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View article: Prognostic Value of Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte, Platelet (HALP) Scores in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: Insights From the AFTER-2 Study
Prognostic Value of Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte, Platelet (HALP) Scores in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: Insights From the AFTER-2 Study Open
Objectives: The relationship between hemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte, platelet (HALP) score, and various cancers and cardiovascular diseases has been tested previously. However, the relationship between HALP score and non-valvular atrial f…
View article: Ability of CHA2DS2‐VASc/R2CHA2DS2‐VASc Scores to Predict Complications Related to Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices
Ability of CHA2DS2‐VASc/R2CHA2DS2‐VASc Scores to Predict Complications Related to Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices Open
Background Globally, the number of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) is increasing. In our study, we aimed to investigate whether CHA 2 DS 2 ‐VASc and R 2 CHA 2 DS 2 ‐VASc scores are predictive of CIED‐related complications. M…
View article: The performance of the NAPLES prognostic score in predicting one-year mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events after transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with severe aortic stenosis
The performance of the NAPLES prognostic score in predicting one-year mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events after transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with severe aortic stenosis Open
The NPS emerged as a potential predictor of long-term mortality and MACEs in TAVI patients. Further validation through larger, multicenter, studies is warranted. This research contributes valuable data on the role of the NPS in TAVI risk s…
View article: Admission Serum Creatinine/Albumin Ratio and its Relationship with 1-Year Mortality in Decompensated Heart Failure Patients
Admission Serum Creatinine/Albumin Ratio and its Relationship with 1-Year Mortality in Decompensated Heart Failure Patients Open
Aim: Despite medical advancements, heart failure (HF) maintains high mortality rates. Our research delves into examining the relationship between the serum creatinine/albumin ratio and one-year mortality in patients with decompensated syst…
View article: The Effect of Aortic Angulation on Clinical Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
The Effect of Aortic Angulation on Clinical Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Open
This study demonstrated that increased AA does not have a significant impact on intraprocedural and periprocedural complications of patients with new generation self-expandable valves implanted.
View article: Assessment of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Double-Blinded Comparison of Propofol and Ketofol Anesthesia
Assessment of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Double-Blinded Comparison of Propofol and Ketofol Anesthesia Open
A BSTRACT Background: ERCP is an endoscopic procedure for the diagnosis and treatment of biliopancreatic system diseases. An increase in intra-abdominal pressure due to the insufflation of air to the intestinal lumen may be transmitted to …
View article: The effect of body mass index on complications in cardiac implantable electronic device surgery
The effect of body mass index on complications in cardiac implantable electronic device surgery Open
Background Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) procedures are prone to complications. In our study, we investigated the effect of body mass index (BMI) on CIED‐related complications. Methods 1676 patients who had undergone CIED su…
View article: Effect of the Prognostic Nutrition Index on Long-Term Outcomes in Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Revascularization
Effect of the Prognostic Nutrition Index on Long-Term Outcomes in Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Revascularization Open
Objective The prognostic nutritional index (PNI) is a practical, applicable, prognostic scoring system. However, its clinical significance in unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervent…
View article: Prognostic value of the leuko-glycemic index in coronary chronic total occlusion patients
Prognostic value of the leuko-glycemic index in coronary chronic total occlusion patients Open
Objectives: Inflammation parameters are related to the prevalence and mortality of coronary artery disease (CAD). We aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of the leuko-glycemic index (LGI) and determine mortality in patients with chronic …
View article: Interventricular septal dissecting aneurysm resulting from congenital coronary fistula: A case report
Interventricular septal dissecting aneurysm resulting from congenital coronary fistula: A case report Open
Dissected interventricular septal aneurysm is a rare complication that occurs in conditions such as acute myocardial infarction, sinus valsalva aneurysm, infective endocarditis, thoracic trauma, pericardiocentesis and balloon angioplasty. …
View article: Unusual case report of malignant pheochromocytoma presenting with STEMI
Unusual case report of malignant pheochromocytoma presenting with STEMI Open
Background Pheochromocytomas (PHEOs) are a group of tumours that leads to multiple symptoms and can induce hypercoagulability and promote thrombosis. Pheochromocytomas may also present without elevated serum and urinary markers. We aimed t…
View article: Catastrophic embolism of a suddenly ruptured isolated cardiac cyst hydatid: An unusual case report
Catastrophic embolism of a suddenly ruptured isolated cardiac cyst hydatid: An unusual case report Open
Hydatid cysts can be located in any organ or tissue system. Cardiac hydatid cyst is a rare, but fatal pathology. A 21-year-old male Syrian refugee patient with no previous known medical conditions was admitted to the hospital for chest pai…
View article: Comparison of the real-life clinical outcomes of warfarin with effective time in therapeutic range and non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants: Insight from the AFTER-2 trial
Comparison of the real-life clinical outcomes of warfarin with effective time in therapeutic range and non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants: Insight from the AFTER-2 trial Open
There was no significant difference in primary outcomes between the effective TTR and NOAC groups in AF patients.
