MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi' source. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:01:51 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355297&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215835%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Acute COPD exacerbation is associated with worsening endothelial function, increasing the risk for cardiovascular morbidity. PMID: 20215835 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355297 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:50:04 +0100 3355297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355296&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215836%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our findings highlight age and right atrial diameter as independent predictors of atrial fibrillation in hemodialysis patients. In addition, the E/E' ratio and pulmonary artery pressure may be considered new risk factors of atrial fibrillation in this population. PMID: 20215836 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355296 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:50:04 +0100 3355296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355295&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215837%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Aortic stiffness is increased in patients with MetS. Using a noninvasive and readily available tool, transthoracic echocardiography, arterial stiffness can easily be assessed, so that the incidence of cardiovascular diseases and associated mortality can be decreased through appropriate treatment for risk factors. PMID: 20215837 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355295 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:50:04 +0100 3355295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355294&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215838%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The incidence of unresponsiveness to treatment was markedly high in KD patients who had coronary artery involvement on admission. PMID: 20215838 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355294 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:50:04 +0100 3355294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355293&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215839%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In our study, atrial and ventricular septal defects accounted for the majority of CHDs in adult patients (69.5%). Multicenter studies are required to determine the incidence of CHD among adult population in Turkey. PMID: 20215839 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355293 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:50:04 +0100 3355293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355290&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215842%26dopt%3DAbstract We present two cases (59-year-old male, 50-year-old female) who sought treatment for exercise-induced angina pectoris. Coronary angiography revealed a split RCA in both cases. In the first case, the RCA consisted of two well-developed arteries bifurcating immediately after its origin from the sinus of Valsalva. In the second case, the RCA split from adjacent ostia into two major arteries almost identical in size. In both cases, the split RCAs had a parallel course. Both patients were scheduled to receive medical treatment and had an uneventful follow-up of 15 and 11 months, respectively. PMID: 20215842 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355290 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:50:04 +0100 3355290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355289&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215843%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ilkay E, Fırat S, Dağlı N, Ozeke O A 20-year-old male patient presented with dyspnea and palpitation. An atrial shunt was detected on transthoracic echocardiography. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) showed two secundum atrial septal defects (ASD), 13 mm and 15 mm in size, respectively. There was no other congenital heart disease. During right heart catheterization, pulmonary artery pressure was 40 mmHg and the Qp/Qs ratio was 1.9. His coronary arteries were normal. The patient underwent elective percutaneous ASD closure under general anesthesia and continuous TEE monitoring. The distance between the two defects was 16 mm. Two 25-mm PTS sizing balloon catheters were simultaneously inflated, yielding maximum defect diameters of 13 mm and 15 mm. First the ... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355289 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:50:04 +0100 3355289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355288&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215844%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Karakurt O, Kılıç H, Akdemir R A 68-year-old man with a history of two coronary artery bypass operations was admitted with acute inferior myocardial infarction (AMI) and cardiogenic shock. The electrocardiogram showed ST-segment elevation in leads D2, D3, and aVF. Coronary angiography demonstrated a 75% thrombotic stenosis in the right coronary artery (RCA), 90-99% stenosis in the intermediate coronary artery, and plaques in the circumflex artery. While assessing the patency of bypass grafts, a 99% stenosis was noted in the distal subclavian artery. The culprit artery was deemed to be the RCA, and after direct stenting, TIMI III flow was achieved. Ten days later, stent implantation was performed for the intermediate coronary artery, at which time distal subcla... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355288 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:50:04 +0100 3355288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355281&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215851%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ceyhan K, Karayakalı M, Koç F PMID: 20215851 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355281 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:50:04 +0100 3355281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355280&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215852%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Akpek M, Ardıç I, Yarlıoğlueş M, Kaya MG PMID: 20215852 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355280 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:50:04 +0100 3355280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355279&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215853%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sezen Y, Yıldız A PMID: 20215853 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355279 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:50:04 +0100 3355279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355292&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215840%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Biteker M, Duran NE, Ozkan M Pulmonary embolism (PE) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality during pregnancy. A 21-year-old pregnant woman presented with chest pain and progressive shortness of breath at 35 weeks of gestation. Her respiratory rate was 26 breaths/min. Electrocardiography showed sinus tachycardia and nonspecific ST-T changes. Her plasma D-dimer level was elevated (1,325 ng/ml). Transthoracic echocardiography revealed enlargement of the right ventricle and a large, highly mobile thrombus in the right atrium moving during diastole into the right ventricle. Doppler ultrasonography of the lower extremities showed bilateral acute deep femoral vein thrombosis. Following the diagnosis of right heart thrombosis with massive PE, low-dose and prolonged infusion ... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355292 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3355292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355291&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215841%26dopt%3DAbstract We reported on a 26-year-old male patient with fever and ST-segment elevation in the right precordial leads. Serial cardiac markers were normal and transthoracic echocardiography showed normal wall motion and no evidence for pericardial effusion. Brugada-like ECG changes disappeared after fever resolved. Since the patient had never experienced any arrhythmic symptom, syncope, or spontaneous type 1 ECG, electrophysiological study was not performed and he was not referred for defibrillator implantation. The patient was discharged with strong recommendations to avoid certain medications responsible for Brugada-like ECG changes and to receive urgent treatment for fever. He was asymptomatic during a year follow-up. Emphasis is placed on this particularly rare, but important condition, as it may... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355291 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3355291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355287&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215845%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a 49-year-old woman with Lutembacher syndrome. On pretreatment transthoracic echocardiography, planimetric mitral valve area was 1.5 cm(2), maximum diastolic gradient was 17 mmHg, and mean diastolic gradient was 9 mmHg. Combined percutaneous treatment was performed including balloon valvuloplasty for MS and closure of the ASD with the Amplatzer septal occluder. The patient was discharged uneventfully. Transthoracic echocardiography performed a week later showed planimetric mitral valve area as 2.1 cm(2), maximum diastolic gradient as 9 mmHg, and mean diastolic gradient as 4 mmHg. Complete closure of the ASD was achieved. Transcatheter treatment may be an effective alternative to surgery in selected patients with Lutembacher syndrome. PMID: 20215845 [PubMed - in process] (Sou... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355287 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3355287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355286&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215846%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Taçoy G, Timurkaynak T Transradial access was first used in 1989 for diagnostic coronary angiography. With further improvements in the technique, it has gained wide popularity in percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty and percutaneous coronary interventions including stenting. When performed with appropriate indications, transradial approach is a preferable technique for coronary interventions due to lower rate of bleeding complications, increased patient comfort, shorter hospital stay and follow-up period, and decreased workload. PMID: 20215846 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355286 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3355286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355285&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215847%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Onat A The output of publications in cardiovascular medicine during 2009 originating from Turkey's institutions were evaluated based on data of the Web of Knowledge. Only original articles and reviews appearing full-text in source publications of Science Citation Index CD Edition were included. A weighted credit system was used for items published jointly by multiple departments or with a noncardiological Turkish institution. Turkey's publications declined substantially to 167 articles and reviews, with a parallel decrease in her share of world publication from 10.8 to 8.2 per mille. Six-sevenths of the output originated from adult cardiology. The median impact factor of 2.18 was higher roughly by 17% than in the previous year; half of the publications appeared in periodicals ... