Introduction Anatomical anomalies of the heart are generally associated with abnormal hemodynamic load and neurohumoral activation. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and its N-terminal prohormone fragment (NT-proBNP) found in the circulation…
Objective Echocardiographic measurement of left ventricular function in patients with atrial septal defect (ASD) is challenging. The Doppler myocardial performance index (MPI) may provide a method of assessing function in…
Aims Atrial septal defects (ASD) are present in about 1 in 1,500 children at birth and account for 30% to 40% of congenital heart disease in adults. ASD closure is…
Objectives Heart rate variability (HRV) measures are altered in various cardiac and non-cardiac situations. Aim of this study was to assess HRV parameters in patients with a percutaneous atrial septal…
Objective The aim of this study is to assess the P-wave dispersion (Pd) in patients who underwent percutaneous ASD closure devices, to determine the effects of structural innovations on atrial…
Objective Ventricular septal aneurysms are rare clinical entities and their certain prevelance and clinical significance are not well known. It can occur as a result of spontaneous closure of a…
Objective >Echocardiographic mitral valve E point-septal separation (EPSS) has been found to be a useful hemodynamic index and simple measurement that reflects LV function. Prior studies have shown a high…
Objectives The present study aimed to evaluate the pre-discharge radial artery diameter and functional response following transradial catheterization (TRC). Background TRC inducing trauma to radial artery intima may induce anatomical…
Introduction Exercise related death is a catastrophic event in young and apparently healthy individuals. Isotonic exercise and chest trauma during exercise are sometimes associated with sudden cardiac death especially in…
Introduction Aortoenteric fistula is an uncommon cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding which is life-threatening if not treated. This complication may occur even months to years after surgery. It is commonly…
