Scientific work

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kürşat Tigen

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

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  1. Karabay CY, Karaahmet T, Tigen K. Cardiovascular involvement in patients with systemic sclerosis: insights from electromechanical characteristics of the heart. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2011 Nov;11(7):643-7. doi: 10.5152/akd.2011.170. Epub 2011 Sep 29. Review

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  2. Güler A, Dündar C, Tigen K. Functional mitral regurgitation and papillary muscle dyssynchrony in patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2011 Aug;11(5):450-5. doi: 10.5152/akd.2011.113. Epub 2011 Jul 6. Review

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  3. Mutlu B, Tigen K, Gurel E, Ozben B, Karaahmet T, Basaran Y. The predictive value of flow-mediated dilation and carotid artery intima-media thickness for occult coronary artery disease. Echocardiography. 2011 Nov;28(10):1141-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8175.2011.01492.x. Epub 2011 Aug 19.

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  4. Dundar C, Tigen K, Pala S, Sasmazel A, Kirma C. Congenital left main coronary artery aneurysm. Cardiol J. 2011;18(4):430-3

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  5. Kocabay G, Sirma D, Mert M, Tigen K. Isolated tricuspid valve prolapsed: identification using two- and three-dimensional echocardiography and transoesophageal echocardiography. Cardiovasc J Afr. 2011 Sep-Oct;22(5):272-3. doi: 10.5830/CVJA-2011-006. Epub 2011 Jun 25

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  6. Karaahmet T, Tigen K, Dundar C, Cevik C, Guler A, Gurel E, Kirma C. Intraventricular and papillary muscle dyssynchrony is related to the diastolic phase of functional mitral regurgitation in patients with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. J Heart Valve Dis. 2011 Mar;20(2):136-45

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  7. Fotbolcu H, Duman D, Ecder SA, Oduncu V, Cevik C, Tigen K, Sirin G, Ozker E, Kiran B, Basaran Y. Attenuated cardiovascular response to sympathetic system activation during exercise in patients with dialysis-induced hypotension. Am J Nephrol. 2011;33(6):491-8. doi: 10.1159/000327829. Epub 2011 May 5.

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  8. Kırma C, Erkol A, Pala S, Oduncu V, Dündar C, İzgi A, Tigen K, Gibson CM. Intracoronary bolus-only compared with intravenous bolus plus infusion of tirofiban application in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2012 Jan 1;79(1):59-67. doi: 10.1002/ccd.23109. Epub 2011 Nov 30.

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  9. Dundar C, Tigen K, Tanalp C, Izgi A, Karaahmet T, Cevik C, Erkol A, Oduncu V, Kirma C. The prevalence of echocardiographic accretions on the leads of patients with permanent pacemakers. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2011 Jul;24(7):803-7. doi: 10.1016/j.echo.2011.03.001. Epub 2011 Apr 13.

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  10. Sasmazel A, Erkılıç A, Buyukbayrak F, Baysal A, Tigen K, Tuncer A, Tuncer E, Bugra O, Ozkokeli M, Kucukcerit T, Sunar H, Zeybek R. The effects of reactive hyperemia on stimulation of endothelium-derived nitric oxide in on-pump and off-pump coronary artery bypass surgeries. Artif Organs. 2011 Feb;35(2):131-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1594.2010.01041.x.

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  11. Erkol A, Pala S, Kırma C, Oduncu V, Dündar C, Izgi A, Tigen K, Gibson CM. Relation of circulating osteoprotegerin levels on admission to microvascular obstruction after primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Am J Cardiol. 2011 Mar 15;107(6):857-62. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2010.10.071. Epub 2011 Jan 19.

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  12. Oduncu V, Tanalp AC, Erkol A, Sırma D, Dündar C, Akgün T, Türkyilmaz E, Kılıçgedik A, Gözübüyük G, Tigen K, Izgi A, Kirma C. Impact of chronic pre-treatment of statins on the level of systemic inflammation and myocardial perfusion in patients undergoing primary angioplasty. Am J Cardiol. 2011 Jan 15;107(2):179-85. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2010.09.008. Epub 2010 Dec 2.

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  13. Basaran Y, Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Isiklar I, Cevik C, Gurel E, Dundar C, Pala S, Mahmutyazicioglu K, Basaran O. Fragmented QRS complexes are associated with cardiac fibrosis and significant intraventricular systolic dyssynchrony in nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy patients with a narrow QRS interval. Echocardiography. 2011 Jan;28(1):62-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8175.2010.01242.x.

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  14. Fotbolcu H, Yakar T, Duman D, Karaahmet T, Tigen K, Cevik C, Kurtoglu U, Dindar I. Impairment of the left ventricular systolic and diastolic function in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Cardiol J. 2010;17(5):457-63.

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  15. Karaahmet T, Tigen K, Dundar C, Pala S, Guler A, Kilicgedik A, Cevik C, Mahmutyazicioglu K, Isiklar I, Basaran Y. The effect of cardiac fibrosis on left ventricular remodeling, diastolic function, and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide levels in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. Echocardiography. 2010 Sep;27(8):954-60. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8175.2010.01170.x.

