Left ventricular global longitudinal strain in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.

Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) are generally associated with rare cardiac side effects, yet instances like myocarditis can be fatal. Therefore, detecting and managing left ventricular dysfunction early in ICI therapy is vital.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate whether left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LV GLS) is a predictor for early detection of cardiac dysfunction in patients receving ICI.

Synthesizing hybrid copper phosphate (Cu(PO)) nanoflowers using Cu and shed snakeskin: antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, guaiacol, anionic, and cationic dye degradation properties.

Background: Synthesis of organic@inorganic hNFs is achieved by the coordination of organic compounds containing amine, amide, and diol groups with bivalent metals. The use of bio-extracts containing these functional groups instead of expensive organic inputs such as DNA, enzymes, and protein creates advantages in terms of cost and applicability. In this study, the application potentials (antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, guaiacol, anionic, and cationic dye degradation) of hybrid (organic@inorganic) nanoflowers (hNFs) synthesized with Cu and snakeskin (SSS) were proposed.

Antioxidant and pH-dependent cationic and anionic dye degradation activities of optimum synthesized organic@inorganic Cu hybrid nanoflowers.

First time in this study, hybrid Cu nanoflowers (Cu hNFs) were synthesized with algae extract and the pH-dependent catalytic activities of hNFs synthesized under optimum conditions against brilliant blue and methylene blue dyes were determined. Ideal morphology of hNFs, were synthesized by using 1 ml extract in PBS (pH 7.4).

The relationship between triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and the severity of coronary artery disease in patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome.

Background: The SYNTAX score is a score that grades the severity and complexity of coronary lesions. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (triglyceride/HDL-C) ratio and SYNTAX scores in patients presenting with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).

Methods: This prospective study included 258 patients who presented at our center with STEMI, and underwent coronary angiography (CAG).

Does the Use of Ethyl Chloride Spray Facilitate Radial Angiography?

Ethyl chloride (EC) spray is a vapocoolant which is used in interventional procedures as a topical local anesthetic. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether or not EC spray can facilitate radial coronary angiography. The study was conducted on a study group EC of 106 (age: 58.

CHEST and CHADS-Vasc for predicting recurrence after catheter ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.

Aim    The C2HEST score was developed mainly for predicting atrial fibrillation (AF) in cryptogenic stroke. This study investigated the performance of the C2HEST score in predicting AF recurrence after radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA).Material and Methods    189 patients with paroxysmal AF were included in the study.

The impact of invasive treatment of superficial venous insufficiency of the lower extremities on cardiac functions.

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of invasive treatment for chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) on cardiac hemodynamics.

Methods: Fifty three patients diagnosed with saphenofemoral junction or great saphenous vein insufficiency in a level above C3 according to Clinical-Etiology-Anatomy-Pathophysiology classification were included in the study. All the patients underwent 2D echocardiography before and 3 months after the invasive treatment.

Formation of Umbilicaria decussata (Antarctic and Turkey) Extracts Based Nanoflowers with Their Peroxidase Mimic, Dye Degradation and Antimicrobial Properties.

This work describes a unique and environmentally friendly approach for creating three-dimensional (3D) organic-inorganic flower shaped hybrid nanostructures called "nanoflower (NF)" by using Umbilicaria decussate (U. decussate) extract and copper ions (Cu ). U.

Surgical treatment of caseous calcification of the mitral annulus causing mitral stenosis and mimicking the clinical picture of infective endocarditis: A case report.

Among masses involving the mitral valve and annulus, caseous calcification of the mitral annulus (CCMA) is a rare disease. CCMA accounts for .63% of all mitral annular calcification (MAC) cases.

The predictive value of the systemic immune-inflammatory index for left atrial appendage thrombus in non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

Objective: The systemic immune inflammatory index (SII) has prognostic value in cardiovascular diseases. The aim of current study was to investigate whether or not left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus could be predicted by SII in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

Method: The study included 525 patients newly diagnosed with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, who had not previously had anticoagulant treatment (50.

Impact of residual coronary artery disease on left ventricular function after percutaneous coronary intervention: a two-dimensional strain echocardiography study.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the residual SYNTAX score (rSS) and recovery of left ventricular function after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in stable symptomatic patients.

Method: Overall, 81 patients (mean age: 62.3 ± 9.

COVID-19 Outbreak: Mitigating Role of College Students' Emotional Intelligence in the Relationship between Psychological Distress and Satisfaction with Life.

Background: While much of the world's attention is focused on the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on physical health, the virus's psychological impacts must not be disregarded. Therefore, it is important to understand and document the role of emotional intelligence as a mitigating variable in the relationship between psychological distress and life satisfaction.

Subjects And Methods: This correlational study was carried out with the participation of 483 college students.

The Mediator Role of Fear of Missing Out in the Parent-Adolescent Relationship Quality and Problematic Internet Use.

