Evaluation of Aortic Elasticity Parameters in Survivors of COVID-19 Using Echocardiography Imaging.

Objective: While severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) primarily affects lung tissue, it may cause direct or indirect damage to the cardiovascular system, and permanent damage may occur. Arterial stiffness is an early indicator of cardiovascular disease risk. The aim of our study was to establish the potential effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the vascular system evaluated by transthoracic echocardiographic examination.

Contradictory Effect of Coronary Collateral Circulation on Regional Myocardial Perfusion That Assessed by Quantitative Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy.

Background: Previous studies showed conflicting results about the contribution of coronary collateral circulation (CCC) to myocardial perfusion and function. The aim of this study was to investigate these contradictory problems by gated myocardial perfusion scintigraphy (gated MPS) for the first time.

Methods: The current cohort was retrospectively selected among patients who underwent gated MPS and coronary angiography within 2 months.

Effect of Treatment Regimen on Long-Term Mortality of Geriatric Patients Diagnosed With Stable Coronary Artery Disease.

Background Increased life expectancy across the world has resulted in an increase in the proportion of the elderly population who are lost to heart diseases. Advanced age and comorbidities are believed to change the response to treatments. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of surgical and medical treatments on the mortality of stable coronary diseases.

Assessment of Awareness Levels About Anticoagulants in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Presenting to Emergency Department.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a rhythm disorder observed mostly amongst adults. AF has been regarded as one of the most important medical problems because it leads to thromboembolism and paralysis risks. Although warfarin has been used in the past to cope with this health problem, new oral anticoagulant medicines have replaced it in the last few years.