Scientific work

Doç. Dr. Mehmet Akif Vatankulu

127 publications. The source of the information is stated next to each publication.

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  1. Percutaneous renal sympathetic denervation combined with empirical Purkinje de-networking for electrical storm in congenital long QT syndrome after cardiac sympathetic denervation: a case report with two consecutive patients

    Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2026

    DOI 10.1007/s10840-026-02324-8 PMID 42020833 Open-access full textSource: OpenAlex

  2. Post procedural changes in frontal QRS-T angle predict electrical disturbances after self-expandable transcatheter aortic valve implantation

    Journal of Electrocardiology, 2026

    DOI 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2026.154264 PMID 42068838 Source: OpenAlex

  3. When 95% Atrial Pacing Does Not Mean Pacemaker Dependency

    Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2026

    DOI 10.1007/s10840-026-02421-8 PMID 42631909 Source: OpenAlex

  4. Further Considerations in Paravalvular Leak Closure

    Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 2026

    DOI 10.1016/j.cjca.2026.02.013 PMID 41688016 Source: ORCID

  5. Contrast-Induced Encephalopathy With Concomitant Procedure-Related Microembolic Ischemic Lesions Following Subclavian Artery Stenting

    Cureus, 2026

    DOI 10.7759/cureus.106238 PMID 42077753 Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  6. An Unusual Localization of a Cardiac Pseudoaneurysm Complicated by Paravalvular Leak in a Patient with Prosthetic Heart Valves

    Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.), 2016

    DOI 10.1111/echo.13086 PMID 26494458 Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  7. Circadian Rhythm of Infarct Size and Left Ventricular Function Evaluated with Tissue Doppler Echocardiography in ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction

    Heart, lung & circulation, 2016

    DOI 10.1016/j.hlc.2015.06.833 PMID 26475647 10 citations (Europe PMC) Source: ORCID

  8. Early experience of percutaneous paravalvular leak closure using a novel Occlutech occluder

    EuroIntervention : journal of EuroPCR in collaboration with the Working Group on Interventional Cardiology of the European Society of Cardiology, 2016

    DOI 10.4244/eijv11i10a237 PMID 26897292 20 citations (Europe PMC) Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  9. Improvements in quality of life in septuagenarians versus octogenarians undergoing trans-catheter aortic valve replacement

    Journal of geriatric cardiology : JGC, 2016

    DOI 10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2016.05.006 PMID 27594873 1 citation (Europe PMC) Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  10. New Markers in Atherosclerosis: Thrombospondin-2 (THBS-2) and Leukocyte Cell-Derived Chemotaxin-2 (LECT-2); An Immunohistochemical Study

    Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research, 2016

    DOI 10.12659/msm.898889 PMID 28039493 12 citations (Europe PMC) Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  11. Right Ventricle Metastasis of Pleomorfic Undifferentiated Sarcoma Detected by FDG PET/CT and Three-Dimensional Echocardiography

    Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.), 2016

    DOI 10.1111/echo.13241 PMID 27109261 3 citations (Europe PMC) Source: ORCID

  12. Swiss Cheese-Like Atrial Septal Defect Detected by Three-Dimensional Echocardiography

    Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.), 2015

    DOI 10.1111/echo.12933 PMID 25809210 1 citation (Europe PMC) Source: ORCID

  13. Zwolle risk score predicts contrast-induced acute kidney injury in STEMI patients undergoing PCI

    Herz, 2015

    DOI 10.1007/s00059-013-3957-1 PMID 24609795 4 citations (Europe PMC) Source: ORCID

  14. A New Parameter Predicting Chronic Total Occlusion of Coronary Arteries: Platelet Distribution Width

    Angiology, 2014

    DOI 10.1177/0003319713486339 PMID 23636855 29 citations (Europe PMC) Source: ORCID

  15. A giant right atrial villous myxoma with simultaneous pulmonary embolism

    International journal of surgery case reports, 2014

    DOI 10.1016/j.ijscr.2013.11.014 PMID 24657800 8 citations (Europe PMC) Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  16. A new prognostic evaluation of patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary angioplasty: combined Zwolle and Syntax score

