Changes in Cardiac Structure and Function of Recipients after Kidney Transplantation.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) elevates the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality. Uremic cardiomyopathy, frequently observed in CKD and end-stage renal disease (ESRD), involves alterations in cardiac structure and function, which may reverse post-kidney transplantation, although data remain controversial. This study examines the relationship between graft function and changes in cardiac parameters pre- and post-transplantation in kidney transplant recipients.

Association between Pan-Immune-Inflammation Value and Contrast-Induced Nephropathy with Coronary Angiography.

: Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is one of the most important complications after invasive cardiovascular procedures. Considering the pivotal role of inflammation in CIN development, the use of peripheral blood-based indexes may be an easily available biomarker to predict CIN risk. Therefore, in the present study, we evaluated the association between the pan-immune-inflammation value (PIV) and the risk of CIN.

Association between C-Reactive Protein to Albumin Ratio and Multi-Vessel Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease.

Multivessel coronary artery disease (MV-CAD) remains a prevalent and serious health concern despite advances in treatment. Early identification and risk stratification are crucial for optimizing treatment. The CRP-to-albumin ratio (CAR) has emerged as a promising biomarker in various inflammatory diseases.

Association between pan-immune-inflammation value and coronary slow flow phenomenon in patients with angiographically normal coronary arteries.

Introduction: Coronary slow flow phenomenon (CSFP) is characterized by the delayed contrast filling of terminal vessels of coronary arteries in the presence of normal or nearly normal epicardial coronary arteries. Given that inflammation plays a role in cardiovascular disorders, including CSFP, using peripheral blood-derived compound prognostic indexes could be a feasible way to predict the presence of CSFP. Therefore, in the present study, we evaluated the association between pan-immune-inflammation value (PIV) and the CSFP.

Effects of acute kidney injury on clinical outcomes in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

Aim: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a very frequently encountered condition that has a high morbidity and which increases treatment costs. Duration of hospital stay and mortality increases in patients with UGIB complicated by acute kidney injury (AKI). The aim of this study was to reveal risk factors in patients with UGIB developing AKI and to compare clinical outcomes and hospital costs between patients with UGIB developing AKI and those with UGIB not developing AKI.