Substance abuse poses a significant global health challenge, particularly due to its adverse effects on the cardiovascular system. This study investigates the association between substance abuse and electrocardiogram (ECG) parameters, specifically the QT interval, corrected QT (QTc) interval, and the novel Tp-e interval, to assess potential arrhythmogenic risks.
Volume 36, Issue 4
Cutaneous rupture of infected carotid artery pseudoaneurysm following neck dissection and radiotherapy for thyroid cancer
We report a case of a 72-year-old man with advanced thyroid cancer who presented with massive neck bleeding from a ruptured infected pseudoaneurysm of the left common carotid artery, following radical neck dissection and radiotherapy. Due to active haemorrhage, tissue infection, and haemodynamic instability, endovascular treatment was contraindicated. Emergency surgical ligation of the left...
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Comparison of incentive spirometry and oscillating positive expiratory pressure devices for pulmonary rehabilitation after coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgeries, which are used in the treatment of coronary artery disease are still generally performed under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). In addition to the mechanical effects of the surgery, pulmonary complications due to CPB are common. This study aimed to compare the effects of incentive spirometry (IS) and oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP)...
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The relationship between coronary complexity and triglyceride glucose index in stable coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is an important health problem and accurate prognostic evaluations are critical. We aimed to investigate the association between the triglyceride glucose (TyG) index and coronary complexity in stable CAD patients.
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A rare case of splenic hematoma after percutaneous drainage of splenic abscess with infective endocarditis
Infective endocarditis with splenic abscesses remains a complex and unusual clinical scenario. We present a rare case of splenic hematoma caused by percutaneous drainage of splenic abscess with infective endocarditis. After antibiotic therapy, mitral valve replacement combined with splenectomy was performed simultaneously. When infective endocarditis is complicated with splenic abscess...
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