No-reflow is a phenomenon of unclear pathophysiology that occurs in approximately 5-10% of patients after primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Recently, the relationship between the systemic immune- inflammatory index (SII), which reflects inflammatory status, and the triglyceride-glucose index (TyG), which reflects insulin resistance, as well as heart disease and its complications, has...
Volume 36, Issue 3
Comparison of knowledge and anxiety levels regarding the procedure between elective and emergency percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty patients
This study was conducted to compare the procedure-related knowledge and anxiety levels among patients who underwent elective and emergency percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) in the coronary intensive care unit (CICU).
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MobitzType 1 atrioventricular block: A retrospective assessment of the natural history and need for pacing in 45–64-year-olds
The practice of pacing patients with Mobitz type 1 atrioventricular (AV) block that present with symptomatic bradycardia or who are older than 65 years of age is well established. There is limited evidence that guides the management of younger asymptomatic patients presenting with Mobitz 1 AV block.
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Two vessels, one trigger: simultaneous LAD and CX occlusion in Type II Kounis syndrome
Kounis syndrome (KS) has been defined as an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) triggered by allergic/hypersensitivity reactions induced by various conditions, drugs, environmental factors, foods, and coronary stents. Three types of Kounis syndrome have been described to date: vasospastic allergic angina, allergic myocardial infarction, and stent thrombosis.
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Electrocardiographic patterns in an urban community of South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The aim of the present study was to obtain EKG parameters in an urban community in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) and other abnormalities, including the long QT syndrome, and to determine factors associated with such abnormalities.
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The clinical outcomes and histological characteristics of patients undergoing surgery for thoracic aortic aneurysms at a regional referral centre in South Africa
Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) associated with significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Determining the clinical outcomes after the surgical repair of TAA and correlation with the histological findings may improve our approach to the disease.
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The effect of cardiopulmonary bypass prime solution volume on blood transfusion: how do perfusionists manage fluid and what is the optimal prime solution volume?
During cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), adequate prime solution allows pre-treatment of the tubing line, oxygenator and blood pump, evacuation of air from the arterial conduit, and appropriate blood dilution. However, the volume of prime solution may also affect the blood transfusion rate.
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The outcomes of off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in women over 65 years
To study survival rates and incidence of adverse effects after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in women over 65 years, who are reported to have higher morbidity and mortality rates than men.
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Relationship between ventricular arrhythmia and repolarisation parameters in patients with biventricular implantable cardioverter defibrillator
Depolarisation parameters obtained from electrocardiography are the basic parameters in cardiac resynchronisation treatment planning. This study examined the relationship of repolarisation parameters obtained before and after the procedure with ventricular arrhythmias and cardiovascular death in patients who underwent cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT)- implantable cardioverter...
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Evaluating left ventricular diastolic function and chamber stiffness in heart failure: the impact of cardiac resynchronisation therapy on diastolic mechanics
Cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) is a standard treatment for heart failure patients with ventricular conduction delay. While its benefits on left ventricular (LV) systolic function are well-established, the effects on LV diastolic mechanics remain controversial. This study aimed to investigate the interactions between CRT therapy, LV diastolic function, and LV chamber stiffness.
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