Usability of myocardial work parameters to demonstrate subclinical myocardial involvement in normotensive individuals with exaggerated hypertensive response in treadmill exercise testing.

Early determination of changes in myocardial functions is essential for the protection of cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to evaluate myocardial work parameters in healthy individuals who developed an exaggerated hypertensive response during the treadmill exercise test procedure. The study included a total of 64 patients for whom an exercise electrocardiography test was planned for functional capacity evaluation.

The Relationship of Comorbidities with Intensive Care Unit Admission and Mortality in Patients with COVID-19.

Objective: Comorbid conditions are known to be associated with poor prognosis in coronavirus disease 2019. This study aimed to investigate the effects of comorbidity burdens of inpatients, identified by the Charlson Comorbidity Index, on their mortalities.

Methods: A total of 150 patients who presented to the emergency department of our hospital with various complaints and symptoms were diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 as a result of the testing and received inpatient treatment (87 males, mean age 61.

The relationship of prognostic nutritional index with prognosis and inflammation in patient with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction.

Malnutrition is closely associated with heart failure, and known to be closely associated with mortality and morbidity in these patients. We investigated the relationship of the prognostic nutritional index (PNI), which is a criterion of nutritional status in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), with prognosis and parameters indicating inflammation. 139 patients admitted to the coronary intensive care unit with symptoms of decompensated congestive heart failure were included to the study.

Biventricular Native Valve Endocarditis in a Patient with No Cardiac Disease and Predisposing Factor - Case Report.

Infective endocarditis is a challenging clinical situation that causes numerous complications. Multi-valvular endocarditis, which is seen less frequently than single valvular endocarditis, is often a fatal disease. In this article, we present a case of endocarditis with native mitral and tricuspid valve involvement in a patient without any underlying predisposing factors.

Effect of non-dipper pattern on echocardiographic myocardial work parameters in normotensive individuals.

Background: It is known that non-dipper pattern (NDP) is associated with adverse outcomes in hypertensive patients. However, there is insufficient data on the outcome of NDP in normotensive individuals. Using myocardial work (MW) analysis, as a new echocardiographic examination method, this study aimed to determine the early myocardial effects of NDP in normotensive individuals.

The Impact of Septoplasty on Cardiopulmonary Functions in Patients With Nasal Septal Deviation: A Prospective Comprehensive Analysis of Echocardiographic Outcome and Serum N-Terminal Pro BNP Levels.

This study was designed to evaluate the impact of septoplasty on cardiopulmonary functions in patients with nasal septal deviation (NSD). A total of 30 consecutive adult patients (mean [standard deviation] age: 33.7 [10.

Prognostic significance of malnutrition scores in elderly patients for the prediction of contrast-induced acute kidney injury.

Background: Malnutrition reflects the general condition of a patient including physical condition, protein turnover, and immune competence. Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is a disorder that adversely affects the prognosis of older adults. In our study, we aimed to show the relationship between CI-AKI and malnutrition status in elderly patients over 65 years of age with chronic coronary artery disease (CAD).

A Novel Risk Assessment Model Using Urinary System Contrast Blush Grading to Predict Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Low-Risk Profile Patients.

Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) can occur after coronary interventions despite protective measures. We evaluated the effect of urinary system contrast blush grading for predicting post-procedure CI-AKI in 486 patients with chronic coronary artery disease. Patient characteristics and blood samples were collected.

Assessment of epicardial adipose tissue thickness and total calcium score in sarcoidosis patients.

Objective: Increased thickness of epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) and the total coronary artery calcium score (TCACS) are independent predictors of atherosclerosis. The aim of this study was to investigate whether EAT thickness, measured using thoracic computed tomography, and TCACS were greater in patients with sarcoidosis.

Methods: This was a retrospective study.

Relative Fat Mass Index can be solution for obesity paradox in coronary artery disease severity prediction calculated by SYNTAX Score.

Background: The relation between body mass index (BMI) and coronary artery disease (CAD) extension remains controversial. A new score was developed to estimate body fat percentage (BFP) known as Relative Fat Mass (RFM) Index. This study aimed to evaluate the value of RFM Index in predicting the severity of the CAD, compared with other anthropometric measurements.

Assessment of pulmonary arterial stiffness in patients with cirrhosis: A prospective cohort study.

Introduction: In the current literature, several studies show that PAS (pulmonary artery stiffness) is associated with RV (right ventricular) dysfunction, PAH (pulmonary arterial hypertension), and disease severity in subjects with structural cardiac disease, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), and chronic lung disease. Hence, our main aim was to use PAS to show the early changes in the pulmonary vascular region in subjects with cirrhosis.

Material And Methods: In this prospective cross-sectional study, 39 subjects who were being followed up with cirrhosis and 41 age- and sex-matched healthy subjects were included in this study.

The relationship of body composition indices with the significance, extension and severity of coronary artery disease.

Background And Aims: It is still unclear which anthropometric parameter is most associated with significant coronary artery disease (CAD). We examined the relationship of the prevalence and severity of coronary artery disease with body composition indices.

