Percutaneous Coronary Intervention-Related Iatrogenic Fistula in Acute Coronary Syndrome.

Iatrogenic coronary artery fistula (CAF) can occur following acute myocardial infarction, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures, and heart surgery. Iatrogenic CAF linked to PCI has a low incidence rate. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial when an iatrogenic fistula develops, as it may lead to cardiac tamponade, myocardial infarction, or death.

Prenatal Sonographic Three-dimensional Virtual Organ Computer-assisted Analysis Thymic Volume Calculation May Predict Intrauterine Growth Restriction.

Background: Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) refers to fetuses that are small for their gestational age. There is no effective test to predict this disease. The aim of our study is whether fetal three-dimensional (3D) ultrasonography (USG)-assisted thymus volume (TV) measurement predicts IUGR cases.

Brugada phenocopy associated with multiple psychotic drugs.

Brugada phenocopy (BrP) is a clinical condition characterized by transient ECG changes of Brugada syndrome (BrS), which can be due to various clinical conditions. We describe a case report of BrP due to psychotic drugs.

Impact of Promising Biomarkers on Severity and Outcome of Acute Pulmonary Embolism.

Background: Acute pulmonary embolism (APE) is a common clinical condition. Its severity ranges from asymptomatic radiological findings to fatal obstructive shock. The potential circulating biomarkers have been studied to predict APE outcomes.

Assessment of subtle cardiac dysfunction induced by premature ventricular contraction using two-dimensional strain echocardiography and the effects of successful ablation.

Introduction And Objectives: We aimed to assess the effects of successful ablation on impaired left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LV-GLS) in patients with frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). We also evaluated the potential risk factors of impaired LV-GLS.

Methods: Thirty-six consecutive patients without any structural heart disease, who were treated with radiofrequency (RF) ablation due to frequent PVCs, were included in the study.

Evaluation of the relationship between monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and thrombus burden in patients with deep vein thrombosis.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate monocyte count and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and their ratio (monocyte/high-density lipoprotein ratio) in patients with deep venous thrombosis as well as to determine whether this ratio at the time of diagnosis can be an indicator of thrombus burden in terms of thrombus location in deep venous thrombosis.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the patient's diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis confirmed with venous Doppler ultrasound, using a database query for outpatients between 2018 and 2022. Of 378 patients included, blood count results at the time of diagnosis were available for 356.

Prasugrel-related hepatotoxicity.

Prasugrel is usually preferred over Clopidogrel to reduce the risk of recurrent coronary thrombosis in patients who undergo percutaneous coronary interventions during an acute coronary syndrome owing to its more potent and more rapid antithrombotic activation. Little is known about Prasugrel-induced hepatotoxicity, although mild-to-moderate alanine transaminase (ALT) and gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) elevations have been noticed in post-marketing surveillance. Herein, we report the case of a patient with Prasugrel-related hepatotoxicity that was reverted after switching from Prasugrel to Ticagrelor.

Association Between History of Polymerase Chain Reaction-verified COVID-19 Infection and Outcomes of Subsequent ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.

While the acute phase of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with worsening cardiac outcomes, it is unclear whether it affects the outcome of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) after the acute phase. In addition, while many studies compared the course of STEMI during the COVID-19 pandemic with the years before the outbreak, we evaluated the course of STEMI during the pandemic according to whether or not patients had history of COVID-19. Patients diagnosed with STEMI during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic were included in the study.

Cardiovascular drugs and analysis of potential risk factors associated with mortality in severe coronavirus disease 2019 patients.

Objectives: Cardiovascular diseases are also considered to increase the risk of death in COVID-19 patients. However, real-world data concerning the risk factors for death in patients with severe COVID-19 still remain vague. This study aimed to identify the potential risk factors associated with mortality in severe COVID-19 patients.

Evaluation of the aortic velocity propagation, epicardial fat thickness, and carotid intima-media thickness in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism.

Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) is associated with hemodynamic and metabolic abnormalities that cause endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. Aortic velocity propagation (AVP), epicardial fat thickness (EFT), and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) may provide additional information in SH patients. This study aimed to evaluate thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), AVP, EFT, and CIMT in SH patients, and determine the associations among these parameters.

