The accurate diagnosis of latent left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) in non-hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (NHCM) is crucial for treatment selection. This study evaluates the diagnostic value of stress echocardiography (SE) in detecting LVOTO in NHCM patients.
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The molecular effects of lepidium sativum extract on damage in rats with cardiac damage caused by total circulatory arrest
Cardiovascular diseases, which are non-communicable diseases, are among the leading causes of death worldwide.
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The ACEF II scoring model in patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: A single centre validation study
Estimating the mortality rate of patients after cardiac surgery is an important issue in clinical practice. The age, creatinine, and ejection fraction (ACEF) score is one of those scoring models developed for this purpose. We aimed to validate the mortality scoring model, ACEF II (age, creatinine, ejection fraction, hematocrit, and emergency of the surgery), in the patient population undergoing...
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Atrial fibrillation ablation in patients with mobile thrombus on pacemaker leads. Prospective single-centre study including 33 patients on anticoagulants
Mobile thrombus on pacemaker leads is a common phenomenon seen during intracardiac echocardiography in patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF).
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Prognostic value of systemic immune-inflammation index in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: SII score in patients using DOACs
The systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) is a simple parameter that has been used to predict adverse outcomes in different clinical settings. The prognostic value of SII, an innovative biomarker of inflammation, in non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients has not been assessed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of SII in NVAF patients who were under direct...
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Correlates of serum thiamine levels among acute decompensated heart failure patients
Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) contributes adversely to health-related outcomes. Anorexia, early satiety, high metabolic rates, malnutrition, advanced age, and diuretic use characterise ADHF. This necessitated evaluating the correlates of low serum thiamine levels among ADHF patients in our facility.
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The effects of preoperative haemoglobin levels on early morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing isolated aortic valve replacement
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of preoperative haemoglobin levels on early morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing isolated aortic valve replacement.
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Psychometric evaluation and cultural adaptation of the Turkish version of the needs assessment tool: progressive disease-heart failure (NAT: PD-HF)
Heart failure (HF) is a progressive, life-limiting condition that often leads to complex physical, emotional, and social needs. This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Turkish version of the Needs Assessment Tool: Progressive Disease-Heart Failure (NAT: PD-HF) to facilitate the timely identification of palliative care needs.
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Percutaneous coronary intervention of saphenous vein grafts is associated with increased radiation exposure in patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction
The study aimed to evaluate radiation exposure during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) based on the culprit coronary artery in non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients.
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Isolated coronary artery bypass in octogenarians: does gender matter?
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in octogenarians remains a challenging but increasingly common procedure due to extended life expectancy and the growing burden of coronary artery disease in the elderly. This study aimed to evaluate sex-specific differences in perioperative characteristics and early outcomes in patients aged > 80 years undergoing isolated CABG.
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