Increased para-aortic adipose tissue on echocardiography may closely be related with fragmented QRS.

Background: The association of fragmented QRS (fQRS) with many cardiac pathologies such as cardiac fibrosis has been described previously. Paraaortic adipose tissue (PAT) is thought to be associated with many cardiac diseases and there is only one publication on its echocardiographic evaluation.

Aims: To describe the possible relationship between fQRS and PAT.

Novel predictor for metabolic syndrome: Para-aortic adipose tissue.

Background: Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Perivascular fat depots not only serve as energy storage but also function as endocrine organs. Para-aortic adipose tissue (PAT), a perivascular local adipose tissue, has been suggested to play a role in obesity-mediated vascular disease, and has been associated with MetS components and measures of coronary and abdominal aortic calcification.

Aortic Arch Calcification Observed on Chest X-Ray May Serve as an Independent Predictor for Recurrent Stroke.

Background: Despite advances in diagnostic and treatment modalities, there is a need for predictive markers for recurrent strokes.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between aortic arch calcification (AAC) and stroke recurrence in stroke patients during a one-year follow-up.

Methods: All stroke patients who experienced their first event were evaluated for participation in the study.

The Effect of Early Administration of Hypertonic Saline Solution İn Acute Decompensated Heart Failure.

Background: There was no scientific evidence about the initial treatment of hypertonic saline solution (HSS) in acutely decompensated heart failure (ADHF).

Objectives: This study assessed the impact of using HSS along with a loop diuretic (LD) as the first diuretic treatment for ADHF, focusing on renal function, electrolyte levels, and clinical outcomes.

Methods: In this retrospective case-control study, 171 adult patients (93 females/78 males) with ADHF were included between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022.

Clinical characteristics of atrial fibrillation in nonagenarian population and relationship with mortality.

Background: There is a considerable amount of literature available on well-known risk factors for atrial fibrillation (AF); however, available data specifically focused on the ninth decade are scarce. The main objective of this study was to assess the demographic and clinical characteristics of AF and sinus rhythm in a nonagenarian population.

Methods: All individuals aged >90 years who were admitted to the Cardiology outpatient clinic between April 2018 and January 2019 were enrolled in the study.