Serial analyses of ventricular late potentials in patients with reciprocal ST segment changes during acute myocardial infarctionLevent Can
Department of Cardiology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
Jpn Heart J 44:1-10. 2003
..The improvement in SAECG parameters after TT in these patients is probably the result of earlier reperfusion leading to less myocardial damage...
- Interaction of plasma homocysteine and thyroid hormone concentrations in the pathogenesis of the slow coronary flow phenomenon
Harun Evrengul
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey
Cardiology 108:186-92. 2007
..Accordingly, we investigated the levels of plasma Hcy and thyroid hormones and their relationship in patients with SCF...
- The relationship between heart rate recovery and heart rate variability in coronary artery disease
Harun Evrengul
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey
Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol 11:154-62. 2006
..Reduced heart rate recovery (HRR) in coronary artery disease (CAD) is predictive of increased cardiovascular mortality and is related to reduced parasympathetic tonus...
- The effect of preinfarction angina on clinical reperfusion time in patients with acute myocardial infarction receiving successful thrombolytic therapy
Harun Evrengul
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey
Can J Cardiol 21:915-20. 2005
..The beneficial effects of PA on infarct size have been attributed to the development of ischemic preconditioning and faster coronary recanalization in patients treated with thrombolytic therapy (TT)...
- The antiarrhythmic effect and clinical consequences of ischemic preconditioning
Harun Evrengul
Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
Coron Artery Dis 17:283-8. 2006
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- Relation of insulin resistance and left ventricular function and structure in non-diabetic patients with essential hypertension
Harun Evrengul
Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey
Acta Cardiol 60:191-8. 2005
..Insulin may exert a direct growth-promoting effect on cardiomyocytes. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between left ventricular structure, function and IR in patients with EH...
- Spectral and time-domain analyses of heart-rate variability during head-upright tilt-table testing in children with neurally mediated syncope
Harun Evrengul
Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey
Pediatr Cardiol 27:670-8. 2006
..This exaggerated response may be the factor that activates the pathological reflexes of NS. The pathological mechanism leading to NS appears to be independent of the specific type of hemodynamic response to HUT...
- Time and frequency domain analyses of heart rate variability in patients with epilepsy
Harun Evrengul
Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Yunus Emre Mh 6402 sk 12 7, Kinikli Denizli, Turkey
Epilepsy Res 63:131-9. 2005
..This increased sympathetic activity could play a key role in the development of ventricular tachyarrhythmias in patients with epilepsy and may be related to the higher incidence of sudden death in this disorder as compared to controls...
- Bilateral diagonal earlobe crease and coronary artery disease: a significant association
Harun Evrengul
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey
Dermatology 209:271-5. 2004
..The association between the presence of diagonal earlobe crease (ELC) and coronary artery disease (CAD) still remains controversial...
- [Ischemic preconditioning]
Harun Evrengul
Pamukkale Universitesi Tip Fakultesi, Kardiyoloji Anabilim Dali, Denizli
Anadolu Kardiyol Derg 3:144-9. 2003
..The exploration of the exact mechanisms of ischemic preconditioning might improve the treatment strategies for acute myocardial infarction in the future...
- Heart rate variability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Harun Evrengul
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey
Rheumatol Int 24:198-202. 2004
..This increased sympathetic activity could play a key role in the development of ventricular tachyarrhythmias in RA and may be related to the higher incidence of sudden death in this disorder...
- Elevated homocysteine levels in patients with slow coronary flow: relationship with Helicobacter pylori infection
Harun Evrengul
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, 12 7 Kinikli, Denizli, Turkey
Helicobacter 12:298-305. 2007
..Helicobacter pylori chronically infect the human stomach and causes malabsorption of vitamin B(12) and folate in food, leading ultimately to an increase in circulating Hcy levels...
- QT dispersion and left ventricular hypertrophy in athletes: relationship with angiotensin-converting enzyme I/D polymorphism
Halil Tanriverdi
Department of Cardiology, Medical Faculty, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
Acta Cardiol 60:387-93. 2005
..The aim of this study was to assess whether physiologic left ventricular hypertrophy as a result of physical training is associated with an increased QT length or dispersion depending on ACE I/D polymorphism...
- [Do left ventricular mass, diameters and long-axis systolic function differ according to angiotensin converting enzyme genotypes?]
Dursun Dursunoglu
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University, Medical Faculty, 20200 Denizli, Turkey
Anadolu Kardiyol Derg 5:172-7. 2005
..In this study we aimed to investigate the relation between ACE I/D gene polymorphism and left ventricular mass (LVM), dimensions and systolic functions calculated by mitral annular motion (MAM) in young healthy male subjects...
- Carotid intima-media thickness in coronary slow flow: relationship with plasma homocysteine levels
Halil Tanriverdi
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey
Coron Artery Dis 17:331-7. 2006
..In this study, we aimed to determine the carotid artery intima-media thickness, which is a marker of atherosclerosis in patients with coronary slow flow, and its possible relationship with the total homocysteine level...
