Publications by authors named "A Ergene"

Article Synopsis
  • Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is essential for managing acute and chronic coronary syndromes, helping to lower mortality rates and prevent further complications.
  • A study followed 1500 patients on a specific fixed-dose DAPT (ASA + clopidogrel) to evaluate its effectiveness and safety, primarily focusing on hospitalization and bleeding risks.
  • Results indicated that the fixed-dose combination therapy was effective, with low rates of hospitalization for cardiovascular issues and minimal bleeding complications in appropriately selected patients.
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Objective: Deciding on the optimal duration of dual antiplatelet treatment (DAPT) remains a complex decision. This survey aims to explore the preferences for antiplatelet therapy and the daily routine regarding DAPT duration in coronary artery disease among a group of cardiologists in Türkiye.

Method: Using an online questionnaire with 38 questions, the preferences of 314 cardiologists were collected.

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Objective: Mitochondrial open reading frame of the 12s ribosomal RNA type-c (MOTS-c) is a novel identified mitochondrial signal transmission peptide that plays an important role in glucose, amino acid and lipid metabolism. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship of circulating MOTS-c level with noninvasive scores of fibrosis and the components of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD).

Patients And Methods: This was a single-center cross-sectional study, and the participants were divided into two groups based on their liver ultrasound results: the fatty liver group and the healthy control group.

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Aim: We aimed to evaluate the awareness of pneumococcal vaccination (PCV13, PPSV23) in general cardiology outpatient clinics and impact of physicians' recommendations on vaccination rates.

Methods: This was a multicenter, observational, prospective cohort study. Patients over the age of 18 from 40 hospitals in different regions of Turkey who applied to the cardiology outpatient clinic between September 2022 and August 2021 participated.

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Various studies conducted on species indicate that the relevant plant is good source of bioactive phytochemicals. In this study, studies were used to determine bioactivity properties of methanol extract of - endemic species in Turkey - on extensive basis. Furthermore, the interaction of target molecules, identified for breast cancer and phytochemicals in the extract, was investigated analyses to support findings received .

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