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355285 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3355285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355284&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215848%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ilhan E, Hatipsoylu E, Canga Y, Aydemir NA PMID: 20215848 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355284 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3355284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355283&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215849%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Erkut B, Ateş A, Alper F PMID: 20215849 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355283 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3355283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355282&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215850%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Celebi OO, Vural M, Sahin D, Aydoğdu S PMID: 20215850 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355282 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3355282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355278&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215854%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ali SK PMID: 20215854 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355278 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3355278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355277&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20215855%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Simşek Z, Günay E PMID: 20215855 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355277 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3355277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105851&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20019449%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Considering that only the width of the PVL defect can be assessed by 2D TEE, delineation by RT-3D TEE includes the localization of PVL together with the length and width of the defect. PMID: 20019449 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105851 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:54:02 +0100 3105851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105850&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20019450%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Despite relative improvements in the end points over the last two decades, PAH is detected late in the course of the disease, resulting in severe functional and hemodynamic problems in the majority of patients. PMID: 20019450 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105850 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:54:02 +0100 3105850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105849&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20019453%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that there might be an association between CAC and plasma osteopontin levels. Research should continue to find out a metabolic parameter that will strongly indicate coronary calcification. PMID: 20019453 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105849 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:54:02 +0100 3105849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105848&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20019456%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ardıç I, Günebakmaz O, Yarlioglues M, Kaya MG A 17-year-old male ingested about 20 tablets of propafenone (total 6,000 mg) and 24 tablets of trimethoprim (total 1,920 mg) - sulfamethoxazole (total 9,600 mg) with suicidal intent. Within one hour, he was brought to a hospital with vomiting, nausea, and loss of consciousness, where he developed cyanosis and mild acidosis, and eventually cardiorespiratory arrest, despite bicarbonate, saline infusion, and inotropic support. Fortunately, he was fully resuscitated and ventilated, and sinus rhythm was restored. He was then transported to our center. On admission, his heart rate was regular with 55 beats/min and blood pressure was 70/45 mmHg. The 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) showed sinus bradycardia, extreme widening... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105848 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:54:02 +0100 3105848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105847&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20019458%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Taçoy G, Tavil Y, Abacı A Endomyocardial fibrosis is a cause of restrictive cardiomyopathy and it generally occurs in tropical regions more commonly affecting children and young adults. A 19-year-old male patient presented with edema in the lower extremities and fatigue. Transthoracic echocardiography showed dilated right heart chambers, restrictive physiology in the left ventricle, and increased tissue growth in the right ventricle that caused a 60-mmHg gradient and obliteration. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the presence of increased tissue formation in the right ventricular inflow region. Surgical resection was not considered taking into account the functional capacity of the patient (class II), disappearance of symptoms following medical treatment, and th... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105847 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:54:02 +0100 3105847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105846&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20019459%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ozer N, Deveci OS, Kaya EB, Demircin M Acquired pulmonary stenosis is rare in adults and may be missed unless a high index of suspicion is present. Extrinsic pulmonic stenosis is even rarer and predominantly caused by external thoracic masses creating non-dynamic obstruction of the right ventricular outflow tract. A 20-year-old female was referred to our center with a cystic mass detected by transthoracic echocardiography and thoracic computed tomography, in the superoanterior mediastinum, 5.5x5.5x7 cm in size, causing main pulmonary trunk compression. Repeat transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated a mass causing compression of the main pulmonary artery immediately after the pulmonary valve. Continuous wave Doppler showed a peak systolic gradient of 65 mmHg and a mean grad... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105846 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:54:02 +0100 3105846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105845&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20019462%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Unlü M, Yıldızhan A, Ozeke O, Doğan U PMID: 20019462 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105845 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:54:02 +0100 3105845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105844&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20019463%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Koç F, Ardıç I, Mavili E, Kaya MG PMID: 20019463 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105844 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:54:02 +0100 3105844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105843&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20019464%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kandemir C, Sahin T, Kılıç T, Kanko M PMID: 20019464 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105843 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:54:02 +0100 3105843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105842&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20019465%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kardeşoğlu E, Uz O, Arpacı M, Yiğiner O PMID: 20019465 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105842 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:54:02 +0100 3105842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2944614&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19875903%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Percutaneous closure of VSDs has become a good alternative to surgical repair in recent years, with high success rates and low morbidity. The results of percutaneous closure of VSDs are also successful in adult patients. PMID: 19875903 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2944614 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:30:03 +0100 2944614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2944613&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19875904%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Findings of our study suggest that systolic functions are preserved but diastolic functions are affected after major lung resection in a relatively short time period. PMID: 19875904 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2944613 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:30:03 +0100 2944613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2944612&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19875905%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Radiofrequency ablation is increasingly performed for the treatment of AF, yielding more successful results. PMID: 19875905 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2944612 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:30:03 +0100 2944612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2944611&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19875910%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sucu M, Sarı I, Davutoğlu V Head-up tilt test is used for assessing patients with vasovagal syncope. A 45-year-old man was examined for two syncopal and three presyncopal episodes during the past three months, all of which preceded by nausea and sweating. Examinations including electrocardiography and echocardiography showed normal findings. A head-up tilt table testing was performed at an angle of 75 degrees. At about 12 minutes, syncope associated with bradycardia and asystole was observed. He became hypotensive, and there was a ventricular asystolic pause lasting 18 seconds, associated with loss of consciousness. He was placed in the supine position and cardiac massage was started. After 25 seconds, he slowly returned to sinus rhythm and regained consciousness. ... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2944611 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:30:03 +0100 2944611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2944610&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19875911%26dopt%3DAbstract We presented the first two cases of AMI whose transfers were made by a helicopter ambulance for primary percutaneous coronary intervention. One patient (age 58 years, male) presented to a state hospital 47 km away from Ankara about an hour after the onset of chest pain. Time to reach the patient by a helicopter ambulance was 28 minutes and transfer to our center was 14 minutes. The other patient (age 76 years, male) was admitted within 15 minutes of the onset of chest pain to a state hospital 58 km away from Ankara. Reaching the patient by a helicopter ambulance and transferring him to our center took 30 minutes and 16 minutes, respectively. Door-to-balloon times were 16 minutes and 18 minutes, respectively. Infarct-related coronary artery patency was achieved in both cases. PMID: 1987... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2944610 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:30:03 +0100 2944610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2944609&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19875912%26dopt%3DAbstract This article reviews the current literature related to egg consumption and summarizes the merits and demerits of egg consumption on a scientific basis. Current guidelines recommend to restrict dietary cholesterol consumption to 200 mg daily for cardiovascular health. Therefore, when making dietary suggestions especially for patients with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, severe risk factors and hypercholesterolemia, or a family history of premature atherosclerosis, we should keep in mind that an average egg yolk contains >200 mg cholesterol even though its negative effect on serum lipid levels is less than that of other sources of dietary cholesterol. PMID: 19875912 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2944609 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:30:03 +0100 2944609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2944608&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19875918%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Başarıcı I PMID: 19875918 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2944608 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:30:03 +0100 2944608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2944607&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19875919%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Uzun M, Yiğiner O, Kırılmaz A PMID: 19875919 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2944607 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:30:03 +0100 2944607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2752880&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19717953%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that the level of cardiovascular risk associated with DM was equal to the risk associated with CAD in hypertensive patients and that the coexistence of DM and CAD in these patients increases the risk geometrically. PMID: 19717953 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2752880 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:30:03 +0100 2752880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2752879&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19717955%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our findings show that mentholated cigarettes are not safer than nonmentholated cigarettes and that menthol-associated acute impairment is more severe in many parameters of elasticity and stiffness. PMID: 19717955 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2752879 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:30:03 +0100 2752879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2752878&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19717958%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Arslan S, Kalkan ME, Gündoğdu F, Kantarcı M Pulmonary artery aneurysm (PAA) is a rare entity, isolated or idiopathic PAA is even less common. A 62-year-old woman presented with complaints of chest pain on exertion, palpitation, and dyspnea. Her blood pressure was 100/60 mmHg, and radial pulse was 100 beats/min and rhythmic. Transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated extreme dilatation of the main pulmonary artery and its branches. Systolic pulmonary artery pressure measured over the tricuspid regurgitation was 30 mmHg. Transesophageal echocardiography confirmed the presence of dilated pulmonary arteries and there was no thrombus. By multislice computed tomography, the diameters of the main, left, and right pulmonary arteries were measured as 53 mm, 42 mm, and... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2752878 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:30:03 +0100 2752878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2752877&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19717961%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gülmez O, Sade LE, Yıldırır A, Müderrisoğlu H Mitral valve aneurysm (MVA) is uncommon and occurs most commonly in association with infective endocarditis involving the aortic valve. A 66-year-old man with anterior MVA is presented. Two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography revealed a saccular structure in the anterior mitral leaflet that bulged into the left atrium throughout the cardiac cycle, a localized aneurysmal lesion of the aortic valve, and severe mitral and aortic regurgitation. There were neither vegetations nor atrial thrombi and his medical record was not suggestive of any episode of infective endocarditis. The mitral and aortic valves were replaced with mechanical protheses. Pathologic exa... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2752877 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:30:03 +0100 2752877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2752876&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19717962%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a 27-year-old man who had severe heart failure unresponsive to medical therapy. He had vitamin D-resistant rickets for which he had received replacement therapy with vitamin D and calcium until age 20, but he discontinued treatment for the past seven years. Severe hypocalcemia was detected. Echocardiography showed left ventricular dilatation, global hypokinesia (ejection fraction 25%), and mitral and tricuspid regurgitation of grades 3 and 2, respectively. After calcium and vitamin D supplementation, his symptoms showed rapid improvement. At nine months, myocardial dysfunction improved fully. Hypocalcemia should be considered among the causes of heart failure unresponsive to medical treatment. PMID: 19717962 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Derne... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2752876 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:30:03 +0100 2752876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2752875&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19717963%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Saltık L, Eroğlu E, Bayrak F, Değertekin M Left ventricular (LV) noncompaction is a congenital dysfunction of endomyocardial morphogenesis characterized by excessively prominent trabeculations and deep intratrabecular recesses of the myocardium. Its association with Ebstein's anomaly is very rare. A 13-year-old boy presented to the outpatient clinic for a cardiac evaluation before enrolling in a sports activity. On physical examination, there was a grade 1/6 systolic murmur at the tricuspid valve location. His electrocardiogram was normal. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed numerous large trabeculations and deep intratrabecular recesses at the apex, lateral wall, and the apical part of the interventricular septum. Color flow Doppler examination confirmed... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2752875 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:30:03 +0100 2752875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2752874&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19717964%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Alıcı G, Karpuz V, Karpuz H Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in postmenopausal women. Menopausal changes have been shown to be related with an atherogenic lipid profile. The efficiency of statins in reducing the incidence of cardiovascular diseases has been well-documented in a variety of randomized, placebo-controlled trials. This review outlines the effectiveness of statins both in cardiac events and in some noticeable indications in postmenopausal women. PMID: 19717964 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2752874 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:30:03 +0100 2752874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2752873&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19717966%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sahin T, Kılıç T, Acar E, Celikyurt YU PMID: 19717966 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2752873 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:30:03 +0100 2752873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2752872&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19717967%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ozkan M, Gökdeniz T, Yıldız M, Duran NE PMID: 19717967 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2752872 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:30:03 +0100 2752872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2752871&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19717968%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Okmen AS PMID: 19717968 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2752871 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:30:03 +0100 2752871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530299&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553738%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The most important factor for inadequate oral anticoagulant use especially in patients having a high risk for stroke is the low incidence of prescription of the drug by the physicians, suggesting low influence of the guidelines on the clinical practice. PMID: 19553738 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530299 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:19:03 +0100 2530299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530298&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553739%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: We have shown for the first time an association between increased serum GGT activity and SCF. Further clinical studies are needed to clarify the physiopathologic role of serum GGT activity in SCF. PMID: 19553739 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530298 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:19:03 +0100 2530298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530297&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553740%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ağırbaşlı M PMID: 19553740 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530297 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:19:03 +0100 2530297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530296&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553741%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Echocardiography-guided pericardiocentesis with the apical approach is readily performed bedside without the need for catheterization laboratory, with a high success rate and low complication rate. It should be considered especially in cases in which anterior pericardial collection is more prominent where it will reduce unnecessary surgical interventions. PMID: 19553741 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530296 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:19:03 +0100 2530296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530294&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553743%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sahin T, Kılıç T, Celikyurt UY, Bildirici U Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum is generally a benign disorder characterized by lipid accumulation in the interatrial septum. A 56-year-old asymptomatic woman with a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia was referred to echocardiographic examination. Transthoracic echocardiography showed left ventricular hypertrophy, normal left ventricular systolic function, and left ventricular relaxation disturbance. The apical four-chamber view showed a hyperechogenic mass in the interatrial septum. Lipomatous hypertrophy was suspected and transesophageal echocardiography was performed. A dumbbell-shaped hypertrophy of 22 mm thickness was noted in the interatrial septum, which did not involve the fossa ovali... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530294 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:19:03 +0100 2530294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530291&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553746%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Arı H, Arı S, Koca V, Bozat T Concealed conduction commonly occurs when a retrogradely conducted interpolated ectopic impulse enters the atrioventricular (AV) node; thus, the next sinus beat is not conducted to the ventricle or conducted with a prolonged PR interval because of increased refractoriness of AV conduction system. A 67-year-old man had complaints of exertional fatigue and palpitations at rest. His blood pressure was 110/70 mmHg and heart rate was 78 beats/min. Auscultation revealed a mild systolic murmur at the apex and an irregular rhythm. His electrocardiogram was normal, except for the presence of frequent premature ventricular complexes (PVC) of right bundle branch block morphology. Echocardiographic examination showed only grade-1 mitral regurgitat... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530291 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:19:03 +0100 2530291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530290&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553747%26dopt%3DAbstract We report two cases of left ventricular pacemaker lead implantation after successful balloon angioplasty for posterolateral and posterior vein stenoses, respectively. PMID: 19553747 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530290 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:19:03 +0100 2530290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530286&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553751%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sahin T, Celikyurt YU, Acar E, Kılıç T PMID: 19553751 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530286 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:19:03 +0100 2530286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530300&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553737%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Coronary mortality declined modestly, but life expectancy of Turkish adults rose by a mean of nearly seven years in the 12 years to 2003-08, without showing major differences in sex, urban-rural dwelling, or geographic regions. PMID: 19553737 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530300 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2530300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530295&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553742%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The diagnosis and treatment of IE should be designed taking into consideration that epidemiologic and clinical features of IE may differ from those of individual countries. PMID: 19553742 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530295 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2530295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530293&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553744%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tuncer M, Eryonucu B, Güntekin U, Gümrükçüoğlu HA Ruptured aneurysms of the sinus of Valsalva may cause manifestations of prompt onset. A 22-year-old man with no previous cardiac complaints presented with dyspnea, palpitation, fatigue, and shortness of breath, all of which occurred after a football match. Transthoracic echocardiography showed an aneurysmal dilatation of the right sinus of Valsalva to the direction of the right ventricle. Color Doppler imaging showed a marked left-to-right turbulent flow from the aortic root to the right ventricle. Continuous Doppler imaging also revealed a continuous left-to-right systolodiastolic shunting. The patient was submitted to cardiovascular surgery for surgical repair. PMID: 19553744 [PubMed - in pr... