Objective We aimed to investigate the association of fragmented QRS (fQRS) with subclinical left ventricular (LV) dysfunction in patients chronic kidney disease (CKD).Methods and results Patients CKD who had a normal LV ejection fraction (≥ 50%) were enrolled. The tissue Doppler-derived Tei index was measured for all patients. A ≥ 0.5 considered abnormal. Subclinical defi ned as presence an abnormal absence impaired (< 50%). fQRS additional R wave (R’) or notching S fragmentation two...

Syntax score (SS) is a prognostic marker in patients with acute coronary sydromes (ACS). Carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) and cardio ankle vascular index (CAVI) are well known surrogate of atherosclerosis burden. But association between burden artery disease (CAD) complexity ACS has not been investigated yet.Consecutive first time diagnosis (n = 172) were enrolled. SS, CAD complexity, was assessed by dedicated computer software. CIMT examined B-mode ultrasound. CAVI VaSera VS-1000 cavi...

We investigated the relationship between peripheral artery disease (PAD) and coronary (CAD) complexity in patients with acute syndromes (ACS). Consecutive first time diagnosis of ACS (n = 150) were enrolled. SYNTAX score (SS), a marker CAD complexity, was assessed by dedicated computer software PAD established ankle–brachial index (ABI) value. higher overt borderline (ABI ≤ 0.99) than normal participants 1-1.29; 16.7 ± 8.2 vs 10.1 5.5; P &lt; .001). In addition, there strong negative...

The aim of our study was to determine the usefulness aortic knob width (AKW) in assessment subclinical atherosclerosis hypertensive patients.In this on diagnostic accuracy, 374 consecutive patients with at least one cardiovascular risk factor were enrolled. AKW measured chest X-ray. Cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) by VaSera-1000 CAVI instrument. value assessed using ROC analysis.There a significant correlation between and (r=0.45, p<0.001), age (0.39, systolic (r=0.17, diastolic (r=0.23,...

We aimed to investigate the association between aortic arch and coronary artery calcification (CAC). postulated that low- high-risk CAC scores could be predicted with evaluation of standard chest radiography for (AAC).Consecutive patients who were referred a multidetector computerized tomography (MDCT) examination enrolled prospectively. All scanned using commercially available 64-slice MDCT scanner score. A four-point grading scale (0, 1, 2 3) was used evaluate AAC on posterior-anterior...

: Left ventricular (LV) thrombi are mostly formed in the aneurysmal or akinetic segment of LV apex. Thromboembolism to brain is usually fatal. There not enough information available regarding use these new oral anticoagulant agents thrombi. In this case, we present a 56-year-old male patient who was given dabigatran (150 mg, twice day) for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation after experiencing anterior myocardial infarction. During dabigatran, thrombus formation, which earlier, observed apical...

We aimed to investigate the association of toenail onychomycosis with subclinical atherosclerosis in patients diabetes mellitus.Consecutive diabetic who were seen at our outpatient clinic enrolled. The carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) was assessed and diagnosed microscopic evaluation.We investigated 127 melltus type 2. Overall, prevalence 37.8 % (48 127). Of patients, 60 (47.2 %) had (CIMT ≥ 1 mm). Prevalence male gender (43.3 vs. 22.4 %, p = 0.012) (53.3 23.9 0.001) significantly...

Aortic arch calcification (AAC) is a surrogate marker for arterial stiffness and hypertension-related vascular damage. Renal resistive index (RRI), renal Doppler ultrasonography parameter, used to assess hemodynamics. In this study, we aimed evaluate the relationship between RRI AAC in patients with hypertension.Patients hypertension underwent chest X-ray re nal ultrasonography. They were divided into two groups according (group 1: ≥0.70; group 2: < 0.70). Two examiners, blinded findings of...

There is a considerable amount of literature available on well-known risk factors for atrial fibrillation (AF); however, data specifically focused the ninth decade are scarce. The main objective this study was to assess demographic and clinical characteristics AF sinus rhythm in nonagenarian population.

