We aimed to explore serum D-dimer plus fibrinogen (FIB) levels in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) for their efficiency in predicting subsequent left ventricular remodelling (LVRM).
Volume 37, Issue 2
The relationship between symptomatic lower extremity peripheral artery disease with carotid artery stenosis and ischemic stroke
The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of carotid artery stenosis (CAS) in peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients requiring surgical or interventional procedures, to examine the clinical relationship between CAS and PAD, and to determine the characteristics of ischemic stroke developing within a one-year postoperative period.
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Case report: unilateral varicose veins
A healthy 69-year-old man presented to the cardiovascular surgery outpatient department with a 20-year history of right leg swelling and varicose veins (Figure A). He denied experiencing resting pain and had no bad habits such as smoking or alcohol consumption. His vital signs were normal.
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Mid-term results of bicuspid aortic valve repair with a new technique, the Ozbek procedure
Aortic valve insufficiency has been reported in approximately one-third of patients with a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV). In this study, we describe a new use of an old aortic repair technique and report its mid-term results.
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The early-term effects of the minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation on atrial fibrillation development in patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting
The minimised extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) system is an alternative to the classical extracorporeal circulation (ECC) system in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. Some publications reported that there are few studies on the relationship between this application and the development of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) and that differences in results were observed. We...
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Validity testing of the novel European Society of Cardiology EURObservational Research Programme PPCM Registry score to predict left ventricular recovery in a cohort of Ugandan women with PPCM
Recently under the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) EURObservational Research Programme (EORP) PPCM registry the first predictive score was derived. This study sought to test the validity of this predictive score in a cohort of women with PPCM in Uganda.
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A comparative analysis of the effects of moderate vs mild hypothermia on serum neuron-specific enolase, S100β, and near-infrared spectroscopy during cardiopulmonary bypass-assisted open-heart surgery: a single-centre study
Neurological injury remains a critical concern in cardiac surgery despite advancements in surgical and anaesthetic techniques. Hypothermia is commonly utilised for neuroprotection during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB); however, the optimal temperature range remains undetermined. This study evaluates the neuroprotective effectiveness of mild versus moderate hypothermia by assessing neuron-specific...
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Association between PRECISE-DAPT score and clinical outcomes: a subgroup analysis of the DAPT-TR registry
This study aimed to evaluate whether a PRECISE-DAPT score ≥ 25 identifies a high-risk phenotype associated with adverse ischemic and bleeding outcomes, hospitalisation, and mortality among patients treated with fixed-dose acetylsalicylic acid and clopidogrel.
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The effects of chronic administration of Cannabidiol and Cannabidiol-Selexipag combination on haematological parameters, oxidative stress, BNP, and TNF-α in a rat model of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive disorder characterized by pulmonary vasoconstriction and inflammation, leading to increased pulmonary pressure, right heart failure, and high mortality. Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This study investigates the therapeutic potential of CBD, alone and in combination...
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Efficacy of using 50 mL syringe manual thrombectomy catheter in patients with heavy thrombus burden undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention
Patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and heavy thrombus burden are at increased risk of distal embolisation and impaired reperfusion during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). Conventional manual aspiration thrombectomy with a 30 mL syringe has shown limited benefit in large randomised trials. Increasing syringe volume to 50 mL may enhance suction...
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