Publications by authors named "M T Gun"
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- The study investigates the structural differences between the aortic root and pulmonary artery to understand how the pulmonary autograft dilates during the Ross procedure.
- Samples from twenty fetuses and four adults were analyzed using various histological and immunohistochemical techniques to compare elastic laminae and smooth muscle cells in both arterial walls.
- In adults, significant differences were found in these structures, suggesting that these microscopic variations influence the mechanical behavior of the pulmonary autograft and contribute to its dilation under systemic pressure after the procedure.
Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effect of reiki and acupressure on pain, anxiety, and vital signs during femoral sheath removal in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.
Methods: The study, which was conducted as a prospective randomized controlled study, was carried out with 84 patients: reiki group (n = 28), acupressure group (n = 28), and control group (n = 28). Twenty minutes before the femoral catheter was extracted, 18 minutes of reiki was applied to the seven chakra regions in the reiki group, and 20 minutes of acupressure was applied to the LI4, HT7, and PC6 points in the acupressure group.
This study was conducted to determine the effects of self-acupressure on sleep quality and fatigue in nurses working in medical clinics. A total of 64 nurses (n = 32 acupressure, n = 32 sham acupressure) participated in this prospective, 2-arm (1:1) study with an experimental design. In the study, both groups used the pressure points they were taught while performing self-acupressure 3 times per week for 4 weeks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Pruritus is a symptom that greatly affects the quality of life in patients with liver disease and liver cirrhosis. Since most pharmacological methods for itching have limited efficacy, there is a need to assess the effectiveness of nonpharmacological methods.
Purpose: This systematic review aims to examine the effects of nonpharmacological methods on itching in individuals with liver disease and liver cirrhosis.
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- - The study investigates the relationship between age and sex and the thickness of the radial artery wall, using samples from 48 cadavers (30 men and 18 women).
- - Human radial arteries were prepared and measured to determine the intima-media thickness, with an average measurement taken across three sections of each artery.
- - Results indicate a significant correlation between radial artery wall thickness and age for both men and women, suggesting that these factors should be considered in assessments of arterial health.