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  16. Karaahmet T, Tigen K, Gurel E, Cevik C, Dundar C, Fotbolcu H, Pala S, Basaran Y. Grading functional mitral regurgitation by tissue Doppler-derived isovolumic acceleration parameters in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. Echocardiography. 2010 Aug;27(7):815-22.

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  17. Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Kirma C, Kilicgedik A, Dundar C, Pala S, Cevik C, Guler A, Gurel E, Basaran Y. The association of functional mitral regurgitation and anemia in patients with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. Cardiol J. 2010;17(3):274-80.

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  18. Karaahmet T, Tigen K, Gurel E, Takir M, Avci A, Cevik C, Pala S, Dundar C, Basaran Y. Impact of systemic sclerosis on electromechanical characteristics of the heart. Heart Vessels. 2010 May;25(3):223-8. doi: 10.1007/s00380-009-1197-3. Epub 2010 May 29.

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  19. Fotbolcu H, Yakar T, Duman D, Ozden K, Karaahmet T, Tigen K, Kurtoglu U, Dindar I. Aortic elastic properties in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Blood Press Monit. 2010 Jun;15(3):139-45. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0b013e328339e2c8.

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  20. Pala S, Esen O, Akçakoyun M, Kahveci G, Kargin R, Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Açar G, Esen AM, Kirma C. Rosiglitazone, but not pioglitazone, improves myocardial systolic function in type 2 diabetic patients: a tissue Doppler study. Echocardiography. 2010 May;27(5):512-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8175.2009.01083.x. Epub 2010 Apr 16.

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  21. Akcakoyun M, Pala S, Esen O, Acar G, Kargin R, Emiroglu Y, Tigen K, Ozcan O, Ipcioglu OM, Esen AM. Dilatation of the ascending aorta is associated with low serum prolidase activity. Tohoku J Exp Med. 2010 Apr;220(4):273-7.

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  22. Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Zencirkiran H, Cevik C, Gurel E, Fotbolcu H, Dundar C, Sasmazel A, Basaran Y. Usefulness of isovolumic acceleration and tissue Doppler echocardiographic parameters for predicting postoperative functional recovery after heart valve surgery. Rev Esp Cardiol. 2010 Apr;63(4):430-8. Spanish.

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  23. Pala S, Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Dundar C, Kilicgedik A, Güler A, Cevik C, Kirma C, Basaran Y. Assessment of atrial electromechanical delay by tissue Doppler echocardiography in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. J Electrocardiol. 2010 Jul-Aug;43(4):344-50. doi: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2009.11.004. Epub 2009 Dec 24.

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  24. Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Dundar C, Guler A, Cevik C, Basaran O, Kirma C, Basaran Y. The importance of papillary muscle dyssynchrony in predicting the severity of functional mitral regurgitation in patients with non-ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy: a two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography study. Eur J Echocardiogr. 2010 Sep;11(8):671-6. doi: 10.1093/ejechocard/jeq040. Epub 2010 Mar 17.

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  25. Bitigen A, Mutlu B, Tigen K, Erkol A, Güler M. Mitral regurgitation and ventricular septal defect as a complication of penetrating cardiac trauma: a case report. Turkish J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2010;18(1):58-60

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  26. Tigen K, Cevik C. β-blockers in the treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy: which is the best? Curr Pharm Des. 2010;16(26):2866-71.

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  27. Bugra O, Sasmazel A, Fedakar A, Baysal A, Buyukbayrak F, Erdem H, Can MM, Tigen K, Sunar H. Precise placement of temporary pacing wire after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: is the left ventricle or right ventricle more convenient? Turkish J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2010;18(4):247-51

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  28. Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Gurel E, Durmus HI, Kirma C. Spontaneous dissection of left anterior descending coronary artery in a young man. Tex Heart Inst J. 2010;37(1):131-3. No abstract available.

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  29. Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Kirma C, Dundar C, Pala S, Isiklar I, Cevik C, Kilicgedik A, Basaran Y. Diffuse late gadolinium enhancement by cardiovascular magnetic resonance predicts significant intraventricular systolic dyssynchrony in patients with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2010 Apr;23(4):416-22. doi: 10.1016/j.echo.2009.12.022. Epub 2010 Feb 10.

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  30. Tigen K, Guler E, Cevik C, Dundar C, Kirma C. Left main coronary artery stenting during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a life-saving experience. Acad Emerg Med. 2009 Dec;16(12):1381-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2009.00558.x.

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  31. Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Gürel E, Cevik C, Yilmaz F, Avci A, Pala S, Mutlu B, Başaran Y. The utility of heart rate recovery to predict right ventricular systolic dysfunction in patients with obesity. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2009 Dec;9(6):473-9.

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  32. Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Gurel E, Cevik C, Nugent K, Pala S, Tanalp AC, Mutlu B, Basaran Y. The utility of fragmented QRS complexes to predict significant intraventricular dyssynchrony in nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy patients with a narrow QRS interval. Can J Cardiol. 2009 Sep;25(9):517-22.