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530293 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2530293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530292&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553745%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a 4-year-old boy with a diagnosis of Kawasaki disease of six-month history. At the time of diagnosis, no significant coronary artery aneurysm was detected by transthoracic echocardiography. On his routine follow-up echocardiography, dilatation of the left anterior descending (LAD) artery was suspected, but an exact diagnosis could not be made. He underwent magnetic resonance (MR) coronary angiography which showed a large fusiform aneurysmatic dilatation in the proximal segment of the LAD with a diameter of 9 mm. Coronary angiography performed to plan surgical repair confirmed the findings of MR angiography. The patient's parents refused surgical repair, so antiplatelet therapy was started to prevent thrombosis. No complications occurred during seven months of follow-up after det... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530292 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2530292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530289&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553748%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Karabulut A, Erden I, Erden E, Cakmak M Myocardial noncompaction is a rare type of congenital cardiomyopathy characterized by excessively prominent trabeculations in one or more segments of the ventricles and deep intertrabecular recesses in ventricular walls. A 25-year-old male patient presented to the neurology department with complaints of weakness in the left extremities. A mild loss of muscle strength was detected on neurological examination. With a preliminary diagnosis of acute cerebrovascular event, treatment with aspirin and enoxaparin was instituted, which improved his complaints within two hours. Electrocardiography showed sinus rhythm, left ventricular hypertrophy, and loss of R-wave progression in the precordial leads. Transthoracic echocardiography showed apical ... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530289 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2530289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530288&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553749%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ozkan M, Kaya H, Biteker M, Duran NE PMID: 19553749 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530288 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2530288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530287&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553750%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kocatürk H, Karaca L PMID: 19553750 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530287 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2530287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530285&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553752%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Akgün T, Kahveci G, Güler A, Andaçoğlu O PMID: 19553752 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530285 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2530285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530284&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553753%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kutucularoğlu MG, Simşek Z PMID: 19553753 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530284 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2530284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530283&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19553754%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ozkan M, Biteker M, Oğuz AE, Duran NE PMID: 19553754 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530283 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2530283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530333&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404028%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Risk of alcohol intake depends on the amount used: heavy intake raising the risk for diabetes and CHD in combined sexes, and overall mortality in men, contrasted to moderate intake reducing (borderline) the CHD risk and marginally reducing all-cause mortality. Risk for MetS tends to be reduced in women alone. PMID: 19404028 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530333 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530331&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404029%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our data suggest that MA can be used as an important marker for coronary artery disease in patients with diabetes mellitus. PMID: 19404029 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530331 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530329&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404030%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Demirbağ R PMID: 19404030 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530329 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530327&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404031%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Nondipper blood pressure pattern may be associated with increased left ventricular mass, impaired left ventricular systolic and diastolic dysfunction, and higher left ventricular filling pressures. PMID: 19404031 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530327 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530325&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404032%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: While no compensatory alterations occur in SV, SAC, and BNP before and after pacemaker implantation, decreased CO in complete AV block seems to be balanced by increased SVR, which results in maintenance of MAP within the normal range. PMID: 19404032 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530325 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530323&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404033%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Plasma NT-proBNP levels are elevated in DHF independently from LV hypertrophy. NT-proBNP levels provide estimation of LV end-diastolic pressure in symptomatic hypertensive patients with preserved systolic LV function. PMID: 19404033 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530323 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530321&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404034%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Duran NE, Ertürk E, Gündüz S, Ozkan M A 72-year-old male patient presented with a complaint of pain in both legs during short walks of less than 50 meters. Physical examination showed weak arterial pulses in both lower extremities. Electrocardiographic and telecardiographic evaluations were normal. A previous abdominal ultrasonography examination performed for abdominal pain showed an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Coronary angiography findings were normal; however, peripheral angiography showed an abdominal aortic aneurysm and extensive critical bilateral peripheral artery disease. Transthoracic echocardiography disclosed an aneurysmal structure neighboring the right atrium. Transesophageal echocardiography demonstrated a 30x18-mm chamber suggestive of a right atri... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530321 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530319&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404035%26dopt%3DAbstract We presented a 49-year-old male patient who developed massive central venous thrombosis causing superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome after placement of a right subclavian vein port catheter. The patient had inoperable gastric cancer for which he had been receiving chemotherapy for two years. He had a six-month history of fixed port catheter placement into the right subclavian vein. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the chest showed complete obstruction of the SVC and CT angiography showed extensive thrombosis from the subclavian vein to the end of the SVC. Extensive lung and mediastinal metastases were also observed. Surgical intervention was not considered. Fibrinolytic therapy was instituted with 75 mg tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) infusion for 18 hours. The patient's sympt... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530319 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530317&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404036%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ozeke O, Cağli KE, Aras D, Ilkay E It is well-known that autonomic nerve modulation has an important role in the occurrence of ventricular tachyarrhythmias in Brugada syndrome. A 59-year-old man underwent cardiac evaluation before surgery for urinary bladder stone. He had no cardiac complaints and the only coronary risk factor was heavy smoking. The electrocardiogram showed a saddleback type ST-segment elevation in leads V1-V2, and left axis deviation. During exercise stress test, ventricular tachycardia with a left bundle branch block pattern appeared, and the saddleback type ST-segment elevation in V2 changed into a coved-type ECG at the recovery phase. The ventricular tachycardia was hemodynamically stable and normalized without medication. An echocardiogram showed no... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530317 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530315&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404037%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aksakal E, Erol MK, Gündoğdu F, Cinici O Diaphragmatic paralysis (DP) due to phrenic nerve paralysis is a rare complication after cardiac surgery. A 48-year-old male patient developed respiratory insufficiency, tachypnea, sinus tachycardia, chest pain, pneumonia, and fever immediately after coronary artery bypass grafting. Paradoxical movement of the epigastrium was noted during spontaneous ventilation and the chest X-ray showed elevation of the left hemidiaphragm. The diagnosis of DP was confirmed by ultrasonographic assessment. Antibiotherapy and intermittent positive airway pressure ventilation by a nasal mask resulted in significant improvement in the general condition of the patient. Respiratory problems were observed only on exertion. Spontaneous recovery of D... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530315 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530313&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404038%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cağli K, Uygur B, Ozlü F, Gölbaşi Z Endomyocardial disease is a form of restrictive cardiomyopathy, of unknown etiology, which occurs most commonly in tropical and subtropical areas. It is characterized by the formation of endomyocardial fibrosis of the apical and subvalvular regions of one or both ventricles. A 29-year-old male patient was admitted with restrictive cardiomyopathy and decompensated heart failure. Telecardiography showed cardiomegaly and right pleural effusion. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed preserved left ventricular systolic functions, biatrial dilatation, apical obliteration of both ventricles, increased endocardial echoreflectivity, and pericardial effusion. The right ventricular outflow tract was dilated. There was no endocar... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530313 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530311&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404039%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ozdoğru I, Günebakmaz O, Kaya MG, Doğan A An asymptomatic, healthy, 19-year-old male patient was examined for aortic coarctation upon detection of a heart murmur and hypertension on routine physical examination. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) showed rupture of the sinus of Valsalva and bicuspid aortic valve. Findings of aortography and computed tomography (CT) angiography were compatible with an interrupted aorta. For further delineation, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) was performed and color Doppler imaging showed passage at the site of the descending aorta, which was suggestive of interruption by other imaging methods. The patient underwent surgery for aortic coarctation. At surgery, severe aortic coarctation was noted and corrected. Although T... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530311 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530309&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404040%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aksu T, Selçuk H, Aksu AO, Selçuk T PMID: 19404040 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530309 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530308&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404041%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ozmen N, Uz O, Cebeci BS PMID: 19404041 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530308 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530307&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404042%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tayyareci Y, Yildirimtürk O, Tuğcu A, Aytekin S PMID: 19404042 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530307 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530306&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404043%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Akgül A PMID: 19404043 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530306 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530305&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404044%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Güleç S The management of diseases arising from a single cause is straightforward. However, with regard to the clinical manifestations of atherosclerotic disease (coronary heart disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, and aneurysms) the situation is more complex, since atherosclerosis represents the product of multiple interacting risk factors. The modern approach to managing cardiovascular risks is to reduce an individual's total or global risk, rather than grading risk by individual risk factors alone. Recent guidelines stress the need for total risk estimation and recommend the use of risk charts like Framingham or SCORE before treating risk factors like dyslipidemia. One should keep in mind that treatment should be directed to those at greatest risk and man... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530305 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530304&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404045%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tokgözoğlu L Atherosclerotic vascular disease is characterized by inflammation and lipid accumulation resulting from detrimental effects of several risk factors on vascular structure, including dyslipidemia. The disease progresses slowly and insidiously resulting in acute coronary syndromes when the plaque ruptures. The plaques having a high propensity to rupture are defined as vulnerable. The vulnerability of the plaque is determined by several factors such as its lipid content, degree of inflammation, strength of the fibrous cap, degree of apoptosis, necrosis, and neovascularization. The patient's risk profile and characteristics are also related to the vulnerability of plaques. The main aim in preventive cardiology is to prevent the formation of atherosclerotic p... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530304 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530303&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404046%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kültürsay H Statins are one of the most widely used drugs in medical treatment and have been shown to prevent cardiovascular disease or reduce risk in a large number of studies. Although there is a general class effect, there are differences with regard to structure and efficacy between these agents. Among these agents, atorvastatin is a potent statin whose efficacy has been demonstrated in many clinical trials. Despite the presence of numerous clinical studies, data on atorvastatin related to primary prevention are limited compared to secondary prevention. In this article, clinical results of primary prevention trials with atorvastatin and data on its cost-effectiveness are reviewed. It is concluded that atorvastatin has a role in primary prevention and the cost of ... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530303 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530302&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404047%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ongen Z, Yilmaz Y, Karadağ B During the 10 years of atorvastatin availability in the Turkish market, the physicians have had the opportunity to observe the accumulation of data related to its beneficial effect on clinical endpoints. The scope of this review is limited to the trials concerning the role of atorvastatin in secondary prevention. In GREACE and ALLIANCE studies, the benefit of atorvastatin was demonstrated in patients with coronary heart disease in real-world setting. TNT was the first trial which showed that aggressive lipid lowering therapy was more protective than a moderate one in patients with stable coronary artery disease. In the MIRACL trial, 80 mg atorvastatin was compared with placebo and found effective in preventing ischemic events in patients with... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530302 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530301&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19404048%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ertaş FS LDL cholesterol is the primary target of treatment for lowering the risk of cardiovascular events in both primary and secondary prevention. The usual drug to achieve this goal is HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins), which constitute the most potent and effective class to reduce LDL cholesterol. Statins have been shown to be associated with good patient compliance, lower adverse events, and few drug interactions. Clinical trials have demonstrated that statin therapy reduces all clinical manifestations of atherosclerotic disease. These trials have also shown that the amount of risk reduction achieved is closely related to the degree of adherence to treatment. Despite evidence for the benefits of LDL-lowering with statins, initiation of treatment, achievement of... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530301 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202021&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225247%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: NT-proBNP has an additive predictive value over TIMI risk score in predicting long-term mortality in intermediate-risk patients with ACS. PMID: 19225247 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202021 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:22:58 +0100 2202021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202020&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225248%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Compared to the European series, IE in our cohort occurred in a relatively younger population, with rheumatic heart disease as the most common underlying heart disease. The rates of PVE, nosocomial IE, and surgical treatment were about the same. PMID: 19225248 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202020 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:22:58 +0100 2202020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202019&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225249%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI, high levels of admission hs-CRP are associated with poor myocardial perfusion and longer hospitalization. PMID: 19225249 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202019 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:22:58 +0100 2202019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202018&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225250%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our data demonstrate that inflammation may have a significant role in the pathogenesis of MS and that this effect can be controlled with statin treatment. PMID: 19225250 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202018 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:22:58 +0100 2202018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202017&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225251%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In Turkey, CARRF-KL is the first scale developed to measure the knowledge level of individuals about risk factors for CVD, with good indices of validity and reliability. PMID: 19225251 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202017 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:22:58 +0100 2202017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202016&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225252%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sökmen G, Sökmen A, Yasım A, Oksüz H Free-floating right heart thrombus can be seen in 4% to 18% of patients presenting with acute pulmonary embolism. A 76-year-old man was admitted to the intensive coronary care unit due to resting dyspnea and pleuritic pain of sudden onset, raising a high suspicion of acute pulmonary embolism. A recent coronary angiogram showed a 50% stenosis in the proximal left anterior descending coronary artery. He had diabetes and hypertension for more than 10 years, but no history of venous thromboembolism. Bed-side transthoracic echocardiography revealed dilated right heart chambers, and a huge (78x12 mm) mobile mass in the inferior vena cava. We witnessed the migration of the thrombus from the inferior vena cava to the right atri... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202016 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:22:58 +0100 2202016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202015&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225253%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Calışkan M, Ciftçi O, Güllü H, Alpaslan M A 41-year-old man presented with worsening angina. Coronary angiography showed 70% narrowing in the middle segment of the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery. Selective cannulation of the right coronary artery (RCA) could not be achieved with Judkins right 3.5- and 4.0-cm curve diagnostic catheters. Nonselective injection into the aortic root revealed an anomalous RCA originating from the left sinus of Valsalva and 80% narrowing just proximal to the right ventricle branch. Initial percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) was directed to the LAD and an adequate angiographic result was achieved. One week later, PCI was performed for the RCA. Cannulation of the RCA was not possible with Judkins curve ... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202015 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:22:58 +0100 2202015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202014&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225254%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tayyareci Y, Acarel E Acute myocardial infarction due to acetaldehyde syndrome has been rarely reported. A 22-year-old, chronic alcoholic man was admitted to our hospital with typical angina pectoris that developed after oral intake of disulfiram and alcohol together. The electrocardiogram showed hyperacute inferior myocardial infarction and he was successfully treated by thrombolytic therapy. Coronary angiogram revealed normal coronary arteries; thus, the event was probably secondary to coronary artery thrombosis and/or coronary vasospasm. Disulfiram is not a safe drug in patients unable to adhere to the strict restriction of alcohol intake, requiring a close supervision of individuals on disulfiram therapy. PMID: 19225254 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji D... