Sex estimation via the measurement of the seventh cervical vertebrae on Computerized Tomography images.

Sex estimation from skeletal remains is crucial for estimating an individuals biological profile. Although the pelvis and skull are most commonly used for sex estimation, other skeletal elements, e.g.

Evaluation of right ventricular mechanics using exercise echocardiography in asymptomatic patients with severe mitral stenosis.

We aimed to evaluate the effect of exercise echocardiography (EE) on Right ventricular (RV) deformation parameters in asymptomatic patients with severe rheumatic mitral stenosis (MS) (mitral valve area ≤ 1.5 cm, stage C) and to determine the relation between symptoms and severity of MS. 38 rheumatic MS patients in stage C underwent EE.

Transcatheter Closure or Surgery for Symptomatic Paravalvular Leaks: The Multicenter KISS Registry.

Background: The optimal treatment of symptomatic paravalvular leak (PVL) remains controversial between transcatheter closure (TC) and surgery. This large-scale study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the long-term outcomes of the patients who underwent reoperation or TC of PVLs.

Methods And Results: A total of 335 (men, 209 [62.

Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy in the Treatment of Vasospastic Angina Resistant to Medical Therapy.

Background: In this study, we aimed to investigate the clinical follow-up results of endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) in the treatment of vasospastic angina (VSA) resistant to maximal medical therapy.

Methods: A total of 80 patients with VSA who presented to our hospital between 2010 and 2022 were included in our study. Among them, 6 patients who did not respond to medical therapy underwent ETS.

The Effect of Anesthesia Type Applied in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.

Objective: Different results have been obtained in studies on the effect of anesthesia type applied during transcatheter aortic valve implantation on in-hospital outcomes. In this study, we aimed to investigate the association of the type of anesthesia with the lenght of stay in the intensive care unit and the need for inotropes in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation.

Methods: A total of 140 patients who underwent transcatheter aortic valve implantation between January 2016 and January 2022 were retrospectively analyzed.

Can the sigmoid notch sign be used on cranial computed tomography to differentiate between thrombosis and hypoplasia of the cerebral transverse venous sinus?

Object: In patients with headache, the distinction between transverse sinus (TS) atresia/hypoplasia and TS thrombosis in cranial magnetic resonance venography (MRV) may be misleading. In this study, we aimed to distinguish TS thrombosis from atretic or severely hypoplastic TS, with the help of cranial computed tomography (CT).

Method: Non-contrast cranial CT scans of 51 patients with no or severely thin signal on MRV were analyzed retrospectively using the bone window.

Radiological findings based comparison of functional status in patients who have post-covid lung injury or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Background: Following COVID-19 infection, some patients acquired lung injury and fibrosis. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is characterized by lung fibrosis. Both post-COVID lung injury and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis cause loss of respiratory function and involvement of the lung parenchyma.

The effect of urgent blood pressure reduction on left atrial strain in patients with hypertensive attack : Blood pressure lowering affects LA strain.

Background: Left atrial (LA) strain is a robust measure of LA function and is a useful parameter to assess left ventricular filling pressure. While initially considered as a "load-independent" parameter of LA function, later studies have found that acute changes in LA preload may affect LA reservoir and contractile strains. Acute alterations in blood pressure (BP) induces a change in left ventricular (LV) filling pressure without imposing a volume load, thus providing an opportunity to assess the effects of the change in LA afterload on LA mechanics.

Association of ectatic non-infarct-related artery with 1-month stent thrombosis in patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction.

Background: Ectatic infarct-related artery (IRA) has been shown to be associated with higher thrombus burden, no-reflow, stent thrombosis (ST) and major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The effect of ectatic non-IRA on ST without ectatic IRA is not known. We aimed to assess the effect of ectatic non-IRA presence on ST within 1 month after primary percutaneous intervention (pPCI) in patients with STEMI.

Prognostic impact of cardiohepatic syndrome in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.

Cardiohepatic syndrome (CHS) indicates a bidirectional interaction between the heart and liver. This study was designed to evaluate the impact of CHS on in-hospital and long-term mortality in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention. 1541 consecutive STEMI patients were examined.

Alterations in right ventricular mechanics in patients with Behcet's disease.

