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{"title":"Combined Cataract and Corneal Transplantation Surgery Without Viscosurgical Devices.","authors":"Tomislav Kuzman,&nbsp;Ana Pupic-Bakrac,&nbsp;Ana Meter,&nbsp;Ivana Gabric,&nbsp;Dina Lesin Gacina,&nbsp;Sania Vidas Pauk,&nbsp;Andjela Jukic,&nbsp;Ivan Skegro,&nbsp;Sanja Masnec,&nbsp;Miro Kalauz","doi":"10.5455/aim.2023.31.186-190","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/aim.2023.31.186-190","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The most common complications after performing the triple Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK), which combines the cataract phacoemulsification, intraocular lens implantation and DSAEK procedure, are detachment or decentration of the donor lamella and postoperative interface haze. One reason for this is the retained viscoelastic used during surgery.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to describe triple DSAEK procedure without the usage of viscoelastic and to discuss its potential benefits on surgical outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The surgical procedures and outcomes of patients with Fuchs' dystrophy and lens opacification who underwent the triple DSAEK were retrospectively reviewed. The surgical procedure was described, and postoperative complications were studied.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study included 10 eyes of 10 patients. Capsulorhexis and IOL implantation performed in locally potentiated anesthesia compared to general anesthesia did not significantly differ (P > 0,05). The mean preoperative best-corrected visual acuity was 0.75 LogMar. The mean postoperative best-corrected visual acuity was 0.2 LogMar. The central graft thickness before surgery was 129.6 μm and 6 months after surgery was 114.2 μm. Successful attachment of the donor lamellae was observed in all 10 patients. None of the patients had postoperative interface haze or any other possible viscoelastic caused complication.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although viscoelastic can facilitate certain aspects of the triple DSAEK procedure, we conclude that this procedure can be performed completely without its use. If performed by a trained surgeon, the procedure can be feasible without the complications of donor lamella detachment, decentration, or interface haze.</p>","PeriodicalId":7074,"journal":{"name":"Acta Informatica Medica","volume":"31 3","pages":"186-190"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/71/60/AIM-31-186.PMC10540931.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41091320","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Use of Instagram Among Dental Patients in Saudi Arabia.","authors":"Khalifa S Al-Khalifa","doi":"10.5455/aim.2024.32.54-60","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/aim.2024.32.54-60","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The use of social media platforms has become increasingly popular in various professional fields, including dentistry. Among these platforms, Instagram has gained significant attention due to its visual nature and widespread popularity. The potential of Instagram as a tool for dental education, patient engagement, and professional networking has been the subject of several studies.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This paper aims to investigate the use of Instagram among dental patients and examine its implications for the dental industry..</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study was conducted in Saudi Arabia between September and December 2023 and involved 478 anonymous dental patients who responded to survey invitations. The questionnaire addressed demographics, Instagram usage, and factors influencing the selection of a dentist. Data analysis employed IBM SPSS Statistics, presented as descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the respondents, 66.6% preferred Instagram to follow dentists. Demographically, younger age correlated with increased Instagram use. Over half used Instagram 2-3 times daily, with evenings being the preferred time. Notably, 48.3% visited a dentist's Instagram account. Recommendations, qualifications, and online reviews were crucial factors in choosing a dentist, while before-and-after photos, engagement, and content quality mattered on Instagram.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Instagram serves as a valuable tool in oral healthcare, fostering patient engagement, education, and community building. Dental practitioners should leverage Instagram judiciously, emphasizing its supplementary role to professional consultations rather than a substitute for personalized dental advice.</p>","PeriodicalId":7074,"journal":{"name":"Acta Informatica Medica","volume":"32 1","pages":"54-60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10997168/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140857370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Compression of Ulnar Nerve by Ganglion Cyst in Guyon's Canal-a Case Report.","authors":"Malik Jakirlic, Sanela Salihagic, Nedim Katica, Vanis Dujso","doi":"10.5455/aim.2023.31.326-328","DOIUrl":"10.5455/aim.2023.31.326-328","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Compression of the ulnar nerve at the level of Guyon's canal is a very rare compressive neuropathy. Due to the vast range of symptoms that can manifest depending on the degree of ulnar nerve compression, the clinical picture is not consistent.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of the study is to outline the diagnostic techniques and therapeutic options.