Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Anas Hashem, Amani Khalouf, Ankit Agrawal, Mohamad Salah Mohamad, Tarek Nayfeh, Anthony Kashou, Rody G. Bou Chaaya, Devesh Rai, Basil Verghese, Stephen H. Little, Andrew Goldsweig, Srihari Naidu, Sachin S. Goel
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility, safety, and clinical outcomes of intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) guided mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (mTEER) procedure. The results showed no significant differences in in-hospital mortality, complications, and hospital costs compared to transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) guided mTEER.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
James S. Gammie, Krzysztof Bartus, Andrzej Gackowski, Piotr Szymanski, Agata Bilewska, Mariusz Kusmierczyk, Boguslaw Kapelak, Jolanta Rzucidlo-Resil, Alison Duncan, Rashmi Yadav, Steve Livesey, Paul Diprose, Gino Gerosa, Augusto D'Onofrio, Demetrio Pittarello, Paolo Denti, Giovanni La Canna, Michele De Bonis, Ottavio Alfieri, Judy Hung, Piotr Kolsut, Michael N. D'Ambra
Summary: The initial clinical experience with the HARPOON beating heart mitral valve repair system demonstrates encouraging early safety and performance in patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Harshita Narang, Bruno V. Rego, Amir H. Khalighi, Ahmed Aly, Alison M. Pouch, Robert C. Gorman, Joseph H. Gorman III, Michael S. Sacks
Summary: Research shows that there are significant differences in pre-surgical mitral valve size, shape, and deformation patterns between patients with and without IMR recurrence at 6 months post-surgery. Average pre-surgical circumferential leaflet strain in the A1 region can independently predict IMR recurrence.
ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Qing Xie, Chang-Jun Huang, Kai-Peng Gu, Yong-Xing Yao
Summary: Perioperative administration of tranexamic acid may increase the risk of intracardiac thrombosis, necessitating focused attention and prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kensuke Hirasawa, N. Mai Vo, Tea Gegenava, Stephan Milhorini Pio, Suzanne E. van Wijngaarden, Nina Ajmone Marsan, Jeroen J. Bax, Victoria Delgado
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the agreement between 3D transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) for assessing mitral annular (MA) dimensions. The results showed good correlation between the two modalities, although MDCT provided systematically larger MA measurements compared to 3D TEE.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Guijun He, Hanxion Liu, Xiaoyu Huang, Xiaoqi Deng, Guosu Yang, Duan Luo, Lin Cai
Summary: The study compared ICE and TEE for detecting LAA thrombosis, finding similar diagnostic efficacy but higher sensitivity with ICE. Thus, ICE may have more advantages and prospects for clinical application compared to TEE.
CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jae-hee Seol, Ah-young Kim, Se-yong Jung, Jae-young Choi, Yeon-jae Park, Jo-won Jung
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) and three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (3D TEE) in transcatheter closure of multiple atrial septal defects (ASDs). The results showed that ICE-guided closure was more suitable for younger children and high-risk patients in certain situations. The fluoroscopic time was shorter in the ICE group, but there were no significant differences in the complete closure rate and complications between the two groups.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Ahmed H. Aly, Pulkit Khandelwal, Abdullah H. Aly, Takayuki Kawashima, Kazuki Mori, Yoshiaki Saito, Judy Hung, Joseph H. Gorman, Alison M. Pouch, Robert C. Gorman, Paul A. Yushkevich
Summary: This study develops and validates a fully automated algorithm for segmentation and shape modeling of the left ventricular mitral valve complex from pre-operative 3D transesophageal echocardiography. The algorithm achieves accurate results and provides support for surgical decision making for patients with ischemic mitral regurgitation.
MEDICAL IMAGE ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kadriye Memic Sancar, Gamze Babur Guler, Halil Ibrahim Tanboga, Ali Riza Demir, Ahmet Anil Sahin, Omer Tasbulak, Seda Tukenmez Karakurt, Tugba Aktemur, Yalcin Avci, Umit Bulut, Meltem Tekin, Ekrem Guler, Ali Kemal Kalkan, Mehmet Erturk
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of WS and a novel 3D TEE score on the success of redo PBMV, finding a significant relationship between the novel 3D TEE score and procedural success, while no significant relationship was found with WS. The novel 3D TEE score may help in selecting suitable patients for successful redo PBMV, especially in those with high WS scores.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Joscha Kandels, Michael Metze, Andreas Hagendorff, Stephan Stoebe
Summary: In patients with severe aortic stenosis and moderate aortic regurgitation, the transvalvular flow velocity and mean pressure gradient are significantly affected by the regurgitation, while the effective orifice area and the ratio between maximum velocity of the left ventricular outflow tract and transvalvular flow velocity are not. Borderline cases of aortic stenosis severity should be verified using geometric orifice area.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Raoul Biondi, Sophie Ribeyrolles, Christelle Diakov, Nicolas Amabile, Gabriella Ricciardi, Nizar Khelil, Alain Berrebi, Konstantinos Zannis
Summary: This study describes the heterogeneous extension of mitral annular disjunction (MAD) and investigates the hypothesis that different types of disjunction are not associated with increased surgical challenges. Two major phenotypes of MAD are identified, and it is found that MAD does not pose significant surgical difficulties. Some patients can be successfully treated with an isolated annuloplasty.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Guillaume Lemaire, David Vancraeynest
Summary: Due to its long-term effectiveness, aortic valve-sparing surgery is increasingly used for patients with aortic regurgitation and/or ascending aortic aneurysm. Echocardiography plays a central role in patient selection, predicting repair success, and assessing surgical outcomes. This review focuses on the evaluation of aortic valve and aortic root abnormalities, quantifying aortic valve regurgitation, predicting repairability, and assessing immediate postoperative results using echocardiography.
