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    Assessment of the relationship between red cell distribution width and fragmented QRS in patients with non-ST elevated acute coronary syndrome
    (Int Scientific Literature, Inc, 2014) Bekler, Adem; Gazi, Emine; Tenekecioglu, Erhan; Karaagac, Kemal; Altun, Burak; Temiz, Ahmet; Barutcu, Ahmet
    Background: Red cell distribution width (RDW) and fragmented QRS (fQRS) complexes have also been reported to be predictors of cardiac events and all-cause mortality in coronary artery disease (CAD). We aimed to investigate the association of serum red cell distribution width (RDW) levels and fQRS in patients with non-ST elevated acute coronary syndrome (NST-ACS). Material/Methods: We retrospectively evaluated a total of 251 patients (191 men and 60 women) with NST-ACS. The NST-ACS consisted of unstable angina (UA) and non-ST elevated myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). The fQRS pattern was defined as the presence of an additional R' or crochetage wave, notching in the nadir of the S wave or fragmentation of the RS or QS complexes in 2 contiguous leads corresponding to a major coronary artery territory. The relationships between the RDW and fQRS were assessed. Results: The patients in the fQRS group were older, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) levels were significantly lower, and baseline RDW and troponin levels were significantly higher than in the group without fQRS. There were positive correlations between age, number of coronary arteries narrowed, and RDW, and negative correlations between triglyceride, LVEF, and RDW in study patients. There were positive correlations between number of fQRS leads, age, and RDW, and negative correlations between triglyceride, LVEF, and RDW in NSTEMI patients. Conclusions: Our results indicate that an elevated RDW values is associated with fQRS in NST-ACS. Elevated RDW values and fQRS together may be useful for identifying NSTEMI patients in NST-ACS.
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    Eosinophil count is related with coronary thrombus in non ST-elevated acute coronary syndrome
    (Palacky Univ, Medical Fac, 2015) Tenekecioglu, Erhan; Yilmaz, Mustafa; Bekler, Adem; Demir, Serafettin
    Background. White blood cells are reported as important not only in plaque vulnerability but also in thrombus formation and thrombus growth in acute coronary syndromes. Eosinophils contain granules that promote thrombus formation and thrombus growth in some heart diseases. In this study we aimed to investigate the relation of eosinophil count with coronary thrombus formation in patients with non ST-elevated acute coronary syndrome (NST-ACS). Method. A total of 251 consecutive patients were hospitalized in our hospital with a diagnosis of NST-ACS. Venous blood is collected for measurement of hematologic indices in all patients undergoing the coronary angiography. Coronary angiographies were performed in our clinic using the standard Judkins technique and angiographic assessment of the presence of thrombus was made. Results. During coronary angiography, coronary thrombus was not detected in 82 patients (Group 1). In the coronary angiography of 169 patients, coronary thrombus was detected at various grades (Group 2). While the neutrophil count (6.84 +/- 1.94 vs. 5.53 +/- 1.37; P<0.001) and eosinophil count (0.257 +/- 0.125 vs. 0.163 +/- 0.114; P<0.005) was significnatly increased in the group with coronary thrombus, the lymphocyte count (1.87 +/- 0.66 vs. 2.00 +/- 0.70; P<0.001) was significantly decreased in the group with coronary thrombus as compared to the patient group without coronary thrombus. In the correlation analyzes; presence of coronary thrombus is correlated with total cholesterol, LDL-C, total CK, CK-MB, troponin, total number of diseased coronary, platelet count, neutrophil count, lymphocyte count and eosinophil count. On multivariate linear regression analysis, total leukocyte count, neutrophil count, lymphocyte count, eosinophil count, troponin and total cholesterol was found to be independent predictor of coronary thrombus in patients with NST-ACS. Conclusion. Beside the increased neutrophil count, increased eosinophil count in CBC should alert the clinician about coronary thrombus development in patients with NST-ACS in order to make early medical interventions at acute phase of the disease.
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    Increased Platelet Distribution Width Is Associated With Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
    (Sage Publications Inc, 2015) Bekler, Adem; Ozkan, Muhammed Turgut Alper; Tenekecioglu, Erhan; Gazi, Emine; Yener, Ali Umit; Temiz, Ahmet; Altun, Burak
    Platelet activation plays a pivotal role in acute coronary syndrome (ACS). We investigated the relationship between platelet distribution width (PDW) and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with ACS. A total of 502 patients with ACS were enrolled. High (n = 151) and low PDW (n = 351) groups were defined as patients having values in the third tertile (>17%) and lower 2 tertiles (17%). There were significantly higher Gensini score (44 [10-168] vs 36 [2-132], P < .001), and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (3.1 [0.8-12.4] vs 2.5 [0.3-13], P = .012) and baseline platelet counts were significantly lower (220 [61-623] vs 233 [79-644] 10(3)/mm(3), P = .022) in the high PDW group. The variables PDW >17%, diabetes mellitus, and myocardial infarction were found to be associated with high Gensini score (odds ratio [OR]: 1.91, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.27-2.88, P = .002; OR: 2.85, 95%CI: 1.91-4.25, P < .001; OR: 2.67, 95% CI:1.74-4.1, P < .001, respectively). An increased PDW (>17%) is associated with severity of CAD in patients with ACS.