View article: Combined Suprascapular Nerve Blocage and Intraarticular Corticosteroid Injection Achieved Higher Patient Complience to Physiotheraphy in Stage 2 Adhesive Capsulitis
Combined Suprascapular Nerve Blocage and Intraarticular Corticosteroid Injection Achieved Higher Patient Complience to Physiotheraphy in Stage 2 Adhesive Capsulitis Open
Objective: Physical therapy (PT) is strongly recommended for improving pain and function in adhesive capsulitis (AC) patients, however success of PT depends on tolerablity by patients. The purpose of this study was to asses the efficacy of…
View article: The Ways of Representation of Individualism in Compulsory Career Planning Courses in Turkiye
The Ways of Representation of Individualism in Compulsory Career Planning Courses in Turkiye Open
This article aims to demonstrate how neoliberal individualist discourse is represented in compulsory Career Planning Courses added to the curriculum of every department in Turkish universities. For this purpose, the course contents are sub…
View article: Prognostic value of nutritional and inflammatory scores in Transcatheter aortic valve replacement patients
Prognostic value of nutritional and inflammatory scores in Transcatheter aortic valve replacement patients Open
Background: Aortic Stenosis (AS) is a common heart valve disease that especially affects the elderly population and is seen with the aging of the society. In recent years Transcatheter aortic valve replacement patients (TAVR) has been incr…
View article: Can Empagliflozin Improve Left Ventricular Strain Parameters in Patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus and Normal Ejection Fraction?
Can Empagliflozin Improve Left Ventricular Strain Parameters in Patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus and Normal Ejection Fraction? Open
Objectives: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors are known to improve symptoms and reduce mortality in patients with heart failure (HF). Empagliflozin is an SGLT-2 inhibitor. Although empagliflozin is beneficial in patients w…
View article: Importance of epicardial adipose tissue as a predictor of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Importance of epicardial adipose tissue as a predictor of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction Open
Epicardial adipose tissue was higher in patients with HF than in the control group, and Epicardial adipose tissue was a predictor of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. In patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fra…
View article: Relationship between contrast-induced nephropathy and long-term mortality after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with chronic coronary total occlusion
Relationship between contrast-induced nephropathy and long-term mortality after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with chronic coronary total occlusion Open
We identified that the development of contrast-induced nephropathy is associated with long-term mortality. It might be possible to reduce adverse events with prophylactic approaches before the procedure and close follow-up of such patients…
View article: Oral Anticoagulant Use and Long-Term Follow-Up Results in Patients with Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation in Turkey AFTER-2 Study
Oral Anticoagulant Use and Long-Term Follow-Up Results in Patients with Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation in Turkey AFTER-2 Study Open
The Atrial Fibrillation: Epidemiological Registry 2 study showed higher use of anticoagulant in non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients than in previous national stud-ies. Furthermore, this study demonstrated that most of the non-valvula…
View article: A novel predictor in patients with coronary chronic total occlusion: systemic immune-inflammation index: a single-center cross-sectional study
A novel predictor in patients with coronary chronic total occlusion: systemic immune-inflammation index: a single-center cross-sectional study Open
Although systemic immune-inflammation index is a preferable tool for the detection of mortality, it failed to give adverse outcomes. Larger multicenter studies are thus warranted to investigate the effect of systemic immune-inflammation in…
View article: Prognostic Significance of Monocyte to High-density Lipoprotein Ratio in Patients With Chronic Coronary Artery Occlusion
Prognostic Significance of Monocyte to High-density Lipoprotein Ratio in Patients With Chronic Coronary Artery Occlusion Open
Objective: Monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio (MHR) is a biomarker of inflammatory response. In this study, we investigated the relationship between MHR and mortality in patients with chronic coronary artery occlusion (CTO).
Metho…
View article: A paediatric case of myopericarditis post-COVID-19 mRNA vaccine
A paediatric case of myopericarditis post-COVID-19 mRNA vaccine Open
Myopericarditis is a condition, which primarily involves the pericardium, with minimal myocardial involvement. In myopericarditis, chest pain, elevated cardiac enzymes, and electrocardiographic changes occur. Although COVID-19 mRNA vaccine…
View article: The effect of COVID-19 pandemic on time in therapeutic range in patients using warfarin
The effect of COVID-19 pandemic on time in therapeutic range in patients using warfarin Open
Introduction: Patients receiving anticoagulant therapy experience a serious problem at a time when the rates of outpatient visits for the international normalized ratio (INR) monitoring are gradually decreasing owing to the risk of virus t…
View article: Changes in Left Ventricular Strain Parameters After Empagliflozin Treatment in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus and Normal Ejection Fraction
Changes in Left Ventricular Strain Parameters After Empagliflozin Treatment in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus and Normal Ejection Fraction Open
Objective: In recent years, sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors are known to improve symptoms and reduce mortality in patients with heart failure (HF). Empagliflozin is an antidiabetic drug that SGLT-2 inhibitor. Empaglifloz…
View article: Fibrinogen to Albumin Ratio Predicts Burden of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with NSTEMI
Fibrinogen to Albumin Ratio Predicts Burden of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with NSTEMI Open
Objective: Fibrinogen plasma level rises in the event of inflammatory cases. It is known that there is a powerful intercourse between fibrinogen level and plasma viscosity. Albumin plasma level dropes during the inflammatory cases. The aim…
View article: Impact of Nutritional Assessment on Long-Term Outcomes in Patients with Carotid Artery Stenting
Impact of Nutritional Assessment on Long-Term Outcomes in Patients with Carotid Artery Stenting Open
Objective: Malnutrition is associated with poor clinical outcomes in many diseases. The Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) is an objective index used for evaluating nutritional status of hospitalized patients. The aim of this study was…