ANNALS OF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Zhi-Yuan Zhang, Feng Li, Jie Zhang, Lei Zhang, Huan-Huan Liu, Ning Zhao, Fan Yang, Qi Kong, Yi-Ting Zhou, Ling-Ling Qian, Ru-Xing Wang
Summary: This meta-analysis compared the efficacy and safety of intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). The results showed no significant difference between the two groups in procedural success rate, total procedural time, contrast volume, fluoroscopic time, procedural complications, and long-term adverse events. Subgroup analysis suggested potential advantages and disadvantages of ICE in certain subgroups.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Qingsu Lan, Fengchao Wu, Xudong Ye, Shaohua Wang, Jingquan Zhong
Summary: Through systematic review and meta-analysis, it was found that compared with transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE), intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) has better efficacy in guiding transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) and patent foramen ovale (PFO). ICE can shorten the procedure time and length of stay at the hospital, and reduce the occurrence of adverse events. However, more high-quality studies are needed to verify the benefits of using ICE in ASD and PFO closure.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Gaetano Todde, Paola Gargiulo, Grazia Canciello, Felice Borrelli, Emanuele Pilato, Giovanni Esposito, Maria Angela Losi
Summary: Cardiac surgery is necessary in patients with endocarditis, especially in certain cases. Strict echocardiographic surveillance is indispensable for patients not requiring emergency surgery.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
A. K. Filiz, E. Ozdemir, H. Gunes, M. B. Yilmaz
Summary: This study investigated the serum levels of VEGF and Tie-2 receptor in patients with essential hypertension and found that they may be associated with primary hypertension. The study also revealed a correlation between these levels and blood lipid levels.
WEST INDIAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Gursel Yildiz, Ender Hur, Kemal Magden, Ferhan Candan, Mansur Kayatas, Ibrahim Yildirim, Mehmet Birhan Yilmaz
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (ePCWP) using Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI) as a potential indicator of dry weight (DW) in hemodialysis patients. The results showed strong correlations between ePCWP and other volume markers in both pre- and post-dialysis periods, suggesting that predicting ePCWP with TDI could be a new practical and reproducible method for determining DW.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Wern Yew Ding, Tatjana S. Potpara, Carina Blomstrom-Lundqvist, Giuseppe Boriani, Francisco Marin, Laurent Fauchier, Gregory Y. H. Lip
Summary: The study examined the impact of renal impairment on patients with AF and found that impaired renal function was associated with a higher incidence of adverse events. Even in patients with indications for anticoagulants, severe renal impairment was linked to a reduction in prescription of these agents.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Alice M. Jackson, Rasmus Rorth, Jiankang Liu, Soren Lund Kristensen, Inder S. Anand, Brian L. Claggett, John G. F. Cleland, Vijay K. Chopra, Akshay S. Desai, Junbo Ge, Jianjian Gong, Carolyn S. P. Lam, Martin P. Lefkowitz, Aldo P. Maggioni, Felipe Martinez, Milton Packer, Marc A. Pfeffer, Burkert Pieske, Margaret M. Redfield, Adel R. Rizkala, Jean L. Rouleau, Petar M. Seferovic, Jasper Tromp, Dirk J. Van Veldhuisen, Mehmet B. Yilmaz, Faiez Zannad, Michael R. Zile, Lars Kober, Mark C. Petrie, Pardeep S. Jhund, Scott D Solomon, John J. McMurray
Summary: This study examined the characteristics and outcomes of patients with diabetes or pre-diabetes in HFpEF and found that pre-diabetes is common in these patients and is associated with worse clinical status and higher risk of heart failure hospitalizations.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sincer Abide, Kaygusuz Tuba, Alkan Yunus, Cosgun Mehmet, Dogan Umit, Ulas Fatih, Gunes Yilmaz, Isa Sincer
Summary: The study found that epicardial fat thickness and monocyte count to high density lipoprotein ratio showed significant changes in diabetic retinopathy. Epicardial fat thickness may be a predictor for the presence of proliferative DR.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DIABETES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Asli Kurtar Mansiroglu, Hande Seymen, Isa Sincer, Yilmaz Gunes
Summary: Using flow-mediated dilatation (FMD), this study found evidence of endothelial dysfunction in COVID-19 patients during the early recovery phase.
