The relationship between premature ventricular complexes and index of cardiac-electrophysiological balance.

Objective: Premature ventricular complexes are common in healthy individuals' ambulatory monitoring. The index of cardiac-electrophysiological balance may predict malignant ventricular arrhythmias. This study investigated the relation between Premature ventricular complex burden and index of cardiac-electrophysiological balance in 24-h Holter monitoring.

Can platelet count be controlled with ticagrelor in patients with essential thrombocythaemia? A case series.

Background: Essential thrombocythaemia (ET) is defined as a myeloproliferative neoplasm with a tendency to haemorrhage and thrombosis. Acute coronary thrombosis can be observed in 1 out of 10 patients. The management of ET patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a complex clinical condition that requires close follow-up.

Assessment of the Relationship Between the Adropin Levels and the Coronary Collateral Circulation in Patients wıth Chronic Coronary Syndrome.

Background: Coronary collateral circulation (CCC) provides an alternative blood flow to myocardial tissue exposed to ischemia and helps to preserve myocardial functions. Endothelial-derived nitric-oxide (NO) production and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) have been suggested as the most important factors in the development of CCC. Adropin is a peptide hormone responsible for energy hemostasis, and is known for its positive effects on the endothelium through NO and VEGF.

Relationship between Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index and Coronary Collateral Circulation in Patients with Chronic Total Occlusion.

Background: Inflammation plays a key role in the initiation and progression of coronary artery disease (CAD). The systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) is a novel inflammatory parameter that has been shown to be associated with CAD.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between SII and coronary collateral circulation (CCC) in patients with stable CAD and chronic total occlusion (CTO).

The Relationship Between Mitral Annular Calcification and Controlling Nutritional Status Score.

Introduction: The relationship between mitral annular calcification (MAC) and the controlling nutritional status (CONUT) score has not been previously studied. In this study, we investigated the relationship between MAC and CONUT score to evaluate the nutritional status of patients with MAC.

Methods: A total of 275 patients, including 150 patients with MAC and 125 patients without MAC, who presented to a cardiology outpatient clinic were enrolled in the study.

The prognostic value of the CHA2DS2-VASc score in coronary collateral circulation and long-term mortality in coronary artery disease.

Background: The CHA2DS2-VASc score is used to determine thromboembolic risk in cases of atrial fibrillation. The predictive value of this score in predicting coronary collateral circulation in chronic total occlusion is unknown.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the CHA2DS2-VASc score and coronary collateral circulation in patients with chronic total occlusion.

Prognostic value of CHA2DS2-VASc score in predicting high SYNTAX score and in-hospital mortality for non-ST elevation myocardial infarction in patients without atrial fibrillation.

Objective: To evaluate the prognostic value of preprocedural CHA2DS2-VASc [congestive heart failure, hypertension, age ≥75 years (doubled), diabetes mellitus, previous stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) (doubled), vascular disease, age 65-74 years, female gender] score in predicting high SYNTAX (Synergy between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery) score and in-hospital mortality for non-atrial fibrillation (AF) patients presenting with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). The CHA2DS2-VASc score used to determine thromboembolic risks in AF was recently reported to predict major adverse clinical outcomes in patients with the acute coronary syndrome, irrespective of AF.

Methods: A total of 906 patients with a diagnosis of NSTEMI who underwent coronary angiography were retrospectively enrolled and divided into three groups according to their SYNTAX scores (low, intermediate, and high).

Ticagrelor improves systemic immune-inflammation index in acute coronary syndrome patients.

Objective: Inflammation plays a critical role in atherosclerosis. This study examines the effects of ticagrelor and clopidogrel on inflammatory parameters, obtained from complete blood count (CBC) and biochemical measurements, in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Methods And Results: One hundred acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients were included in the study and grouped according to clopidogrel ( = 50) or ticagrelor ( = 50) usage as an anti-aggregant (with acetylsalicylic acid).

Failure of radiofrequency catheter ablation and success of flecainide to suppress premature ventricular contractions in Andersen-Tawil syndrome: A case report.

This case report presents a 33-year-old woman with premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). Her genetic testing was positive for KCNJ2 missense mutation at chr17:68171832;NM_000891.2.

Incidence and predictors of complete atrioventricular conduction recovery among patients with heart block.

