Authors: Article type: Review Abstract: Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the Republic of Croatia and worldwide. It is also the second leading cause of mortality. One of the causes of stroke is carotid artery stenosis caused by atherosclerotic plaque. Numerous risk factors lead to atherosclerosis, and consequently to carotid artery stenosis, which can be variable or invariable. Timely intervention on modifiable risk factors such as smoking, hyperlipoproteinemia, and increased body weight could prevent this serious disease. Stroke causes physical, social, and cognitive limitations, leading to reduced quality of life for both the patient and their family. Early…
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Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: This paper assessed the relationship between anxiety and dental anxiety, as well as the influence of those two conditions on patients’ dental habits and their level of informedness about dental procedures. Since dental treatment used to be associated with negative connotations, we tried to examine if the attitude towards dental procedures has changed. We have also examined the link between how much patients inform themselves about dental procedures and their (dental) anxiety level, as well as whether the frequent internet usage in everyday life contributes to browsing for information. The research included 150…