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- ÖgeSARS-CoV-2 isolation and propagation from Turkish COVID-19 patients(2004-01-01) Tastan, Cihan; Yurtsever, Bulut; Karakus, Gozde Sir; Kancagi, Derya Dilek; Demir, Sevda; Abanuz, Selen; Seyis, Utku; Yildirim, Mulazim; Kuzay, Recai; Elibol, Omer; Arbak, Serap; Elmas, Merve Acikel; Birdogan, Selcuk; Sezerman, Osman Ugur; Kocagoz, Aye Sesin; Yalcin, Koray; Ovali, ErcumentThe novel coronavirus pneumonia, which was named later as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, namely SARS-CoV-2. It is a positive-strand RNA virus that is the seventh coronavirus known to infect humans. The COVID-19 outbreak presents enormous challenges for global health behind the pandemic outbreak. The first diagnosed patient in Turkey has been reported by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health on March 11, 2020. In May, over 150,000 cases in Turkey, and 5.5 million cases around the world have been declared. Due to the urgent need for a vaccine and antiviral drug, isolation of the virus is crucial. Here, we report 1 of the first isolation and characterization studies of SARS-CoV-2 from nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal specimens of diagnosed patients in Turkey. This study provides an isolation and replication methodology,and cell culture tropism of the virus that will be available to the research communities.
- ÖgeAnti-neuronal antibodies associated with headache with neurological deficits and cerebrospinal fluid lymphocytosis(SPRINGEROPEN, 2008-01-01) Kurtuncu, Murat; Tuzun, Erdem; Kaya, Dilaver; Icoz, Sema; Baslo, M. Baris; Ertas, Mustafa; Demir, Guelsen Akman; Eraksoy, Mefkuere
- ÖgeLead Extraction in Children and Young Adults Using Different Techniques(KARGER, 2009-01-01) Dilber, Embiya; Karagoz, Tevfik; Celiker, AlpayObjective: To describe our experience with removal of pacing lead in children using different techniques. Patients and Methods: Between 1999 and 2006, removal of 39 leads was attempted in 30 patients: 21 males and 9 females aged 4-21 years (mean 12 +/- 5 years). Sixteen patients had previous corrective cardiac surgery. The leads had been implanted for 46 +/- 31 months (range 1-120 months). The reasons for removal included lead fracture in 14, upgrading in 8, infection in 7, dislodgment in 5, pacing system not needed in 2, and other reasons in 3. Results: Of the 39 leads, 29 (74.3\%) were completely removed. Twelve leads were removed with simple traction and rotation and 9 were removed using a locking stylet combined with simple traction and rotation
- Öge4H-Pyran-4-one derivatives:(SCIENTIFIC TECHNICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL TURKEY-TUBITAK, 2009-01-01) Us, Demet; Gurdal, Ece; Berk, Barkin; Oktem, Sinem; Kocagoz, Tanil; Caglayan, Berrak; Kurnaz, Isil Aksan; Erol, Dilek DemirA series of 3-hydroxy-6-methyl-2-((4-substitutedpiperazin-1-yl)methyl)-4H-pyran-4-on e structured compounds were synthesized by reacting 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one with suitable piperazine derivatives using Mannich reaction conditions. Antibacterial activities of the compounds for E. coli, S. paratyphi, S. flexneri, E. gergoviae, and M. smegmatis were assessed in vitro by using broth dilution for determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). In addition, their inhibitory effects over DNA gyrase enzyme were evaluated using a DNA gyrase supercoiling assay. Among the synthesized compounds
- ÖgeThe effects of pegylated interferon alpha 2b on bile-duct ligation induced liver fibrosis in rats(MEXICAN ASSOC HEPATOLOGY, 2009-01-01) Canbakan, Billur; Akin, Hakan; Tahan, Gulgun; Tarcin, Orhan; Eren, Fatih; Atug, Ozlen; Tahan, Veysel; Imeryuz, Nese; Yapicier, Ozlem; Avsar, Erol; Tozun, NurdanObjective. To test the effects of peginterferon in an unrecoverable model of bite-duct ligation (BDL) induced liver fibrosis. Material and methods. Thirty-seven Wistar rats were divided into five groups: group 1, BDL + peginterferon (n = 8)