Resumo Fundamento Apesar dos avanços nas modalidades de diagnóstico e tratamento, há necessidade marcadores preditivos para acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) recorrentes. Objetivos Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar a relação entre calcificação do arco aórtico (CAA) recorrência AVC em pacientes com durante o acompanhamento um ano. Métodos Todos os que sofreram seu primeiro evento foram avaliados participação no estudo. Foram registrados recorrentes A CAA foi avaliada por radiografia...

We aimed to investigate whether fragmented QRS (fQRS) is associated with subclinical left ventricular (LV) dysfunction in patients obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).A total of 141 OSA who had normal LV ejection fraction (LVEF) were included the study. The fQRS was defined as presence an additional R wave, notching or S wave fragmentation 2 contiguous electrocardiography (ECG) leads. Subclinical a tissue Doppler-derived Tei index ≥ 0.5 absence impaired LVEF (<50%) assessed by transthoracic...

&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Background:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Myocardial fibrosis is a well-known side effect of radiotherapy. Fragmented QRS (fQRS) has been shown to be marker myocardial fibrosis. We postulated that radiotherapy induces development fQRS in breast cancer patients. &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Patients and Methods:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Breast patients receiving locoregional were enrolled. Patients who had on electrocardiography (ECG) before excluded. All revaluated for the at 1-year follow-up. An...

To investigate the presence of myocardial fibrosis determined by fragmented QRS in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis.Eighty-seven consecutive stenosis and 83 age- gender-matched control subjects were enrolled into this study. Severe was defined as an area <1 cm(2), a Vmax >4 m/s, or mean gradient ≥40 mm Hg. Fragmented assessed using 12-lead electrocardiogram.Fragmented detected 40 (46%) group 15 (18%) (p < 0.001). In multivariate binary logistic regression analysis, only independent...

Several studies have demonstrated that inflammation plays a major role in the development of atherosclerosis and inflammatory process might also be involved coronary artery calcification (CAC). The main purpose this study was to investigate relation between leucocyte count CAC determine whether higher could indicate subclinical patients without overt cardiovascular disease.A total 284 consecutive (156 men, 128 women) established disease were enrolled. measured using cardiac computed...

Kidney transplant is a most important replacement therapy. It reduces cardiovascular mortality and morbidity but does not fully correct impairments in cardiac function. Fragmented QRS (fQRS) complex includes various RSR' patterns with different morphologies on electrocardiograms.To analyze fQRS frequency the relationship between left ventricular function kidney patients.-After demographic data 39 patients were recorded biochemical parameters investigated, electrocardiograms evaluated for...

Abstract Long QT syndrome may lead to fatal dysrhythmia. Prolongation of interval due pregabalin has been shown in rats and no data is available humans. We report a 80‐year‐old female patient using pregabalin. She was presented emergency room with syncope attacks. Her admission electrocardiography demonstrated prolonged interval. After excluding the possible causes long syndrome, we attributed therapy. discontinuation returned normal range experienced further It first time for documentation

ST-segment shifts in lead aVR are associated with increased coronary atherosclerosis. However, there is insufficient data about the relationship between and complexity. The aim of this study was to investigate relationship.This prospective, observational included 236 patients acute syndrome who underwent angiography. Electrocardiograms on presentation were reviewed terms aVR. Inter-observer agreement analyzed using kappa statistics for presence ST segment shifts. divided into two groups...

Background: Heart rate (HR) recovery (HRR) reflects autonomic activity and predicts cardiovascular events. The aim of this study was to assess HRR in patients with myocardial bridge (MB). Methods: Medical recordings 93 MB appropriate age, compared 78 sex-matched healthy subjects were analyzed. diagnosed via coronary computed tomography angiography after a positive exercise stress test (EST). indices calculated by subtracting 1st (HRR1), 2 nd (HRR2) 3 rd (HRR3) minute HR from the maximal...

Background: The atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) is an indicator dyslipidemia and significantly associated with the development atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Previous studies showing association AIP C-reactive protein (CRP) microalbuminuria included hypertensive diabetic patients. We aimed to determine CRP albuminuria in a normotensive nondiabetic population. Methods: study was conducted retrospectively. Two hundred thirty-three individuals without hypertension, diabetes, disease,...