Case Report: Ethanol ablation of the Marshall vein as the first step for left atrial tachycardia ablation.

Electroanatomic mapping guides complex atrial tachycardia ablations; however, challenges may emerge after pulmonary vein isolation. 3D mapping systems can reveal the mechanism of tachycardia and critical areas that need to be ablated. Sometimes, however, these areas may be located deep inside, to the extent that they cannot be successfully reached by endocardial ablation.

Could Aneurysm and Atherosclerosis-Associated MicroRNAs () Also Be Associated with Coronary Artery Ectasia?

Coronary artery ectasia (CAE), known for localized or diffuse excessive dilatation of the coronary artery, has an unknown etiology, but it has been reported that the underlying cause may be atherosclerosis and genetic changes that may affect the arterial lumen. MicroRNAs have been shown to have an effect in aneurysm diseases and are known to contribute to vascular development and atherosclerosis. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether they are also associated with CAE.

Is it useful to do OCTA in coronary artery disease patients to improve SYNTAX-based cardiac revascularization decision?

Background: To investigate retinal and optic disk microcirculation using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in order to predict related outcomes based on the SYNergy between PCI with TAXUS and Cardiac Surgery (SYNTAX) score (SS) system in coronary artery disease patients.

Methods: 104 patients were grouped based on coronary angiography results: 32 chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) patients, 35 acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients, and 37 healthy controls. The SS system determined atherosclerosis degree and lesion-related mortality risk, followed by scoring as SYNTAX I score (SS-I) and SYNTAX II score (SS-II).

Are Consent Forms Used in Cardiology Clinics Easy to Read?

Objective: Informed consent forms are a contract between the patient and the doctor before the medical diagnosis and treatment. It is extremely important that the patient can read and understand such forms. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the readability levels of consent forms recommended by the Turkish Society of Cardiology used in cardiology clinics.

Effects of 3 months of treatment with empagliflozin on left ventricle global longitudinal strain and myocardial mechano-energetic effiency.

Purpose: Sodium glucose transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors are employed in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure and coronary artery disease. In the present study, we aimed to investigate how Empagliflozin in SGLT 2 inhibitors affects cardiac contraction and pump efficiency in patients who have Diabetes Mellitus (DM) without cardiovascular disease.

Methods: The conventional echocardiographic records and biochemical values ​​of 62 patients who had DM without a history of cardiovascular disease were evaluated before using Empagliflozin.

The Relationships Between Chocolate Consumption and Endothelial Dysfunction in Patients with Heart Failure.

Objective: Dietary recommendations, in addition to medications, have recently become important in the treatment of heart failure. Our study aimed to show the positive effects of both milk chocolate and dark chocolate on heart failure through endothelial functions.

Methods: Twenty patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction were included in the study.

Assessment of treatment patterns and patient awareness in atrial fibrillation patients using non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (ASPECT-NOAC).

Background And Aim: Despite the advances in oral anticoagulation with NOACs, careful patient and dose selection is required with NOAC therapy. Our study aimed to assess treatment patterns of NOACs in AF along with patients' continuity to NOAC treatments in first year, and their knowledge level of AF and NOAC treatment.

Methods: ASPECT-NOAC was designed as an observational, prospective, and multicenter study.

Investigating changes in β-adrenergic gene expression (ADRB1 and ADRB2) in Takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy syndrome; a pilot study.

Background: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TC) is a rare disorder that is mostly caused by stress and is often misdiagnosed. We aimed to analyze Takotsubo Syndrome at the molecular level by using the Oxford Nanopore Minion Device and its protocol.

Methods And Results: Ten patients who were previously diagnosed with Takotsubo Syndrome (increased after decrease in ejection fraction and without critical stenosis in coronary arteries) and 10 healthy individuals in the control group were included in our project.

Analysis of thrombophilic gene mutations in coronary artery ectasia.

Objective: Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is defined as localized or diffuse dilatation in the coronary artery lumen of at least 1.5 times the diameter of adjacent healthy reference segments. The etiology of CAE is still unknown, but the most likely cause is atherosclerosis.