Background: Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a prognostic predictor in wide range of cardiovascular disease. Acute aortic dissection (AD) an uncommon but fatal In this study, we investigated both factors patients with AD and whether NLR can be for mortality. Methods: We analyzed retrospectively the data 57 who had undergone emergent surgery our hospital included 128 consecutive chest pain admitted emergency room as control group. Also, were operated on due another subgroup compared...

Coronary artery disease continues to be the most important cause of morbidity and mortality. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is independently associated with subclinical atherosclerosis. In this study, we aimed assess relationship between presence coronary plaques OSA plaque burden severity according type.In cross-sectional enrolled 214 consecutive patients who were divided into four groups 43 (age: 52.3 ± 6.4 years) without OSA, 51 53.9 6.7 mild 40 55.2 5.9 moderate 80 54.9 7.2 severe...

The objective of this study is to determine the effect intravenous (i.v.) or oral N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in preventing contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) patients with moderate-to-severe renal insufficiency undergoing intra-arterial interventions.We studied 307 estimated glomerular filtration rate less than 60 ml/min/1.73 m an elective procedure. Patients were assigned randomly three groups according prophylactic regimen used. In group 1, administered i.v. infusion 0.9% saline (n=103); 2,...

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.

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death in patients with chronic kidney (CKD). Aspirin resistance (AR) worsens prognosis CVD. Aim: The aim this study was to detect AR prevalence patient group. Methods: 203 (mean age 61.84 ± 11.51 years, 128 [63.1%] male) stable coronary artery disease included were grouped into four groups according their estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) values. Multiplatetest used determine AR. Platelet aggregation results...

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,...

Para-aortic adipose tissue (PAT) is the local that externally surrounds aorta. It contributes significantly to aortic atherosclerosis and enlargement. Studies conducted with computed tomography magnetic resonance have shown individuals aneurysm had more PAT than healthy individuals. In this study, we measured using transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). The aim of study investigate possible relationship TTE ascending width.PAT was defined as hypoechoic space in front 2 cm above sinotubular...

Objective: It is very important to identify individuals at high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD) and for this purpose, many calculation tools parameters are used. In study, we aimed investigate the correlation between ACC/AHA serum lipid indices sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in a healthy population. Methods: Our study was conducted retrospectively on aged 40 79 years with sufficient data, using hospital database. Patients history any chronic disease active...

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between survival and related features in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing cardiac catheterization coronary angiography.Three hundred seven consecutive an estimated glomerular filtration rate (e-GFR) less than 60 ml/min/1.73 m2 angiography were enrolled study. population pursued a median follow-up duration 41.5 months.In Cox proportional hazards regression model, age (HR = 1.047, 95% CI: 1.011-1.084, p 0.01), contrast...

Fibulin-1, -2, -4, and -5 have important role in several vascular diseases. We aimed to investigate if fibulin-4 can be used as a biomarker for pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE).This is prospective case control study. Thirthy patients diagnosed with PTE 31 the group. Data on demographic characteristics, length of hospital stay, blood cell counts, troponin BNP levels, arterial gases, radiological reports, indication thromboembolitic treatment, intensive care unit (ICU) requirement, loss life...

Fundamento: A pressao arterial nao-dipper e uma das causas mais importantes de lesao orgao-alvo da hipertensao eventos cardiovasculares futuros. Atualmente, nao ha ferramenta pratica para prever o padrao arterial. Objetivos: O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a relacao entre calcificacao no arco aortico detectada raio torax Metodos: Todos os pacientes encaminhados monitorizacao ambulatorial foram abordados participacao estudo. [...]

Masked hypertension (MH) and non-dipping pattern are conditions associated with target organ damage cardiovascular risk, which frequently observed together. We aimed to show the relationship between in MH deterioration dipping pattern.Patients who underwent ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) office (BP) <140/90 mmHg were retrospectively screened. In ABPM data, those daytime BP ≥135/85 night ≥120/70 included group, while others normotensive group. The patients grouped as dipper,...

Morning blood pressure (BP) surge (MS) is associated with cardiovascular events. The autonomic nervous system plays an active role in the regulation of BP and its function can be evaluated by heart rate variability (HRV) analysis. This study aimed to evaluate functions patients increased MS.Patients who underwent ambulatory monitoring (ABPM) 24-h rhythm Holter our hospital during same period between 2017 2022 were evaluated. HRV parameters obtained from recordings. MS values calculated ABPM...

Background: The association of fragmented QRS (fQRS) with many cardiac pathologies such as fibrosis has been described previously. Paraaortic adipose tissue (PAT) is thought to be associated diseases and there only one publication on its echocardiographic evaluation. This study aims describe the possible relationship between fQRS PAT. Methods: Patients presenting cardiology outpatient clinic were evaluated for inclusion in study. Presence additional R' wave or notching/splitting S two...

Aim The autonomic nervous system plays an important role in the pathogenesis of vasovagal syncope, but studies on effect basal tone have found confusing results. aim this study was to investigate functions, as assessed by heart rate variability (HRV) and turbulence (HRT), patients with syncope. Material methods Patients who underwent head-up tilt test (HUTT) due unexplained syncope had a 24 hr Holter ECG recording same period were retrospectively analyzed. diabetes, history myocardial...

&lt;b&gt;Introduction&lt;/b&gt;: Myocardial infarction continues to be the most important cause of morbidity and mortality, recently this disease has begun seen uncommonly at young ages. In our study we aimed assess microvolt T-wave alternans in patients who had ST segment elevation myocardial with preserved left ventricular function underwent single-vessel revascularization.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;Material methods: &lt;/b&gt; We enrolled 108 consecutive (age: 39.5 ±4.1) (STEMI) undergoing...

Abstract Purpose: Para-aortic adipose tissue (PAT) is the local that externally surrounds aorta. It contributes significantly to aortic atherosclerosis and enlargement. Studies conducted with computed tomography magnetic resonance have shown individuals aneurysm had more PAT than healthy individuals. In this study, we measured for first time using transthoracic echocardiography (TTE).The aim of study investigate possible relationship TTE ascending width. Methods: was defined as hypoechoic...

Periaortic adipose tissue (PAT) is associated with atherosclerosis. The severity of coronary stenosis PAT has not been evaluated conventional angiography (CAG). aim the study to determine relationship between and severity/ complexity, evaluate it periaortic index (PATI), a new derived from PAT. Patients who underwent CAG thoracic computed tomography (CT) January 2017 2022 were included in study. volume was calculated by evaluating CT images, PATI dividing circumference descending aorta....