- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
Tbilisi State Medical University
2023-2025
Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), including permanent pacemakers, cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices, have become crucial in managing arrhythmias heart failure. However, despite advancements implantation techniques prophylactic measures, CIED-related infections, infective endocarditis (IE), remain a significant clinical challenge. These infections contribute to considerable morbidity mortality, often requiring prolonged...
Few studies have investigated the relationship between influenza vaccination and health care access. Furthermore, despite well-documented disparities in vaccine coverage for communities of color, few examined how experiences discrimination may influence uptake. To fill this gap literature, study associations 5-year rates sociodemographic characteristics, access, racial discrimination. Age, race/ethnicity, education, coverage, primary provider, no medical due to cost, routine doctor checkups...
Background: Skeeter syndrome is a significant allergic reaction to mosquito bites, leading intense local inflammation and systemic symptoms. This condition often misdiagnosed as bacterial cellulitis. Understanding its pathophysiology, presentation, management crucial for proper diagnosis treatment, particularly in children immunocompromised individuals. Methods: A systematic review was conducted using Scopus, Cochrane, PubMed databases, focusing on studies from the last 25 years. Keywords...
Background: Tricuspid valve (TV) surgeries present significant challenges marked by elevated risk and mortality rates. Despite the application of established scores like ACEF-II, EuroSCORE-II, Hannan EL et al's stratification (HRS), their accuracy in predicting rates for these procedures a third-world setting remains under-researched. This study sought to assess predictive performance overall context TV performed Republic Georgia. Methods: A cohort 63 patients who underwent was...