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202014 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:22:58 +0100 2202014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202013&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225255%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Olgun H, Türkyılmaz A, Aydın Y, Ceviz N Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare disorder in children occurring mostly due to some triggering events. In general, no underlying cause is found. A 10-year-old boy was admitted with chest pain of acute onset, suggestive of pericardial effusion. His body temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate and respiratory rate were normal. Femoral pulses were palpable and he did not have cyanosis. Cardiac auscultation was normal except for a crunching sound. Electrocardiography showed no abnormality. There was no subcutaneous emphysema over the chest, neck or face. On the chest radiogram, suspected mediastinal air was noted. A left lateral chest X-ray revealed apparent presence of air in the anterior mediastinum. No etiologic cau... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202013 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:22:58 +0100 2202013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202012&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225256%26dopt%3DAbstract We reported a 41-year-old man who developed cardiac failure due to hypocalcemia secondary to idiopathic hypoparathyroidism. Echocardiography showed biventricular low ejection fraction, dilated heart chambers, pulmonary hypertension, and valvular regurgitations. Serum calcium and parathyroid hormone levels were low. After treatment of heart failure and calcium-vitamin D supplementation, signs and symptoms of heart failure improved rapidly. At 6 months, biventricular systolic and diastolic functions returned to normal. Serum calcium level should be monitored in every patient with cardiac failure and hypocalcemia should be considered in patients with refractory heart failure. PMID: 19225256 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202012 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:22:58 +0100 2202012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202011&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225257%26dopt%3DAbstract We presented two pregnant patients with prosthetic mechanical mitral valves, who developed mechanical valve thrombosis while on fractionated and unfractionated heparin treatment, respectively. One patient received intensive anticoagulation treatment, and the other underwent redo valve replacement. Both patients were free of symptoms. PMID: 19225257 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202011 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:22:58 +0100 2202011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202010&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225258%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Onat A The output of publications in cardiovascular medicine during 2008 originating from Turkey's institutions were evaluated based on data of the Web of Knowledge. Only original articles and reviews appearing full-text in source publications of Science Citation Index CD Edition alone were included. A weighted credit system was used for items published jointly by multiple institutions or with a noncardiological department. Turkey's publications rose substantially to 220 articles and reviews, as her share of world publication rose from 10.0 to 10.8 per mille. Seven-eighths of the output originated from adult cardiology, pointing to a negative trend with respect to the fields of cardiovascular surgery and pediatric cardiology. Though the median impact factor was similar with 1.... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202010 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:22:58 +0100 2202010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202009&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225259%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ozmen CA, Alyan O, Altıntaş B, Karahan Z PMID: 19225259 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202009 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:22:58 +0100 2202009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202008&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225260%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ozer HO, Cağlayan CE, Davutoğlu V, Sucu MM PMID: 19225260 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202008 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:22:58 +0100 2202008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202007&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19225261%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Güray Y, Demirkan B, Boyacı A, Katırcıoğlu F PMID: 19225261 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202007 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:22:58 +0100 2202007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981871&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18984989%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aksu T, Gölbaşı Z, Selçuk H Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) reduces morbidity and mortality markedly in patients with heart failure and prolonged QRS duration. Although QRS duration seems to be the main inclusion criterion for CRT in major randomized studies, nonresponders account for nearly 30% to 40% of the patients. We reviewed information on and measurement of electrical and mechanical dyssynchrony, difficulties and weaknesses of electrocardiographic and echocardiographic indices of dyssynchrony, new and alternative diagnostic modalities, and controversial issues on predicting response to treatment. Although echocardiographic assessment together with new modalities seems to be reliable and applicable in clinical practice, appropriate patient s... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981871 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:20:17 +0100 1981871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1940530&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18984979%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Transcatheter closure of secundum ASD with the ASO device is a safe and effective method in adult patients, resulting in significant improvement in clinical symptoms and cardiac dimensions. PMID: 18984979 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940530 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:55:23 +0100 1940530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1940529&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18984981%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our results demonstrate that only a minority of healthcare workers are cognizant of MetS as a clinical syndrome and the definition of abdominal obesity. PMID: 18984981 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940529 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:55:23 +0100 1940529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1940528&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18984982%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that, due to increased incidences of LVH, LVDD, and VPB, patients with NDHT should be further assessed with regard to increased risk for cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. PMID: 18984982 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940528 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:55:22 +0100 1940528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1940527&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18984983%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: There were no echocardiographic parameters associated with AF in patients with WPW syndrome. PMID: 18984983 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940527 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:55:22 +0100 1940527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1940526&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18984985%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Güray Y, Oztürk S, Boyacı A Early diagnosis of brucella endocarditis is of paramount importance because of its fatal consequences. The most commonly affected localization is the aortic valve, while mitral valve involvement is rare. A 44-year-old male patient with a history of rheumatic heart disease presented with fever, fatigue, and back pain. Three consecutive blood cultures revealed growth of Brucella melitensis. On transthoracic echocardiography, mitral valve area was 1.5 cm2 and there was mild mitral regurgitation. Transesophageal echocardiography showed multiple vegetations on the anterior and posterior mitral valve leaflets. Combination of medical and surgical treatment was planned for the patient with the diagnosis of brucella endocarditis. PMID: 18... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940526 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:55:22 +0100 1940526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1940525&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18984986%26dopt%3DAbstract We presented three symptomatic patients (2 men, 1 woman; age range 46 to 53 years) who underwent surgical repair via the epicardial approach for coronary-to-pulmonary artery fistulas. Treatment was successful in two patients. Reoperation in extracorporeal circulation was required in one patient having a plexus-like fistula. The distal orifice of the fistula was closed under direct vision from within the pulmonary artery. No complications or symptoms were seen during the follow-up of patients ranging from six months to four years. During repair of coronary-to-pulmonary artery fistulas, the presence of a plexus-like variant must be kept in mind and the treatment should be planned accordingly. PMID: 18984986 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940525 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:55:22 +0100 1940525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1940524&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18984987%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Akpınar I, Arat N, Ozbülbül NI Simultaneous anterior, inferior, and right ventricular ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction is an unusual condition. A 50-year-old male patient presented with severe, squeezing chest pain of an hour onset. ST-segment elevations were detected in all precordial derivations, DII, DIII, aVF and V3R, V4R. Coronary angiography showed a significant lesion in the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery, just below the second diagonal branch. Balloon predilatation was performed after 40 minutes of admission, followed by bare metal stent implantation, which resulted in ST-segment resolution in all leads and relief of chest pain. Echocardiography showed dyskinesia of the left ventricular apical wall, and hypokinesia of the inter... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940524 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:55:22 +0100 1940524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1940523&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18984989%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aksu T, Gölbaşı Z, Selçuk H Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) reduces morbidity and mortality markedly in patients with heart failure and prolonged QRS duration. Although QRS duration seems to be the main inclusion criterion for CRT in major randomized studies, nonresponders account for nearly 30% to 40% of the patients. We reviewed information on and measurement of electrical and mechanical dyssynchrony, difficulties and weaknesses of electrocardiographic and echocardiographic indices of dyssynchrony, new and alternative diagnostic modalities, and controversial issues on predicting response to treatment. Although echocardiographic assessment together with new modalities seems to be reliable and applicable in clinical practice, appropriate patient s... