Background and Objectives: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) are characterized by persistent inflammation, malnutrition, and immune dysfunction, all of which contribute to poor outcomes in hemodialysis (HD) patients. The C-reactive protein albumin lymphocyte (CALLY) index has been proposed as a novel biomarker that integrates these mechanisms. This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of the CALLY index together with established markers, including the C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio (CAR), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) for all-cause mortality in HD patients. Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted on 106 patients undergoing HD. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory parameters were obtained three months after the effects of HD initiation was reviewed. Results: During a median follow-up of 24.5 months, 29 patients (27.3 percent) died. Non-survivors were significantly older (65.3 vs. 52.5 years, p < 0.001), had a higher prevalence of coronary artery disease (31 percent vs. 2.6 percent, p < 0.001), or shorter dialysis duration (14 vs. 27 months, p < 0.001). They also showed lower hemoglobin (9.2 vs. 10.1 g/dL, p = 0.007), creatinine (5.3 vs. 6.3 mg/dL, p = 0.048), and albumin levels (28 vs. 34 g/L, p = 0.001), as well as a higher MLR (0.329 vs. 0.254, p = 0.014). In multivariate analysis, age, CAR, and NLR independently predicted mortality, explaining 83.8% of the variation. ROC analysis identified age and MLR as significant predictors, with MLR showing a high negative predictive value (83.9%). The CALLY index did not demonstrate independent prognostic value. Conclusions: Age, CAR, NLR, and MLR were independent predictors of mortality in HD patients, whereas the CALLY index was not prognostic in this cohort. Among these markers, MLR may be a practical biomarker with strong negative predictive power. Larger prospective studies are needed to validate these findings.

Background: Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is one of the most important complications after invasive cardiovascular procedures. Considering the pivotal role of inflammation in CIN development, the use of peripheral blood-based indexes may be an easily available biomarker to predict CIN risk. Therefore, in the present study, we evaluated the association between the pan-immune-inflammation value (PIV) and the risk of CIN. Patients and Methods: A total of 1343 patients undergoing coronary angiography (CAG) were included. The PIV was calculated with the following equation: (neutrophil count × platelet count × monocyte count)/lymphocyte count. Multivariable regression analyses were used to determine the association between clinical and laboratory parameters and CIN development. Results: The median age of the cohort was 58 (IQR 50–67), and 48.2% of the patients were female. CIN developed in 202 patients (15%) in follow-up. In multivariate analyses, older age (OR: 1.015, 95% CI: 1.002–1.028, p = 0.020) and higher PIV levels (OR: 1.016, 95% CI: 1.004–1.028, p = 0.008) were associated with a higher CIN risk, while the use of antiplatelet agents was associated with a lower risk of CIN (OR: 0.670, 95% CI: 0.475–0.945, p = 0.022). Conclusions: We demonstrated that the risk of CIN was significantly higher in patients with higher PIV and older patients in a large cohort of patients undergoing CAG for stable ischemic heart disease. If supported with prospective evidence, PIV levels could be used as a minimally invasive reflector of CIN.

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) elevates the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality. Uremic cardiomyopathy, frequently observed in CKD and end-stage renal disease (ESRD), involves alterations in cardiac structure and function, which may reverse post-kidney transplantation, although data remain controversial. This study examines the relationship between graft function and changes in cardiac parameters pre- and post-transplantation in kidney transplant recipients. Methods: A total of 145 pediatric and adult recipients of living or deceased donor kidney transplants were enrolled at Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital. This cohort study utilized transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) imaging pre-transplant and at least two years post-transplant. Echocardiographic parameters were analyzed using standard techniques. Results: The mean age of the participants was 35 years, with 60% male. The average dialysis duration prior to transplantation was 27 months. Most recipients (83.4%) received kidneys from living donors. Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction increased significantly post-transplant (p < 0.05), while other cardiac dimensions and functions, such as ejection fraction and pulmonary artery pressure, showed no significant change (p > 0.05). Notably, diastolic dysfunction worsened in patients with dysfunctional grafts (GFR < 45), correlating with increased pulmonary artery pressure post-transplant. The rate of antihypertensive drug use and the prevalence of diabetes mellitus increased significantly post-transplant (p < 0.05). Conclusions: This study demonstrates that left ventricular diastolic dysfunction present before kidney transplantation continues to persist post-transplantation in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing chronic kidney disease treatment. Furthermore, it shows an increased rate of pulmonary artery pressure and pericardial effusion in patients with dysfunctional grafts after transplantation. Further research is required to explore strategies to reverse uremic cardiomyopathy and reduce cardiovascular risk in these patients.

