It has been shown that speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE) is a feasible and reproducible method to assess left atrial (LA) function. The relationship between ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) with LA deformation parameters not studied comprehensively. Therefore, we propose investigate the effects of invasively obtained LVEDP BNP level on assessed by STE show them.The study population consisted 62 patients who underwent cardiac catheterization....

Red cell distribution width (RDW) is a measure of the heterogeneity size in peripheral blood and has been shown to be an independent correlate adverse outcomes healthy participants some cardiac conditions. We examined association between RDW complexity coronary artery disease (CAD).The study population included 193 nonanemic patients who had undergone angiography for stable angina pectoris. Baseline was measured as part automated complete count. Patients were classified depending on whether...

We investigated the relationship between baseline neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Consecutive diagnosed STEMI (n = 691) who underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention (p-PCI) were included study. The CIN was defined as an increase serum creatinine concentration ≥25% over at 48 hours. Both NLR C-reactive protein levels significantly higher group. There a stronger...

We examined the association between neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and complexity of coronary artery disease assessed by SYNTAX score (SS).The study population included patients with chest pain who had undergone angiography for stable angina pectoris. Patients were classified depending on whether SS was 0 or > 0.Left ventricular ejection fraction, estimated glomerular filtration rate, NLR found be independent predictors high in multivariate analysis. The area under receiver-operating...

Mean platelet volume (MPV) is an indicator of activation. The present study was designed to investigate function by measuring MPV, count (PLC) and mass (PLM) in prehypertensive (PHT) subjects. Additionally, we also evaluated the effects lifestyle modification on functions PLC PLM. We selected 36 newly diagnosed PHT patients 21 control subjects (BP < 120/80 mmHg) matched for age sex. Lifestyle modifications (weight loss, reduced sodium intake, increased physical activity, limited alcohol...

Background: The prevalence of obesity is increasing in the developed and developing world. It an independent risk factor for heart failure. Left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction has been demonstrated to be a strong predictor In present study we aimed assess impact body weight on LV function. Methods: was conducted 2,228 participants (1,424 women, 804 men with mean age 49). Traditional tissue Doppler echocardiographic examination were performed all participants. demographic data...

It has been shown that mitral stenosis (MS) impairs left ventricular (LV) systolic function; however, this issue not studied comprehensively. We aimed to evaluate the role of 2D strain in assessment subclinical LV dysfunction patients with MS.Seventy-two isolated MS (mild, moderate and severe) 31 healthy control subjects constituted study population. echocardiography images were obtained from apical 4-chamber (4C), long axis (LAX), 2-chamber (2C) views. Peak longitudinal rate (Sr) 4C, LAX,...

No-reflow is associated with a poor prognosis in STEMI patients. There are many factors and mechanisms that contribute to the development of no-reflow, including age, reperfusion time, high thrombus burden, Killip class, long stent use, ejection fraction ≤40, Syntax score. In this study, we aimed evaluate parameters no-reflow prediction by creating new scoring system.The study included 515 consecutive patients who underwent PCI; 632 had undergone PCI another center were external validation...

The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy and safety levosimendan in takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC).The conducted a retrospective design 42 consecutive patients were enrolled 6 cardiovascular centers Turkey. records TC having left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) £ 35% examined at admission, discharge recovery period including their clinical echocardiographic data.Of these patients, 17 treated with loading dose i.v. infusion (group 1) 25 without 2). Echocardiographic findings...

Summary Objective Thyrotoxic hypokalaemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is an uncommon condition with intermittent episodes of muscle weakness and occasionally severe paralysis. THPP a common complication hyperthyroidism in Asian populations, has also been reported other ethnic groups including Caucasians. This study aimed to conduct analysis Turkish population, our knowledge the first homogeneous Caucasian group. Subjects Forty cases were identified population. Three out 40 new assigned as...

Aim We aimed to compare the incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) between atorvastatin versus rosuvastatin in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary coronary angioplasty.Methods One hundred ninety-two consecutive patients, who underwent percutaneous intervention (p-PCI) diagnosis STEMI, were included study. The randomized take 80 mg (n = 98) or 40 94) before procedure. Biochemical and complete blood count measurements done at baseline 48...

We aimed to investigate the association between baseline red cell distribution width (RDW) level and risk of stroke in patients with heart failure (HF).A total 153 consecutive HF (New York Heart Association [NYHA] I-III left ventricular ejection fraction <40%) were included this prospective study. All followed up for 1 year, during period cerebrovascular disease was questioned.In matched population, using propensity score matching comparing having without stroke, we found significantly...

Objective Central obesity is a prerequisite for the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome (MetS). Precise measurement visceral fat by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) has been validated. The aim this study was to investigate diagnostic performance BIA in MetS and validate best cutoff large adult cohort. Materials Methods performed on MELEN Study cohort—a prospectively designed survey prevalence cardiometabolic risk factors Turkish adults. final cohort consisted 2219 participants. Weight body...

Slow coronary flow (SCF) is characterized by delayed opacification of epicardial vessels. SCF can cause ischemia and sudden cardiac death. We investigated the association between presence extent SCF, cardiovascular risk factors hematologic indices.In this study, 2467 patients who received angiography for suspected or known ischemic heart disease were retrospectively evaluated April 2009 November 2010. Following application exclusion criteria, our study population consisted 57 (experimental...

Red cell distribution width (RDW) is an index that has been shown to be independent correlate of adverse outcomes in some cardiac conditions. Isolated coronary artery ectasia (CAE) abnormality the anatomy and can cause ischemia. We hypothesized increased RDW would associated with isolated CAE because both are inflammation. In this study, 2345 patients who received angiography were retrospectively evaluated. After exclusion, 75 96 consecutive normal included study. The severity was determined...

Although various risk stratification models are available and currently being used, the performance of these in different populations is still controversial. We aimed to investigate relation between Framingham SCORE presence severity coronary artery disease, which detected using SYNTAX score.The observational cross-sectional study population consisted 227 patients with a mean age 63.3±9.2 years. The were classified into low- high-risk groups separately. Following angiography, SYNTAX=0...

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects COVID-19 pandemic on anxiety depression and intention go hospital in chronic patients.The Bostan Intention Go Hospital Scale developed by one researcher (SB) as data collection tool Beck Anxiety-Depression Inventories were used.Of all patients, 56.8% stated that they would case emergency 28.3% expressed did not want even case. 50% participants said under any circumstances during process. As a result correlation analysis, there an inverse...

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Only a few studies focused on the predictors of SYNTAX score (SS). We evaluated independent clinical SS in 436 consecutive patients with stable angina pectoris who underwent coronary angiography. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was calculated. The mean 25.8 ± 13.7. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels gradually rise while high-density (HDL-C), triglycerides, eGFR decline from low to high tertile. Multivariate logistic regression...