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Öğe Autonomic and diastolic dysfunction association with quality of life impairment in cirrhotic patients(Elsevier, 2020) Baysal, Mehmet; Ortaburun, Yildiz; Soylu, Ali Riza; Yilmaztepe, Mustafa Adem; Baysal, Serap; Umit, Elif; Umit, HasanBackground and study aims: Cirrhosis is a multisystem disorder characterized by hyperdynamic circulation which can progress to multiple organ dysfunctions. Recent studies have demonstrated autonomic dysfunction and cirrhotic cardiomyopathy including diastolic dysfunction, systolic dysfunction with electrophysiologic abnormalities in patients with cirrhosis. Due to the long and complicated course of the disease, health related quality of life is affected. We aimed to evaluate the frequency of diastolic dysfunction and autonomic dysfunction in cirrhosis, and the effects on health-related quality of life. Patients and methods: Hundred cirrhotic patients were enrolled in the study. According to the Child-Pugh classification 35 patients were of Child A, 36 of Child B and 29 of Child C. The proportion of autonomic dysfunction was 52%, and diastolic dysfunction 51%. Autonomic dysfunction was diagnosed using bedside maneuvers and tests; diastolic dysfunction was diagnosed using the E/A ratio in echocardiographic findings. Health-related quality of life measurements was obtained from an SF-36 questionnaire. Results: Patients with advanced Child-Pugh classifications were found to have significantly lower health-related quality of life values (p < 0.05). Likewise, health-related quality of life values were observed to be significantly lower in patients with autonomic dysfunction (p < 0.05). No significant difference was found in health related quality of life measurements between patients with and without diastolic dysfunction. Conclusion: Our study showed that autonomic dysfunction and diastolic dysfunction are found in patients with cirrhosis. Further studies are needed to assess the effects of autonomic dysfunction and diastolic dysfunction on health-related quality of life. (C) 2020 Pan-Arab Association of Gastroenterology. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Öğe Chronic myeloid leukaemia after chemoradiotherapy for solid malignancies(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2020) Baysal, Mehmet; Ulutas, Gulcin; Gokyer, Ali; Umit, Elif; Atli, Emine Ikbal; Kirkizlar, Onur; Gurkan, HakanHaematological malignancies associated with chemoradiotherapy (CRT) are often acute myeloid leukaemias and myelodysplastic syndromes. Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) has been reported rarely in these situations. Cytogenetics of CRT-associated CML is not different from de novo CML, and there are not enough data about its prognosis. We report two patients who had CRT because of lung cancer and squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck, who subsequently developed CML.Öğe Comparison of Clinical Scoring Systems in the Management of Patients with Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia and Thrombocytopenia(Galenos Yayincilik, 2021) Baysal, Mehmet; Umit, Elif; Kirkizlar, Hakki Onur; Demir, Ahmet MuzafferObjective: Several clinical scoring systems have been developed for the differential diagnosis of thrombotic microangiopathies (TMAs), all to predict and identify patients with ADAMTS13 deficiency and to start treatment as soon as possible. The first scoring system in this regard was the Bentley score, and the French score and PLASMIC score were developed afterwards. Materials and Methods: We aimed to evaluate the laboratory parameters and clinical features of patients who underwent plasma exchange with a prediagnosis of TTP at our clinic between 2007 and 2019 and whose ADAMTS13 enzyme levels were measured and to compare the findings with the scoring systems. Results: Data of 35 patients were evaluated. Twelve patients were evaluated as high risk according to all three scoring systems. A statistically significant relation was observed between all three scoring systems and ADAMTS13 levels. Conclusion: A moderate correlation was found between all three scoring systems and ADAMTS13 levels. We observed similar potential strength of all three scoring systems to predict TTP among other TMAs and we conclude that they are applicable in daily practice.Öğe Concepts of Double Hit and Triple Hit Disease in Multiple Myeloma, Entity and Prognostic Significance(Nature Portfolio, 2020) Baysal, Mehmet; Demirci, Ufuk; Umit, Elif; Kirkizlar, Hakki Onur; Atli, Emine Ikbal; Gurkan, Hakan; Gulsaran, Sedanur KaramanRisk assessment in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients (NDMM) is the first and the most crucial determinant of treatment. With the utilization of FISH analysis as a part of routine practice, high risk Multiple Myeloma (MM) is defined as having at least one of the mutations related with poor prognosis including; t(4;14) t(14;16), t(14;20), del 17p, p53 mutation, gain 1q and del 1p. M-Smart MM risk stratification guideline by Mayo Clinic has proposed a concept similar to high grade lymphomas. Having two of the high risk genetic abnormalities were defined as double hit MM and having any three as triple hit MM. Based on these definitions which may bring a much more clinically relatable understanding in MM prognosis, we aimed to assess our database regarding these two concepts and their probable significance in terms of outcome and prognosis. We retrospectively evaluated 159 newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients and their clinical course. Among these patients; twenty-four patients have one high risk determinant and also seven and two patients were classified as double hit MM and triple hit MM respectively. Overall survival (OS) of the patients with double hit MM was 6 months, 32.0 months for patients with single high risk abnormality and 57.0 months for patients with no high risk abnormality. Univariate analysis showed that Double Hit and Triple Hit MM is a predictive of low OS. Hazard Ratio of patients with one high risk abnormality was 1.42, double-hit MM patients was 5.55, and triple-hit MM patients was 7.3. Despite the development of novel drugs and their effects of prolonging survival, the treatment has not been individualized. Understanding the biology of each patient as a unique process will be the success of the treatment. As it is known that some MM patients harbor high risk genetic abnormalities according to FISH analysis, we can continue the argument that some patients bring an even higher risk and that can be defined as double or triple hit MM.