- ÖgeAssessment of cardiovascular risk in paediatric peritoneal dialysis patients: a Turkish Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Study Group (TUPEPD) report(OXFORD UNIV PRESS, 2009-01-01) Bakkaloglu, Sevcan A.; Saygili, Arda; Sever, Lale; Noyan, Aytul; Akman, Sema; Ekim, Mesiha; Aksu, Nejat; Doganay, Beyza; Yildiz, Nurdan; Duzova, Ali; Soylu, Alper; Alpay, Harika; Sonmez, Ferah; Civilibal, Mahmut; Erdem, Sevcan; Kardelen, FiratMethods. We aimed to clarify arteriosclerotic risk and to document possible relationships between cardiovascular risk factors and echocardiographic parameters in paediatric peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. M-mode/Doppler/tissue Doppler echocardiographic studies and lipid/lipoproteins, homocysteine, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (HS-CRP) levels and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) were determined in 59 patients (age: 14.2 +/- 4.5 years) and in 36 healthy subjects. Results. Structural and functional cardiac abnormalities were observed in patients on maintenance dialysis. Increased left ventricular mass index (LVMI, P = 0.000), relative wall thickness (P = 0.000), myocardial performance index (MPI, P = 0.000) were documented in the patients. Lipoprotein (a) (P = 0.000), homocysteine (P = 0.001), HS-CRP (P = 0.000) and CIMT (P = 0.000) were significantly elevated in the patients. Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) was prevalent in 68\% of the patients. Patients with LVH had higher levels of HS-CRP (P = 0.001) and CIMT (P = 0.028) than those without LVH. Haemoglobin was an independent predictor of LVMI (beta: -8.9, P = 0.001), while residual diuresis and CIMT were independent predictors of diastolic dysfunction (beta: -0.45, P = 0.034 and beta: 5.90, P = 0.008, respectively). Albumin (beta: -0.72, P = 0.018) and Kt/V urea (beta: -0.48, P = 0.012) were significant predictors of CIMT. There were positive correlations between LVMI and CIMT. HS-CRP was positively correlated with LVMI as well as CIMT. Conclusions. Elevated levels of atherosclerotic/inflammatory risk factors, low haemoglobin levels and loss of residual renal function and their negative effects on heart are of remarkable importance in paediatric patients on maintenance peritoneal dialysis. Achieving recommended targets for haemoglobin, blood pressure and Kt/V urea, preserving residual renal function as well as managing inflammation and subsequent arteriosclerosis is obviously essential to improve the patients' prognosis.
- ÖgeOpen reduction and low-profile plate and/or screw fixation in the treatment of phalangeal fractures(TURKISH ASSOC ORTHOPAEDICS TRAUMATOLOGY, 2009-01-01) Nalbantoglu, Ufuk; Gereli, Arel; Cilli, Feridun; Ucar, Bekir Yavuz; Turkmen, MetinObjectives: We evaluated the functional results and the effectiveness of open reduction and low-profile plate and/or screw fixation in the treatment of phalangeal fractures. Methods: The study included 17 patients (5 women, 12 men
- ÖgeIs All ``Communicating'' Hydrocephalus Really Communicating? Prospective Study on the Value of 3D-Constructive Interference in Steady State Sequence at 3T(AMER SOC NEURORADIOLOGY, 2009-01-01) Dincer, A.; Kohan, S.; Ozek, M. M.BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: 3D-constructive interference in steady state (3D-CISS) sequence has been used to assess the CSF pathways. The aim of this study was to investigate the additive value of 3D-CISS compared with conventional sequences in the diagnosis of obstructive membranes in hydrocephalus. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 134 patients with hydrocephalus underwent MR imaging examination with a 3T unit consisting of turbo spin-echo, 3D-CISS, and cine phase-contrast (cine PC) sequences. 3D-CISS was used to assess obstructive membranes in CSF pathways compared with other sequences. Cine PC, follow-up imaging, and surgical findings were used to confirm obstructive membranes. RESULTS: Comparing the number of noncommunicating cases by using the conventional and 3D-CISS images, we found 26 new cases (19.4\%) of 134 cases that were previously misdiagnosed as communicating hydrocephalus by conventional images. 3D-CISS sequence identified obstructive membranes invisible in other sequences, which facilitated selection of neuroendoscopy in the treatment of 31 patients (23.1\%) in total who would have been otherwise treated with shunt insertion. These patients included 26 newly diagnosed noncommunicating cases after demonstration of intraventricular and/or fourth ventricular outlet membranes and 5 cases of communicating hydrocephalus with obstructing cisternal membranes. There were obstructions of the foramina of Luschka in 22 of 26 newly found noncommunicating cases. CONCLUSIONS: Conventional sequences are insensitive to obstructive membranes in CSF pathways, especially in the fourth ventricular exit foramina and the basal cisterns. 3D-CISS sequence, revealing these obstructive membranes, can alter patient treatment and prognosis.
