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    Aging and cardiac implantable electronic device complications: is the procedure safe in older patients?
    (Springer, 2023) Guzel, Tuncay; Aktan, Adem; Kilic, Raif; Gunlu, Serhat; Arslan, Bayram; Arpa, Abdulkadir; Guzel, Hamdullah
    BackgroundIn this study, we investigated whether there is a higher incidence of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) procedures related complications in older (& GE; 75 years) than in younger (< 75 years) patients.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study enrolled patients who had undergone CIED procedures (de novo implantation, system upgrade, generator substitution, pocket revision or lead replacement) at two heart centers in Turkey between January 2011 and May 2023. The primary composite endpoint included clinically significant hematoma (CSH), pericardial effusion or tamponade, pneumothorax, and infection related to the device system. Secondary outcomes included each component of the composite end point.ResultsThe overall sample included 1923 patients (1419 < 75 years and 504 aged & GE; 75 years). There was no difference between the groups in terms of cumulative events defined as primary outcome (3.5% vs. 4.4%, p = 0.393). Infection related to device system was significantly higher in the & GE; 75 age group (1.8% vs. 3.4%, p = 0.034). There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of clinically significant hematoma and pneumothorax (0.7% vs. 0.4%, p = 0.451, 1.4% vs. 1.0%, p = 0.477, respectively). In multivariate model analysis, no association was found between age & GE; 75 years and infection related to the device system.ConclusionInfection rates were relatively higher in the patient group aged & GE; 75 years. This patient group should be evaluated more carefully in terms of infection development before and after the procedure.
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    Baseline Characteristics and Clinical Insights from the ARTEMIS Registry: A Comprehensive Study of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy in Turkiye
    (Kare Publ, 2024) Kayikcioglu, Meral; Biteker, Murat; Mutluer, Ferit Onur; Guzel, Tuncay; Yilmaz, Emre; Demir, Emre; Nalbantgil, Sanem
    Objective: Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a life-threatening, rare disorder that occurs during the late stages of pregnancy or the early postpartum period. The ARTEMIS (A RegisTry of pEripartuM cardIomyopathy in Turkish patientS) aims to investigate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of PPCM in Turkiye, providing insights into its management within this specific population. Methods: The ARTEMIS registry retrospectively enrolled patients diagnosed with PPCM within the last five years at 44 cardiology centers across Turkiye. Eligible participants were women over 18 years old, diagnosed with PPCM and without other known cardiac pathology. Data collected included demographic information, clinical presentation, diagnostic modalities, treatment regimens, and outcomes. Results: The study included 293 patients, predominantly between 25 and 35 years old. The majority presented with symptoms such as dyspnea and palpitations, diagnosed postpartum via echocardiography. A low use of advanced diagnostic imaging was noted, relying primarily on echocardiography for evaluation. Common treatments included beta blockers (97.8%), angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (71.3%), and in severe cases, bromocriptine (6.9%). The study highlighted a mortality rate of 5.1%, with surviving patients often requiring continued management for heart failure. Diagnostic challenges and variations in treatment responses were noted, reflecting the complexity of PPCM diagnosis and care. Conclusion: The ARTEMIS registry provides valuable insights into the management of PPCM in Turkiye, highlighting the need for targeted educational programs for healthcare providers and patients. It also underscores the importance of national registries in understanding and improving outcomes for rare diseases like PPCM.
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    Comparison of Evolut-R 34 mm Valve and Smaller Evolut-R Valves in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Determination of Mild Paravalvular Leak Predictors
    (Kare Publ, 2024) Kilic, Raif; Guzel, Tuncay; Aktan, Adem; Demir, Muhammed; Gunlu, Serhat; Arslan, Bayram; Ertas, Faruk
    Objective: The main purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the in -hospital, 1 -month and 1 -year post -procedure outcomes of patients treated with Evolut-R 34 mm and Evolut-R 23/26/29 mm devices. Additionally, the study aimed to identify factors that could predict the occurrence of >= mild paravalvular leaks (PVL). Methods: Between April 2015 and May 2022, 269 consecutive patients who underwent transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) with Evolut-R 34 mm (n = 66, 24.5%) and Evolut-R 23/26/29 mm (n = 203, 75.5%) devices in a single center were retrospectively analyzed. Results: Patients in the Evolut-R 34 mm group had a lower female sex ratio (16.7% vs. 66.5%, P < .001, respectively), ejection fraction (50.7 +/- 10.1% vs. 54.5 +/- 9.3%, P = .016, respectively), and mean aortic gradient (7.4 +/- 3.3 vs. 9.2 +/- 5.0, P = .026, respectively) compared to the Evolut-R 23/26/29 mm group. The groups did not exhibit any statistically significant distinctions with regard to technical success, the need for a permanent pacemaker, occurrences of stroke, major vascular complications, PVL, major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, or mortality. Peak velocity was confirmed as a significant pre- dictor of >= mild PVL in both patient groups in the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. In logistic regression analysis; In patients with Evolut-R 34 mm valve, pre-TAVI aortic valve peak velocity (odds ratio (OR) = 23.202; P = .019) and calcium volume 800 Hounsfield Units (mm(3)) (OR = 1.017; P < .001) were independent predictors of >= mild PVL. Conclusion: The Evolut-R 34 mm valve has shown comparable in -hospital results with smaller valve sizes. Pre-TAVI aortic valve peak velocity and calcium volume predicted >= mild PVL in Evolut-R 34 mm patients.
