The MAPH Score Predicts Coronary Slow Flow. A Retrospective Case-Controlled Study.

Aim: The MAPH score is a new score that combines mean platelet volume (MPV), hematocrit, and total protein, which are markers of whole blood viscosity (WBV). We aimed to investigate the relationship between the MAPH score and the coronary slow flow phenomenon (CSF).

Material And Methods: A total of 201 patients were included in the study.

Relationship between blood viscosity and thrombus burden in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.

Background: İncreased whole blood viscosity (WBV) is associated with increased infarct area, impaired microvascular circulation and mortality in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Objectives: We aimed to analyze the association between the WBV and thrombus burden (TB) in STEMI patients.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 167 STEMI patients who received primary percutaneous coronary intervention.

Awareness and Knowledge of Pneumococcal Vaccination in Cardiology Outpatient Clinics and the Impact of Physicians' Recommendations on Vaccination Rates.

Aim: We aimed to evaluate the awareness of pneumococcal vaccination (PCV13, PPSV23) in general cardiology outpatient clinics and impact of physicians' recommendations on vaccination rates.

Methods: This was a multicenter, observational, prospective cohort study. Patients over the age of 18 from 40 hospitals in different regions of Turkey who applied to the cardiology outpatient clinic between September 2022 and August 2021 participated.

Systemic Immune Inflammation Index is a Novel Marker in Predicting the Presence and Severity of Isolated Coronary Artery Ectasia.

Background: The underlying pathology of isolated coronary artery ectasia (CE) has not been fully elucidated.

Objective: We aimed to examine the relationship between the systemic immune inflammation index (Sıı), which corresponds to the multiplying of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and the platelet counts, and isolated CE.

Method: The retrospective study population included 200 patients with isolated CE, 200 consecutive with obstructive coronary artery disease, and 200 consecutive with a normal coronary artery angiogram.

Association between Circulating Omentin-1 Levels and Aortic Valve Sclerosis.

Background: Aortic valve sclerosis (AVS) is characterized by thickening of the valve leaflets accompanied by increased echogenicity and calcification without significant limitations in valve movements. Omentin-1 is a glycoprotein of the adiponectin family released from visceral adipose tissue, and it can be used as a biomarker of atherosclerosis, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. No studies have demonstrated any relationship between AVS and omentin-1 in the literature.

The Role of Systemic Immune Inflammation Index for Predicting Saphenous Vein Graft Disease in Patients with Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.

As inflammation plays a significant role in the development of coronary artery disease, we hypothesized that there may be a relation between the systemic immune inflammation index (SII) and saphenous vein graft disease (SVGD). The study population consisted of 716 consecutive patients who underwent elective coronary angiography (CAG) >1 year after bypass grafting. The patients were divided into 2 groups depending on the extent of SVG patency.

Relationship between atherogenic index of plasma and stent thrombosis in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Objective: Stent thrombosis (ST) is an uncommon but serious complication in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This study aimed to investigate the effect of atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) on ST.

Methods: Among the 10,258 patients who underwent coronary angiography between January 2018 and December 2020, 239 patients who underwent PCI with the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) due to ST were included as the study group (ST group) and 459 patients who underwent percutaneous intervention for ACS and did not have any in-stent lesion as the control group (non-ST group).

A New Score for Determining Thrombus Burden in STEMI Patients: The MAPH Score.

Aim: to investigate whether the MAPH score, which is a new score that combines blood viscosity biomarkers such as mean platelet volume (MPV), total protein and hematocrit, can be used to predict thrombus burden in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients.

Methods: A total of 473 consecutive patients with STEMI were included in the study. Intracoronary tirofiban/abciximab infusion was applied to patients with thrombus load ≥3 and these patients (n = 71) were defined as the patient group with high thrombus load.

Relationship between CANLPH score and in-hospital mortality in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.

To evaluate the CANLPH score in in-hospital mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting. The 999 patients were included in this retrospective cohort study. Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio, C-reactive protein/albumin ratio and platelet/hemoglobin ratio were determined and the CANLPH score was calculated as the sum score of 0 or 1 by the cutoff in each ratio.

Predictive role of Frontal QRS-T angle and Selvester QRS Score in determining angiographic slow flow phenomenon following percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction.

