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Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, a novel group of oral antidiabetic drugs, have demonstrated cardioprotective benefits and positive metabolic effects in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). The cardiac electrophysiological balance index (ICEB) is an eletrocardiographic ratio that provides information about the equilibrium between left ventricular depolarization and repolarization duration, offering valuable insights into the predisposition to ventricular arrhythmias. The aim of this study is to analyze the potential impact of SGLT2 inhibitors on ICEB.

Emrah Özdemir

The precise etiology of hypoplasia of the posterior mitral valve leaflet (PMVL) remains incompletely elucidated; however, it has been hypothesized to stem from genetic mutations occurring during fetal development. Herein, we present the anatomical characteristics of the mitral valve and associated cardiac pathologies in patients with hypoplastic PMVL.

Ahmet Karaduman

Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a rare systemic inflammatory condition, typically presenting with fever, polyarthritis, and a transient maculopapular rash. Approximately 30% of AOSD cases involve cardiac complications. While pericarditis and myocarditis are the most commonly reported cardiac manifestations, valvular involvement is relatively rare. Here, we present a case that underscores the potential for sudden onset and rapid progression of valve involvement in patients with AOSD, even with ongoing treatment. This highlights the importance of systematic cardiac screening for all patients diagnosed with AOSD.

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Preventive measures for radial artery complications in distal transradial approach are not fully studied. Our aim was to investigate the role of nitroglycerine injection in patients undergoing coronary angiography via distal transradial access.

Mehmet Karaca

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