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    Comparison of the real-life clinical outcomes of warfarin with effective time in therapeutic range and non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants: Insight from the AFTER-2 trial
    (Polish Cardiac Soc, 2023) Aktan, Adem; Guzel, Tuncay; Aslan, Burhan; Kilic, Raif; Gunlu, Serhat; Ozbek, Mehmet; Arslan, Bayram
    Background: It is unclear whether warfarin treatment with high time in therapeutic range (TTR) is as effective and safe as non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs). It is crucial to compare warfarin with effective TTR and NOACs to predict long-term adverse events in patients with atrial fibrillation. Aims: We aimed to compare the long-term follow-up results of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who use vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) with effective TTR and NOACs. Methods: A total of 1140 patients were followed at 35 different centers for five years. During the follow-up period, the international normalized ratio (INR) values were studied at least 4 times a year, and the TTR values were calculated according to the Roosendaal method. The effective TTR level was accepted as >60% as recommended by the guidelines. There were 254 patients in the effective TTR group and 886 patients in the NOAC group. Ischemic cerebrovascular disease/transient ischemic attack (CVD/TIA), intracranial bleeding, and mortality were considered primary endpoints based on one-year and five-year follow-ups. Results: Ischemic CVD/TIA (3.9% vs. 6.2%; P = 0.17) and intracranial bleeding (0.4% vs. 0.5%; P = 0.69), the one-year mortality rate (7.1% vs. 8.1%; P = 0.59), the five-year mortality rate (24% vs. 26.3%; P = 0.46) were not different between the effective TTR and NOACs groups during the follow-up, respectively. The CHA2DS2-VASC score was similar between the warfarin with effective TTR group and the NOAC group (3 [2-4] vs. 3 [2-4]; P = 0.17, respectively). Additionally, survival free-time did not differ between the warfarin with effective TTR group and each NOAC in the Kaplan-Meier analysis (dabigatran; P = 0.59, rivaroxaban; P = 0.34, apixaban; P = 0.26, and edoxaban; P = 0.14). Conclusion: There was no significant difference in primary outcomes between the effective TTR and NOAC groups in AF patients.
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    The Effect of Aortic Angulation on Clinical Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
    (Soc Brasil Cirurgia Cardiovasc, 2024) Aktan, Adem; Demir, Muhammed; Guzel, Tuncay; Karahan, Mehmet Zulkuf; Aslan, Burhan; Kilic, Raif; Gunlu, Serhat
    Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of aortic angulation (AA) on periprocedural and in -hospital complications as well as mortality of patients undergoing Evolut (TM) R valve implantation. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 264 patients who underwent transfemoral-approach transcatheter aortic valve replacement with self-expandable valve at our hospital between August 2015 and August 2022. These patients underwent multislice computer tomography scans to evaluate AA. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement endpoints, device success, and clinical events were assessed according to the definitions provided by the Valve Academic Research Consortium -3. Cumulative events included paravalvular leak, permanent pacemaker implantation, new-onset stroke, and in -hospital mortality. Patients were divided into two groups, AA <= 48(degrees) and AA > 48(degrees), based on the mean AA measurement (48.3 +/- 8.8) on multislice computer tomography. Results: Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of cumulative events, utilizing variables with a P-value < 0.2 obtained from univariable logistic regression analysis, including AA, age, hypertension, chronic renal failure, and heart failure. AA (odds ratio [OR]: 1.73, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.89-3.38, P=0.104), age (OR: 1.04, 95% CI: 0.99-1.10, P=0.099), hypertension (OR: 1.66, 95% CI: 0.82-3.33, P=0.155), chronic renal failure (OR: 1.82, 95% CI: 0.92-3.61, P=0.084), and heart failure (OR: 0.57, 95% CI: 0.27-1.21, P=0.145) were not found to be significantly associated with cumulative events in the multivariable logistic regression analysis. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that increased AA does not have a significant impact on intraprocedural and periprocedural complications of patients with new generation self-expandable valves implanted.
