In this study we aimed to investigate whether there is an association between the neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) using SYNTAX score (SXscore). A total 414 NSTEMI who underwent angiography were enrolled study. NLR was measured for all at presentation. The population then divided into 3 tertiles based on trial results.(1)) low syntax group (n = 329) defined as those SXscore...

We investigated the association between coronary artery ectasia (CAE) and Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), an indicator of inflammatory state. The study population included 434 patients (247 males, mean age 62 ± 10 years) including 230 with isolated CAE 104 disease 100 patientss normal arteries. NLR was measured at admission 30 days after angiography in all patients. significantly higher than those arteries (2.2 0.6-1.3 0.6, P < .001). Linear regression analyses revealed that...

Purpose. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). We aimed to investigate presence endothelial dysfunction and whether serum concentrations liver enzymes may reflect severity such an NASH. Methods. Fifty NASH diagnosed by biopsies 30 healthy controls were included. Blood samples after fasting harvested for measurements glucose, insulin, cholesterol, triglyceride, enzymes. All underwent transthoracic echocardiography...

We studied 403 consecutive patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). This population was divided into tertiles according to the SYNTAX score (SXscore). The high SXscore group defined as an ≥13, and low <13. total bilirubin (sTB) direct levels of were significantly higher in (P = .001 P .007, respectively). There a correlation between sTB (r .495; .005). On multivariate linear regression analyses, age (β .100; .041), .171; .005), low-density lipoprotein...

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Platelet activation aggregation are central processes in the pathophysiology of atherothrombosis. Mean platelet volume (MPV), a determinant activation, newly-emerging risk factor for Therefore, we have investigated possible association between OSAS MPV.We selected 30 mild, 32 moderate, 31 severe patients healthy control subjects matched age, sex, body mass index. MPV was measured...

&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Objectives:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; The aim of this study was to evaluate the association levels red blood cell distribution width (RDW) with severity atherosclerosis and determine whether or not RDW level on admission is an independent predictor all-cause mortality in patients non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Materials Methods:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; A total 335 consecutive NSTEMI were enrolled study. divided into high (n = 105) low 230) SYNTAX...

We evaluated the acute effect of intracoronary administration tirofiban on no-reflow phenomenon in patients with ST-segment elevated myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Consecutive (n = 162) were randomized into 2 groups based whether was administered. After tirofiban, thrombolysis (TIMI) flow grade significantly increased ( P &lt; .001) and successful reperfusion achieved 26 (32%) patients. In placebo group, however, after TIMI did not change .070),...

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a part of histological spectrum nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Higher incidence cardiovascular mortality has been reported in studies including patients with NAFLD. Impaired myocardial function can be detected by novel echocardiographic method called speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) when conventional methods were normal.Twenty-eight biopsy-proven NASH (mean age 41.6 ± 9.8, 16 male) without hypertension and diabetes mellitus included...

In a significant proportion of patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), microvascular and reperfusion cannot be regained despite successfully restored thrombolysis in (TIMI) grade 3 epicardial blood flow. Myocardial blush (MBG) is reliable marker for patency predicts short-term long-term mortality after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) acute STEMI, independent other variables. Mean platelet volume (MPV), unique measure size, an indicator reactivity. this...

In this study we aimed to investigate heart rate recovery (HRR) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).A total of 40 IBD and 30 healthy controls were included study. A treadmill stress test was performed all the calculate HRR index based on age-specific maximum rate. The indices calculated as follows: HRR1, 2, 3, 4, 5 = at peak exercise - 1, min. independent samples t used compare between patient control groups. Pearson correlation coefficient examine association duration indices....

We investigated the predictors of endothelial dysfunction in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by brachial artery flow-mediated vasodilatation (FMD). The study population included 50 RA and 30 controls. Disease activity score (DAS28) was calculated for RA. An FMD response <7% accepted as impaired FMD. Brachial Doppler revealed that RA, FMD% significantly lower compared controls (6.6% ± 3.5% vs 9.7% 41%, P = .002). After multivariate logistic regression analysis, erythrocyte...

ENWEndNote BIBJabRef, Mendeley RISPapers, Reference Manager, RefWorks, Zotero AMA Dogan Y, Sarli B, Baktir A, et al. 25-Hydroxy-vitamin D level may predict presence of coronary collaterals in patients with chronic total occlusion. Advances Interventional Cardiology/Postępy w Kardiologii Interwencyjnej. 2015;11(3):191-196. doi:10.5114/pwki.2015.54012. APA Dogan, Y., Sarli, B., Baktir, A., Kurtul, S., Akpek, M., & Sahin, O. (2015). Interwencyjnej, 11(3), 191-196....

Echinococcosis is endemic in various regions of Turkey. Cardiac involvement echinococcosis rare, and lone cardiac hydatid cysts are even more unusual. Because disease can be fatal, asymptomatic patients optimally referred for surgical treatment. We present a rare case lone, primary, mobile cyst the left atrium 62-year-old woman. The caused dyspnea from ventricular inflow obstruction. In addition to reporting patient's fatal case, we discuss terms scant medical literature.

In this study, we aimed to investigate whether there is an association between mean platelet volume (MPV), gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) and uric acid coronary artery ectasia (CAE) in a large patient population.A total of 406 patients (245 male, 161 female; age: 55±9 years) were selected retrospectively as the study population from among 3265 individuals who underwent angiography August 2011 December 2012. Information regarding blood tests obtained during hospitalization was extracted...

Objectives Sufficient coronary collateral circulation (CCC) protects myocardial tissue against ischemia in patients with chronic total occlusion (CTO). In this study, we aimed to investigate whether there is an association between serum γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT) levels and development of CCC CTO. Materials methods A 203 CTO at angiography were included study. On the day admission hospital, blood samples taken GGT analyzed for all patients. Development was graded according Rentrop...

Oxcarbazepine is a new antiepileptic drug that has been introduced recently. The side effects and properties of the are unique largely unknown. Because oxcarbazepine structurally similar to carbamazepine, it might have quinidine-like on cardiac conduction. In this report, we discuss rare case young girl, who was followed up for treatment epilepsy 1 year with had atrioventricular block during therapy.

Spontaneous echo contrast (SEC) is the presence of smoke-like echoes with a characteristic swirling motion blood in echocardiography. Previous clinical studies have shown that SEC risk factor for left atrial thrombus formation and predictor potential systemic embolism originating from heart. There an association between uric acid prothrombotic state. Therefore, we aimed to investigate role patients mitral stenosis (MS).A total 85 consecutive MS were enrolled study. Patients divided into two...

The relationship between extent, severity, and complexity of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) serum γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT) activity has not been adequately studied. We evaluated the GGT burden CAD as assessed by SYNTAX score (SXscore) STEMI. A total 243 (age 67.1 ± 8.6, 77.4% male) STEMI were divided into 2 groups. Low- high-SXscore groups defined SXscore &lt;22 ≥22, respectively. Admission activities similar low- (32 17...

The issue of unidentified volume expansion is well recognized as a cause for resistance to antihypertensive therapy. aim study identify contribution negative fluid balance hypertension control and impact on endothelial cardiac functions among primary hypertensive patients who do not have kidney failure.This prospective interventional with one-year follow-up. Preceded by status measurements were performed body composition monitor (BCM), the put ambulatory blood pressure monitoring 24 hours....