- ÖgeAcute Ischemic Infarction Defined by a Region of Multiple Hypointense Vessels on Gradient-Echo T2*MR Imaging at 3T(AMER SOC NEURORADIOLOGY, 2009-01-01) Kaya, D.; Dincer, A.; Yildiz, M. E.; Cizmeli, M. O.; Erzen, C.BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: During the hyperacute phase of stroke, multiple hypointense vessels were identified specifically in the ischemic territory on gradient-echo T2{*}-weighted MR images (GRE-T2{*} WI) at 3T. The area was named a ``region of multiple hypointense vessels (RMHV).{''} The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of RMHV for the diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and to establish the relationship of this finding to other MR imaging studies. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty patients with AIS underwent MR imaging at 3T consisting of GRE-T2{*}, diffusion-weighted images (DWI), and perfusion-weighted images (PWI) within 6 hours of symptom onset and follow-up images at 72 hours. RMHV was defined as an area containing multiple hypointense vessels strictly in the region of the ischemic territory on GRE-T2{*}. The RMHV volume on GRE-T2{*}, initial ischemic lesion volumes on DWI, PWI maps, and on follow-up images were measured and compared with the RMHV volume. RESULTS: RMHV on GRE-T2{*} was identified in 20 patients. There was no significant difference between the ischemic lesion volumes on mean transit time (247.3 +/- 88.1 mL), time-to-peak (228.6 +/- 88.8 mL), cerebral blood flow (200.6 +/- 89.7 mL), RMHV on GRE-T2{*} (214.4 +/- 86 mL), and the infarct volume at 72 hours (210.3 +/- 90.4 mL) (P = .975). CONCLUSIONS: RMHV on GRE-T2{*} can be used as a supportive imaging finding for the diagnosis of hyperacute ischemic stroke. RMHV volume provides information that is in accordance with the infarct volume at 72 hours and the data supplied by PWI.
- ÖgeAcute mercury poisoning: a case report(BIOMED CENTRAL LTD, 2010-01-01) Sarikaya, Sezgin; Karcioglu, Ozgur; Ay, Didem; Cetin, Asli; Aktas, Can; Serinken, MustafaBackground: Mercury poisoning can occur as a result of occupational hazard or suicide attempt. This article presents a 36-year-old case admitted to emergency department (ED) due to exposure to metallic mercury. Case Presentation: A 36-year-old woman presented to the ED with a three-day history of abdominal pain, diarrhea and fever. One week ago her daughter had brought mercury in the liquid form from the school. She had put it on the heating stove. One day later, her 14-month old sister baby got fever and died before admission to the hospital. Her blood pressure was 134/87 mmHg
- ÖgeLateral flow assay for rapid differentiation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and 97 species of mycobacteria other than tuberculosis grown in Lowenstein-Jensen and TK-SLC medium(ELSEVIER, 2010-01-01) Akyar, I.; Kocagoz, T.; Sinik, G.; Oktem, S.; Aytekin, N.; Kocagoz, S.Background: Mycobacterial antigen MPB64 is a secretory protein specific for Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. A lateral flow immunochromatographic assay (ICA) is a method used for the rapid differentiation of M. tuberculosis complex. Aim: We aimed to evaluate the performance of ICA in rapid differentiation of M. tuberculosis complex from 97 Mycobacterium species other than tuberculosis (MOTT), which are grown in Lowenstein-Jensen and TK-selective (SLC) medium. Materials and Methods: The study was performed in our laboratory between January 2009 and January 2010. A total of 394 isolates consisting of reference strains of 34 M. tuberculosis from World Health Organization (WHO) collection, 97 different MOTT bacilli, 7 Mycobacterium bovis BCG substrains and total 256 clinical Mycobacterium isolates were tested by ICA, which is based on anti-MPB64 monoclonal antibodies. All the strains were inoculated onto a TK-SLC (selective) medium and Lowenstein-Jensen medium. TK-SLC is a new rapid mycobacterial culture medium that indicates mycobacterial growth by colour change. Results: The growth of mycobacterial strains was observed in 10-12 days on TK-SLC medium. ICA test was performed in 15 minutes. All strains belonging to M. tuberculosis complex group were found positive and all MOTT species were found negative on ICA slides. The results were confirmed with nucleic acid amplification by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using primers specific for M. tuberculosis complex. Conclusion: With the additive effect of growth on TK-SLC medium in 10-12 days, the mycobacterial antigen MPB64 is a very useful and specific tool in rapid differentiation of M. tuberculosis and MOTT grown in culture.
