Ivan Ljudevit Caktaš

Dr. Ivan Ljudevit Caktaš

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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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28 July 2021 in Rheumatology International
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NZNikolino Zura
Nikolino Zura
MVMarta Vukorepa
Marta Vukorepa
IJIvan Jurak
Ivan Jurak
PPPorin Perić
Porin Perić
JBJasmina Botonjić
Jasmina Botonjić
ICIvan Ljudevit Caktaš
Ivan Ljudevit Caktaš

24 April 2025 in Rheumato
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KKKatarina Kovač
Katarina Kovač
ICIvan Ljudevit Caktaš
Ivan Ljudevit Caktaš
NKNataša Kalebota
Nataša Kalebota
PPPorin Perić
Porin Perić
Hemophilia is an X-linked genetic disorder that predominantly affects males, with females typically serving as asymptomatic carriers. Hemophilia A results from a deficiency or dysfunction of coagulation factor VIII, while a deficiency in factor IX causes hemophilia B. A less common condition, factor XI deficiency (formerly hemophilia C), is categorized as a rare bleeding disorder. The severity of hemophilia is classified based on the activity concentration of factors VIII and IX: severe (<1 IU/dL), moderate (1–5 IU/dL), and mild (6–<40 IU/dL). One of the most prevalent complications of hemophilia is hemarthrosis, bleeding into joint cavities, which, if unrecognized or untreated, can lead to hemophilic arthropathy. The pathophysiology of hemophilic arthropathy involves two key mechanisms: the accumulation of iron from blood in synovial joints, which cannot be cleared due to repeated bleeding, and the inflammatory response, resulting in synovial hyperplasia and the progressive destruction of cartilage and bone. Hemophilic arthropathy significantly impairs quality of life, causing chronic pain, joint deformities, and sometimes requiring surgical intervention. This thesis will examine the pathophysiology and management strategies for hemophilic arthropathy.

30 September 2026 in Rheumatology International
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ICIvan Ljudevit Caktaš
Ivan Ljudevit Caktaš
FGFrane Grubišić
Frane Grubišić
PPPorin Perić
Porin Perić
KDKristina Kovač Durmiš
Kristina Kovač Durmiš
IŽIva Žagar
Iva Žagar
DCDoroteja Caktaš
Doroteja Caktaš