ARQUIVOS BRASILEIROS DE CARDIOLOGIA
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sylvia Haas, John A. Camm, Darius Harald, Jan Steffel, Saverio Virdone, Karen Pieper, Marianne Brodmann, Sebastian Schellong, Frank Misselwitz, Gloria Kayani, Ajay K. Kakkar
Summary: There are similarities and dissimilarities in AF management and clinical outcomes between DACH and ORW regions. The increased use of NOACs in DACH is associated with a mismatch in risk-adapted anticoagulation. Suboptimal control of INR is observed in both regions. DACH region has higher rates of cardiovascular death and lower rates of non-haemorrhagic stroke.
CLINICAL RESEARCH IN CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Zafer Kok, Isa Sincer, Yilmaz Gunes, Ulku Mete UraI
Summary: This study assessed atrial conduction time and P-wave dispersion in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and compared them to a healthy pregnant control group. The results showed that GDM patients had higher P-wave dispersion and atrial conduction and electromechanical delay times compared to the control group. In addition, there was a positive correlation between intra-atrial delay time and P-wave dispersion in the GDM group.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DIABETES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
(2023)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ahmet Temizhan, Mehmet B. Yilmaz
JACC-HEART FAILURE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ahmet Celik, Dilek Ural, Anil Sahin, Inci Tugce Colluoglu, Emine Arzu Kanik, Naim Ata, Emre Arugaslan, Emre Demir, Mustafa Okan Ayvali, Mustafa Mahir Ulgu, Ahmet Temizhan, Yuksel Cavusoglu, Rezzan Deniz Acar, Sanem Nalbantgil, Lale Dinc Asarcikli, Selda Murat, Suayip Birinci, Mehmet Birhan Yilmaz
Summary: This study examined the incidence, prevalence, and survival rates of heart failure (HF) in Turkey and found that they are comparable to western countries, despite the difference of HF onset occurring earlier in the Turkish population. The study also highlighted the need for effective strategies to improve treatment with guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for HF patients.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-EUROPE
(2023)
Letter
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ahmet Celik, Inci Tugce Colluoglu, Anil Sahin, Dilek Ural, Mehmet Birhan Yilmaz, Naim Ataf
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-EUROPE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rengin Cetin Guvenc, Tolga Sinan Guvenc, Mehmet Ata Akil, Lutfu Bekar, Mustafa Gokhan Vural, Mehmet Birhan Yilmaz
Summary: Background: Congestion is a major factor affecting the survival of heart failure patients. Plasma volume (ePV) has been suggested as a more objective measure of congestion. This study aimed to explore the relationship between ePV, severity of congestion, and survival using a nationwide registry. The results showed that ePV was associated with congestion severity and survival.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ahmet Celik, Baris Kilicaslan, Ahmet Temizhan, Tolga Sinan Guvenc, Hakan Altay, Yuksel Cavusoglu, Mehmet Birhan Yilmaz, Ozlem Yildirimturk, Sanem Nalbantgil, Dilek Ural, Burak Hunuk, Selcen Yakar Tuluce
Summary: Natriuretic peptides are widely used in heart failure, but there is not enough data on their use in heart failure patients with non-reduced ejection fraction. This review discusses the role of natriuretic peptides in heart failure with non-reduced ejection fraction, including their characteristics, diagnosis and prognosis of heart failure, and guidance for heart failure treatment.
ANATOLIAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Pinar Kizilirmak, Zeki Ongen, Sadi Gulec, Meral Kayikcioglu, Mustafa Kilickap, Adnan Abaci, Necla Ozer, Sinan Aydogdu, Ahmet Temizhan, Mehmet Birhan Yilmaz, Engin Bozkurt, Bilgen Dolek, Lale Tokgozoglu
Summary: This study analyzes the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol-lowering therapies in secondary prevention patients. The results indicate that many patients have an inadequate response to current treatments and require a protein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitor. However, the use of this inhibitor is still very low.
TURK KARDIYOLOJI DERNEGI ARSIVI-ARCHIVES OF THE TURKISH SOCIETY OF CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Wern Yew Ding, Marco Proietti, Giuseppe Boriani, Laurent Fauchier, Carina Blomstrom-Lundqvist, Francisco Marin, Tatjana S. Potpara, Gregory Y. H. Lip
Summary: The 4S-AF classification scheme, consisting of four domains, including stroke risk, symptom severity, AF burden, and substrate, improves mortality rates in AF patients through treatment decisions. Implementing this scheme is feasible and associated with a significant decrease in all-cause mortality.