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    The effect of body mass index on complications in cardiac implantable electronic device surgery
    (Wiley, 2024) Guzel, Tuncay; Demir, Muhammed; Aktan, Adem; Kilic, Raif; Arslan, Bayram; Gunlu, Serhat; Altintas, Bernas
    Background Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) procedures are prone to complications. In our study, we investigated the effect of body mass index (BMI) on CIED-related complications.Methods1676 patients who had undergone CIED surgery (de novo implantation, system upgrade, generator change, pocket revision or lead replacement) at two heart centers in Turkey and met the study criteria were included in our study. For analysis of primary and secondary endpoints, patients were classified as non-obese (BMI < 25 kg/m(2)), overweight (25 <= BMI < 30 kg/m(2)), and obese (BMI >= 30 kg/m(2)). The primary endpoint was accepted as cumulative events, including the composite of clinically significant hematoma (CSH), pericardial effusion or tamponade, pneumothorax, and infection related to the device system. Secondary outcomes included each component of cumulative events.Results The rate of cumulative events, defined as primary outcome, was higher in the obese patient group, and we found a significant difference between the groups (3.0%, 4.3%, 8.9%, p = .001). CSH and pneumothorax rates were significantly higher in the obese patient group (0.3%, 0.9%, 1.9%, p = .04; 1.0%, 1.4%, 3.3%, p = .04, respectively). According to our multivariate model analysis; gender (OR:1.882, 95%CI:1.156-3.064, p = .01), hypertension (OR:4.768, 95%CI:2.470-9.204, p < .001), BMI (OR:1.069, 95%CI:1.012-1.129, p = .01) were independent predictors of cumulative events rates.Conclusions Periprocedural complications associated with CIED (especially hematoma and pneumothorax) are more common in the group with high BMI.
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    The effect of nutritional scores on mortality in COVID-19 patients
    (Assoc Medica Brasileira, 2022) Aktan, Adem; Guzel, Tuncay; Demir, Muhammed; Ozbek, Mehmet
    OBJECTIVES: While studies on the treatment for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continue all over the world, factors that increase the risk of severe disease have also been the subject of research. Malnutrition has been considered an independent risk factor. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the clinical effect of dietary habits and evaluate the prognostic value of the Controlling Nutritional Status score in the COVID-19 patients we followed up.METHODS: A total of 2760 patients hospitalized for COVID-19 were examined. Patients were retrospectively screened from three different centers between September 1 and November 30, 2020. A total of 1488 (53.9%) patients who met the criteria were included in the study. Risk classifications were made according to the calculation methods of prognostic nutritional index and Controlling Nutritional Status scores and total scores. The primary outcome of the study was in-hospital mortality.RESULTS: The groups with severe Controlling Nutritional Status and prognostic nutritional index scores had a significantly higher mortality rate than those with mild scores. In the multivariable regression analysis performed to determine in-hospital mortality, the parameters, such as age (OR 1.04; 95%CI 1.02-1.06, p<0.001), admission oxygen saturation value (SaO2) (OR 0.85; 95%CI 0.83-0.87, p<0.001), and Controlling Nutritional Status score (OR 1.34; 95%CI 1.23-1.45, p<0.001), were independent predictors. The patient groups with a low Controlling Nutritional Status score had a higher rate of discharge with recovery (p<0.001).CONCLUSIONS: Higher Controlling Nutritional Status scores may be effective in determining in-hospital mortality in patients with COVID-19. Nutrition scores can be used as a useful and effective parameter to determine prognosis in patients with COVID-19.
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    EFFECT OF THE PROGNOSTIC NUTRITION INDEX ON LONG-TERM OUTCOMES IN UNPROTECTED LEFT MAIN CORONARY ARTERY REVASCULARIZATION
    (Russian Heart Failure Soc, 2023) Guzel, Tuncay; Avci, Eyup; Kiris, Tuncay; Arik, Baran; Arslan, Bayram; Ildirimli, Kamran; Yildirim, Bunyamin
    Objective The prognostic nutritional index (PNI) is a practical, applicable, prognostic scoring system. However, its clinical significance in unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has not yet been clarified. This study aimed to examine the relationship between malnutrition as assessed by PNI and major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in ULMCA patients undergoing PCI.Material and methods 185 patients who were hospitalized in our clinic underwent coronary angiography, had a critical LMCA lesion, and underwent angiography-guided PCI were included. The study population was divided into tertiles based on the PNI values. A high PNI (n=142) was defined as a value in the third tertile (>= 34.0), and a low PNI (n=43) was defined as a value in the lower 2 tertiles (< 34.0). The primary endpoint was MACE.Results MACE and mortality rates in the low PNI group were significantly higher compared to the high PNI group (51 % vs. 30 %, p=0.009; 44 % vs. 20 %, p=0.002, respectively). High PNI (HR:1.902; 95 % CI:1.112-3.254; p=0.019), previous stroke (HR:3.025; 95 % CI:1.038-8.810; p=0.042) and SYNTAX score (HR:1.028; 95 % CI:1.004-1.057, p=0.023) were independent predictors of MACE in the multivariable cox regression analyzes.Conclusions In patients undergoing ULMCA PCI, nutritional status can be considered an indicator of MACE rates by evaluating the PNI score. This index can be used for risk classification.