- Early sign of atherosclerosis in slow coronary flow and relationship with angiotensin-converting enzyme I/D polymorphism
Halil Tanriverdi
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey
Heart Vessels 22:1-8. 2007
..Increased IMT in patients with SCF shows that subclinical atherosclerosis may play role in this phenomenon. This increase was most marked in the presence of D allele of ACE genotype, which is associated with vascular hypertrophy...
- Effect of obstructive sleep apnea on aortic elastic parameters: relationship to left ventricular mass and function
Halil Tanriverdi
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey
Circ J 70:737-43. 2006
..Aortic elastic parameters are important markers for left ventricular (LV) function and are deteriorated in cardiovascular disease...
- Do female patients with metabolic syndrome have masked left ventricular dysfunction?
Dursun Dursunoglu
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University, Medical Faculty, 20200 Denizli, Turkey
Anadolu Kardiyol Derg 5:283-8. 2005
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- Effect of homocysteine-induced oxidative stress on endothelial function in coronary slow-flow
Halil Tanriverdi
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey
Cardiology 107:313-20. 2007
..In our study, endothelial function in patients with CSF and their relationship with Hcy and oxidative stress parameters are investigated...
- Aortic stiffness, flow-mediated dilatation and carotid intima-media thickness in obstructive sleep apnea: non-invasive indicators of atherosclerosis
Halil Tanriverdi
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey
Respiration 73:741-50. 2006
..Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT), flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) and aortic stiffness are early signs of atherosclerosis. The presence of subclinical atherosclerosis was assessed in OSA patients using these parameters...
- Effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme polymorphism on aortic elastic parameters in athletes
Halil Tanriverdi
Department of Cardiology, Medical Faculty, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
Cardiology 104:113-9. 2005
..Therefore, the ACE genes, which have been shown to be polymorphic, could be candidate genes for large-artery stiffness...
- Cigarette smoking induced oxidative stress may impair endothelial function and coronary blood flow in angiographically normal coronary arteries
Halil Tanriverdi
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey
Circ J 70:593-9. 2006
..In the present study the effect of smoking on endothelial functions and coronary flow was investigated, as well as the relationship of these factors with oxidative stress parameters, in subjects with normal coronary arteries...
- Simvastatin may improve myocardial perfusion abnormality in slow coronary flow
Mahmut Cakmak
Department of Cardiology, Siyami Ersek Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery Center, Istanbul, Turkey
Cardiology 110:39-44. 2008
..We aimed to investigate the effect of statin on myocardial perfusion in patients with SCF...
- Effects of a beta-blocker on ventricular late potentials in patients with acute anterior myocardial infarction receiving successful thrombolytic therapy
Harun Evrengul
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey
Jpn Heart J 45:11-21. 2004
..012, McNemar test). Beta-blockers reduce the incidence of LPs following thrombolytic therapy in patients with anterior AMI. This might be explained by the possible beneficial effect of BB on the arrhythmogenic substrate...
- Improved endothelium dependent vasodilation in endurance athletes and its relation with ACE I/D polymorphism
Halil Tanriverdi
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey
Circ J 69:1105-10. 2005
..In this study, the relationship between endothelial function and ACE gene polymorphisms was investigated in athletes and sedentary subjects...
- Assessment of systolic function by atrioventricular plane displacement in patients with diastolic dysfunction
Dursun Dursunoglu
Pamukkale University Medical Faculty, Department of Cardiology, Denizli, Turkey
Acta Cardiol 59:409-15. 2004
..The aim of our study is to estimate the left ventricular ejection fraction by AVPD method (EFAVPD), in addition to Teicholz's short axis method (EF-T) and Simpson's biplane method (EF-2D) in patients with DD...
- Aortic elastic properties in patients with coronary artery ectasia
Nurullah Tuzun
Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
Circ J 71:506-10. 2007
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- The effect of statin therapy on ventricular late potentials in acute myocardial infarction
Meral Kayikcioglu
Ege University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Izmir, Turkey
Int J Cardiol 90:63-72. 2003
..To determine whether early statin therapy in acute myocardial infarction has any effect on ventricular late potentials which are considered as a noninvasive tool for evaluation of arrhythmogenic substrate...
- Effect of insulin resistance on left ventricular structural changes in hypertensive patients
H Asuman Kaftan
Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pamukkale, Denizli, Turkey
Int Heart J 47:391-400. 2006
..003). Cardiac changes in hypertensive patients include increased LVMI and altered LV geometry. The concentric LV geometry seen in hypertensive patients might be mediated, at least in part, by increased insulin levels and the HOMA index...
- Effect of pre-infarction angina on ventricular late potentials in patients with acute myocardial infarction and successful thrombolysis
Harun Evrengul
Ege University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Izmir, Turkey
Acta Cardiol 58:295-301. 2003
..CONCLUSION: Presence of pre-infarction angina reduces the incidence of LP following thrombolysis in AMI. This might be explained by the possible beneficial effect of ischaemic preconditioning on the arrhythmogenic substrate...
