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    Assessment of the left atrial volume index and plasma NT-proANP level in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction
    (Hospital Clinicas, Univ Sao Paulo, 2013) Bacaksız, Ahmet; Vatankulu, Mehmet Akif; Kayrak, Mehmet; Telli, Hasan Hüseyin; Ayhan, Selim Suzi
    OBJECTIVES: Acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction is associated with ventricular dysfunction due to ischemia-induced progressive myocardial damage. The decrease in ventricular compliance causes left atrial dilatation and stretching of the atrial myocardium, which are the main stimuli for the secretion of atrial natriuretic peptide. The aim of this study was to evaluate left atrial dimensions and atrial natriuretic peptide levels in patients early after their first acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction and assess the probable interaction between coronary lesions and these measurements. METHODS: A total of 110 patients with acute myocardial infarction and 50 controls were studied. Plasma atrial natriuretic peptide was measured at admission. Left ventricular function, diameter, and volume index were evaluated using transthoracic echocardiography. Gensini and vessel scores of the patients who underwent coronary angiography were calculated. RESULTS: Plasma atrial natriuretic peptide in the patients with myocardial infarction was increased compared with that in controls (3.90 +/- 3.75 vs. 1.35 +/- 0.72 nmol/L, p<0.001). Although the left atrial diameter was comparable in patients and controls, the left atrial volume index was increased in patients with acute myocardial infarction (26.5 +/- 7.1 vs. 21.3 +/- 4.9 mL/m(2), p<0.01). Multivariate regression analysis showed a strong independent correlation between the left atrial volume index and the plasma atrial natriuretic peptide level (beta = 0.23, p = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS: The left atrial volume index and plasma atrial natriuretic peptide level were correlated in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
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    Coronary artery ectasia is associated with atrial electrical and mechanical dysfunction: an observational study
    (2012) Öztürk, Serkan; Özyaşar, Mehmet; Ayhan, Selim Suzi; Özlü, Mehmet Fatih; Erdem, Alim; Alçelik, Aytekin; Öztürk, Selçuk
    Amaç: Bizim çalışmamızın amacı, izole koroner arter ektazisi (İKAE) olan hastalarda total atriyal ileti süresi ve sol atriyal (SA) mekanik fonksiyonların araştırılmasıdır. Yöntemler: Enine-kesitli gözlemsel bu çalışmaya, herhangi bir darlığı olmayan 60 İKAE’li hasta alındı. Kontrol grubu yaş ve cinsiyet açısından eşleştirilen 40 bireyden oluşturuldu. Sol atriyal mekanik fonksiyonlar disk metoduyla apikal dört boşluktan ölçüldü. Sol atriyal mekanik fonksiyon parametreleri hesaplandı. P dalga dispersiyonu yüzey elektrokardiyografisinden (EKG) ölçüldü. Total atriyal ileti süresi, yüzey EKG’sinde P dalgasının başından, doku Doppler ile mitral lateral duvardan ölçülen A’ dalgasının tepesine kadar olan zaman aralığı olarak ölçüldü. İstatistiksel analizde; Student t, Mann-Whitney U, Pearson ve Spearman korelasyonu ve çoklu doğrusal regresyon analizi kullanıldı. Bulgular: Klinik ve laboratuvar bulgular açısından gruplar benzerdi. Her iki grupta Vmaks ve SA total boşalma oranı benzerdi (31.9±6.5 karşı 29.0±7.3 mL/$m^{2}$, p=0.082 ve 20.0±5.2 vs. 19.9±5.1 mL/$m^{2}$, p=0.821). Ancak, SA pasif boşalma hacmi ve SA pasif boşalma oranı İKAE hastalarında anlamlı olarak azalmıştı (11.1±3.2 karşı 13.5±3.8 mL/$m^{2}$, p=0.005 ve 35.2±7.2 karşı 47.8±9.4 mL/$m^{2}$, p<0.001). Fakat SA aktif boşalma hacmi ve SA aktif boşalma oranı İKAE hastalarında anlamlı olarak artmıştı (9.1±2.6 karşı 6.4±3.0 mL/$m^{2}$, p< 0.001 ve 45.3±8.1 karşı 40.7±6.7mL/$m^{2}$, p=0.002). Total atriyal ileti süresi İKAE grubunda normal gruba göre anlamlı olarak daha uzun ölçüldü (131.8±5.7 karşı 114.4±9.1 ms, p<0.001). Çoklu doğrusal regresyon analizinde ektazik segment sayısı total atriyal ileti süresinin bağımsız bir faktörü olarak tespit edildi (?