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    The effect of treatment strategy on long-term follow-up results in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation in Turkey: AFTER-2 subgroup analysis
    (Springer, 2023) Kilic, Raif; Guzel, Tuncay; Aktan, Adem; Demir, Muhammed; Arslan, Bayram; Ertas, Faruk
    Background We performed a subanalysis of the data from the AFTER-2 registry. In our study, we aimed to compare the long-term follow-up results of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients in Turkey according to their treatment strategies. Methods All consecutive patients older than 18 years of age who presented to cardiology outpatient clinics, had at least one AF attack and did not have rheumatic mitral valve stenosis or prosthetic heart valve disease were included in our prospective study. The patients were divided into two groups as rhythm control and rate control. Stroke, hospitalization and death rates were compared between the groups. Results A total of 2592 patients from 35 centers were included in the study. Of these patients, 628 (24.2%) were in the rhythm control group and 1964 (75.8%) in the rate control group. New-onset ischemic cerebrovascular disease or transient ischemic attack (CVD/TIA) was detected at a lower rate in the rhythm control group (3.2% vs. 6.2% p = 0.004). However, there was no significant difference in one-year and five-year mortality rates (9.6% versus 9.0%, p = 0.682 and 31.8% versus 28.6%, p = 0.116, respectively). Hospitalization were found to be significantly higher in patients with rhythm control group (18% vs. 13%, p = 0.002). Conclusion It was found that rhythm control strategy is preferred in AF patients in Turkey. We found a lower rate of ischemic CVD/TIA in patients in the rhythm control group. Although no difference was observed in mortality rates, we found a higher rate of hospitalization in the rhythm control group.
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    Evaluation of Hematological Parameters After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
    (Sage Publications Inc, 2023) Karahan, Mehmet Zulkuf; Aktan, Adem; Guzel, Tuncay; Kilic, Raif; Gunlu, Serhat; Demir, Muhammed; Ertas, Faruk
    Although transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is safe and effective, mortality and bleeding events post procedure are important. The present study investigated the changes in hematologic parameters to evaluate whether they predict mortality or major bleeding. We enrolled 248 consecutive patients (44.8% male; mean age 79.0 +/- 6.4 years) undergoing TAVR. In addition to demographic and clinical examination, blood parameters were recorded before TAVR, at discharge, 1 month and 1 year. Hemoglobin levels before TAVR 12.1 +/- 1.8 g/dL, 10.8 +/- 1.7 g/dL at discharge, 11.7 +/- 1.7 g/dL at first month, 11.8 +/- 1.4 g/dL at first year (Hemoglobin values compared with pre-TAVR, P < .001, P = .019, P = .047, respectively). Mean platelet volume (MPV) before TAVR 8.72 +/- 1.71 fL, 8.16 +/- 1.46 fL at discharge, 8.09 +/- 1.44 fL at first month, 7.94 +/- 1.18 fL at first year (MPV values compared with pre-TAVR, P < .001, P < .001, P < .001, respectively). Other hematologic parameters were also evaluated. Hemoglobin, platelet count, MPV, and red cell distribution width before the procedure, at discharge, and at the first year did not predict mortality and major bleeding in receiver operating characteristic analysis. After multivariate Cox regression analysis, hematologic parameters were not independent predictors of in-hospital mortality, major bleeding, and death at 1 year after TAVR.
