Influence of concomitant mitral valve intervention on clinical outcomes during atrial myxoma surgery.

IntroductionThe aim of this study was to examine whether concomitant mitral valve intervention affected the clinical outcomes in patients undergoing atrial myxoma surgery.Materials and MethodsWe included a total of 97 patients who underwent surgery for atrial myxoma between February 1990 and July 2024 in this study. Among them, 19 patients underwent concomitant mitral valve intervention and these patients comprised the mitral valve group while remaining 78 patients comprised the myxoma-alone group.

Multi-Inflamatuar Index is a New Predictive Parameter for Early-Term Mortality in Patients Undergoing Endovascular Aortic Repair for Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.

Background:: This study aimed to investigate the predictive value of systemic inflammation markers for mortality in patients who underwent emergency endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) due to a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA).

Methods:: A total of 40 patients who underwent EVAR procedure due to rAAA were included in this retrospective observational cohort study. The patients were divided into 2 groups: group 1 (survivor group, n = 27) and group 2 (mortality group, n = 13).

Multi-inflammatory index as a novel predictor of new-onset atrial fibrillation after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.

Background: To our knowledge, a possible predictive relationship of the multi-inflammatory index (MII) with new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has not yet been studied in the literature.

Aims: We aimed to investigate whether the MII is a novel group of hematological markers for predicting postoperative new-onset AF in patients undergoing off-pump CABG.

Methods: A total of 427 patients undergoing isolated off-pump CABG between October 2021 and December 2023 were enrolled in this retrospective observational cohort study and allocated to two groups: the AF group (n = 108) and the non-AF group (n = 319).

Evaluation of the dynamic thiol/disulfide homeostasis in patients with chronic venous insufficiency.

Objective: There is no study in the literature evaluating the dynamic thiol/disulfide homeostasis in patients with chronic venous insufficiency. Thus, we designed this study to evaluate the dynamic thiol/disulfide homeostasis as a novel indicator of oxidative stress in patients with chronic venous insufficiency.

Methods: This was a prospective case-control study performed at the department of cardiovascular surgery of a tertiary referral hospital in Turkey.

Plasma Calcium Level and C-Reactive Protein Albumin Ratio Affect Severe Bleeding After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.

Objective: In this study, we aimed to determine whether plasma calcium level and C-reactive protein albumin ratio (CAR) as well as other demographic and hematological markers are related in predicting severe bleeding after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Methods: A total of 227 adult patients who underwent CABG at our hospital between December 2021 and June 2022 were prospectively studied. Total amount of chest tube drainage was evaluated within the first 24 hours postoperatively or until the patient was re-explored for bleeding.

Does pulmonary hypertension affect early-term outcomes of off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery?

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of preoperative pulmonary hypertension (PHT) on postoperative early mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Methods: A total of 1107 patients undergoing elective first-time off-pump CABG between January 2011 and April 2022 were included in this retrospective observational cohort study. The patients were categorized into two groups according to their preoperative systolic pulmonary artery pressure (SPAP) values.

Systemic immune-inflammation index for predicting poor outcome after carotid endarterectomy: A novel hematological marker.

Objective: To investigate the predictive role of systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) on postoperative poor outcome in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA).

Methods: A total of 347 patients undergoing elective isolated CEA between March 2010 and April 2022 were included in this multicenter retrospective observational cohort and risk-prediction study and were divided into two groups as poor outcome group ( = 23) and favorable outcome group ( = 324). Poor outcome was defined as the presence of at least one of the complications within 30 days of surgery including stroke, myocardial infarction, and death.

Systemic immune-inflammation index as a novel predictor of atrial fibrillation after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.

Objective: This study aims to examine the predictive role of systemic immune-inflammation index on postoperative new-onset atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.

Methods: A total of 722 patients undergoing elective off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting between January 2017 and September 2021 were included in this study and divided into two groups as the atrial fibrillation group (n=172) and the non-atrial fibrillation group (n=550). Both groups were compared in terms of patients' baseline clinical features, operative and postoperative variables, and preoperative hematological indices derived from the complete blood count analysis.

Contribution of Current Comorbid Conditions to Carotid Artery Stenosis in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass and Stroke Distribution in Carotid Artery Stenosis Groups.

Objective: The aim of this study was to contribute to the issue of "Who should we perform Doppler ultrasonography on?" and determine the contribution of comorbid diseases to the development of carotid artery stenosis (CAS) and preoperative CAS by examining comorbid diseases in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft operation (CABG) and also discussing the effect of carotid stenosis levels on postoperative stroke.

Method: Between 2011-2015, a total of 921 patients who underwent cardiac surgery retrospectively were examined. Of these, 594 CABG patients aged 60 and over who underwent preoperative carotid Doppler examination were analyzed.

Platelet distribution width in young patients with chronic venous insufficiency.

Objective: Platelet distribution width (PDW) has been reported in a wide range of pathological settings. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between PDW and lower extremity chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) by comparing the levels of PDW and other parameters derived from complete blood count (CBC) tests in young individuals with or without lower extremity CVI.

Methods: This prospective clinical study was conducted between January 2020 and December 2020.

Association between vitamin D levels and lower-extremity deep vein thrombosis: a case-control study.

Background: Vitamin D has relationships with pathogenesis and inflammation pathways in many diseases. Its deficiency may make clinicians think not only of supplementation but also of presence of other diseases.

Objective: To investigate the relationship between vitamin D levels and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), given that reduced levels are related to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Dynamic thiol/disulphide homeostasis metrics as a risk factor for peripheral arterial disease.