</p><p><strong>Case report: </strong>We reported a case of ganglion cyst-induced compression of the ulnar nerve in Guyon's canal. A 45-year-old female patient underwent surgical ulnar nerve release in Guyon's canal at the Clinic for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>After a thorough medical history and physical examination, the diagnosis of the syndrome is made, and ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) testing are used to determine the origin of the neuropathy. A ganglion cyst was identified pathohistological one month following the surgical excision of the soft tissue tumor. In order to hasten the patient's nerve recovery, physical therapy was recommended, and the patient was monitored for the following two years. After two years of treatment, the patient has made a very good recovery of the functionally damaged hand, as determined by a modified Bishop scoring method for evaluating functional ulnar nerve recovery.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In virtually all cases, early surgical intervention can lead to an outstanding functional recovery. If the symptoms are more severe and continue or get worse for more than three months, early surgical intervention is the gold standard for treating Guyon's canal syndrome. If soft tissue formations are compressing the ulnar nerve in Guyon's canal, MRI is thought to be the gold standard for diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":7074,"journal":{"name":"Acta Informatica Medica","volume":"31 4","pages":"326-328"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10875934/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139911775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Propedeutics and Problems of Internal Diseases.","authors":"Inkar Serdaliyeva, Arailym Omirbayeva, Nurgul Nurmanova, Kunsulu Kenzheyeva, Gulmira Izzatullayeva","doi":"10.5455/aim.2023.31.287-291","DOIUrl":"10.5455/aim.2023.31.287-291","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Internal diseases pose a significant public health concern due to their prevalence and impact on premature mortality and disability. This study investigates the role of internal diseases in the morbidity structure of the Republic of Kazakhstan's population, focusing on the period from 2019 to 2021.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The primary objective of this study is to assess the prevalence and dynamics of internal diseases among the adult population of the Republic of Kazakhstan during 2019-2021.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a comprehensive analysis of medical records from healthcare facilities across the Republic of Kazakhstan for the years 2019 to 2021. The study focused on diseases of the cardiovascular system, endocrine system, metabolic disorders, respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary system. Epidemiological indicators, including prevalence rates and morbidity, were calculated for each disease category using official population data for the same period.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our findings indicate a noteworthy increase in the prevalence rates of internal diseases among the adult population of the Republic of Kazakhstan from 2019 to 2021. Diseases of the cardiovascular system were the most prevalent, with arterial hypertension and coronary heart disease being particularly pressing concerns. Diabetes mellitus and thyroid abnormalities were the most common endocrine organ diseases. Among respiratory diseases, bronchitis had the highest prevalence, followed by tracheitis, bronchial asthma, and pneumonia. Additionally, the prevalence of gastrointestinal tract diseases increased by 3% over two years.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study underscores the urgent need for effective prevention and management of internal diseases in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The increasing prevalence rates across all leading categories of diseases highlight significant public health concerns.</p>","PeriodicalId":7074,"journal":{"name":"Acta Informatica Medica","volume":"31 4","pages":"287-291"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10875950/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139911780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Risk-taking Behaviour: The Role of Dark Triad Traits, Impulsivity, Sensation Seeking and Adverse Childhood Experience.","authors":"Zana Babakr, Nabi Fatahi","doi":"10.5455/aim.2023.31.292-299","DOIUrl":"10.5455/aim.2023.31.292-299","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Dark Triad Traits, Adverse Childhood Experiences, impulsivity and sensation seeking significantly influence whether one engages in or avoids various risk behaviours and personality throughout life.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The present study aimed to investigate how Dark Triad Traits, Adverse Childhood Experience and impulsivity sensation influence risk taking behaviour personality throughout life.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The sample included 222 university students from four universities, 82 males (36.9%) and 140 females (63.1%), and aged between 18 and 51 years.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed that adverse childhood experiences, psychopathy, narcissism, impulsivity and sensation-seeking predicted risk taking. Machiavellianism, on the other hand, did not significantly predict risk taking. Based on results, adverse childhood experiences predicted risk-taking directly and indirectly through psychopathy, narcissism, impulsivity and sensation seeking.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results indicate that early childhood experiences are a significant factor in personality traits and that positive early experiences could lead to minimising risk taking and reducing levels of impulsivity, sensation-seeking and dark triad traits.