Öğe Coronary Slow Flow and Acute Coronary Syndrome in a Patient with Spinal Cord Injury(Texas Heart Inst, 2011) Aktoz, Meryem; Tatli, Ersan; Barutcu, Ahmet; Ozkalayci, Flora; Umit, Elif; Altun, ArmaganWe report the case of a 55-year-old man who presented with acute coronary syndrome due to coronary slow flow after spinal cord injury. Data regarding the causes and clinical manifestations of coronary slow flow are inconclusive, but the autonomic nervous system is believed to be at least a contributing factor The predominant vagal activity causes vasodilation and hemostasis, which can lead to acute coronary syndrome. We hereby call attention to hyperactive parasympathetic tonicity, which can lead to coronary slow flow and acute coronary syndrome in acute spinal cord injury patients. (Tex Heart last J 2011;38(4):433-6)Öğe CORONARY SLOW FLOW AND ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME IN PATIENT WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY: A CASE REPORT(Elsevier Ireland Ltd, 2010) Aktoz, Meryem; Tatli, Ersan; Barutcu, Ahmet; Ozkalayci, Flora; Umit, Elif; Altun, Armagan[Abstract Not Available]Öğe Could Antinuclear Antibody Positivity Be a Factor Affecting Treatment Response in Immune Thrombocytopenia Patients on Eltrombopag?(Galenos Yayincilik, 2022) Baysal, Mehmet; Bas, Volkan; Umit, Elif; Kirkizlar, Hakki Onur; Demir, Ahmet MuzafferObjective: Eltrombopag remains a prominent option in the treatment of steroid-dependent or steroid-refractory immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) patients. Unfortunately, not all patients respond to eltrombopag. Antinuclear antibody (ANA) positivity can be seen at rates of up to 30% in ITP patients. Despite being widely used, more markers to predict the response to eltrombopag are still needed. In the present study, we aimed to show the association between ANA positivity and eltrombopag response in ITP patients. Materials and Methods: Patients who were diagnosed with ITP in the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine's Department of Hematology and who underwent eltrombopag treatment due to their resistance to steroids and other treatments were included in our study. ANA measurement was performed by indirect fluorescent antibody method and titers of 1:160 and above were considered positive. ANA measurements were made before starting eltrombopag. Results: Forty-five patients were included in our study, 33 being women and 12 men. The mean age of the patients was 45.73 years. There were 14 patients with ANA positivity and 31 patients were found to be ANA-negative. Response rates were higher in ANA-negative patients compared to ANA-positive patients in the 1st and 6th months of eltrombopag treatment (p<0.05). Conclusion: ANA positivity in ITP may indicate unresponsiveness to eltrombopag treatment, a finding that should be further supported by prospective studies involving more patients.Öğe Fusarium Endophthalmitis, Unusual and Challenging Infection in an Acute Leukemia Patient(Hindawi Ltd, 2018) Baysal, Mehmet; Umit, Elif; Boz, Ibrahim Bekir; Kirkizlar, Onur; Demir, MuzafferInvasive fungal infections bring serious mortality and morbidity during the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia. Especially, mold infections are challenging, and each case is unique in feature. These cases are usually fatal, and there is no consensus regarding optimal treatment. AML patients receive antifungal prophylaxis and may further require IFI (invasive fungal infection) treatments, but fusarium mold infections are often unrecognized and could be overlooked. In this case report, we try to emphasize the importance of this infection with a high-risk AML patient.Öğe Invasive fungal infection with a rare organism in a patient with acute myeloid leukaemia(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2020) Baysal, Mehmet; Umit, Elif; Ozdover, Ali Caner; Kirkizlar, Onur; Demir, Ahmet MuzafferInvasive fungal infections are a major cause for morbidity and mortality in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Long duration of hospitalization and increased costs are secondary burdens for patients and caregivers. The clinical manifestations are variable with a spectrum of different organs or systems. Factors related with invasive fungal infections may be categorized as host-related including the underlying disease, treatment and colonization status and pathogen-related including the capacity of the microorganism for defence, growth, tolerance and tissue affinity. The diagnosis of invasive fungal infection is confirmed with histopathological or microbiological demonstration of the microorganism, and commonly treatments are based on probability rather than definitive diagnosis due to patients fragile conditions preventing interventions. We aimed to present the less frequent yet difficult-to-treat organism, Verticillium causing invasive fungal infection in a patient with AML undergoing remission induction therapy.Öğe Late onset left ventricular dysfunction and cardiomyopathy induced with ibrutinib(Sage Publications Ltd, 2020) Gulsaran, Sedanur K.; Baysal, Mehmet; Demirci, Ufuk; Bas, Volkan; Kirkizlar, Hakki O.; Umit, Elif; Demir, Ahmet M.Introduction Ibrutinib, an oral inhibitor of Bruton's tyrosine kinase, has altered the treatment perspective of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and showed modest activity against several types of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. According to phase studies and real-world data, reported serious adverse effects included atrial fibrillation, diarrhea, and bleeding diathesis. However, heart failure was not reported to be a probable adverse effect linked with ibrutinib. Case report In this paper, we present a 66-year-old female chronic lymphocytic leukemia patient who developed significant and symptomatic left ventricular dysfunction at the 13th month of ibrutinib treatment. Management and outcome Following cessation of ibrutinib, ejection fraction and clinical findings of the left ventricular dysfunction alleviated. Discussion Although the use of ibrutinib is generally well tolerated, cardiac functions should be monitored occasionally in all patients.