    Kardiologia polska, 2014

    DOI 10.5603/kp.a2013.0183 PMID 23990229 2 citations (Europe PMC) Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  17. Association Between Serum Cystatin C Levels and Coronary Slow Flow

    Angiology, 2014

    DOI 10.1177/0003319713505697 PMID 24101711 4 citations (Europe PMC) Source: ORCID

  18. Comparison of single-dose and repeated levosimendan infusion in patients with acute exacerbation of advanced heart failure

    Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research, 2014

    DOI 10.12659/msm.889767 PMID 24549281 16 citations (Europe PMC) Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  19. Does Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Have an Effect on Left Ventricular Function after ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction?

    Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.), 2014

    DOI 10.1111/echo.12359 PMID 24103085 6 citations (Europe PMC) Source: ORCID

  20. Endovascular therapy of acute ischaemic stroke by interventional cardiologists: single-centre experience from Turkey

    EuroIntervention : journal of EuroPCR in collaboration with the Working Group on Interventional Cardiology of the European Society of Cardiology, 2014

    DOI 10.4244/eijv10i7a149 PMID 25415153 17 citations (Europe PMC) Source: ORCID

  21. High-dose intravenous N-acetylcysteine prevention of contrast media-induced nephropathy in heart failure: CASIS-HF-A multicenter prospective controlled trial

    EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL, 2014

    Source: ORCID

  22. Mad honey intoxication mimicking acute coronary syndrome

    JOURNAL OF THE PAKISTAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 2014

    Source: ORCID

  23. Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and in-hospital mortality in patients with acute heart failure

    Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil), 2014

    DOI 10.6061/clinics/2014(03)08 PMID 24626945 22 citations (Europe PMC) Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  24. Novel fibro-inflammation markers in assessing left atrial remodeling in non-valvular atrial fibrillation

    Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research, 2014

    DOI 10.12659/msm.890635 PMID 24651058 66 citations (Europe PMC) Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  25. Renal impairment and coronary collaterals in patients with acute coronary syndrome

    Herz, 2014

    DOI 10.1007/s00059-013-3823-1 PMID 23649321 3 citations (Europe PMC) Source: ORCID

  26. Response to Letter Regarding "A New Parameter Predicting Chronic Total Occlusion of Coronary Arteries: Platelet Distribution Width"

    Angiology, 2014

    DOI 10.1177/0003319713502702 PMID 24052519 Source: ORCID

  27. Serum gamma-glutamyl transferase levels and in-hospital mortality in patients with acute heart failure

    Kardiologia polska, 2014

    DOI 10.5603/kp.a2014.0048 PMID 24526562 6 citations (Europe PMC) Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  28. Utility of the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio for predicting in-hospital mortality after levosimendan infusion in patients with acute decompensated heart failure

    Journal of cardiology, 2014

    DOI 10.1016/j.jjcc.2013.10.009 PMID 24268422 24 citations (Europe PMC) Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  29. Transcatheter trans‐apical closure of paravalvular mitral and aortic leaks using a new device: First in man experience

    Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, 2013

    DOI 10.1002/ccd.25006 PMID 23703912 18 citations (Europe PMC) Source: OpenAlex

  30. Anesthetic Management for a Patient With Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation

    Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 2013

    DOI 10.1053/j.jvca.2012.12.011 PMID 23725687 2 citations (Europe PMC) Open-access full textSource: OpenAlex

  31. A New Prognostic Evaluation of Patients with Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Angioplasty: Combined Zwolle and Syntax Score

    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 2013

    DOI 10.1016/j.jacc.2013.08.667 2 citations (OpenAlex) Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  32. Acute Improvement of P Wave Dispersion after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 2013

    DOI 10.1016/j.jacc.2013.08.678 Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  33. Assessment of the left atrial volume index and plasma NT-proANP level in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction

    Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil), 2013

    DOI 10.6061/clinics/2013(07)18 PMID 23917666 4 citations (Europe PMC) Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  34. Controlled removal of a dislodged stent causing myocardial ischemia 1 year after stent placement

    Anadolu kardiyoloji dergisi : AKD = the Anatolian journal of cardiology, 2013

    DOI 10.5152/akd.2013.016 PMID 23128549 Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  35. Does Spironolactone Have a Dose-Dependent Effect on Left Ventricular Remodeling in Patients with Preserved Left Ventricular Function After an Acute Myocardial Infarction?