- ÖgeDystonia in neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation: outcome of bilateral pallidal stimulation(OXFORD UNIV PRESS, 2010-01-01) Timmermann, L.; Pauls, K. A. M.; Wieland, K.; Jech, R.; Kurlemann, G.; Sharma, N.; Gill, S. S.; Haenggeli, C. A.; Hayflick, S. J.; Hogarth, P.; Leenders, K. L.; Limousin, P.; Malanga, C. J.; Moro, E.; Ostrem, J. L.; Revilla, F. J.; Santens, P.; Schnitzler, A.; Tisch, S.; Valldeoriola, F.; Vesper, J.; Volkmann, J.; Woitalla, D.; Peker, S.Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation encompasses a heterogeneous group of rare neurodegenerative disorders that are characterized by iron accumulation in the brain. Severe generalized dystonia is frequently a prominent symptom and can be very disabling, causing gait impairment, difficulty with speech and swallowing, pain and respiratory distress. Several case reports and one case series have been published concerning therapeutic outcome of pallidal deep brain stimulation in dystonia caused by neurodegeneration with brain iron degeneration, reporting mostly favourable outcomes. However, with case studies, there may be a reporting bias towards favourable outcome. Thus, we undertook this multi-centre retrospective study to gather worldwide experiences with bilateral pallidal deep brain stimulation in patients with neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation. A total of 16 centres contributed 23 patients with confirmed neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation and bilateral pallidal deep brain stimulation. Patient details including gender, age at onset, age at operation, genetic status, magnetic resonance imaging status, history and clinical findings were requested. Data on severity of dystonia (Burke Fahn Marsden Dystonia Rating Scale-Motor Scale, Barry Albright Dystonia Scale), disability (Burke Fahn Marsden Dystonia Rating Scale-Disability Scale), quality of life (subjective global rating from 1 to 10 obtained retrospectively from patient and caregiver) as well as data on supportive therapy, concurrent pharmacotherapy, stimulation settings, adverse events and side effects were collected. Data were collected once preoperatively and at 2-6 and 9-15 months postoperatively. The primary outcome measure was change in severity of dystonia. The mean improvement in severity of dystonia was 28.5\% at 2-6 months and 25.7\% at 9-15 months. At 9-15 months postoperatively, 66.7\% of patients showed an improvement of 20\% or more in severity of dystonia, and 31.3\% showed an improvement of 20\% or more in disability. Global quality of life ratings showed a median improvement of 83.3\% at 9-15 months. Severity of dystonia preoperatively and disease duration predicted improvement in severity of dystonia at 2-6 months
- ÖgeIntensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in bilateral retinoblastoma(ASSOC RADIOLOGY \& ONCOLOGY, 2010-01-01) Atalar, Banu; Ozyar, Enis; Gunduz, Kaan; Gungor, GorkemBackground. External beam radiotherapy (EBRT) for retinoblastoma has traditionally been done with conventional radiotherapy techniques which resulted high doses to the surrounding normal tissues. Case report. A 20 month-old girl with group D bilateral retinoblastoma underwent intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) to both eyes after failing chemoreduction and focal therapies including cryotherapy and transpupillary thermotherapy. In this report, we discuss the use of IMRT as a method for reducing doses to adjacent normal tissues while delivering therapeutic doses to the tumour tissues compared with 3-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT). At one year follow-up, the patient remained free of any obvious radiation complications. Conclusions. Image guided IMRT provides better dose distribution than 3DCRT in retinoblastoma eyes, delivering the therapeutic dose to the tumours and minimizing adjacent tissue damage.