- Multiple myxomas originating from anterior and posterior mitral leaflets in the left ventricle leading to LV outflow tract obstruction
Ali Vefa Ozcan
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
Circ J 72:1709-11. 2008
..The myxomas were successfully removed with the mitral leaflets via left atriotomy and mitral valve replacement. No embolic events occurred in the preoperative or postoperative period. In this article, we wanted to present...
- Oxidative stress parameters in patients with slow coronary flow
Yasar Enli
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
Adv Ther 25:37-44. 2008
..We investigated the probable role of free-radical damage in the pathogenesis of slow coronary flow (SCF) by using oxidative stress parameters...
- Lp(a) lipoprotein and lipids in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: serum levels and relationship to inflammation
Dursun Dursunoglu
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University Medical Faculty, Denizli, Turkey
Rheumatol Int 25:241-5. 2005
..The associations of Lp(a) levels with atherosclerotic disorders, diabetes, RA, and renal diseases suggest that Lp(a) might be involved in autoimmune reactions...
- 30-year patency of a saphenous vein graft in coronary bypass graft surgery
Ali Vefa Ozcan
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Kinikli, Turkey
Ann Thorac Surg 85:e23. 2008
- Aortic pressures, stiffness and left ventricular function in coronary slow flow phenomenon
Halil Tanriverdi
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey
Cardiology 116:261-7. 2010
..In this study, we aimed to evaluate central aortic pressure, aortic stiffness and left ventricular (LV) function in patients with coronary slow flow...
- Preservation of pleural integrity in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: effect on postoperative bleeding and respiratory function
Ibrahim Goksin
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Heart Center, Kinikli Denizli, Turkey
Acta Cardiol 61:89-94. 2006
..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of preserved integrity of pleura on postoperative bleeding and respiratory function in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)...
- Aortic stiffness and flow-mediated dilatation in normotensive offspring of parents with hypertension
Harun Evrengul
Department of Cardiology, Sifa Hospital, Sanayi Caddesi No 7, Izmir, Turkey
Cardiol Young 22:451-6. 2012
..Accordingly, the current study was designated to evaluate flow-mediated dilatation and aortic stiffness, which are early signs of atherosclerosis in young subjects with parental history of hypertension...
- Severe sleep apnea syndrome diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction
Nese Dursunoglu
Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Pamukkale Universitesi Tip Fak, Gogus Hastaliklari Anabilim Dali, Kinikli 20200, Denizli, Turkey
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 15:e3-6. 2007
..Apnea and desaturation resolved on bi-level positive airway pressure. Patients with acute myocardial infarction who have apnea and hypoxemia without evident heart failure should be evaluated for sleep disorders...
- Iatrogenic cardiac herniation and torsion after surgery for a penetrating cardiac injury
Gokhan Onem
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Pamukkale University, 20070 Denizli, Turkey
Tex Heart Inst J 33:526-8. 2006
..We present an unusual case of sudden cardiogenic shock that was caused by torsion and herniation of the heart after an operation for a penetrating cardiac injury. The patient was successfully treated by urgent surgical intervention...
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme polymorphism in healthy young subjects: relationship to left ventricular mass and functions
Dursun Dursunoglu
Pamukkale University Medical Faculty, Department of Cardiology, Denizli, Turkey
Acta Cardiol 60:153-8. 2005
..The aim of the study is to analyse the ACE gene I/D polymorphisms in healthy young subjects and to evaluate its relationship to left ventricular mass and functions...
- The safety and efficacy of etanercept on cardiac functions and lipid profile in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis
Soner Senel
From the Division of Rheumatology, Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, Sivas Divisions of Rheumatology and Cardiology, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli Divisions of Cardiology and Radiation Oncology, Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, Sivas and Division of Cardiology, Erciyes University School of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey
J Investig Med 60:62-5. 2012
..We sought to assess the effects of etanercept on cardiac functions and lipid profile in RA patients without overt cardiac disease...
- Massive right atrial myxoma causing right ventricular inflow obstruction: an unusual presentation of myxoma
Veysel Sahin
Division of Cardiac Surgery, Sifa Medical Center, Izmir, Turkey
J Card Surg 25:293-5. 2010
..The tumor was detected by echocardiography and resected along with a section of the tricuspid septal leaflet, followed by primary repair, resulting in relief of her symptoms...
- Effect of Infliximab Treatment on QT Intervals in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis
Soner Senel
From the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Department of Cardiology, and Department of Internal Medicine, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey and Department of Cardiology, Erciyes University School of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey
J Investig Med 59:1273-5. 2011
..Early detection of possible cardiac involvement may not be clinically evident, whereas it may be detected by electrocardiography...
- A Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Case Noticed during a Primary PCI
Ismail Dogu Kilic
Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli 20070, Turkey
Cardiol Res Pract 2010:794026. 2010
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