Methods And Results: Patients aged 18-80 years who were admitted to the cardiology outpatient clinic with any complaints, and were indicated for coronary angiography as a result of the examinations, were included in this study and divided into two groups.

Evaluation of index of cardiac-electrophysiological balance as arrhythmia predictor in bonsai users.

Background: Synthetic cannabinoids are part of a group of drugs called new psychoactive substances. The increase in substance use among young adults is becoming a major problem in the world. In this study we aimed to investigate the effects of synthetic cannabinoid drugs such as bonsai to electrocardiographic (ECG) parameters, in patients who were admitted to emergency service with self-reported usage of bonsai.

Novel electrocardiography parameter for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in acute ischaemic stroke patients: P wave peak time.

Introduction: In this study, we aimed to investigate the usefulness of P wave peak time (PWPT), a novel ECG parameter, in patients who were diagnosed with acute ischaemic stroke (IS) and had paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) on Holter monitoring.

Materials And Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, we included 90 consecutive patients with acute IS who were admitted to our hospital between January 2017 and July 2019. PWPT was described as the time from the beginning of the P wave to its peak, and it was measured from leads DII and VI.

The mortal cause of sudden ECG changes in patients with chronic aortic insufficiency: Aortic dissection.

The symptoms of aortic dissection (AD) may be highly variable and may mimic other much common conditions. Thus, a high index of suspicion should be maintaned, especially when the risk factors for AD are present or signs and symptoms suggest this possibility. However, sometimes AD may be asymptomatic or progression may be subclinical.

The relationship between nocturnal blood pressure drop and body composition indices among hypertensive patients.

Among hypertensive subjects, the lack of physiological blood pressure drop as part of diurnal blood pressure variations is termed as non-dipper blood pressure. Herein, we investigated the relationship between hypertension character and body composition indices. This study included a total of 104 patients (54 M, mean age: 47.

Long Term Cardiovascular Outcome Based on Aspirin and Clopidogrel Responsiveness Status in Young ST-Elevated Myocardial Infarction Patients.

Background: A subset of patients who take antiplatelet therapy continues to have recurrent cardiovascular events which may be due to antiplatelet resistance. The effect of low response to aspirin or clopidogrel on prognosis was examined in different patient populations.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the prevalence of poor response to dual antiplatelet therapy and its relationship with major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in young patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

The relationship of Charlson comorbidity index with stent restenosis and extent of coronary artery disease.

Objectives: The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of comorbid conditions [Charlson comorbidity index (CCI)] on stent restenosis who underwent coronary angioplasty earlier.

Methods: Patients were divided into two groups; patients with critical restenosis [recurrent diameter stenosis >50% at the stent segment or its edges (5-mm segments adjacent to the stent) (Group 1;  = 53, mean age: 63.8 ± 9.

Impaired Cardiac Functions and Aortic Elastic Properties in Patients with Severe Vitamin D Deficiency.

Background: The study explored the effect of severe Vitamin D deficiency on cardiac functions and aortic elastic properties determined by echocardiography.

Patients And Methods: It included 56 patients with Vitamin D deficiency (Group 1; 16 men, 40 women; mean age 43.1 ± 11.

Pacemaker lead endocarditis with hiccups (Kalayci).

Background: Lead-related infections that might develop after pacemaker implantation associated with high mortality and morbidity rates are challenging to manage and pose high-cost. Patients with lead-related infections usually present with fever, chills and fatigue and the treatment can be challenging unless the implant system is extracted.

Case Presentation: A 66-year old male patient who underwent dual chamber pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator was admitted to the emergency service with a six-week history of complaints of hiccups and fever.

Atrioventricular conduction defect associated with severe hyponatremia.

Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte disorder among hospitalized patients and in the clinical setting. Patients with hyponatremia may develop a variety of symptoms, primarily neurological and gastrointestinal. Hyponatremia is more frequently encountered in patients with an underlying heart disease, particularly in the elderly.

Ischemic Modified Albumin Predicts Critical Coronary Artery Disease in Unstable Angina Pectoris and Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.

Background: In this study, whether ischemia modified albumin (IMA) has a role in showing severity or criticality of coronary arteries in patients with unstable angina pectoris (USAP)/non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) was assessed.

Methods: A total of 65 patients (40 male (M) and 25 female (F) patients; mean age 59.7 ± 12.

A case of tuberculosis pericarditis with an interesting echocardiographic image.

Tuberculosis-associated pericardial disorders are an excessively rare manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. The patients may present with constrictive pericarditis or pericardial fluid accumulation leading to cardiac tamponade. This paper reports a case of tuberculosis-associated pericardial effusion with dense fibrinous material not causing tamponade in a foreigner presenting with nonspecific symptoms.

The relationship of age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity ındex and diurnal variation of blood pressure.

Backgrounds: Charlson Comorbidity index (CCI) is a scoring system to predict prognosis and mortality. It exhibits better utility when combined with age, age-adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index (ACCI). The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between ACCI and diurnal variation of blood pressure parameters in hypertensive patients and normotensive patients.