</p>","PeriodicalId":7074,"journal":{"name":"Acta Informatica Medica","volume":"31 4","pages":"292-299"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10875951/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139911781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tecnics Eyhance Iol as a Solution for Anisometropic Amblyopia Cataract Patient: a Case Report.","authors":"Mirnesa Odobasic, Alma Biscevic, Melisa Ahmedbegovic-Pjano, Ajla Skopljak-Salkica, Bojana Pandurevic","doi":"10.5455/aim.2023.31.322-325","DOIUrl":"10.5455/aim.2023.31.322-325","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Amblyopia affects 1-3% of the population, leading to irreversible vision loss in children and adults. Treatment options include refractive correction, occlusion therapy, and atropine penalization. Anisometropic amblyopia, caused by a difference in refractive status between the eyes, can be treated using contact lenses, glasses, ICL implantation, or cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation. Tecnis Eyhance IOL is a superior solution, improving vision after eye surgery with a low incidence of halo, glare, or starburst.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim is to present the case of a patient with anisometropic amblyopia, in whom Eyhance IOL was implanted in both eyes as a solution to refractive error and initial cataract due to intolerance for contact lenses.</p><p><strong>Case report: </strong>A 58-year-old female patient presented to our clinic complaining of blurry vision in her left eye that had persisted for a year. The patient reported intolerance to contact lenses and a history of amblyopia in her right eye. CDVA was 0.20 with -9.00/-1.50 x 25◦ in her right and 0.80 with +4.00 sphere correction in her left eye, while her CNVA was J9 with +2.50 and J1 with +2.50. Slit-lamp examination revealed early cataracts in both eyes, with otherwise normal findings. A dilated fundus examination showed vitreous liquefaction and myopic macula in the right eye but normal results in both eyes' posterior segments. The IOP was within normal limits, and the eye's axial length was measured. Considering the patient's intolerance to contact lenses, cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation was deemed appropriate. Given the anisometropic amblyopia, the Eyhance lens was selected to optimize the patient's visual acuity. Following the procedure, the patient's visual acuity improved significantly, with her best CDVA at 0.35 in the right eye and 0.95 in the left eye. With +1.50 sphere correction, the CNVA was also enhanced, with the patient reading at J4 and J1 for her right and left eye, respectively. These improvements may have positively impacted the patient's quality of life and ability to perform daily activities.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Anisometropic amblyopia in 58-year-old women was treated successfully with cataract surgery and implantation of Eyhance IOL.</p>","PeriodicalId":7074,"journal":{"name":"Acta Informatica Medica","volume":"31 4","pages":"322-325"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10875956/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139911782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Trends in AI-powered Classification of Thyroid Neoplasms Based on Histopathology Images - a Systematic Review.","authors":"Haitham Kussaibi, Noor Alsafwani","doi":"10.5455/aim.2023.31.280-286","DOIUrl":"10.5455/aim.2023.31.280-286","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Assessment of thyroid nodules histopathology using AI is crucial for an accurate diagnosis. This systematic review analyzes recent works employing deep learning approaches for classifying thyroid nodules based on histopathology images, evaluating their performance, and identifying limitations.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eligibility criteria focused on peer-reviewed English papers published in the last 5 years, applying deep learning to categorize thyroid histopathology images. The PubMed database was searched using relevant keyword combinations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 103 articles, 11 studies met inclusion criteria. They used convolutional neural networks to classify thyroid neoplasm. Most studies aimed for basic tumor subtyping; however, 3 studies targeted the prediction of tumor-associated mutation. Accuracy ranged from 77% to 100%, with most over 90%.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The findings from our analysis reveal the effectiveness of deep learning in identifying discriminative morphological patterns from histopathology images, thus enhancing the accuracy of thyroid nodule histopathological classification. Key limitations were small sample sizes, subjective annotation, and limited dataset diversity. Further research with larger diverse datasets, model optimization, and real-world validation is essential to translate these tools into clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":7074,"journal":{"name":"Acta Informatica Medica","volume":"31 4","pages":"280-286"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10875959/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139911786","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association Between Left Ventricular Strains and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: a Controlled Cross-sectional Study.","authors":"Nguyen Nguyen Trang, Nguyen Anh Vu, Le Van Chi","doi":"10.5455/aim.2023.31.216-221","DOIUrl":"10.5455/aim.2023.31.216-221","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cardiovascular complications are the leading cause of death in diabetic patients. Speckle tracking echocardiography can early detect left ventricular systolic dysfunction even when normal ejection fraction.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The study aims to evaluate left ventricular systolic function by Speckle tracking echocardiography and its relation with cardiovascular risk factors in type 2 diabetic patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A controlled cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 150 patients (75 type 2 diabetic patients and 75 controls).