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  33. Tigen E, Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Odabasi Z, Korten V. Concomitant Aspergillus and Cytomegalovirus infection in heart transplant: early diagnosis is the key to successful treatment. Exp Clin Transplant. 2009 Sep;7(3):168-72.

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  34. Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Gürel E, Cevik C, Otahbachi M, Pala S, Tanalp AC, Mutlu B, Başaran Y. Papillary muscle dyssynchrony as a cause of functional mitral regurgitation in non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy patients with narrow QRS complexes. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2009 Jun;9(3):196-203.

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  35. Karaahmet T, Yilmaz F, Tigen K, Mutlu B, Cevik C, Basaran Y. Diagnostic utility of plasma N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide and C-reactive protein levels in differential diagnosis of pericardial constriction and restrictive cardiomyopathy. Congest Heart Fail. 2009 Nov-Dec;15(6):265-70. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-7133.2009.00103.x.

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  36. Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Cevik C, Gurel E, Pala S, Mutlu B, Basaran Y. Prognostic utility of right ventricular systolic functions assessed by tissue doppler imaging in dilated cardiomyopathy and its correlation with plasma NT-pro-BNP levels. Congest Heart Fail. 2009 Sep-Oct;15(5):234-9.

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  37. Karaahmet T, Tigen K, Gurel E, Tanalp AC, Basaran Y. Dystrophic calcification of the aneurysmatic left ventricular apex. Congest Heart Fail. 2009 Jul-Aug;15(4):196-8.

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  38. Karaahmet T, Tigen K, Mutlu B, Cevik C, Kahveci G, Basaran Y. Determination of left ventricular systolic dyssynchrony by tissue Doppler echocardiography in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. Congest Heart Fail. 2009 Jan-Feb;15(1):19-23.

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  39. Bitigen A, Cevik C, Demir D, Tanalp AC, Dundar C, Tigen K, Mutlu B, Basaran Y. The frequency of angiotensin-converting enzyme genotype and left ventricular functions in the obese population. Congest Heart Fail. 2007 Nov-Dec;13(6):323-7.

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  40. Tigen K, Cevik C, Bitigen A, Tanalp C, Mutlu B. Anticoagulation in severe heart failure. Congest Heart Fail. 2007 Sep-Oct;13(5):297-8.

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  41. Pala S, Kahveci G, Akcakoyun M, Kargin R, Tigen K, Tanalp AC, Karaahmet T, Karapinar H, Kirma C. Reliability of ultrasonography in detecting flow mediated dilation. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2009 Oct;25(7):705-11. Epub 2009 Jul 17. (IF:1.81)

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  42. Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Cevik C, Gurel E, Mutlu B, Basaran Y. Prognostic utility of anemia and pro-B-type natriuretic peptide in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy and normal renal function. Am J Med Sci. 2009 Feb;337(2):109-15.

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  43. Karaahmet T, Tigen K, Gürel E, Cevik C, Mutlu B, Başaran Y. Spontaneous dissection of the left main coronary artery regressed with thrombolytic therapy: evaluation with multislice computed tomography angiography. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2009 Feb 9;9(1):E2-3.

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  44. Tanalp AC, Bitigen A, Cevik C, Demir D, Ozveren O, Tigen K, Mutlu B, Basaran Y. The role of tissue Doppler study in the assessment of left ventricular dysfunction in obesity. Acta Cardiol. 2008 Oct;63(5):541-6.

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  45. Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Gurel E, Cevik C, Basaran Y. Biventricular noncompaction: a case report. Echocardiography. 2008 Oct;25(9):993-6.

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  46. Tigen K, Gurel E, Karaahmet T, Cevik C, Mutlu B, Basaran Y. A complex case of congenital cardiac anomaly: pulmonary atresia and ventricular septal defect associated with major aortopulmonary collaterals. Heart Surg Forum. 2008;11(4):E252-4.

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  47. Tigen K, Mutlu B, Cevik C, Karavelioglu Y, Basaran Y. Multiple plaque rupture and intracoronary thrombosis: two successful therapeutic strategies in the same patient. Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2008 Apr-Jun;9(2):95-7.

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  48. Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Tanalp AC, Gurel E, Cevik C, Mutlu B, Basaran Y. Value of clinical, electrocardiographic, echocardiographic and neurohumoral parameters in non-ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy. Acta Cardiol. 2008 Apr;63(2):207-12.

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  49. Kahveci G, Bayrak F, Mutlu B, Gurel YE, Karaahmet T, Tigen K, Basaran Y. Clinical significance of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in left-sided infective endocarditis. Am J Cardiol. 2008 Apr 15;101(8):1170-3.

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  50. Tigen K, Cevik C, Basaran Y. Acute myocardial infarction following amoxicillin allergy: coronary angiography and intravascular ultrasound findings. Acta Cardiol. 2007 Oct;62(5):525-8.

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