The Myocardial Damage During Cardiac Surgery and Possible Protective Ways

Volume 25, Number 3 (2015)

Aida Kinderytė, Edmundas Širvinskas, Andrius Macas Abstract Coronary artery blood flow restoration is necessary in order to preserve the myocardial viability. Often reperfusion of ischemic area can cause cardiomyocytes dysfunction and the phenomenon known as reperfusion injury. Reperfusion can induced myocardial stunning, microvascular and endothelial injury, and cell death of apoptosis and necrosis. Ischemia/reperfusion injury…

Diabetes Increased Susceptibility to Infections

Volume 25, Number 3 (2015)

Saulius Čaplinskas, Ieva Linkevičiūtė Abstract The susceptibility to certain infectious diseases increases for diabetics. Some of them are more common in patients with diabetes, others have difficult course and complicates much more for diabetics. The higher rate of infectious diseases in such patients is caused by defects of immunity system, neuropathy, vasculopathy and bigger amount…

The Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Parents of Pediatric Patients with Oncological Diseases: a Systematic Review

Volume 25, Number 3 (2015)

Irina Banienė, Nida Žemaitienė Abstract Diagnosis of childhood cancer is one of the strongest, most devastating and affecting experiences taken into consideration by parents. It is commonly accepted that a message about a child’s life-threatening disease might develop a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). The aim of the research: to select…

Relationship Between Preeclampsia and Periodontal Disease

Volume 25, Number 3 (2015)

Ingrida Marija Pacauskienė, Eglė Stasiukonė, Benita Vaišvilaitė Abstract This review evaluates the possible relationship between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes, especially pre-eclampsia, a major pregnancy complication.A literature search of electronic databases PubMed (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed), „Journal of Periodontology“ (www.joponline.org) was performed for articles published 2002 to 2014. 22 studies analizing relationship between periodontitis and pre…

Kinesio Taping® Method Using for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Volume 25, Number 3 (2015)

Venta Donec, Lina Nausėdaitė, Artūras Daukantas, Aurelija Beigienė Abstract Knee osteoarthritis (knee OA) is one of the most common forms of degenerative joint disease’s which causes burden of pain in ageing population and often leads to impaired mobility and working ability, lowered quality of life. By various treatment approaches (conservative or surgical ones) it is…

Focus Assessed Transthoracic Echocardiography for the Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Embolism in Anaesthesia and Critical Care

Volume 25, Number 3 (2015)

Juliana Dudko, Asta Mačiulienė, Giedrė Bakšytė, Andrius Macas Abstract Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a relatively common life-threatening situation in anaesthesiologists‘ and intensivists‘ clinical practice. Obstruction of the pulmonary artery (PA) circulation and increased pressure in it leads to right ventricular failure. Early diagnosis of PE is fundamental for immediate and highly effective treatment. Transesophageal echocardiography…

Patient-Centered Diabetes Care

Volume 25, Number 3 (2015)

Birutė Bartkevičiūtė, Eurelija Venskaitytė, Jūratė Samėnienė, Aurelija Blaževičienė Abstract According to numerous Lithuanian studies, there is a significant increase in population with Diabetes Mellitus (DM). This incurable disease requires not only medical treatment and glucose control, but also a healthy lifestyle, strong changes in the cultural model. The main purpose of this work is to…

Nursing Needs of Patients with Alcohol Dependence: Nurses and Patients Opinion Surveys

Volume 25, Number 3 (2015)

Ana Kikiličienė, Kastytis Dapšys Abstract The aim was to investigate patients with alcoholic addiction care needs. The study involved 89 patients with alcohol dependence and 103 nurses working in RVPL with such patients. A qualitative research method – questionnaire. The study was applied to an anonymous questionnaire, compiled on the basis Drungilienės D. et al.…

15 Years’ Experience Of Syphilis’ Diagnostics And Treatment In Two Lithuanian Centres

Volume 25, Number 3 (2015)

Tadas Raudonis, Tatjana Orlovskytė, Algirdas Šumila, Aldona Kajutytė, Genovaitė Lapinskaitė, Matilda Bylaitė-Bučinskienė Abstract Syphilis is a disease of systemic nature which is characterised by varied clinical manifestations, therefore physicians of most specialities may encounter it. Also, Lithuania has one of the highest incidence rates of syphilis in the European Union. In this paper we present…

Repeated Anterior Cruciate Ligament Ruptures Dependence on Gender, the Most Common Types of Injuries and Transplants Used for Ligament Reconstruction

Volume 25, Number 3 (2015)

Rimtautas Gudas, Eimantas Spitrys Abstract The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is important and the primary stabilizing structure of the knee. ACL is the most commonly injured knee ligament and can cause significant morbidity in all age groups. During this study we are going to analyze what type of traumas most commonly causes primary and repeated…

Latex Allergy: a Case Report and Review of The Literature

Volume 25, Number 3 (2015)

Diana Maskeliūnaitė, Eglė Juzėnaitė, Violeta Kvedarienė Abstract Latex allergy is a known cause of allergic contact dermatitis. It produces mild symptoms, including skin rash and itching, which usually subside in a few days. However, latex allergy can also induce anaphylaxis, a severe type I hypersensitivity reaction. The diagnostic tools used for IgE-mediated latex allergy include…

Knee Articular Cartilage Lesions Degree and Frequency Dependence on Gender, Age and Most Commonly Damaged Cartilage Areas

Volume 25, Number 3 (2015)

Rimtautas Gudas, Eimantas Spitrys Abstract Knee articular cartilage lesions are a common and relevant problem. Lesions are influenced by gender, age, race, genetic factors, obesity, trauma, previous inflammatory processes. Modern methods of treatment of osteoarthritis can‘t fully restore degene­ rated cartilage normal function, so it is very important to assess risk factors and identify lesions…