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    A new trend to reduce adverse events in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation: cusp overlap technique: a cross sectional study
    (Springer, 2023) Guzel, Tuncay; Demir, Muhammed; Aktan, Adem; Arik, Baran; Argun, Lokman; Ildirimli, Kamran; Sutcu, Mihriban
    BackgroundTranscatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is currently the treatment of choice for the majority of patients at moderate or high surgical risk. However, some complications occur frequently with this procedure. In this study, we aimed to assess whether the cusp-overlap view (COP) technique may be associated with a reduced incidence of some of these complications compared with the classical three-cusp view (TCV) technique. MethodsIn this single-center, retrospective study we investigated; technical success, postprocedural permanent pacemaker implantation (PPMI), new-onset stroke, pericardial tamponade, arrhythmia development, acute renal failure, major bleeding, major vascular complications, procedure-related coronary obstruction, new-onset left bundle branch block (LBBB), paravalvular leak, peri-procedural myocardial infarction (MI), day of hospitalization, death, and major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) were determined as the clinical endpoints. ResultsA total of 281 consecutive patients who met the study criteria and underwent elective or emergency transfemoral TAVI using the self-expandable CoreValve Evolut valve were included. 176 consecutive patients implanted with the classical TCV technique and 105 consecutive patients implanted with the COP technique were compared. Compared with the TCV group, patients in the COP group had lower PPMI (3.8% vs. 10.8%, p = 0.039), in-hospital mortality (1.9% vs. 8.5%, p = 0.018), and 1-year death (4.8% versus 18.8%, p = 0.001), and MACCE rates (12.4% vs 31.3%, p < 0.001). ConclusionThe COP technique may help to reduce the conduction disturbances, PPMI requirement and complication rates that may develop following TAVI. In addition, it is an interesting result that it reduces mortality and MACCE rates in long-term follow-ups.
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    Oral Anticoagulant Use and Long-Term Follow-Up Results in Patients with Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation in Turkey AFTER-2 Study
    (Kare Publ, 2022) Guzel, Tuncay; Aktan, Adem; Kilic, Raif; Arslan, Bayram; Arik, Baran; Yentur, Merve; Yildiz, Halil
    Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of oral anticoagulant drugs and time in therapeutic range in patients receiving warfarin in addition to the epidemiological trial of non-valvular atrial fibrillation previously conducted in Turkey (The Atrial Fibrillation: Epidemiological Registry trial). Furthermore, the prevalence of major adverse events and mortality rates of the patients were evaluated during the long-term follow-up period. Methods: We created a national data registry for non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients, reflecting all geographic regions by population density. In that context, the study included all consecutive atrial fibrillation patients older than 18 years of age who were admitted to the cardiology outpatient clinic except for patients those with prosthetic heart valves and rheumatic mitral valve stenosis. Results: This study included 2592 patients from 35 different centers. The mean age was 68.7 +/- 11.1 years, and 55.5% of the patients were female. The most common comorbid diseases were chronic kidney disease (69%) and hypertension (65.5%). The time in therapeutic range rate in the general population was 40%, and the mortality rate at 5-year follow-up was 29.4%. Conclusion: The Atrial Fibrillation: Epidemiological Registry 2 study showed higher use of anticoagulant in non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients than in previous national studies. Furthermore, this study demonstrated that most of the non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients are in the high-risk group and the time in therapeutic range rates are still low in Turkey. As a result, this is a significant reason for switching from warfarin to non-K vitamin-dependent new oral anticoagulant treatments.
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    Relationship between contrast-induced nephropathy and long-term mortality after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with chronic coronary total occlusion
    (Assoc Medica Brasileira, 2022) Guzel, Tuncay; Aktan, Adem; Demir, Muhammed; Ozbek, Mehmet; Aslan, Burhan
    OBJECTIVE: Intervention in chronic total occlusion lesions involves long procedure time, a serious contrast load, and complex procedures. In this study, we aimed to investigate mortality rate of patients who had procedural coronary angiography done for chronic total occlusion lesions in coronary angiography series and who developed contrast-induced nephropathy. METHODS: A total of 218 patients with chronic total occlusion lesion in at least one coronary artery, from three different medical centers, who underwent procedural coronary angiography were recruited for the study. Patient population was divided into two groups: those who developed contrast -induced nephropathy and those who did not. Mortality due to all causes was investigated between both groups throughout a 100-month follow-up. RESULTS: Mean age of patients with incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy was 66.7 +/- 11.8, and 23.8% of them were comprised by female. We found a significantly higher mortality in long-term follow-up in the patient group with contrast-induced nephropathy (42.9 vs. 57.1%, p=<0.001). According to Kaplan-Meier analysis performed additionally, survival during follow-up was significantly shorter in this group and, in logistic regression analysis, it was an independent predictor of mortality (OR 11.78; 95%CI 3.38-40.9). CONCLUSION: We identified that the development of contrast-induced nephropathy is associated with long-term mortality. It might be possible to reduce adverse events with prophylactic approaches before the procedure and close follow-up of such patients after the procedure.