Background and Objectives: Kidney transplantation (KT) is the gold-standard treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD). An accurate evaluation of donor renal function is critical for living kidney transplantation. This study aimed to assess the impact of donor glomerular filtration rate (GFR) on long-term graft function and survival. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 229 donor–recipient pairs who underwent living kidney transplantation at our center. Data on recipient demographics, clinical characteristics, and donor GFR were collected. The outcomes of graft survival were compared based on donor and recipient characteristics. Logistic regression was used to identify the factors influencing graft loss. Results: Mortality was significantly higher in the graft loss group (26% vs. 5.1%, p = 0.001). Graft biopsy was associated with a 24.74-fold increased risk of graft loss (95% CI: 5.387–113.609, p < 0.001). Each 1 mL/min/1.73 m² increase in donor GFR reduced graft loss risk by 0.075% (95% CI: 0.870–0.983, p = 0.013). Donor age, gender, and BMI showed no significant impact on graft survival. Conclusions: A higher donor GFR positively influenced graft survival. However, donor age, gender, and BMI did not significantly affect long-term outcomes. These findings emphasize the importance of thorough donor evaluation to optimize graft survival and recipient outcomes.

Background: ic immune inflammation has been investigated as a prognostic marker for different disea-ses. Considering the pivotal role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), it is paramount to predict the prognosis of patients with ACS. Therefore, we evaluated the association between inflammation measured by the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) and middle-term mortality in patients with ACS. Materials and Methods: This single-center, retrospective study was composed of 539 patients with ACS (139 unstable angina pectoris [USAP], 165 non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction [NSTEMI], and 235 ST-elevation myocardial infarction [STEMI]) aged over 18 years. Descriptive statistics and multivari-ate regressions were used to examine the association between clinical and laboratory parameter characteristics and 12-month mortality. Results: The median age of the patients was 58 (50-67) and 73.1% of the patients were male. A total of 20 patients died in the next twelve months after ACS event. The median SII levels were highest in patients with STEMI [1301.96 (816.81-2174.53)] , followed by NSTEMI [955.50 (619.99-1576-06] and USAP [595.32 (437.52-918.27)] (p<0.001). The SII had moderate success for the prediction of the intermediate-term mortality (AUC: 0.653, 95% CI: 0.526-0.779, p=0.024). In multivariate analyses, every 100-unit increase in SII was associated with a two percent increase in the risk of intermediate mortality (OR: 1.020, 95% CI: 1.004-1.037, p=0.016). Conclusions: We demonstrated that ACS patients with higher SII levels had a higher risk of mortality at twelve months, and higher SII levels were associated with a more severe underlying ACS etiology. If supported by prospective evidence, the SII index may guide clinicians in terms of both ACS severity and subsequent one-year survival rates.

Aims: In this study, we aimed to determine the electrocardiographic findings in earthquake victims who were admitted to our hospital after the Kahramanmaraş earthquake. Methods: We included all patients who applied to Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital as earthquake victims in the study. The total number of injured patients removed from the rubble after the earthquake and admitted to our hospital was 321. A total of 139 patients were admitted to our hospital for examination and treatment. Fourty of them have a electrocardiograhphy. Clinical characteristics of the patients were compared according to the presence of crush syndrome. Patients who received further treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) were compared with patients who did not require intensive care in terms of clinical characteristics. Electrocardiograpghy (ECG) findings were presented in all groups. Results: Crush syndrome developed in 45% of patients, while 25% developed acute renal failure. As expected, compartment syndrome was more common in patients with crush syndrome (66.7% vs 18.2%, p=0.002). The proportion of patients requiring dialysis treatment was 12.5% (n=5). The proportion of patients who received further treatment in the intensive care unit was 35% (n=14). In terms of ECG characteristics, heart rate was higher in ICU-treated patients (105/min vs 86/min, p