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Type 2 diabetic patients had global longitudinal strain (-17.02±3.06%), global circumferential strain (-29.04±6.39%) were lower than the control group (p<0.05). Global longitudinal strain was correlated with systolic blood pressure (r=0.3), diastolic blood pressure (r=0.2), fasting plasma glucose (r=0.5), HbA1c (r=0.2), total cholesterol (r=-0.25), (p<0.05). Global circumferential strain was correlated with systolic blood pressure (r=0.2), diastolic blood pressure (r=0.2), HDL (r=-0.3), (p<0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Type 2 diabetic patients have reduced global longitudinal strain and global circumferential strain. The reduction of global longitudinal strain, global circumferential strain was correlated with cardiovascular risk factors (hypertension, not good glycemia control, increasing BMI, dyslipidemia).</p>","PeriodicalId":7074,"journal":{"name":"Acta Informatica Medica","volume":"31 3","pages":"216-221"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/78/de/AIM-31-216.PMC10540932.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41099808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors Affecting the Outcomes of COVID-19 in Diabetes Patients at Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan, Indonesia.","authors":"Nadya Joana Marpaung,&nbsp;Mustafa Ali Azmi Lubis,&nbsp;Rina Amelia","doi":"10.5455/aim.2023.31.182-185","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/aim.2023.31.182-185","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>COVID-19 is a virulent viral infection by SARS-CoV-2 which caused pandemic and high mortality. One of the numerous risk factors for worse clinical outcomes in COVID-19 patients is the presence of comorbidity. Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease frequently in COVID-19 patients. Insulin resistance, causes chronic inflammation in the body, may aggravate the clinical outcome COVID-19 patients.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of the study was to examine factors that impact clinical outcomes in COVID-19 T2DM patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The method used an analytical method with cross sectional design. Population is inpatients in Haji Adam Malik Hospital diagnosed with COVID-19 and Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 with 99 inpatients as sample. The data used are secondary data obtained through medical records from a hospital covering patients characteristics and laboratory result The data was analyzed using t-independent and chi square test with SPSS program.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Clinical outcomes for 99 patients are 60 patients are cured and 39 patients are dead. analytical study found a significant correlation between factors impacting clinical outcomes on COVID-19 patients with T2DM that are HbA1c level, D-dimer, cholesterol total and COVID-19 degree of severity and the clinical outcomes (p<0,05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>HbA1c level, D-dimer, total cholesterol and the infection degree of severity affects the clinical outcomes on COVID-19 with T2DM (p<0,05).</p>","PeriodicalId":7074,"journal":{"name":"Acta Informatica Medica","volume":"31 3","pages":"182-185"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/25/a3/AIM-31-182.PMC10540745.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41096416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correlation Between Anemia (Hemoglobin Level) and Cardiomegaly Based On Chest Radiograph and Echocardiography.","authors":"Putri Amelia,&nbsp;Bastian Lubis,&nbsp;Rizky Adriansyah","doi":"10.5455/aim.2023.31.191-194","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/aim.2023.31.191-194","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Anemia is one of the major global problems that continues to this day. According to World Health Organization (WHO) data, anemia is found in 1.62 billion people or equivalent to 24.8% of the world's population while, the prevalence of anemia in children under 6 years of age in Indonesia reached 38.4%. Anemia, if undiagnosed or untreated for a long period of time can lead to multiorgan failure. The cardiovascular system is the most commonly affected system in chronic anemia. Between one-third and two-thirds of patients with severe anemia have cardiomegaly and this will return to normal within a few weeks after the anemia is well managed. This abnormality can be evaluated on chest radiograph or echocardiography.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to evaluate the association between anemia and cardiomegaly.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a cross-sectional which was carried out in the pediatric ward and pediatric cardiology outpatient clinic in the year 2022. The research subjects were children diagnosed with anemia, then they would undergo chest radiograph and echocardiography to assess whether there is cardiomegaly or not.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eighty one children were included in this study. The majority of them were girl, with a total of 43 people (53.1%). The median age of patients in this study was 7.75 years old. In addition, this study also found that the median of patients' body weight and height were 18.3 kg and 116 cm. In this study, the median hemoglobin level was 10.3 g/dL. For the echocardiography parameters in this study, the median of LA/Ao, EF and FS were 1.24, 65% and 35% respectively.<b>Conclusion</b> There is no association beteween anemia and cardiomegaly based on chest radiograph or echocardiography.</p>","PeriodicalId":7074,"journal":{"name":"Acta Informatica Medica","volume":"31 3","pages":"191-194"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/28/ba/AIM-31-191.PMC10540928.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41097919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}