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    Microalbuminuria in untreated prehypertension and hypertension without diabetes
    (E-Century Publishing Corp, 2014) Tenekecioglu, Erhan; Yilmaz, Mustafa; Yontar, Osman Can; Karaagac, Kemal; Agca, Fahriye Vatansever; Tutuncu, Ahmet; Kuzeytemiz, Mustafa
    Objective: Hypertension (HT) and prehypertension (preHT) were independent predictors of cardiovascular diseases. Urinary albumin leakage is a manifestation of generalized vascular damage. B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a vasoactive peptide secreted by left ventricle in response to myocytic stretch. We aimed to investigate relationship between microalbuminuria (MA) and BNP in untreated elevated blood pressures. Methods: Of 105 untreated prehypertensive subjects (53 men, 52 women), 100 hypertensive subjects (51 men, 49 women) and 57 normotensive subjects (32 men, 25 women) none had history of diabetes. Urine albumin excretion was measured by immunoradiometric assay in morning urine sample. Results: The prevalence of MA was higher in hypertensive group than in prehypertensive group and in normotensive group (Hypertensive group; 33.9%, prehypertensive; 25.9%, normotensive; 10%). Subjects with HT had higher prevalence of microalbminuria; larger body mass index, higher levels of triglycerides, blood glucose and creatinin were more common in subjects with HT than in those with preHT. In hypertensive group; patients with microalbuminuria had higher systolic blood pressure (SBP), BNP, LVMI and lower eGFR as compared to those without MA. MA was significantly correlated with LVMI, BNP and SBP. In multivariate regression analysis, SBP (beta: 0.361; P < 0.001), LVMII (beta: 0.267; P = 0.011) and BNP (beta: 0.284; P = 0.005) were independent variables associated with MA in hypertensives. In prehypertensive group; patients with microalbuminuria had higher SBP, BNP, LVMI and lower eGFR as compared to those without MA. MA was significantly correlated with LVMI, BNP and SBP. In multivariate regression analysis, SBP (beta: 0.264; P = 0.002), LVMI (beta: 0.293; P = 0.001) and BNP (beta: 0.168; P = 0.045) were associated with MA in prehypertensives. Conclusions: In preHT and HT, SBP, BNP and LVMI are associated with MA. In the evaluation of increased blood pressures, in case of increased BNP and LVMI, MA should be investigated even in prehypertensive stages. The subjects with increased blood pressures should get medical treatment to prevent the effects on vascular structure and myocardium even in prehypertensive phase.
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    Predictors of coronary collaterals in patients with non ST-ellevated acute coronary syndrome: the paradox of the leukocytes
    (Termedia Publishing House Ltd, 2014) Tenekecioglu, Erhan; Yilmaz, Mustafa; Karaagac, Kemal; Bekler, Adem; Aslan, Burhan; Demir, Serafettin; Kuzeytemiz, Mustafa
    Aim of the study: Atherosclerosis represents active inflammation in which leukocytes play significant role. Coronary collateral development is a response to myocardial ischaemia. In this study we aimed to investigate the association of the leukocytes with coronary collateral development in patients with non ST-elevated acute coronary syndromes (NST-ACS). Material and methods: A total of 251 consecutive patients were hospitalized in our hospital with a diagnosis of NST-ACS. The blood samples were collected 1-hour after admission to the hospital and peripheral leukocytes (neutrophils, monocytes and lymphocytes) were examined. All patients underwent coronary angiography. The coronary collateral vessels (CCV) are graded according to the Rentrop scoring system. Results: Group 1 consisted of 146 patients with Rentrop 0 and Group 2 consisted of 105 patients with Rentrop I, 2 and 3. The presence of CCV was significantly associated with neutrophil count, lymphocyte count, monocyte count and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR). In subgroup analyses, higher NLR was significantly associated with good CCV development in patients with NST-ACS. Conclusions: Higher neutrophil count, monocyte count and NLR and lower lymphocyte count on admission, were associated with the presence of CCV in patients with NST-ACS. High NLR may predict good collateral development in patients with NST-ACS.