Manifest myocardial involvement is somewhat rare in patients with Behcet's disease (BD), although echocardiographic studies suggest that subclinical alterations in left ventricular (LV) contractility is rather common. Data on right ventricular (RV) involvement in BD is rather scarce. This study aims to determine whether RV systolic performance is affected in BD patients, and to understand the clinical and echocardiographic correlates of RV contractility in these patients.

Does vitamin D level have an effect on COVID-19 positivity and COVID-19 related mortality? A retrospective study.

Objective: To explore the possible relationship between vitamin D and coronavirus disease-2019 in an urban population known to have relatively low vitamin D levels.

Methods: The retrospective study was conducted in Bursa, Turkey, and comprised data of 30 family health centers from March 1 to December 15, 2020, related to diagnosed inpatients of coronovairus disease-2019. The diagnosis was based on polymerase chain reaction test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection.

Enhanced Stent Imaging System Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Is Linked to Optimize Stent Placement.

Stent under-expansion is a predictor of restenosis and stent thrombosis. It remains uncertain whether enhanced stent imaging (ESI) (CLEARstent) guidance can improve stent under-expansion. Our aim was to assess the effect of using ESI on stent under-expansion, after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in a single center, cross-sectional observational study.

Relationship between in-hospital mortality and creatinine/albumin in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction without standard modifiable risk factors.

Diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and smoking are associated with coronary artery disease and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). However, patients without any classic risk factors have a higher mortality rate in the post-STEMI period. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between in-hospital mortality and creatinine/albumin ratio in patients with STEMI without modifiable risk factors.

The effect of exosomes released from apheresis platelet concentrates under the impact of gamma irradiation and storage time upon platelet aggregation and hemostasis.

Background: Blood components should be gamma-irradiated (γ-IR) in order to prevent transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of γ-IR and storage time on the exosomes released from apheresis platelet concentrates (aPC) and to investigate their impact on the maximum platelet aggregation (MPA) and hemostasis.

Materials And Methods: Eight units of aPC were included in this study.

The Role of Prophylactic Ipsilateral Distal Femoral Artery Cannulation in Preventing Periprocedural Peripheral Complications During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.

Objective: Access site-related vascular complications are common complications of trans- catheter aortic valve replacement. In this study, we aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of prophylactic cannulation of the ipsilateral distal femoral artery in the management of access site-related vascular complications.

Methods: One hundred sixty-four patients, who were evaluated by the Heart Team of our institution and found eligible for transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure between January 2016 and August 2019, were included in this retrospective study.

Microorganisms isolated from the bile of the patients who have undergone cholecystectomy and their antibiotic resistance pattern: multicenter prospective study.

Background: Gallbladder and biliary tract infections are diseases with high mortality rates if they are not treated properly. Microbiological evaluation of perioperatively collected samples both ensures proper treatment of patients and guides empirical treatment due to the determination of microorganism susceptibility.

Aims: This study aimed to isolate the microorganisms in bile cultures from patients who underwent cholecystectomy and to determine sensitivity results of these microorganisms.

Seasonal influenza vaccine awareness and factors affecting vaccination in Turkish Society.

Objective: Influenza vaccine reduces the burden of seasonal influenza and related complications. Potential vaccination barriers need to be identified to raise awareness and increase acceptance. We aimed to investigate the rates of seasonal influenza vaccination and the knowledge, opinions, and behaviours prevalent in Turkish society.

Effects of RAAS blocker use on AKI in elderly hypertensive STEMI patients with propensity score weighed method.

Studies reported conflicting results on the effect of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) blocker use on acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients undergoing elective coronary angiography but association in elderly patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is not known. Also, there are limited data on the effect of inflammatory markers on AKI. We aimed to investigate the effects of RAAS blocker pretreatment and inflammatory markers on AKI in this population.

Successful Usage of FlexCath Steerable Catheter in Case of Atrial Septal Closure Device Comes Perpendicular to Interatrial Septum.

Objective: Percutaneous closure of atrial septal defects is challenging in cases where the device is perpendicular to the septum during the procedure. Hence, different techniques, maneuvers, and auxiliary equipment may be required. We aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the FlexCath steerable catheter application in percutaneous closure of atrial septal defect cases in which the device was perpendicular to the septum.