The Association of Glomerular Filtration Rate With Echocardiographic Parameters in Chronic Kidney Disease.

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the primary cause of mortality and morbidity in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Aortic propagation velocity (APV), epicardial fat thickness (EFT) and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) measurements could provide additional information on assessing renal decline in CKD patients. The study aimed to evaluate EFT, AVP and CIMT in CKD patients and then investigate the association among those parameters.

Lymphocyte to monocyte ratio may predict increased carotid intima-media thickness in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism.

Background: Inflammation has an important role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) is accepted as an indicator of inflammation.

Objective: Our aim was to scrutinize the relationship between LMR and subclinical atherosclerosis (SubAth) measured by carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) in subclinical hypothyroidism (SubHT).

Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Triggered by Subclavian Steal Syndrome.

Coronary-subclavian artery (SCA) steal syndrome is an uncommon phenomenon in which coronary flow is diverted into the SCA through the patent left internal mammary artery (LIMA) conduit due to critical subclavian stenosis. The prevalence of significant left SCA (LSCA) stenosis in patients, referred for coronary bypass surgery, has been reported to be 0.2 to 6.

Percutaneous intervention of sequential coronary venous graft.

We present a case with coronary bypass grafts in which venous graft was anastomosed to obtuse marginal (OM) 1 and OM2 branches sequentially. We performed percutaneous intervention to the proximal circumflex (CX), OM1, and bridging segment of the venous graft. Finally, bridging segment of the venous graft began to function as a CX body extending between the OM1 and OM2.

Impact of serum alkaline phosphatase level on coronary collateral circulation.

Background: Serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) level has been shown to be a prognostic factor for myocardial infarction and stroke via its promotion of vascular calcification.

Aim: To investigate for the first time the correlation between serum ALP level and coronary collateral circulation (CCC) development.

Methods: A total of 356 patients with stable angina pectoris were evaluated retrospectively.

A case with a huge left ventricular thrombus growing over the posterior papillary muscle and chordae tendinae.

We present a case with a giant left ventricular thrombus grown over papillary muscle and chordae tendinae. The patient had declined both surgical and fibrinolytic therapy. After long-term anticoagulation therapy, regression was observed without embolic complication.

Impact of serum alkaline phosphatase level on the pathophysiologic mechanism of contrast-induced nephropathy.

Background: Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) accounts for 10% of all causes of hospital-acquired renal failure. It leadsto a prolonged in-hospital stay, and represents a powerful predictor of poor early and late outcomes. More than half of casesare observed after cardiovascular procedures.

Coronary-carotid artery collateral formation in Takayasu's arteritis: First reported case in the literature.

We present the first case report of coronary-carotid artery collateral formation in Takayasu's arteritis. There was a vasculitic involvement of both subclavian and carotid arteries with critical stenosis; cerebral perfusion was supported with collaterals arising from the mesenteric arteries and coronary artery. < A case of coronary-carotid artery collateral formation in Takayasu's arteritis is presented.

Quail consumption can be harmful.

Background: Intoxication due to quail consumption is rarely seen. Such a toxicological syndrome (also called coturnism) occurs during the migration of quails from north to south, when they consume hemlock seeds. The clinical symptoms and laboratory results are indicative of acute rhabdomyolysis.

Relationship between Tear TNF-alpha, TGF-beta1, and EGF levels and severity of conjunctival cicatrization in patients with inactive trachoma.

Tear tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-beta1), and epidermal growth factor (EGF) levels were determined in patients with inactive trachoma, and a possible relation between these cytokines and conjunctival cicatrization severity was investigated. Forty-four patients with inactive trachoma who were admitted to the Department of Ophthalmology at the Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey, were included in this study. The control group consisted of 20 age- and sex-matched healthy subjects.

The effects of bupivacaine and lidocaine on the corneal endothelium when applied into the anterior chamber at the concentrations supplied commercially.

Purpose: To investigate the direct toxic effects of bupivacaine HCl 0.5% and lidocaine HCl 2%, two commonly used injectable local anesthetic agents, on the corneal endothelium when applied intracamerally.

Methods: Two groups were formed, each consisting of 12 pigmented rabbits, and 0.