=0.581, %95 GA=4.046-6.295, p<0.001). Sonuç: Bu çalışma İKAE’li hastalarda SA elektriksel ve mekanik fonksiyonlarının bozulduğunu gösteren ilk çalışmadır. Bozulmuş olan SA fonksiyonları kardiyak aritmiler, azalmış kardiyak atım hacmi ve kalp yetersizliği ile ilişkili olabilir. (Anadolu Kardiyol Derg 2012; 12: 637-43)
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    Detection of atrial electromechanical dysfunction in obesity
    (Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2015) Erdem, Fatma Hızal; Öztürk, Serkan; Baltacı, Davut; Dönmez, İbrahim; Alçelik, Aytekin; Ayhan, Selim Suzi; Yazıcı, Mehmet
    Introduction Obesity is associated with atrial fibrillation and is known as an independent risk factor. The aim of our study was to investigate if there was any association between the body mass index and atrial electromechanical intervals in obese and non-obese patients. Methods Seventy patients were enrolled in the study. Body mass index (BMI), functional capacity, and fasting blood sugar were evaluated; then, these patients were divided into two groups, patients who had a BMI >= 30 were known as obese (35 patients) and those who had a BMI <30 were known as non-obese patients. All patients were evaluated by transthoracic echocardiography. LA volumes were measured by the discs method in the apical four-chamber view. LA active and passive emptying volumes and fraction were calculated. Using TDI, atrial electromechanical coupling (PA) was measured from the lateral mitral annulus (PA lateral), septal mitral annulus (PA septum), and right ventricular tricuspid annulus (PA tricuspid). Results LA diameter was significantly higher in obese patients (P=0.021). LA passive emptying volume and fraction were significantly decreased in obese patients (P = 0.038 and P = 0.011). LA active emptying volume and fraction were significantly increased in obese patients (P = 0.001 and P = 0.001). Left intraatrial and interatrial electromechanical delay were significantly higher in obese patients (18.9 +/- 3.8 vs 11.9 +/- 2.0, P < 0.001 and 29.5 +/- 4.1 vs 17.9 +/- 2.5, P < 0.001). Also interatrial electromechanical delay correlated positively with BMI. Conclusion This study revealed that delayed atrial electromechanical interval and impaired LA mechanical functions were related to BMI in obese patients. These findings may be an early sign of subclinical atrial dysfunction and arrhythmias in obese patients.
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    Digoksin intoksikasyonu
    (2011) Tekelioğlu, Ümit Yaşar; Ayhan, Selim Suzi; Demirhan, Abdullah; Öztürk, Serkan; Akkaya, Akcan; Yıldız, İsa; Koçoğlu, Hasan
    Digoxin is one of the most commonly used cardiac positive inotropic agents. The therapeutic and toxic dose ranges of digoxin are narrow. Therefore, digoxin intoxication may develop easily. Serum digoxin levels of 2 ngmL -1 or higher cause toxic signs. We aimed to share treatment and management of a patient who swallowed 3 boxes of digoxin for suicidal purposes and presented with life-threatening arrhythmias, in the light of current literature.
