened vigilance and specialized cardiac care when managing patients with COVID-19.</p>","PeriodicalId":50686,"journal":{"name":"Clinica Terapeutica","volume":"175 3","pages":"154-162"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141066199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}