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940523 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:55:22 +0100 1940523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1760791&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18765963%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Alfonso F, Ambrosio G, Pinto FJ, van der Wall EE, Kondili A, Nibouche D, Adamyan K, Huber K, Ector H, Masic I, Tarnovska R, Ivanusa M, Staněk V, Videbæk J, Hamed M, Laucevicius A, Mustonen P, Artigou JY, Cohen A, Rogava M, Böhm M, Fleck E, Heusch G, Klawki R, Vardas P, Stefanadis C, Tenczer J, Chiariello M, Elias J, Benjelloun H, Rødevand O, Kułakowski P, Apetrei E, Lusov VA, Oganov RG, Obradovic V, Kamensky G, Kenda MF, Höglund C, Lüscher TF, Lerch R, Jokhadar M, Haouala H, Sansoy V, Shumakov V, Timmis A, PMID: 18765963 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1760791 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:14:41 +0100 1760791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1760790&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18765966%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Decreased TAS showing increased oxidative stress and increased lymphocyte DNA damage may contribute to target organ damage in patients with WCH. PMID: 18765966 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1760790 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:14:41 +0100 1760790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1760789&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18765967%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The main factors (female gender, age, hypertension, diabetes) affecting BP differences between the two methods should be considered in clinical practice. PMID: 18765967 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1760789 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:14:41 +0100 1760789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1760788&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18765968%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Carvedilol therapy does not improve coronary microvascular functions in patients with IDC. PMID: 18765968 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1760788 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:14:41 +0100 1760788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1760787&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18765969%26dopt%3DAbstract We report an extremely rare case of cystic-tumor like formations that originated from the mitral valve tissue affected by verrucous endocarditis, leading to floppy mitral valve syndrome. These cystic tumoral formations were discovered during two-dimensional echocardiographic examination of a 46 year-old woman with cardiac symptoms of palpitation, dyspnea, and exertional angina pectoris. Multiple cysts were attached to the anterior mitral leaflet, resulting in pansystolic pseudoparachute-like floppy mitral valve prolapse, and severe mitral regurgitation. The patient underwent prosthetic mitral valve replacement following removal of the mitral valve and multiple cystic-tumoral formations. She had an uneventful postoperative course. Histological diagnosis was diffuse angiomatous cystic develo... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1760787 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:14:41 +0100 1760787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1760786&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18765973%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yıldırımtürk O, Tuğcu A, Olga R, Aytekin S A 56-year-old woman presented with a complaint of dyspnea on minimal exertion for the past two months and orthopnea of three-day history. She was first examined at another hospital two years before for nonproductive cough, for which computed tomography was performed that showed a right pulmonary mass. The patient refused further evaluation and treatment at that time. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a large mass filling the entire left atrium via the inferior pulmonary vein and causing mitral flow obstruction during diastole. Computed tomography of the thorax showed a large mass filling the entire right lower lobe, which occluded the right lateral lobe superior segmental bronchus and obliterated the... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1760786 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:14:41 +0100 1760786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1760785&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18765975%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vural M, Bağırtan B PMID: 18765975 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1760785 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:14:41 +0100 1760785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1760784&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18765976%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yıldız A, Sezen Y PMID: 18765976 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1760784 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:14:41 +0100 1760784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1627192&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18626205%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: There is significant relationship between myocardial velocities and functional capacity, and Sm, in particular, has the strongest association compared to conventional echocardiographic and other TDE parameters. PMID: 18626205 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1627192 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:21 +0100 1627192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1627191&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18626206%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Elevated plasma ADMA concentrations are associated with a poorly developed coronary collateral circulation, suggesting that dysregulation of the NO synthase pathway may result in impaired collateral development. PMID: 18626206 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1627191 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:21 +0100 1627191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1627190&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18626207%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The median delay time of 70 min in this Turkish cohort is in accordance with the data from western populations. Public education campaigns to shorten prehospital delay should place more emphasis on the factors and patient subgroups associated with prolonged prehospital delay. PMID: 18626207 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1627190 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:21 +0100 1627190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1627189&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18626208%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Transradial coronary angiography is a good alternative to TFA and can be performed safely and effectively in eligible patients. PMID: 18626208 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1627189 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:21 +0100 1627189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1627188&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18626209%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Total repair of complete AVSD should be the procedure of choice in early infancy. Left AV valve insufficiency continues to be the most important cause of postoperative morbidity in these cases. PMID: 18626209 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1627188 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:21 +0100 1627188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1627187&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18626210%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yokuşoğlu M, Köz C, Baysan O, Barış N Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease, generally treated with total correction within the first two years of life. Occasionally, some unoperated cases can reach older ages. A 68-year-old woman with diabetes mellitus presented with swelling in legs and abdomen, weakness, exertional dyspnea, and orthopnea. On physical examination, she had mild cyanosis with clubbing. Her blood pressure was 110/60 mmHg and pulse rate was 79 beat/min. She had a systolic ejection murmur and bilateral rales on basal lung areas. Massive edema was noted in both lower limbs. Electrocardiography showed atrial fibrillation with normal ventricular response. Chest radiography showed an increased card... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1627187 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:21 +0100 1627187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1627186&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18626211%26dopt%3DAbstract We presented two patients, one of whom (male, aged 96 years) had an unruptured asymptomatic right SVA without a left-to-right shunt to the right ventricle, and the other (male, aged 33 years) a fistula from the right sinus of Valsalva to the right atrium due to nonpenetrating thoracic trauma. The diagnosis was made by echocardiography in both cases. The elderly patient was followed-up with medical therapy for a year without any complications. The younger patient had complaints of progressive exertional dyspnea and fatigue following blunt substernal and thoracic trauma. He underwent successful surgical repair of the SVA. PMID: 18626211 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1627186 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:21 +0100 1627186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1627185&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18626212%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ozer N, Deniz A, Doğan R Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital anomaly that is often referred to as Bland-White-Garland syndrome. Isolated anomalous origin of the left anterior descending (LAD) or circumflex arteries is even rarer. A 38-year-old woman presented with typical angina of about two-year history. Physical examination findings were normal other than a grade 3/6 systolic murmur. Electrocardiography showed anterolateral ST-segment depression and T wave inversion, indicating anterior ischemia. Color flow transthoracic Doppler echocardiography showed dilated coronary arteries. Parasternal short axis views demonstrated an abnormal flow originating from the common pulmonary artery. Upon suspicion of a cor... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1627185 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:21 +0100 1627185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1627184&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18626213%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ozer N, Tangürek B, Tartan Z, Cam N Left main coronary artery originating from the right coronary artery (RCA) is a rare anomaly. A 52-year-old male patient was submitted to catheterization laboratory for primary percutaneous coronary angioplasty with a diagnosis of acute anterior myocardial infarction. He had several risk factors including smoking, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Selective right coronary angiography showed an eccentric 85% stenosis at the mid-segment of the RCA, and the left main coronary artery originating from the right aortic sinus. The proximal segment of the left main coronary artery was completely occluded with thrombus and there was severe stenosis (95%) at the bifurcation of the left anterior descending artery with the circumflex arte... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1627184 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:21 +0100 1627184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1627183&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18626214%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sahin DY, Bozkurt A Dual left anterior descending (LAD) artery is a very rare congenital coronary artery anomaly. A 51-year-old woman presented with atypical chest pain and palpitation. Electrocardiography showed nonspecific ST-segment depression in inferior and lateral leads. Coronary angiography showed a rudimentary LAD artery terminating in the midportion of the anterior interventricular sulcus, after giving the first septal branch. In right coronary angiography, there was another LAD artery originating from the proximal right coronary artery and coursing to the anterior interventricular sulcus. This anomaly was consistent with type IV dual LAD. PMID: 18626214 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1627183 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:21 +0100 1627183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1627182&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18626215%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ozer N Although prosthetic valve endocarditis has a relatively low incidence, it is associated with a high risk for mortality and morbidity. Periannular complications such as abscess formation, pseudoaneurysm, and fistulas are common in prosthetic valve endocarditis, indicating a poor prognosis. Echocardiography is a very important diagnostic tool in cases of suspected prosthetic valve endocarditis and transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography should be performed without delay. If the initial echocardiographic examination is inconclusive and the clinical suspicion of infective endocarditis remains high, repeat echocardiography is necessary with an interspersion of 7 to 10 days. PMID: 18626215 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi ar... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1627182 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:21 +0100 1627182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1627181&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18626216%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Acar G, Sökmen G, Nacar AB, Tuncer C PMID: 18626216 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1627181 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:21 +0100 1627181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1627180&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18626217%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cay S, Topaloğlu S PMID: 18626217 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1627180 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:21 +0100 1627180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1569900&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18497551%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our data show that the incidences of overall and coronary mortality continue to decline. PMID: 18497551 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1569900 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1569900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1569899&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18497552%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our data suggest that increased PAS is strongly associated with the development of RV dysfunction in patients with SLE. PMID: 18497552 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1569899 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1569899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1569898&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18497553%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This is the first human study investigating the association between the Irx4 gene and HC. Polymorphism A381>G of the Irx4 gene may have a modifier effect on septal thickness, resulting in increased corrected QT dispersion and higher outflow gradients. PMID: 18497553 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1569898 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1569898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1569897&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18497554%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Preload alteration induced by leg lifting resulted in similar changes in tissue Doppler parameters in patients with and without CAD, except for blunted augmentation of S wave at the lateral annulus in CAD. Detection of decreased IVA at baseline may be a useful finding for CAD. PMID: 18497554 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1569897 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1569897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1569896&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18497555%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In our study, endothelial dysfunction was found in all the patients with stable coronary artery disease, without any association of its presence and severity with aspirin resistance. PMID: 18497555 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1569896 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1569896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1569895&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18497556%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kepez A, Kaya EB, Aytemir K, Oto A Bilateral coronary artery fistulas originating from both right and left coronary arteries are rare congenital abnormalities. A 58-year-old man presented with chest pain unrelated to exertion. Coronary angiography showed a fistula originating from the level of the first diagonal branch of the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery and a 95% stenosis just distal to the fistula. Right coronary angiography showed another fistula originating from the ostium of the right coronary artery. Both fistulas drained into the pulmonary artery. Coronary bypass surgery was performed for the LAD lesion using the left internal mammary artery graft, during which both fistulas were ligated. No complications were encountered postoperatively. PMID: 184... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1569895 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1569895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1569894&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18497557%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a 35-year-old male patient who developed AMI after acute psychological trauma. He presented with chest pain that began after being involved in a fight. He was extremely agitated. He did not have any risk factors for coronary disease except for panic disorder which was diagnosed six years before. Cardiac enzymes were found elevated. His electrocardiogram (ECG) showed ST-segment elevation in leads V2-6. After thrombolytic therapy with tissue plasminogen activator, his chest pain relieved and ST elevations on ECG regressed. Coronary angiography showed normal coronary arteries. Acute extraordinary stress may be responsible for AMI in this young patient as a result of sympathetic hyperactivity and coronary vasospasm. PMID: 18497557 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji D... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1569894 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1569894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1569893&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18497558%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Boztosun B, Can MM, Olcay A, Kirma C Dual left anterior descending (LAD) artery originating from the right and left coronary arteries is a rare coronary anomaly. A 61-year-old male patient presented with anginal chest pain. He underwent coronary angiography upon detection of hypokinesia in the anterolateral wall of the left ventricle in transthoracic echocardiography. Left coronary angiography showed narrowing of the left anterior descending (LAD) artery after giving the first diagonal and first septal branches, without reaching the apex. There was a 95% stenosis in the proximal first diagonal artery and a 50% stenosis in the midsegment of the first septal artery. In right coronary angiography, another LAD was noted originating from the proximal right coronary artery and havin... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1569893 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1569893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1569892&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18497559%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gültekin N, Karaoğlu K, Küçükateş E New discoveries in the mechanisms of apoptosis and cell survival have been a major breakthrough in biological sciences in recent years of the new millennium. Apoptosis is genetically programmed cell death in any nucleated cells of the organism. This type of cell death occurs through different mechanisms from those seen in necrosis and complement lysis of any cell, without affecting the neighboring cells. In the nature, apoptosis and cell survival are very important not only for the elimination of cells that acquire unstable features, become useless and detrimental to the organism, but also for the mechanisms of numerous biological events and disorders seen during the lifespan of many organisms--from the embryo... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1569892 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1569892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1569891&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18497560%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Acar G, Köroğlu S, Sökmen A, Tuncer C PMID: 18497560 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1569891 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1569891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1569890&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18497561%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kurt IH PMID: 18497561 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1569890 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1569890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1569912&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18453779%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ertan C, Ozin B PMID: 18453779 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1569912 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1569912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1569911&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18453780%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Serum ADMA levels are significantly associated with MS likelihood in women alone, but not with the likelihood for CHD in either gender. Serum ADMA in middle-aged and elderly Turks is inversely associated with cigarette smoking, and thus possibly contributes to the smoking-related protection of Turkish women from MS. PMID: 18453780 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1569911 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1569911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1569910&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18453781%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our results show that there is a significant association between increased SUA levels and SVG disease in patients undergoing CABG, which may justify the need for early screening for hyperuricemia and antiuricemic treatment. PMID: 18453781 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1569910 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1569910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1569909&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18453782%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Metabolic syndrome is associated with decreased exercise capacity and each component of this syndrome affects exercise test parameters individually. PMID: 18453782 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1569909 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1569909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1569908&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18453783%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Considering its short- and mid-term results, balloon angioplasty is a successful and reliable procedure in the treatment of aortic coarctation. PMID: 18453783 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi) Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1569908 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1569908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1569907&cid=s_37303_7_f&fid=37303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18453784%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Türk UO, Alioğlu E, Nalbantgil S, Nart D Marfan syndrome primarily involves the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and ocular systems. Isometric exercises such as weight lifting lead to significant stress along the aortic wall and predispose patients to dissection and rupture. A 30-year-old male patient presented with a complaint of back pain. He had a history of two operations for recurrent inguinal hernia. His father and elder brother died on separate occasions following loss of consciousness after weight lifting. He also had a brother who had undergone an emergency operation for De Bakey type I acute aortic dissection after presentation with acute back pain following weight lifting. The patient was 180 cm tall, had elongated limbs and arachnodactyly. On auscultatio... Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1569907 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1569907