- ÖgePASSIVE SMOKING IN CHILDREN AT HIGH SOCIO-CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC LEVEL AND PARENTS' OPINIONS ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF PASSIVE SMOKING(NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP, 2010-01-01) Cinar, N.; Cevahir, R.; Dede, C.; Kuguoglu, S.
- ÖgeMannich base derivatives of 3-hydroxy-6-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one with antimicrobial activity(SCIENTIFIC TECHNICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL TURKEY-TUBITAK, 2010-01-01) Us, Demet; Berk, Barkin; Gurdal, Ece; Aytekin, Nihan; Kocagoz, Tanil; Caglayan, Berrak; Kurnaz, Isil Aksan; Erol, Dilek DemirA series of 3-hydroxy-6-methyl-2-{[}(substitutedpiperidine-1-yl)methyl]-4H-pyran-4-o ne structured compounds were synthesized by reacting 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one with suitable piperidine derivatives using Mannich reaction conditions. Antibacterial activities of the compounds for E. coli ATCC 25922, S. paratyphi ATCC BAA-1250, S. flexneri ATCC 12022, E. gergoviae ATCC 33426, and M. smegmatis ATCC 14468 were assessed in vitro by the broth dilution method for determination of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). In addition, their inhibitory effects over DNA gyrase enzyme were evaluated using a DNA gyrase supercoiling assay. All the synthesized compounds showed a MIC value of either 8 or 16 mu g/mL for M. smegmatis, whereas minimum to moderate activity was achieved for the others. Those tested in the supercoiling assay had at best a very mild inhibition of the enzyme. This series deserves further attention for testing over Mycobacterium species and topoisomerase II inhibition to develop new lead drugs to treat non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections.
- ÖgeAdaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system to improve the power quality of variable-speed wind power generation system(TUBITAK SCIENTIFIC \& TECHNICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL TURKEY, 2010-01-01) Oguz, Yuksel; Guney, IrfanIn this study, an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system is designed for output voltage and frequency control of a variable-speed wind power generation system. Variable-speed wind power generation systems (VSWPGS) provide the opportunity to capture more power than fixed speed turbines. On the other hand, the variable-speed wind turbine output can be variable voltage and variable frequency for fluctuating wind speeds. The quality of output power can be improved if adequate controls are incorporated in the system. To bring the output voltage and frequency of system by means of control of blade pitch angle of wind turbine to a desirable value, an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) is used in this paper. Based on the dynamic performance of VSWPGS, ANFIS is designed. Control and dynamic performance analysis of VSWPGS is made depending on various loading situations. Dynamic modeling, control and simulation study of the wind power generation system is performed with MATLAB/Simulink program. The simulation results obtained through various load, situations and detailed analysis of so established simulation model is given in this study. As it can be seen in simulation results, the output voltage and frequency of ANFIS controlled variable-speed wind power generation system reach to desirable operation values in a very short time.
- ÖgeNutritional modifiers of aging brain function: use of uridine and other phosphatide precursors to increase formation of brain synapses(2010-01-01) Wurtman, Richard J.; Cansev, Mehmet; Sakamoto, Toshimasa; Ulus, IsmaelBrain phosphatide synthesis requires three circulating compounds: docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), uridine, and choline. Oral administration of these phosphatide precursors to experimental animals increases the levels of phosphatides and synaptic proteins in the brain and per brain cell as well as the numbers of dendritic spines on hippocampal neurons. Arachidonic acid fails to reproduce these effects of DHA. If similar increases occur in human brain, administration of these compounds to patients with diseases that cause loss of brain synapses, such as Alzheimer's disease, could be beneficial.
