Mehmet Semih Belpınar

The Association of miR-29a and miR-29c with Carotid Intima–Media Thickness and Coronary Artery Disease Severity

Mehmet Semih Belpınar, Hidayet Demir, Mehmet Altuğ Tunçer, M Sheikhvatan

Background/Objectives: Carotid intima–media thickness (CIMT) is widely recognized as an established biomarker of systemic atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). Nevertheless, the connection between circulating miR-29 family members, CIMT and CAD severity has not yet been determined. The aim of this study …

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Triple-balloon occlusion for targeted retrograde coronary venous ethanol ablation of left ventricular summit ventricular tachycardia

Mehmet Özgeyik, Mehmet Semih Belpınar, Ramazan Anıl Eşki, Ibrahim Etem Dural et autres

Radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation is a guideline-recommended first-line therapy for drug-refractory ventricular arrhythmias (VAs).1,2 Despite its efficacy, procedural failure may occur owing to inadequate catheter–myocardial contact, anatomic barriers such as coronary arteries, prosthetic valves or phrenic nerve proximity, and deep intramural substrates …

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Electrical Risk Score as a Predictor of Coronary Artery Disease

Özge Turgay Yıldırım, Tuğba Dişikırık, Gamze Yeter Arslan, Mehmet Semih Belpınar et autres

Background/Objectives: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of global mortality, necessitating effective risk stratification tools for optimal patient management. The electrical risk score (ERS) is a multi-parametric index incorporating various electrocardiographic (ECG) parameters, previously shown to predict unfavorable cardiovascular outcomes. …

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Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction: Diagnostic Challenges And Emerging Therapies

Mehmet Semih Belpınar

Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) represents a major paradigm shift in understanding ischemic heart disease, particularly among patients—often women—with angina and no obstructive coronary artery disease. This chapter explores CMD’s complex pathophysiology, highlighting the roles of endothelial dysfunction, microvascular remodeling, and vasospasm. It …

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Remote Monitoring For Early Detection And Management Of Atrial Fibrillation

Mehmet Semih Belpınar

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a global epidemic that significantly increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, and mortality. This chapter explores how remote monitoring Technologies including smartwatches, mobile ECG patches, and implantable devices are transforming AF care by enabling early detection and …

Cardio-Oncology: Cardiovascular Risk and Surveillance in Cancer Therapy

Mehmet Semih Belpınar

Cardio-oncology has emerged as a critical interdisciplinary field at the intersection of cardiology and oncology, addressing the growing need for cardiovascular care in patients undergoing cancer therapy. With the advent of more effective oncologic treatments, cancer survival rates have improved substantially; however, …

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A Global Bibliometric Analysis of Publications on Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation After Radiofrequency Ablation

Mehmet Semih Belpınar

Radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) has become the standard therapy due to its high efficacy and recurrent complication potential. With the increased prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in an aging population, effective management remains a challenge. It is an area of active …

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Impact of Bifurcation Angle on Side Branch Occlusion in Provisional Bifurcation Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Analysis from the PROGRESS-BIFURCATION Registry

Deniz Mutlu, Özgür Selim Ser, Dimitrios Strepkos, Pedro E P Carvalho et autres

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CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PREVENTION: BEYOND LDL – FOCUS ON TRIGLYCERIDES, LP(A), AND INFLAMMATION

Mehmet Semih Belpınar

BIOMARKERS IN HEART FAILURE: DIAGNOSTIC, PROGNOSTIC, AND THERAPEUTIC IMPLICATIONS

Mehmet Semih Belpınar

Impact of Isolated Side Branch Lesions on Procedural Techniques and Outcomes of Bifurcation Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Deniz Mutlu, Pedro E P Carvalho, Özgür Selim Ser, Dimitrios Strepkos et autres

BACKGROUND: There is limited information on the impact of the isolated side branch lesions (ISBL) on the procedural techniques and outcomes of bifurcation percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). AIMS: To examine the clinical, procedural and long-term outcomes of ISBL. METHODS: We examined the …

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Ultrasonography evaluation of diaphragm kinetics in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation with cryoballoon

Deniz Mutlu, Hakan Yalman, Mehmet Semih Belpınar, Özgecan Pırıl Zanbak Mutlu et autres

Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) management is complex and includes both pharmacologic treatment and catheter ablation. Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is widely performed using cryoballoon (CB) technique. Among the complications, phrenic nerve paralysis (PNP), though rare, can occur during procedures due to …

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