    Cardiovascular therapeutics, 2013

    DOI 10.1111/1755-5922.12006 PMID 22963506 13 citations (Europe PMC) Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  36. Does estimated glomerular filtration rate affect left ventricular function after ST elevation myocardial infarction?

    EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL, 2013

    DOI 10.1093/eurheartj/eht308.p1313 Source: ORCID

  37. Early assessment of percutaneous coronary interventions for chronic total occlusions analyzed by novel echocardiographic techniques

    Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil), 2013

    DOI 10.6061/clinics/2013(10)07 PMID 24212840 12 citations (Europe PMC) Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  38. Effect of estimated glomerular filtration rate on periprocedural myocardial infarction in patients undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention

    Renal failure, 2013

    DOI 10.3109/0886022x.2013.808132 PMID 23803143 4 citations (Europe PMC) Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  39. Electrocardiographic P-wave characteristics in patients with psoriasis vulgaris

    Upsala journal of medical sciences, 2013

    DOI 10.3109/03009734.2012.744372 PMID 23153368 17 citations (Europe PMC) Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  40. Endovascular Therapy of Acute Ischemic Stroke by Interventional Cardiologists: National Initial Experience

    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 2013

    DOI 10.1016/j.jacc.2013.08.238 Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  41. Endovascular therapy of acute ischemic stroke by interventional cardiologists: initial national experience

    Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi : Turk Kardiyoloji Derneginin yayin organidir, 2013

    DOI 10.5543/tkda.2013.48313 PMID 24351941 2 citations (Europe PMC) Source: ORCID

  42. Familial sick sinus syndrome

    Anadolu kardiyoloji dergisi : AKD = the Anatolian journal of cardiology, 2013

    DOI 10.5152/akd.2013.248 PMID 24172807 Source: ORCID

  43. Implication of Serum Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Levels in Patients Who Underwent First-time Diagnostic Coronary Angiography

    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 2013

    DOI 10.1016/j.jacc.2013.08.561 Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  44. Is Postdilatation with a Noncompliant Balloon Necessary after Coronary Stent Deployment during Primary Angioplasty?

    Journal of interventional cardiology, 2013

    DOI 10.1111/joic.12041 PMID 23941650 8 citations (Europe PMC) Source: ORCID

  45. Is postdilatation with a noncompliant balloon necessary after coronary stent deployment during primary angioplasty?

    EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL, 2013

    DOI 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.p3041 3 citations (OpenAlex) Source: ORCID

  46. Moon effects women's asleep cardiac autonomic function

    BIOLOGICAL RHYTHM RESEARCH, 2013

    DOI 10.1080/09291016.2012.731211 Source: ORCID

  47. Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio is associated with thromboembolic stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation

    Journal of the neurological sciences, 2013

    DOI 10.1016/j.jns.2012.09.032 PMID 23084070 73 citations (Europe PMC) Source: ORCID

  48. Novel Fibroinflammatory Markers in Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation: Galectin-3, Lcn2/NGAL, P3NP

    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 2013

    DOI 10.1016/j.jacc.2013.08.212 Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  49. PREDICTIVE VALUE OF ELEVATED NEUTROPHIL TO LYMPHOCYTE RATIO IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING PRIMARY ANGIOPLASTY FOR STEMI

    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 2013

    DOI 10.1016/s0735-1097(13)60150-3 2 citations (OpenAlex) Open-access full textSource: ORCID

  50. Polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with P-wave prolongation and increased P-wave dispersion

    Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology, 2013

    DOI 10.3109/09513590.2013.813474 PMID 23855355 4 citations (Europe PMC) Source: ORCID