- ÖgeMidterm experience with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators in children and young adults(dagger)(OXFORD UNIV PRESS, 2010-01-01) Celiker, Alpay; Olgun, Hasim; Karagoz, Tevfik; Ozer, Sema; Ozkutlu, Suheyla; Alehan, DursunThis single-centre study was undertaken to review our experience with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation in children with relatively different aetiologies. We retrospectively reviewed the records of the paediatric patients who underwent ICD implantation between October 2001 and December 2008. The data of these patients were collected by reviewing the patients' medical records and computerized departmental pacemaker databases. A total of 28 patients who underwent ICD implantation during this period were included in this study. The median age was 12 years and median weight was 32 kg. Most of the patients had ion-channel diseases (n = 13) or cardiomyopathy (n = 11). Devices were implanted for either secondary (n = 22) or primary (n = 6) prevention. The selected ICD generator type was single chamber in 22 patients, dual chamber in 5 patients, and biventricular in 1. Nineteen patients received 122 shocks. Fifteen of 22 patients (68.2\%) from the secondary prevention group and 2 of 6 patients (33.3\%) from the primary prevention group experienced at least one appropriate shock during a median period of 11.3 months (range: 4 days-6.5 years). Forty-two inappropriate shocks were delivered in seven (31.8\%) patients from the secondary prophylaxis group during a median period of 11.3 months. The most important reason for inappropriate shocks was T-wave oversensing. In six patients, lead-related acute or chronic complications occurred. The ICD was safe and effective in interrupting malignant arrhythmias in children and adolescents with a high risk of sudden cardiac death. However, the occurrence of lead complications is significant. The incidence of therapies delivered by the device, with appropriate and inappropriate shocks, was high and interfered with the quality of life. The most important reason for inappropriate shocks was T-wave oversensing. Careful programming is mandatory to reduce the inappropriate shocks.
- ÖgeImpact of peritoneal transport characteristics on cardiac function in paediatric peritoneal dialysis patients: a Turkish Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Study Group (TUPEPD) report(OXFORD UNIV PRESS, 2010-01-01) Bakkaloglu, Sevcan A.; Saygili, Arda; Sever, Lale; Aksu, Nejat; Noyan, Aytul; Akman, Sema; Ekim, Mesiha; Doganay, Beyza; Yildiz, Nurdan; Akalin, Figen; Caliskan, Salim; Kara, Orhan D.; Duzova, Ali; Soylu, Alper; Atalay, SemraMethods. One hundred and ten PD patients (13 +/- 5 years, PD vintage: 31 +/- 27 months) were enrolled into the study. Four-hour dialysate/plasma creatinine ratio was used for differentiating PET groups. Thirty-eight patients were high transporters, 29 were high-average transporters and 43 were low-average/low transporters. Echocardiography was performed in all subjects. Results. Age, PD vintage, dialysate glucose concentration, ultrafiltration volume, urine volume and blood pressure levels were similar in all PET groups. No biochemical or echocardiographic data (ejection fraction, fractional shortening, left ventricular mass index, myocardial performance index, power Doppler E/tissue Doppler E ratio reflecting diastolic function) were different among PET groups except lower albumin (P = 0.025) levels in high transporters and higher high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (P = 0.026) levels in high and high-average transporters compared to other transport groups. Conclusions. Cardiac structural and functional abnormalities are highly prevalent among paediatric PD patients. Transport rates did not have a significant effect on biochemical parameters or cardiac structural/functional parameters. It might be suggested that being a high transporter does not provide a disadvantage in terms of atherogenic tendency and cardiac disease in paediatric PD patients. Oligoanuria, anaemia and hypertension were independent predictors of cardiac disease.
- ÖgeTHE EVALUATION OF PARENT SATISFACTION IN PEDIATRIC CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY INTENSIVE CARE UNIT(NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP, 2010-01-01) Gok, G.; Kuguoglu, S.