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The function of both ventricles has been suggested to be affected in patients with mitral stenosis. learn more In this study, it was aimed to investigate deformation properties of right (RV) and left ventricle (LV) in rheumatic mitral stenosis (MS) patients with three-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (3D-STE).

A total of 60 patients were included in the study (20 patients with mild MS diagnosis, 20 patients with moderate MS diagnosis, and 20 healthy volunteers). Three-dimensional echocardiography datasets were obtained for both ventricles in all patients. LV global longitudinal strain (GLS), LV torsion, RV free wall (FW) LS, and interventricular septal (IVS) LS measurements were analyzed.

The LV ejection fraction (EF), RV fractional area change, peak systolic velocity of the tricuspit annulus, isovolumic acceleration, and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion values were statistically similar and in the normal range. The LV GLS measurements were significantly different among the groups by being hSTE.Cardiogenic shock due to hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HoCM) crisis presents a clinical challenge as pharmacologic vasopressor and/or inotropic support can compromise hemodynamics and acute afterload reduction worsens left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction. Hypertensive hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HHoCM) is an entity mostly affecting elderly hypertensive women and could present with a clinical phenotype similar to HoCM crisis. We present a case of an 81-year-old female patient with HHoCM complicated by severe mitral regurgitation, in cardiogenic shock, in whom hemodynamic stability was restored with transvenous pacing guided by bedside echocardiography to optimize rate, left ventricle (LV) filling time, and cardiac output.

In the present study, we aimed to differentiate between transudative and exudative pleural effusions using thiol sulphide homoeostasis, an oxidative stress marker.

This was a prospective study.

Emergency Department of Ankara City Hospital, between 1 January 2020 and 15 May 2020.

Patients who were diagnosed with pleural effusion and underwent thoracentesis to make a differentiation between transudative and exudative pleural effusions. The patients were divided into two groups as those who have transudative pleural effusion and those who have exudative pleural effusion. These two groups were assessed with respect to demographic features and oxidative stress parameters.

Oxidative stress parameters (The native thiol (NT), total thiol (TT), and disulphide (D) levels and their ratios to one another were calculated (index 1 D/NT, index 2D/TT, index 3 NT/TT).

This study enrolled a total of 50 patients with pleural effusion. Twenty patients (40%) were men, and 30 patients (60%) were women. In the transudative pleural effusion group, 14 patients (56%) had decompensated heart failure, 9 patients (36%) had hepatic cirrhosis, and 2 patients (8%) had hypoalbuminemia. In the exudative pleural effusion group, 17 patients (68%) had malignancy, 7 patients (28%) had parapneumonic effusion, and 1 patient (4%) had pulmonary embolism. TT (P<.001) and NT (P=.001) values were significantly lower in the transudative pleural effusion group compared with the exudative pleural effusion group whereas there was no significant difference between the two groups with respect to D (P=.489), index 1 (P=.07), index 2 (P=.064), and index 3 (P=.063) values.

We believe that a differentiation can be made between transudative and exudative pleural fluids by using thiol sulphide homoeostasis, an oxidative stress marker.

We believe that a differentiation can be made between transudative and exudative pleural fluids by using thiol sulphide homoeostasis, an oxidative stress marker.

Pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS) is a frequently underdiagnosed disease due to diverse triggers, clinical presentations, and test results. This is especially relevant in geographic areas with a broad spectrum of pollen sensitization, such as Southern Europe.

To elucidate similarities and differences ofPFAS in nine Southern European centers and identify associated characteristics and unique markers of PFAS.

As part of the @IT.2020 Multicenter Study, 815 patientswith seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR),aged 10-60 years, were recruited in seven countries. They completed questionnaires regarding SAR, comorbidities, family history, and PFAS, underwent skin prick testing (SPT) and serum IgE testing.

Of the 815 patients, 167 (20.5%) reported PFAS reactions.Most commonly, eliciting foods were kiwi (58, 34.7%), peach (43, 25.7%), and melon (26, 15.6%). Reported reactions were mostlylocal (216/319, 67.7%), occurring within five minutes of contact with elicitors (209/319, 65.5%).Associated characteristicsincludeen(s), maternal PFAS, and asthma could be PFAS-associated characteristics.

Traditionally, implantation of the subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD) requires incisions near the lateral chest wall, the xyphoid, and the superior sternal region (three-incision technique [3IT]). A two-incision technique (2IT) avoids the superior incision and has been shown to be a viable alternative in small studies with limited follow-up.

To report on the long-term safety and efficacy of the 2IT compared to the 3IT procedure in a large patient cohort.

Patients enrolled in the S-ICD post approval study (PAS) were stratified by procedural technique (2IT vs. 3IT). Baseline demographics, comorbidities and procedural outcomes were collected. Complications and S-ICD effectiveness in treating ventricular arrhythmias through an average 3-year follow-up period were compared.

Of 1637 patients enrolled in the S-ICD PAS, 854 pts (52.2%) were implanted using the 2IT and 782 were implanted using the 3IT (47.8%). The 2IT became more prevalent over time, increasing from 40% to 69% of implants (Q1-Q4). Mean procedure time was shorter with 2IT (69.0 vs. 86.3 min, p < .0001). No other differences in outcomes were observed between the two groups, including rates of infection, electrode migration, inappropriate shocks and first shock efficacy for treating ventricular arrhythmias.

In this large cohort of patients implanted with an S-ICD and followed for 3 years the 2IT was as safe and effective as the 3IT while significantly reducing procedure time.

In this large cohort of patients implanted with an S-ICD and followed for 3 years the 2IT was as safe and effective as the 3IT while significantly reducing procedure time.