The Role of Glucose-Lymphocyte Ratio in Evaluating the Severity of Coronary Artery Disease.

Recently, a new inflammatory and prognostic marker called glucose/lymphocyte ratio (GLR) has been used in patients with coronary artery disease. In this study, we analyzed the correlation between GLR and coronary artery disease (CAD) severity in patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS). The study included 341 patients with CCS who underwent coronary angiography and documented coronary stenosis of 50% or more in at least one major coronary artery and 437 individuals with coronary atherosclerosis between 1% and 50% or no coronary atherosclerosis (control group).

The Predictive Value of Pan-Immune-Inflammation Value for Saphenous Vein Graft Disease in Post-Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patients.

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) remains the gold standard treatment for patients with significant coronary artery disease (CAD) and high-risk profiles for percutaneous coronary intervention. Despite the frequent use of saphenous vein grafts (SVGs) in CABG, their patency rates are lower than those of arterial grafts. Identifying noninvasive methods to determine SVG patency is crucial.

Is electrophysiological study a novel predictor for permanent pacemaker implantation after transcatheter aortic valve implantation?

Background/aim: Despite advancements in valve technology and increased clinical experience, complications related to conduction defects after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVR) have not improved as rapidly as expected. In this study, we aimed to predict the development of complete atrioventricular (AV) block and bundle branch block during and after the TAVR procedure and to investigate any changes in the cardiac conduction system before and after the procedure using electrophysiological study.

Materials And Methods: A total of 30 patients who were scheduled for TAVR at our cardiovascular council were planned to be included in the study.

The Role of Pan-Immune-Inflammation Value in Determining the Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in NSTEMI Patients.

Background: Even though medication and interventional therapy have improved the death rate for non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients, these patients still have a substantial residual risk of cardiovascular events. Early identification of high-risk individuals is critical for improving prognosis, especially in this patient group. The focus of recent research has switched to finding new related indicators that can help distinguish high-risk patients.

Association between excess catecholamine synthesis and polymorphic premature ventricular contraction.

Background: The reasons for the etiology of premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are not specifically known. Many patients are resistant to medical treatment, and a factor that would predict response to medical treatment cannot be identified. This study aims to investigate if a high catecholamine level results in polymorphic PVC.