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    The effect of smoking on myocardial performance index in middle-aged males after first acute myocardial infarction
    (Wiley, 2013) Bacaksız, Ahmet; Kayrak, Mehmet; Vatankulu, Mehmet Akif; Ayhan, Selim Suzi; Sönmez, Osman
    Background: Cigarette smoking is associated with increased rates of coronary artery disease and acute myocardial infarction (MI). Paradoxically, smokers had lower mortality after MI. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of chronic smoking on myocardial performance index (MPI) in middle-aged men after an acute MI. Material and methods: A total of 429 patients (325 smokers vs. 104 nonsmokers) presenting with acute ST elevation MI were enrolled in this study. Thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) flow of the infarct related artery was measured before and after the primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and Gensini score was also calculated. Conventional echocardiography and tissue Doppler echocardiography (TDI) were performed within 4872hours after onset of chest pain. Peak early (Em) and late (Am) diastolic velocities, peak systolic (Sm) mitral annular velocities and time intervals were recorded with TDI. The MPI, ratio of Em/Am, and E/Em were calculated. Results: Baseline demographic and angiographic characteristics such as Gensini score, pre and, post PCI TIMI flow were similar in 2 groups. In contrast, LV MPI was preserved among smokers (0.59 +/- 0.15 vs. 0.66 +/- 0.14, P=0.01), and Em/Am values were also higher in smokers (0.84 +/- 0.28 vs. 0.75 +/- 0.31, P=0.01). Independent predictors of impaired MPI (0.60) were determined as nonsmoking status (odds ratio 2.940, 95% CI 0.985.83, P=0.05), left anterior descending artery stenosis (odds ratio 3.196, 95% CI 1.735.91 P=0.001), and, age (odds ratio 1.12, 95% CI 1.031.22, P=0.01). Conclusions: Despite similar demographic and angiographic characteristics, smoker males had a paradoxically better MPI after acute MI.
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    Evaulation of atrial conduction abnormalities and left atrial mechanical functions in patients with subclinical thyroid disorders
    (Via Medica, 2012) Öztürk, Serkan; Dikbaş, Oğuz; Baltacı, Davut; Özyaşar, Mehmet; Erdem, Alim; Ayhan, Selim Suzi; Özlü, Fatih
    Introduction: Changes of thyroid hormones levels may lead to effects, not only in ventricular function, but also atrial function. The aim of this study was to investigate left atrial (LA) mechanical functions, atrial electromechanical coupling and P wave dispersion in patients with subclinical thyroid disorders. Material and methods: Eighty patients with subclinical thyroid disorders and forty controls were included. A diagnosis of subclinical thyroid disorders were reached with increased or decreased serum TSH and normal free T4 (fT4) levels. LA volumes were measured using the biplane area length method and LA active and passive emptying volumes and fraction were calculated. Intra- and interatrial electromechanical delay were measured by tissue Doppler imaging (TDI). Results: All groups had similar demographic findings. LA mechanical functions significantly impaired in subclinical thyroid disorders than control group. Intra- and Interatrial delay, were measured significantly higher in patients with subclinical thyroid disorders than control group. PA lateral and interatrial delay were positively correlated with TSH (r = 0.507, p = 0.006 and r = 0.455, p = 0.015, respectively) in subclinical hypothyroid patients. There was negative correlation between TSH and interatrial delay (r = -0.492,p = 0.006) in subclinical hyperthyroid patients. Linear multivariate regression analysis demonstrated that, TSH was the only an independent factor of interatrial delay in patients with subclinical thyroid disorders. Conclusions: This study showed that impaired LA mechanical and electromechanical function in subclinical thyroid disorders. TSH was an independent determinant of interatrial delay. Prolonged atrial electromechanical coupling time and impaired mechanical atrial functions may be related to the increased incidence of arrhythmias. (Endokrynol Pol 2012; 63 (4): 286-293)
