Migrating bullet from thorax to retroperitoneum

WOS: 000385271000026Bullet injuries to the thorax are observed frequently. When the radiographic location of the bullet does not correlate with the expected trajectory, a possible bullet embolism should be considered. In this article, we present a 39-year-old male patient who suffered a gunshot to his back. Patient's hemopneumothorax was treated with tube thoracostomy; however, the bullet was found to have migrated to the retroperitoneum without an overt mediastinal, diaphragmatic, or abdominal visceral organ injury. Angiography demonstrated no vascular embolism. The exact mechanism for the bullet to reach to the retroperitoneum was unknown, but a possible presence of a Bochdalek's triangle was suspected

Effect of isoflavones on atherosclerosis in peritoneal dialysis patients

Purpose: Cardiovascular disease is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with renal failure. Patients with chronic renal failure are significantly susceptible to atherosclerosis. Our aim is to investigate the effect of isoflavone upon atherosclerosis and inflammation in continuos ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients. Material and Methods: Fifty eight patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis were enrolled in the study. The Patients have been separated into two groups. The first group with a plasebo, the second group with 40 mg soy isoflavones (Isoflavin and reg;, Mikro-Gen) 2 times per day was given to patients during 12 weeks. Two of them because of gastrointestinal side effects leaved the study and the study was completed with 56 patients. Before and after the treatment of isoflavone total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, hs-CRP, homocysteine, intima-media thickness, arterial stiffness values were measured and statistical analyses was made. Results: The levels of intima-media thickness, arterial stiffness and one of the inflammation marker hs-CRP was statistically lower after the treatment with isoflavones than the beginning of treatment. Conclusion: Finally; it can be supplied useful effects on inflammatory and atherosclerotic process by using of isoflavones which has antilipogenic, antihypertensive and improving vascular health properties in end stage renal disease. [Cukurova Med J 2016; 41(1.000): 112-120

The effect of rapid blood pressure control on P-wave dispersion in hypertensive urgency

A sharp increase in blood pressure, increase in atrial pressure and atrial strain, left ventricular diastolic dysfunction, and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) lead to heterogeneity and instability in atrial conduction. The resulting physiopathological situation may elevate maximum Pwave duration (P-max) and P-wave dispersion (PWD) in electrocardiography. The objective of our study was to explore the effect of the sudden change in atrial hemodynamics on P-max and PWD, which may indicate the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) development in hypertensive urgency

The Effect of Acute Allergic Reactions on Diastolic Heart Function

Purpose: Diastolic heart failure is characterized by the presence of heart failure symptoms despite preserved systolic function. Cytokines released during allergic reactions may impair diastolic heart function, either through their direct toxic effects or by inducing coronary artery spasm. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of acute allergic reactions on diastolic heart function. Methods: Fifty patients, randomly selected from those who were admitted to the emergency room between May 2010 and December 2010 with the complaints of rash and itching, and who were subsequently diagnosed with allergic reactions based on the clinical and laboratory findings, were included in the study as the allergy group. Thirty healthy volunteers, in whom the diagnosis of allergy was ruled out based on the clinical and laboratory data, were use as the control group. Diastolic heart functions were evaluated in patients presenting with allergic reaction as well as in control subjects. Results: There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of basal systolic functions, diameters of the cavities and wall thicknesses, and biochemical parameters. Color M mode flow progression velocities, E ratios, E/A ratios and mitral lateral annulus tissue Doppler velocities measured by echocardiography at Day 0 and Day 5 were significantly altered in the allergy group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Impairment in diastolic functions was observed following acute allergic reactions. Acute allergic reactions could be a cause of mortality and morbidity if they lead to the development of diastolic heart failure

Current Statement of Intensive Care Units in Turkey: Data obtained from 67 Centers

OBJECTIVES: We aimed to obtain information about the characteristics of the ICUs in our country via a point prevalence study