In this study, our aim was to determine clinical factors related to the recovery of the conduction system in patients presenting with atrioventricular (AV) block. A total of 178 patients who were hospitalized at a tertiary center due to second- or third-degree AV block were retrospectively analyzed. During hospital follow-up, 19.

Effect of invasive strategy on long-term mortality in elderly patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome.

Objective: The elderly have the highest incidence of cardiovascular disease and frequently present with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). In this study, our aim was to evaluate the effect of an invasive strategy on long-term mortality in patients of 80 years and older presenting with ACS.

Methods: Patients who were admitted to hospital with ACS were recruited using appropriate ICD codes in the computerised hospital data system.

Morning blood pressure surge and diastolic dysfunction in patients with masked hypertension.

Objectives: In this study, we evaluated the association between morning blood pressure surge (MBPS) levels and diastolic function parameters in patients with masked hypertension (MH).

Methods: A total of 92 patients with diagnosis of MH were enrolled in the study. Patients were divided into three groups according to their MBPS levels.

Association of Disease Subtype and Duration with Echocardiographic Evidence of Pulmonary Hypertension in Myeloproliferative Neoplasm.

Background: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) can complicate the course of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). Echocardiography is a useful noninvasive screening test for PH in populations at risk. We aimed to investigate the echocardiographic evidence of PH and clinical characteristics of patients with MPNs.

The Effect of Sildenafil on Selenite-Induced Cataract in Rats.

Purpose: To investigate the effect of sildenafil on an experimental sodium selenite-induced cataract model in rats.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-six young Wistar rats were separated into four groups. On postpartum day 10, six rats received only selenite (group 1, selenite-induced cataract), seven rats received selenite and high dose oral sildenafil (group 2, high-dose sildenafil-treated), seven rats received selenite and low dose oral sildenafil (group 3, low-dose sildenafil-treated), and six rats received only saline (group 4, controls).

Relationship between CHA2DS2-VASc and CHADS2 scores with pulmonary hypertension in patients with acute pulmonary embolism.

Introduction: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is the most important prognostic factor after acute pulmonary embolism (PE). Therefore, determination of patients who will develop PH after acute PE is crucial. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the predictive value of the CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc scores for PH in patients with acute PE.

Predictors of in-hospital mortality in very eldery patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome: A single-center study.

Objective: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) has become more frequent in the elderly population due to increased life expectancy. The aim of this trial was to determine clinical and laboratory factors related to in-hospital mortality in patients over 80 years of age who presented with ACS.

Methods: A total 171 patients (86 men, median age 83 years) who were over 80 years of age and were hospitalized due to a diagnosis of ACS were enrolled in this study.

Is There any Relationship Between Myocardial Repolarization Parameters and the Frequency of Ventricular Premature Contractions?

Background: Ventricular premature contractions (VPCs) may trigger lethal ventricular arrhythmias in patients with structural heart disease. However, this role of VPCs in healthy people remains controversial once that not enough clinical trials are available. Recently, some myocardial repolarization markers, such as Tp-e interval, Tp-e/QT, and Tp-e/QTc ratios, have been reported to be useful for predicting lethal ventricular arrhythmias in various clinical disorders without structural heart disease.

The effects of treatment with atorvastatin versus rosuvastatin on endothelial dysfunction in patients with hyperlipidaemia.

Introduction: Statins can reduce cardiovascular events and improve endothelial function. However, differences in the effect of statins on endothelial dysfunction have not been researched sufficiently. Here, we aimed to compare the effects of atorvastatin versus rosuvastatin on endothelial function via flow-mediated and endothelial-independent dilation.

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predicts functionally significant coronary artery stenosis in patients with stable coronary artery disease.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and the functional severity of coronary stenosis assessed according to the fractional flow reserve (FFR) in stable coronary artery disease (CAD).

Methods: The clinical and laboratory data of 420 patients who underwent index coronary angiography for stable angina pectoris were analyzed retrospectively. The functional severity of an intermediate lesion was determined by FFR.

Oxidative stress biomarkers and burden of coronary atherosclerosis assessed based on SYNTAX score.

Letter in regards to: Akboga MK, Balci KG, Maden O et al. Usefulness of monocyte to HDL-cholesterol ratio to predict high SYNTAX score in patients with stable coronary artery disease. Biomark.