Objective: To examine dynamic thiol/disulphide homeostasis metrics as a novel risk factor of oxidative stress in patients with peripheral arterial disease.

Methods: One hundred patients with lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (a study group) and 100 control subjects were included in this prospective case-control study. Participants' baseline clinical characteristics and laboratory data including some oxidant/antioxidant status parameters such as albumin, ferroxidase and myeloperoxidase, and thiol/disulphide homeostasis parameters such as native thiol, total thiol and disulphide, as well as native thiol/total thiol, disulphide/native thiol and disulphide/total thiol ratios were all recorded and then compared between the groups.

Effects of Lidocaine Oropharyngeal Spray Applied Before Endotracheal Intubation on QT Dispersion in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study.

Objective: To investigate the effects of lidocaine oropharyngeal spray applied before endotracheal intubation on hemodynamic responses and electrocardiographic parameters in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.

Methods: A total of 60 patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting surgery were included in this prospective randomized controlled study. Patients were randomly divided into two groups, the topical lidocaine group (administration of 10% lidocaine oropharyngeal spray, five minutes before laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation) and the control group.

Predictive Value of Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio for Long-Term Cardiovascular Event Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.

Objective: To investigate the predictive value of preoperative neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) for long-term major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE), which have not yet been well described, in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Methods: The records of 751 consecutive patients who underwent elective CABG between January 2008 and January 2010 were retrospectively enrolled and stratified according to quartiles of preoperative NLR. At 7.

Utility of platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio to support the diagnosis of acute deep vein thrombosis.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate whether routine complete blood count parameters such as the mean platelet volume, red cell distribution width, white blood cell and platelet counts, and novel inflammatory biomarkers such as platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio could be used as the predictors of acute deep vein thrombosis.

Methods: This retrospective study included a total of 68 patients (29 males, 39 females; mean age 55.2±1.

Effects of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery on Olfactory and Taste Functions.

Background: Olfactory and taste sensations have a high impact on the quality of life. Impaired olfactory and taste functions may have a negative effect on physical and mental well-being, personal hygiene, and nutritional satisfaction, leading to the occurrence of depressive symptoms and impaired quality of life. Therefore, the recovery period of patients with disturbed olfactory and taste functions may be prolonged, and return to active life may be delayed.

Predictors of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation after Beating-Heart Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Is Cardiopulmonary Bypass a Risk Factor?

Background: To determine the risk factors and postoperative outcomes of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) following beating-heart coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery.

Methods: A total of 458 patients who underwent beating-heart CABG without the use of aortic cross clamping and cardioplegic arrest between January 2011 and January 2015 were included in the study, and they were divided into two groups according to the development of new-onset AF as the AF group (n = 143) and non-AF group (n = 315). Both groups were compared in terms of preoperative clinical features and perioperative data, and the risk factors and postoperative outcomes of AF following beating-heart CABG were determined.

An Iatrogenic Femoral Artery Pseudoaneurysm Caused by Endovascular Stenting for the Treatment of Anastomotic Stenosis: An Unusual Complication and its Successful Surgical Management.

The incidence of iatrogenic femoral artery pseudoaneurysm (FAP) has dramatically increased due to marked increase of endovascular procedures in recent years. Once diagnosed, a prompt and optimal treatment should be done as soon as possible to avoid potential complications like thromboembolism, ischemia, rupture and bleeding. There are several treatment options for this disorder.

An Easy and Reliable Way to Prevent Electrocardiographic Deteriorations of Patients Undergoing Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Preoperative Anxiolytic Treatment.

Objective: To investigate the effects of preoperative anxiety relieving on electrophysiological changes in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery.

Methods: A total of 61 patients at ASA III risk group in the age range of 18-65 years were enrolled in the present study. Patients were randomly divided into two groups.

Complete blood count parameters in peripheral arterial disease.

To determine whether complete blood count parameters could be used as the biomarkers of inflammation in patients with in peripheral arterial disease. Seventy-five patients with peripheral arterial disease (study group) and 75 healthy subjects (control group) were included in this retrospective study. Their baseline clinical characteristics and laboratory data were recorded and compared.

Early-Term Outcomes of Off-Pump versus On-Pump Beating-Heart Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.

Background:  The current study analyzed and compared early-term outcomes of off-pump versus on-pump beating heart coronary artery bypass surgery.

Methods:  From January 2011 to January 2018, a total of 736 patients underwent isolated first-time elective beating-heart coronary artery bypass surgery without the use of aortic cross-clamping and cardioplegic arrest at our institution, and they were included in this study. Data of patients were collected and retrospectively analyzed.

Gunshot Injury of Head and Neck Region with an Atypical Bullet Trajectory: The Importance of Whole Body Computed Tomography Scan.

Nowadays, gunshot injuries have become a common medical-legal issue because of easy accessibility of firearms. Gunshot injuries of head and neck region are highly morbid and fatal, particularly when they affect vital organs. In rare cases, atypical tract lines resulting from such injuries can cause difficulties in the diagnosis and treatment.

Current Status of Arterial Revascularization for the Treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia in Infrainguinal Atherosclerotic Disease.

Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is the most severe form of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) that may result in limb loss and even death; thus, the fast and proper treatment should be employed as earlier as possible to prevent these catastrophic consequences. Arterial revascularization is almost always an indispensable treatment option for CLI. Although both endovascular and surgical revascularization procedures have an important role, nowadays, the hybrid revascularization as a combination of these revascularization procedures has also gained increasing popularity in the treatment of patients with CLI.