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    Red blood cell distribution width is associated with myocardial injury in non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome
    (Hospital Clinicas, Univ Sao Paulo, 2015) Tenekecioglu, Erhan; Yilmaz, Mustafa; Yontar, Osman Can; Bekler, Adem; Peker, Tezcan; Karaagac, Kemal; Ozluk, Ozlem Arican
    OBJECTIVES: The red blood cell distribution width has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. In the present study, we assessed the relationship between red cell distribution width values and cardiac troponin I levels in patients admitted with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome. METHODS: We analyzed blood parameters in 251 adult patients who were consecutively admitted to the intensive coronary care unit with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome over a 1-year period. For all patients, a baseline blood sample was collected for routine hematological testing. Cardiac troponin I was measured at baseline and after 6 h. The patients were diagnosed with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction or unstable angina based on the elevation of cardiac troponin I levels. RESULTS: The red cell distribution width was higher in the group with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction compared with the patient group with unstable angina (14.6 +/- 1.0 vs 13.06 +/- 1.7, respectively; p=0.006). Coronary thrombus was detected more frequently in the group of patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction than in the patients with unstable angina (72% vs 51%, respectively; p=0.007). Using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis for the prediction of non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction based on the red cell distribution width, the area under the curve was 0.649 (95% confidence interval: 0.546-0.753; p=0.006), suggesting a modest model for the prediction of non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction using the red cell distribution width. At a cut-off value of 14%, the sensitivity and specificity of the red cell distribution width were 73% and 59%, respectively. Additionally, the red cell distribution width was positively correlated with cardiac troponin I (r=0.19; p=0.006). CONCLUSION: A greater baseline red cell distribution width value was associated with myocardial injury and elevated cardiac troponin I levels in non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome. Therefore, the red cell distribution width could be considered for risk stratification of acute coronary syndrome patients admitted to emergency departments.
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    Relationship between red cell distribution width and long-term mortality in patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
    (Kare Publ, 2015) Bekler, Adem; Tenekecioglu, Erhan; Erbag, Gokhan; Temiz, Ahmet; Altun, Burak; Barutcu, Ahmet; Gazi, Emine
    Objective: Red cell distribution width (RDW) has been reported to be a predictor of cardiac events in coronary artery disease (CAD). Here, we hypothesized that RDW level on admission would be predictive of adverse outcomes in non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (NST-ACS). Methods: In total, 202 patients with NST-ACS (159 males and 43 females) were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into two groups based on the 50th percentile of admission RDW levels. A high RDW group (n=100) was defined as those patients having RDW levels of >14.0. The relationship between RDW and primary endpoint (cardiovascular death), secondary endpoints [(reinfarction, repeat target vessel revascularization-percutaneous/surgical)], and major adverse cardiac events (MACE) were assessed. The median follow-up time was 18 (13-24) months. Results: The patients in the high RDW group were older (62.9 vs. 57.5, p=0.001). Multivessel disease, low-density lipoprotein, creatinine, platelet, CK-MB, troponin I, and RDW were higher (p=0.047, p=0.003, p=0.012, p=0.012, p=0.017, p<0.001, respectively), and gender (male/female), ejection fraction, and hemoglobin levels were lower (p=0.021, p=0.04, p=0.016, respectively) in the high RDW group. Cardiovascular death and MACE were higher in the high RDW group (16% vs. 4.9%, p=0.01, 52% vs. 31.4%, p=0.003, respectively). By multiple regression analysis in 202 patients, age >= 65 and RDW > 14.0% on admission were found to be powerful independent predictors of cardiovascular mortality (OR: 4.5, 95% CI: 1.5-13.1, p=0.005, OR: 3.0, 95% CI: 1.0-8.9, p=0.039, respectively). Conclusion: A high RDW level on admission is associated with increased long-term mortality in patients with NST-ACS.
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    The relationship between fragmented QRS complexes and SYNTAX and Gensini scores in patients with acute coronary syndrome
    (Via Medica, 2015) Bekler, Adem; Barutcu, Ahmet; Tenekecioglu, Erhan; Altun, Burak; Gazi, Emine; Temiz, Ahmet; Kirilmaz, Bahadir
    Background: Fragmented QRS (fQRS) complexes on 12-lead electrocardiography (ECG) have been reported to be predictors of cardiac events and all-cause mortality in coronary artery disease (CAD). Aim: To investigate the relationship between fQRS complexes and SYNTAX and Gensini scores in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Methods: A total of 302 patients (223 men and 79 women) with ACS (133 ST elevated myocardial infarction [STEMI], 107 non-STEMI [NSTEMI], and 62 unstable angina pectoris [USAP]) were evaluated retrospectively in this study. An fQRS pattern was found in 70 patients (fQRS group) but was not found in 232 patients (non-fQRS group). SYNTAX score > 22 and Gensini score > 20 were defined as high SYNTAX and Gensini scores. The relationship between the presence of fQRS on 12-lead ECG and SYNTAX and Gensini scores was assessed. Results: SYNTAX score (p < 0.001), Gensini score (p < 0.001), NYHA class (p < 0.001), QRS duration (p < 0.001), number of disease vessels (p = 0.003), and high sensitive troponin T levels (p = 0.026) were significantly higher in the fQRS group. The number of fQRS leads (HR 5.79, 95% CI 2.78-12.06, p < 0.001, HR 3.41, 95% CI 1.32-8.78, p = 0.016, respectively) was found to be an independent predictor of high SYNTAX score and high Gensini score in multivariate analysis. Conclusions: The number of fQRS leads on 12-lead ECG on admission is associated with the severity and complexity of CAD in patients with ACS.