Aim: Slow flow (SF) that develops after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is significantly associated with poor prognosis in Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (Non-STEMI) patients. Increased Selvester QRS score and Frontal QRS-T angle [f(QRS-T)] are related to adverse cardiovascular outcomes. We aimed to investigate the predictive role of the Selvester QRS score and f(QRS-T) for the development of post-PCI SF in patients with Non-STEMI.

The ATRIA score is superior to the m-CHA2DS2-Vasc score in predicting in-hospital mortality in COVID-19.

Objective: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a health and social problem all over the world. Most of the deaths occur from embolism and thrombus formation. We aimed to compare the predictive value of the anticoagulation and risk factors in atrial fibrillation (ATRIA) and m-CHA2DS2-Vasc scores in in-hospital mortality in COVID-19.

Slow Flow Phenomenon Impairs the Prognosis of Coronary Artery Ectasia as Well as Coronary Atherosclerosis.

Introduction: Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is one of the uncommon cardiovascular disorders and its prognosis is still debated.

Objective: We aimed to review long-term follow-up data in patients with CAE and to evaluate the prognosis of CAE patients with coronary slow flow phenomenon (CSFP).

Methods: This study had a prospective design and 143 patients with CAE were included.

Glasgow Prognostic Score as a Marker of Mortality after TAVI.

Introduction: The Glasgow prognostic score (GPS) reflects host systemic inflammatory response and has been reported to be significant as a prognostic indicator in cancer-bearing patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the predictive value of GPS in outcomes of patients with severe aortic stenosis who were treated with transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).

Methods: The study population consisted of 79 patients who underwent TAVI due to severe aortic stenosis between January 2018 and March 2019 in our clinic.

The ATRIA and Modified-ATRIA Scores in Evaluating the Risk of No-Reflow in Patients With STEMI Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.

The no-reflow (NR) phenomenon is frequently encountered in acute coronary syndrome. We evaluated the association between anticoagulation and risk factors in atrial fibrillation (ATRIA) and modified ATRIA risk scores and NR in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Consecutive patients (n = 551) who underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention between December 2019 and June 2020 due to STEMI were included.

Impaired left atrial strain in the presence of interatrial block in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the most common chronic diseases, and is a risk factor for atrial cardiomyopathy. Interatrial block (IAB), as a predictor of AF, is correlated with the extent of LA fibrosis in the process of atrial cardiomyopathy. We have not encountered any study evaluating LA and LV functions with 3D-STE in the presence of IAB in the T2DM patients.

Increased Pulmonary Arterial Stiffness and Impaired Right Ventricle-Pulmonary Artery Coupling In PCOS.

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine-metabolic disease in women in reproductive age, and occurs in one of 10 women. The disease includes menstrual irregularity and excess of male hormones and is the most common cause of female infertility. Dyspnea is a frequent symptom and is often thought to be due to obesity, and whether it is due to cardiac dysfunction is unknown.

Comparison of the ATRIA, CHA2DS2-VASc, and Modified Scores ATRIA-HSV, CHA2DS2-VASc-HS, for the Prediction of Coronary Artery Disease Severity.

Many parameters included in the Anticoagulation and Risk Factors in Atrial Fibrillation (ATRIA) and CHADS-VASc (congestive heart failure, hypertension, age ≥75 years, diabetes mellitus, stroke, vascular disease, age 65-74 years, sex category) scores also predict coronary artery disease (CAD). We modified the ATRIA score (ATRIA-HSV) by adding hyperlipidemia, smoking, and vascular disease and also male sex instead of female. We evaluated whether the CHADS-VASc, CHADS-VASc-HS, ATRIA, and ATRIA-HSV scores predict severe CAD.

Assessment of subclinical right ventricular systolic dysfunction in coal miners using myocardial isovolumic acceleration.

Objective: Several studies have been conducted regarding the effects of coal mining on the respiratory system. However, there is a lack of data concerning potential effects of coal mining on the cardiovascular system. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the potential subclinical right and left ventricular dysfunction in coal miners.

Assessment of left atrial appendage function during sinus rhythm in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with thromboembolic events. Compromised left atrial appendage (LAA) function due to left ventricular (LV) performance abnormality, often present in patients with OSA, may play an important role. The purpose of this study is to evaluate LV and LAA mechanical functions during sinus rhythm (SR) in patients with OSA.