Effect of Sacubitril/Valsartan and Dapagliflozin on Cardiac Functions and Exercise Capacity of Rats.

Objective: Recent studies have demonstrated the positive effects of sacubitril/valsartan and dapagliflozin on cardiac prognosis and performance. These drugs have the potential to be misused as doping agents by professional athletes. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of sacubitril/valsartan and dapagliflozin on athletic performance.

The Impact of Education on Patients Eligible for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Factors Contributing to Declining Participation in Turkish Society: Are Patients Aware of Cardiac Rehabilitation?

Objective: Despite their effectiveness, cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs have low participation and adherence rates. CR participation and adherence are directly related to the social, economic, cultural, and geographical characteristics of the society. Therefore, our study aimed to investigate the reasons behind low participation in CR within Turkish society, as well as the barriers that restrict participation despite educational efforts.

Evaluation of high altitude training camps with heart rate recovery and heart rate variability analysis: beneficial effect in elite swimmers.

Background: The available evidence on the impact of altitude training on sports performance is inconclusive. Heart rate variability (HRV) and heart rate recovery (HRR) are among the most frequently used parameters in athletic performance analysis and monitoring. Our study aims to investigate the effect of high altitude training on HRR and HRV, which are reliable predictors of athletic performance.

The Effect of Night Shift on Blood Pressure in Healthcare Workers.

Objective: Individuals across all age groups may experience elevated blood pressure due to a combination of internal and environmental factors. Factors influencing arterial pressure include diet, stress, sleep patterns, and lifestyle. This study aims to investigate the susceptibility to high blood pressure among occupational groups working night shifts.

Aortic Origin Coronary Artery Anomalies: A Case Series.

Coronary artery anomalies (CAAs) are rare, but they can cause serious consequences, complicate the diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD), and hamper the ability of the physician to perform the correct intervention for patients with CAD. The widespread use of coronary computed tomography and angiography has shown that the incidence is higher than previously thought. CAAs can occur with various anatomical features.

Evaluation of the non-alcoholic fatty liver fibrosis score in predicting short-term outcomes and severe coronary artery disease in patients undergoing coronary computed tomography angiography.

Introduction: The correlation between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and cardiovascular disease is well established.

Aim: The objective of this study was to assess the short-term associations of the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease fibrosis score (NFS) with various outcomes, including mortality, severe coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, and the need for coronary angiography, among patients who underwent coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA).

Material And Methods: In this study, we assessed 499 patients who underwent 640-slice CCTA and evaluated their liver fibrosis using the NFS.

Role of Resistance Exercise in Cardiology.

Resistance exercise is a form of exercise that increases muscular strength and endurance by exercising a muscle or muscle group against external resistance. Resistance exercises have an important potential in preventing cardiac diseases, increasing treatment efficiency, and improving quality of life. In spite of the fact that the vast majority of cardiology research to date has focused on aerobic exercise, an increasing number of studies on resistance exercise have been published in the past few years.

Interventional Treatment Options for the Prevention of Amputation in Patients With Lower Extremity Wounds From Peripheral Arterial Disease.

Background: Peripheral arterial disease and related lower extremity wounds are prominent causes of amputation. Revascularization may reduce amputation rates or the amputation margin more distally in patients with peripheral arterial disease who have wounds resulting from critical limb ischemia. This study examined the association of risk factors and intervention types with amputation rates in patients with critical lower extremity arterial disease.

Acute Myocardial Infarction Due to Myocardial Bridge Treated With Surgery: a Case Report.

Myocardial bridging is congenital anomaly characterized by segment of epicardial coronary arteries passing through the myocardium. Various ischemic conditions are related with this pathology. We report a case of myocardial bridging that was complicated with acute anterior myocardial infarction and a review of the literature.

Misplacement of pacemaker leads: How to avoid and how to approach?

The use of cardiac implantable electronic devices has increased in recent years due to factors such as a growing population, increased life expectancy, and improved access to healthcare services. In parallel with this trend, complications related to pacemakers have also increased. One of the most important and preventable complications among these is lead misplacement.

Comparison of the effects of resistance, aerobic and mixed exercise on athlete's heart.

Background: There are various changes in cardiac physiology in athletes compared to the normal population. These physiological changes may differ according to the exercise content. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of different exercise methods on the heart.

A Rare Case of Aggressive Infective Endocarditis Due to Corynebacterium striatum.

is considered a rare pathogen in infective endocarditis (IE). is a Gram-positive facultative anaerobic bacterium found in the environment and human flora. It is part of the microbiota of the skin and nasal mucosa of humans and has been increasingly reported as the etiologic agent of community-acquired and nosocomial diseases.

Prognostic Value of Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index in Predicting Premature Saphenous Vein Graft Disease in Patients With Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.

Background: Systemic inflammation is a risk factor for premature coronary artery disease (CAD), and systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), a new marker of systemic inflammation, is linked to the severity and prognosis of CAD. However, the prognosis of the SII in bypass patients' venous saphenous grafts has not been adequately evaluated. This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of SII in predicting premature saphenous vein graft disease (SVGD) in patients who underwent bypass surgery with venous saphenous grafts.

Long-Term Observational Study of the Isolated Ostial Diagonal Stenosis in Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome.

Objective: Isolated ostial diagonal stenoses are very rare lesions in which percutaneous intervention could cause significant vessel compromise, and the long-term results have been reported in a few studies. This study sought the characteristics and long-term follow-up of the patients with isolated osteal diagonal stenosis regarding percutaneous coronary intervention and presence of angina.

Methods: The study was an observational retrospective study conducted between January 2014 and December 2020.

Inadvertent misplacement of pacemaker lead presented with acute ischemic stroke.

If a permanent pacemaker lead is misplaced in the left ventricle (LV), the lead may interfere with normal functioning of the heart leading various complications, including heart rhythm problems and blood clots. In our case, the LV lead that passed through the patent foramen ovale and was misplaced into the LV was detected in a 78-year-old patient who presented with embolic stroke. Thrombus regression was achieved with anticoagulation, and then the lead extraction was planned.

Radiographic predictors of failure of simple manual traction of transvenous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator leads: a single-center experience.

Background: Extraction of the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) leads could be a difficult procedure due to fibrous tissue around the lead and anatomical variations. In this report, we present our experience in the radiographic predictors of failure of simple manual traction (SMT) in patients with dual-coil ICD requiring lead extraction (LE).

Methods: Between January 2017 and February 2021, 103 leads were removed in 65 consecutive patients; 65 (63.

Recanalization of Totally Occluded Stent of Superficial Femoral Artery with Multiple Direct Stent Puncture.

In-stent restenosis (ISR) is a frequent complication of endovascular stents implantation, especially in the superficial femoral artery (SFA). Beyond the standard interventions, direct stent puncture (DSP) to the totally occluded SFA increases the success rate of the endovascular procedures. Multiple attempts are required to treat total occlusions most of time.