Publications by authors named "Y P Dogan"

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  • This study investigated if intravenous calcium pretreatment can help prevent hypotension caused by diltiazem in adults with atrial fibrillation or flutter and fast heart rates.
  • A total of 217 patients participated, being assigned to either a placebo group or groups receiving different doses of IV calcium before treatment with diltiazem.
  • Results showed that calcium pretreatment was effective in preventing hypotension without reducing the effectiveness of diltiazem in controlling heart rates, and no significant side effects were noted between groups.
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Ectodermal dysplasia with facial dysmorphism and acral, ocular, and brain anomalies (EDFAOB) is a rare neuroectodermal syndrome caused by somatic mosaic mutations in the RHOA gene. It presents with linear skin hypopigmentation, facial and limb asymmetry, dental and acral anomalies, and leukoencephalopathy, generally preserving intellectual and neurological functions. We report two cases of EDFAOB.

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This case report describes a 32-year-old male who underwent ketamine procedural sedation and experienced a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Despite its rapid onset and favorable tolerance profile, this case emphasizes the potential convulsive side effects of ketamine, which is commonly used for procedural sedation. While ketamine has shown promise in treating acute pain, refractory status epilepticus, and treatment-resistant depression and schizophrenia, it is associated with side effects such as hallucinations, visual disturbances, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.

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Cancer is a major disease that affects millions of people around the world every year. It affects individuals of all ages, races, and backgrounds. Since drugs used to treat cancer cannot distinguish between cancerous and healthy cells, they cause systemic toxicity along with serious side effects.

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