The aim of the research is to examine the direct and indirect relationship between parent-adolescent relationship quality, problematic internet use, and fear of missing out. The sample consists of 547 university students (67% female and 33% male) aged between 17 and 23 ( = 22.15, SD = 2.

Green synthesis of allicin based hybrid nanoflowers with evaluation of their catalytic and antimicrobial activities.

Objective: Although organic-inorganic hybrid nanoflowers (hNFs) with much enhanced catalytic activity and stability were fabricated using proteins and enzymes, in this study, for the first time, we report synthesis of allicin and copper ion (Cu) coordinated NFs and investigate their peroxidase-like and antimicrobial activities.

Results: The allicin (active ingredient of Allium sativum) and Cu was acted as an organic and inorganic part, respectively for synthesis of the Cu-hNFs. The hNFs were characterized by various techniques.

Comparison of three-dimensional facial morphology between upright and supine positions employing three-dimensional scanner from live subjects.

Facial soft tissue thicknesses (FSTT) measurements collected from Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) imaging techniques are most commonly taken in the supine position for forensic craniofacial reconstruction. FSTT have been shown to be different in comparison to the upright position due to gravity. The variation of facial morphology between the upright and supine position of laser-scanned images taken from 44 individuals was investigated using volumetric analysis with deviation maps.

Temporal variation of heavy metal accumulation and translocation characteristics of narrow-leaved cattail (Typha angustifolia L.).

The aim of this study was to investigate seasonal heavy metal accumulation and translocation characteristics of the narrow-leaved cattail (Typha angustifolia L.). Sediment and plant samples were taken seasonally from six different locations identified for this purpose, and Pb, Cr, Cu, Ni, Zn, and Cd concentrations as well as accumulation factor (AF) and translocation factor (TF) values were determined.

The effects of tirofiban infusion on clinical and angiographic outcomes of patients with STEMI undergoing primary PCI.

Objective: The present study was designed to determine the effects of tirofiban (Tiro) infusion on angiographic measures, ST-segment resolution, and clinical outcomes in patients with STEMI undergoing PCI. Glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa inhibitors are beneficial in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), while the most effective timing of administration is still under investigation.

Methods: A total of 1242 patients (83.

Single and combined effects of exposure concentration and duration on biological responses of Ceratophyllum demersum L. exposed to Cr species.

This study aimed to demonstrate the ways in which two chromium species, Cr (III) and Cr (VI), can affect various physiological and biochemical parameters in the plant Ceratophyllum demersum L., and to evaluate the single and combined impact of exposure concentration and duration. C.

[Relationship between human platelet antigen-1 gene polymorphism and clopidogrel resistance in patients with coronary artery disease].

Objectives: It has been proposed that human platelet antigen-1 (HPA-1) gene polymorphism is associated with coronary artery disease (CAD) and affects platelet function. We aimed to investigate the distribution of HPA gene polymorphism between angiographic CAD and a control group and the relation between HPA gene polymorphism and platelet aggregation.

Study Design: The study population consisted of 94 patients with angiographic CAD and 115 patients without angiographic CAD.

Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin levels in right and left heart failure: an observational study.

Objective: Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is a novel marker for early detection of renotubular deterioration. Despite the limited data concerning the NGAL in heart failure (HF), significance of NGAL in right-sided HF remains unknown. We assessed serum and urinary NGAL in left and right-sided HF due to non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (NICMP) and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

Acute kidney infarction secondary to intracardiac thrombus embolization in a patient with ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy.

Acute renal infarction due to emboli represents a very rare but significant threat for kidney loss, and the clinical presentation is challenging. The differential diagnosis of massive renal thrombi includes all other causes of abdominal pain, and they can be easily misdiagnosed as renal colic due to nephrolithiasis. Although there are a few case reports regarding the possibility that cardiac emboli may cause acute kidney infarction, intracardiac thrombi within the ventricular cavity diagnosed by echocardiography as a cause of such renal artery occlusion have never been reported in patients with cardiomyopathy.

Right heart free-floating thrombus in a pregnant woman with massive pulmonary embolism: a case of 'emboli in transit'.

The mainstay of treatment for massive pulmonary embolism in nonpregnant individuals is urgent thrombolytic therapy, but experience with these drugs in pregnancy is limited. We report a case of a 36-year-old woman at 27 weeks' gestation who was admitted with a massive, life-threatening pulmonary embolism. The diagnosis was rapidly accomplished in the coronary care unit by transthoracic echocardiography that showed signs of pulmonary hypertension as well as a large, free-floating thrombus in the right heart.

Enhanced hemostatic indices in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension: an observational study.

Background: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a chronic progressive disease characterized by persistent elevation of pulmonary artery pressure. Regardless of the initial trigger, the elevated pulmonary arterial pressure and vascular resistance in patients with PAH are primarily caused by remodeling and thrombosis of small- and medium-sized pulmonary arteries and arterioles, as well as sustained vasoconstriction. Recent studies have emphasized the relevance of several biomarkers of hemostasis in the PAH progression.