The Girona Biomedical Research Institute Dr. Josep Trotta (Idibgi) presented the second research award in the field of sepsis and infectious diseases to the Girona Health Region. The winning work was an article published in the scientific journal infectionwith Paula Boyatos As a first author, and a predoctoral researcher in the Cardiovascular Respiratory Diseases Translational Research Group in the Edipgi Region, led by Dr. Olga Tura Sid.
The award-winning article describes the continuation of Danny is my vessel In patients who have overcome COVID-19, seriously, even 12 mezzo After infection, the findings have major implications for understanding and treating the sequelae of this infectious disease.
The study evaluated the long-term impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the vascular endothelium in critically ill patients for up to 12 months after infection. Causes of SARS-CoV-2 infection Serious harm In the vascular endothelium, a layer of cells that lines the inside of blood vessels, such as arteries, veins, and capillaries. This damage is essential for the development of Cardiovascular complications Which may continue for some time after the initial infection.
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The research results show that vascular sequelae persist for up to 6 and 12 months after infection, highlighting the importance of following patients who have overcome severe COVID-19. Specifically, this research analyzed the number of endothelial progenitor cells, a type of cell that indicates blood vessel damage.
The study revealed a long-term increase in these cells in patients with severe post-COVID-19. Angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels essential for tissue repair and healing, was also examined.
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On the other hand, research has found that persistent COVID-19 syndrome is associated with elevated levels of Ferritin And with the female sex.
The results of the study provide a better understanding of Cellular mechanisms and the molecular mechanisms of vascular damage associated with COVID-19, opening the door to identifying new therapeutic strategies to reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications in the future. This research underscores the need for Long-term follow-up From patients.
The work, led by the Translational Research Group in Cardiovascular Respiratory Diseases headed by Dr. Olga Tura-Ceide, was made possible thanks to close basic clinical collaboration with the Respiratory Research Group and the Pulmonology Service of the Trueta and Santa Caterina Hospitals, led by Dr. Ramon Orioles and Dr. Marc Bonin Dr. Tura-Ceide and Dr. Orioles are the authors of the article.
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