A Single-Center Experience With Kidney Transplantation in Patients Who Had Low Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction.

Objectives: Left ventricular hypertrophy is one of the most typical cardiac abnormalities detected in patients with end-stage renal disease. In patients with congestive heart failure, the most crucial factor determining patient survival is left ventricular ejection fraction. Herein, we present our experience with living donor kidney transplant recipients with a left ventricular ejection fraction of <50%.

Relationship between White Blood Count to Mean Platelet Volume Ratio and Clinical Outcomes and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.

Background: The white blood cell count to mean platelet volume ratio (WMR) is an indicator of inflammation in patients with atherosclerotic disease. Residual SYNTAX Score (RSS) is an objective measure of degree and complexity of residual stenosis after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We investigated the relationship between WMR and clinical prognosis and RSS in patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (P-PCI).

ASSESSMENT OF DIASTOLIC DYSFUNCTION, ARTERIAL STIFFNESS, AND CAROTID INTIMA-MEDIA THICKNESS IN PATIENTS WITH ACROMEGALY.

Objective: Early diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, the most frequent cause of morbidity and mortality in acromegaly, may be an efficient approach to extending the lifespan of affected patients. Therefore, it is crucial to determine any cardiovascular diseases in the subclinical period. The study objectives were to determine markers of subclinical atherosclerosis and asses heart structure and function.

Use of bispectral index monitoring for determination of sedation depth in 50 patients undergoing cardioversion.

Objectives: To investigate the contribution of Bispectralindex monitoring on the amount of used anaesthetic substance and the quality of anaesthesia in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation who would undergo cardioversion.

Methods: The prospective, randomised, controlled clinical study was conducted at Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey from October 2010 to November 2011 Sedation was performed on 50 adult patients using midazolam and fentanyl. Patients were randomised to group 1 and 2.

Relation of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio with GRACE risk score to in-hospital cardiac events in patients with ST-segment elevated myocardial infarction.

In this study, we aimed to investigate the association of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) with Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) risk score in patients with ST-segment elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI). We analyzed 101 consecutive patients with STEMI. Patients were divided into 3 groups by use of GRACE risk score.

Evaluation of left atrial function using two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography in end-stage renal disease patients with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction.

Background: Left atrial (LA) deformation analysis by two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (2D-STE) has recently been proposed as an alternative approach for estimating left ventricular (LV) filling pressure and dysfunction.

Aim: To assess the LA myocardial function using 2D-STE in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients with preserved LV ejection fraction (PLVEF) and to evaluate the relationship of the obtained results with echocardiographically estimated pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (ePCWP).

Methods: Eighty-five ESRD patients and 60 healthy individuals were enrolled in the study.

Evaluation of the left ventricular regional function using two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography in patients with end-stage renal disease with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction.

Objective: It is known that patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) more frequently develop a wide range of left ventricular (LV) structural and functional abnormalities. The aim of our study is to evaluate the left ventricular regional function using two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (2D-STE) in ESRD patients with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (PLVEF) undergoing haemodialysis treatment.

Methods And Results: In total 61 healthy individuals and 87 ESRD patients were enrolled.

Determination of subclinical atherosclerosis in plaque type psoriasis patients without traditional risk factors for atherosclerosis.

Objectives: Systemic inflammation plays an important role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis in psoriasis patients. Therefore, persistent skin inflammation in psoriasis patients may contribute to the development of premature atherosclerosis, as it occurs in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between subclinical atherosclerosis and psoriasis by using pulse wave velocity (PWV) and the measurement of carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) in psoriatic patients.

The significance of the left atrial volume index in cardioversion success and its relationship with recurrence in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation subjected to electrical cardioversion: a study on diagnostic accuracy.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the predictive value of the left atrial volume index (LAVI) in electrical cardioversion (ECV) and observe the recurrence rate of atrial fibrillation (AF) after a successful ECV in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

Method: This study was designed as a diagnostic accuracy and prospective cohort study. Eighty patients (mean age 62±12 years; 52.

Evaluation of subclinical left ventricular systolic dysfunction in patients with obstructive sleep apnea by automated function imaging method; an observational study.

Objective: We aimed to evaluate the subclinical left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction with the automated function imaging method (AFI) based on speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) in obstructive sleep apnea patients (OSA) with normal left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and without any confounding disease that can cause myocardial dysfunction.

Methods: Twenty-one healthy individuals and 58 OSA patients were included in this observational cross-sectional study. According to the severity of disease, OSA patients were examined in three groups; mild, moderate and severe OSA.

Determination of right ventricular dysfunction using the speckle tracking echocardiography method in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

Background: The speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) method shows the presence of right ventricular (RV) dysfunction before the advent of RV failure and pulmonary hypertension in patients with cardiopulmonary disease. We aimed to assess subclinical RV dysfunction in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using the STE method.

Method: Twenty-one healthy individuals and 58 OSA patients were included.

Assessment of subclinical left ventricular dysfunction in obstructive sleep apnea patients with speckle tracking echocardiography.

In this study, our aim was to evaluate the LV (left ventricle) subclinical myocardial dysfunction using the two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (2D-STE) method on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and without any confounding disease that may result myocardial dysfunction. Twenty-one healthy individuals and 58 OSA patients were enrolled in the study. The patients were categorized into mild, moderate and severe OSA groups according to the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI).

Assessment of left atrial dysfunction in obstructive sleep apnea patients with the two dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography.

Background: The aim of this study was to compare left atrial (LA) longutidinal myocardial function in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients with healthy individuals using two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography method (2D-STE).

Method: Twenty one healthy individuals and 58 OSA patients were included. According to the AHI (apnea hypopnea index) patients were examined in mild, moderate and severe OSA groups.

Percutaneous closure of ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneursym with Amplatzer ductal occluder.

Rupture of a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA) is clinically characterized by widening of an existing sinus of Valsalva aneurysm in time and its opening to other cardiac cavities, primarily to the right atrium and right ventricle. Increased biventricular filling appearing due to rupture causes symptoms of heart failure. Although classical treatment of ruptured SVA is surgical, various percutaneous closure devices are being used successfully for treatment of lesions in recent years.

Aortic valve endocarditis and cerebral mycotic aneurysm due to brucellosis.

Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by Gram-negative coccobacilli. Direct contact with the infected tissue or blood, consumption of infected dairy products, and inhalation of infectious aeresol particles can transmit the disease. Brucella endocarditis is rare but the most fatal complication of brucellosis.

Acquired QT interval prolongation and ventricular arythmias associated with brucellosis: A case report and review of literature.

Brucellosis is a zoonosis caused by species and usually involves the lymphoreticular system. Cardiovascular involvement is rare but fatal. Endocarditis is the most common cardiovascular manifestation of brucellosis.

Aorta-right atrial tunnel leading to heart failure.

Congential aorta-right atrial tunnel (ARAT) is a rare anomaly. Many patients are asymptomatic and diagnosis can be made during investigation of systolic and diastolic continuous murmur heard on cardiac oscultation. In some patients, symptoms such as palpitation, dyspnea, and fatigue on exertion can be seen.

Complete AV block and cardiac syncope in a patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is an X linked hereditary progressive neuromuscular disease and it is characterized by development of weakness and atrophy in affected muscles. In late phases of disease with involvement of respiratory and cardiac muscles, patients die because of respiratory and cardiac failure. Cardiomyopathy is a common complication and various types of arrhythmia because of conduction system involvement can be seen.