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    Nötrofil/lenfosit oranının koroner ektazisi varlığı ve yaygınlığı ile ilişkisi
    (2013) Ayhan, Selim Suzi; Öztürk, Serkan; Erdem, Alim; Özlü, Mehmet Fatih; Özyaşar, Mehmet; Erdem, Kemalettin; Yazıcı, Mehmet
    Amaç: Nötrofil/lenfosit oranının (N/L oranı) kardiyovasküler olay ve mortalite ile ilişkili olduğu çalışmalarda gösterilmiştir. Bu çalışmada, koroner arter ektazisi (KAE) olan hastalarda N/L oranı araştırıldı. Çalışma planı: Koroner anjiyografi sonrası KAE tanısı konu- lan 50 hasta (29 erkek, 21 kadın; ortalama yaş 51.1±7.1 yıl) ve normal koroner arter saptanan 28 hasta (16 erkek, 12 ka- dın; ortalama yaş 49.5±9.4 yıl) çalışmaya dahil edildi. Temel demografik ve klinik özellikler kaydedildi. Ektazik segment sayısı hesaplandı. Hematolojik parametreler ölçüldü ve N/L oranı hesaplandı. Bulgular: Nötrofil/lenfosit oranı KAE grubunda anlamlı olarak yüksekti (sırasıyla, ortanca [%25-%75 persantil] 2.2 [1.6-3.0] ve 1.8 [1.4-2.0]; p=0.014). Spearman korelasyon analizinde N/L oranının ektazik segment sayısıyla pozitif korelasyon gösterdiği saptandı (r=0.35; p<0.002). Çok değişkenli lojistik regresyon analizi ile de KAE ve N/L oranı arasındaki bağımsız ilişki gösterildi (odds oranı 2.674, %95 güven aralığı 1.184- 6.039, p=0.018). Sonuç: Koroner ektazili hastalarda N/L oranı artmıştır. N/L oranı KAE varlığı ve ciddiyetiyle ilişkilidir.
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    Predictive value of total atrial conduction time measured with tissue doppler imaging for postoperative atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery
    (Springer, 2013) Özlü, Mehmet Fatih; Erdem, Kemalettin; Kırış, Gülhanim; Parlar, Ali Ihsan; Demirhan, Abdullah; Ayhan, Selim Suzi; Erdem, Alim; Öztürk, Serkan; Yazıcı, Mehmet; Tekelioğlu, Ümiit Yaşar
    Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) complicating coronary artery bypass grafting surgery (CABG) increases morbidity and stroke risk. Total atrial conduction time (PA-TDI duration) has been identified as an independent predictor of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF). We aimed to assess whether PA-TDI duration is a predictor of AF after CABG. In 128 patients who had undergone CABG, preoperative clinical and echocardiographic data were compared between patients with and without POAF. The PA-TDI duration was assessed by measuring the time interval between the beginning of the P wave on the surface ECG and point of the peak A wave on TDI from left atrium (LA) lateral wall just over the mitral annulus. Patients with POAF (38/128, 29.6 %) were older (68.1 +/- 11.1 vs. 59.3 +/- 10.2 years; p < 0.001), had higher LA maximum volume, had prolonged PA-TDI duration, and had lower ejection fraction compared with patients without POAF. PA-TDI duration was found to be significantly increased in POAF group (134.3 +/- 19.7 vs. 112.5 +/- 17.7 ms; p = 0.01). On multivariate analysis, age (95 % CI = 1.03-1.09; p = 0.003), LA maximum volume (95 % CI = 1.01-1.06; p = 0.03), and prolonged PA-TDI duration (95 % CI, 1.02-1.05; p = 0.001) were found to be the independent risk factors of POAF. In this study, LA maximum volume and PA-TDI duration were found to be the independent predictors of the development of POAF after CABG. Echocardiographic predictors of left atrial electromechanical dysfunction may be useful in risk stratifying of patients in terms of POAF development after CABG.
