Publications by authors named "M Sait Saglam"
Background: Current guidelines advise exercise for most congenital heart disease patients (CHD). However, physical activity remains low in CHD individuals, with limited research on exercise's effects in adults.
Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of exercise training on exercise capacity and quality of life in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients.
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- The study assessed the effectiveness of hybrid aortic surgery in 24 patients with complex aortic conditions, focusing on technical success and postoperative outcomes like morbidity and mortality.
- Different surgical strategies were utilized based on the location of the aortic issue, with notable findings that the femoral incision approach resulted in shorter hospital stays despite higher infection rates in some areas.
- Overall, the results suggest that hybrid aortic surgery is both a safe and effective method for treating complex cases where standard procedures may not be adequate.
Fontan patients' exercise capacity and associated risks of morbidity and mortality necessitate a comprehensive study. We aim to explore maximal and submaximal exercise capacity, assessing the impact of cardiovascular and peripheral factors, including atrial strain, aortic stiffness, and muscle-related factors. Fontan patients and matched controls were examined.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The study aimed to assess frailty in adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) and to compare muscle strength, functional capacity, activities of daily living (ADL), and cognition between frail and non-frail ACHD patients.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used. Sixty people with ACHD aged between 18 and 45 years were included.
Purpose: There are only a limited number of studies in the literature evaluating body awareness, pain perception, and the relationship between clinical parameters and respiratory functions in patients with obstructive lung disease (OLD) and compared with healthy individuals. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate respiratory functions, pain tolerance, and body awareness in patients with OLD and compare these findings with those of healthy individuals.
Methods: The study included 33 patients and 30 healthy individuals.