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    The relationship between exercise capacity and masked hypertension in sedentary patients with diabetes mellitus
    (Taylor & Francis Inc, 2014) Akıllı, Hakan; Kayrak, Mehmet; Arıbaş, Alpay; Tekinalp, Mehmet; Ayhan, Selim Suzi
    Aim: Although exaggerated blood pressure responses (EBPR) to exercise have been related to future hypertension and masked hypertension (MHT), the relationship between exercise capacity and MHT remains unclear. A sedentary life style has been related to increased cardiovascular mortality, diabetes mellitus (DM), and hypertension. In this study, we aimed to examine the relationship between exercise capacity and MHT in sedentary patients with DM. Methods: This study included 85 sedentary and normotensive patients with DM. Each patient's daily physical activity level was assessed according to the INTERHEART study. All patients underwent an exercise treadmill test, and exercise duration and capacity were recorded. Blood pressure (BP) was recorded during all exercise stages and BP values >= 200/110 mmHg were accepted as EBPR. MHT was diagnosed in patients having an office BP < 140/90 mmHg and a daytime ambulatory BP > 135/85 mmHg. Patients were divided into two groups according to their ambulatory BP monitoring (MHT and normotensive group). Results: The prevalence of MHT was 28.2%. Exercise duration and capacity were lower in the MHT group than in the normotensive group (p < 0.05) and were negatively correlated with age, HbA1c, mean daytime BP, and mean 24 hour BP. Peak exercise systolic BP and the frequency of EBPR were both increased in the MHT group (25.0% and 8.1%, respectively, p = 0.03). According to a multivariate regression, exercise capacity (OR: 0.61, CI95%: 0.39-0.95, p = 0.03), EBPR (OR: 9.45, CI95%: 1.72-16.90, p = 0.01), and the duration of DM (OR: 0.84, CI95%: 0.71-0.96, p = 0.03) were predictors of MHT. Conclusion: Exercise capacity, EBPR, and the duration of DM were predictors of MHT in sedentary subjects with DM.
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    The value of serum asymmetric dimethylarginine levels for the determination of masked hypertension in patients with diabetes mellitus
    (Elsevier Ireland Ltd, 2013) Taner, Alpaslan; Ünlü, Ali; Kayrak, Mehmet; Tekinalp, Mehmet; Ayhan, Selim Suzi
    Background: An increased prevalence of masked hypertension (MHT) has been demonstrated among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). MHT appears to cause cardiovascular (CV) complications similar to clinically overt hypertension. Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) is an endogenous nitric oxide inhibitor and higher plasma levels of ADMA are related to increased CV risk in both the general population and among patients with DM. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between MHT and ADMA in diabetic patients. Methods: This study included DM patients (n = 131) with normal office blood pressure (<140/90 mmHg). None of the participants were using antihypertensive medications. All participants utilized an ambulatory blood pressure monitor (ABPM) for 24 h. Serum ADMA and arginine levels were measured using the fluorescence detector high performance liquid chromatography method. Results: The prevalence of MHT was 24.4% among the study subjects. ADMA levels were increased in the MHT group when compared with normotensive diabetics (6.2 +/- 2.2 vs 4.2 +/- 1.7 mu mol/L p = 0.001, respectively). Furthermore, arginine/ADMA ratio was lower in the MHT group than among the normotensive group (29.9 +/- 12.1 vs 46.0 +/- 19.0 p = 0.001). In the multivariate logistic regression model, ADMA, BMI and HDL levels were found to be independent predictors of MHT Odds ratio: 1.63 (1.28-2.06), 1.19 (1.05-1.35), and 0.95 (0.90-0.99), respectively. The cut-off value of the ADMA was 4.34 mu mol/L with a sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of 84.4%, 59.6%, of 40.3%, and 92.2%, respectively (AUC - 0.78). Conclusions: Serum ADMA may play a role in both the pathophysiology and screening of MHT in DM subjects. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.