Clinical and Interventional Electrophysiology Laboratory

About

Research Infrastructure

•   Siemens Artis Interventional Angiography Systems
•   CardioLab Electrophysiology Recording System
•   MicroPace Stimulator
•   Radiofrequency Generators
•    Three-Dimensional Electroanatomical Mapping Systems (Abbott and Biosense Webster)
•   Cryoballoon Console
•   Ablation catheters
•   Diagnostic catheters
•   High resolution mapping catheters

Researchers

•    Prof Dr Kudret Aytemir (Laboratory Responsible Lecturer)
•    Doç Dr Hikmet Yorgun
•    Doç Dr Uğur Canpolat
•    Department of Cardiology Research Assistants

Ongoing Projects

• Aselsan Automatic and External Defibrillator Device Development Project, DASCAM-AF Registry

Completed Projects

Publications

•    Transseptal access through atrial flow regulator device during ventricular tachycardia ablation., Dural M, Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Kaya EB, Aytemir K., Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2020 Sep 15. doi: 10.1111/pace.14075. Online ahead of print.
•    Transapical Left Ventricular Access for Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation in Patients With Mechanical Aortic and Mitral Valve Prosthesis., Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Nof E, Beinart R, Aydin A, Sabuncu T, Aytemir K., Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2020 Oct;13(10):e008893. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.120.008893. Epub 2020 Sep 13.
•    Epicardial Ablation Complications., Tarantino N, Della Rocca DG, Faggioni M, Zhang XD, Mohanty S, Anannab A, Canpolat U, Ayhan H, Bassiouny M, Sahore A, Aytemir K, Sarcon A, Forleo GB, Lavalle C, Horton RP, Trivedi C, Al-Ahmad A, Romero J, Burkhardt DJ, Gallinghouse JG, Di Biase L, Natale A., Card Electrophysiol Clin. 2020 Sep;12(3):409-418. doi: 10.1016/j.ccep.2020.06.004.
•    Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in Patients With Thrombus in Left Atrial Appendage., Sahiner L, Coteli C, Kaya EB, Ates A, Kilic GS, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., J Invasive Cardiol. 2020 Jun;32(6):222-227. Epub 2020 Apr 24.
•    Implantation of left ventricular epicardial leads for biventricular resynchronization through a single-port video-assisted thoracoscopy., Kumbasar U, Yorgun H, Uçar Z, Aytemir K, Demircin M., Turk Gogus Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Derg. 2019 Jun 14;27(3):392-394. doi: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2019.17240. eCollection 2019 Jul.
•    Left Atrial Appendage Transcatheter Occlusion with AMPLATZER™ Amulet™ Device: Real Life Data with Mid-Term Follow-Up Results., Şahiner ML, Kaya EB, Çöteli C, Aytemir K., Arq Bras Cardiol. 2019 Jul 29;113(4):712-721. doi: 10.5935/abc.20190138. eCollection 2019.
•    Avoiding Coronary Artery Injury by Integration of Multimodality Imaging During Left Atrial Appendage Electric Isolation., Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2020 Feb;6(2):168-170. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2019.11.010.
•    Acute and long-term outcomes of left-sided atrioventricular node ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation., Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Şener YZ, Okşul M, Akkaya F, Ateş AH, Aytemir K., J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2020 Dec;59(3):527-533. doi: 10.1007/s10840-019-00642-8. Epub 2019 Dec 18.
•    Immediate and long-term outcomes of cryoballoon catheter ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation and left common pulmonary vein anatomy., Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Gümeler E, Okşul M, Şener YZ, Ateş AH, Akkaya F, Karahan S, Hazırolan T, Aytemir K., J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2020 Oct;59(1):57-65. doi: 10.1007/s10840-019-00676-y. Epub 2019 Dec 6.
•    Serum galectin-3 level predicts early recurrence following successful direct-current cardioversion in persistent atrial fibrillation patients., Gürses KM, Yalçın MU, Koçyiğit D, Canpınar H, Ateş AH, Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Güç D, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2019 Oct;47(7):564-571. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2019.58399.
•    Long-term outcomes of cryoballoon-based left atrial appendage isolation in addition to pulmonary vein isolation in persistent atrial fibrillation., Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Okşul M, Şener YZ, Ateş AH, Crijns HJGM, Aytemir K., Europace. 2019 Nov 1;21(11):1653-1662. doi: 10.1093/europace/euz232.
•    Comparison of standard vs modified "figure-of-eight" suture to achieve femoral venous hemostasis after cryoballoon based atrial fibrillation ablation., Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Ates AH, Oksul M, Sener YZ, Akkaya F, Aytemir K., Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2019 Sep;42(9):1175-1182. doi: 10.1111/pace.13764. Epub 2019 Aug 5.
•    Treatment of Sinus Node Artery Occlusion During Anterior Left Atrial Tachycardia Ablation Using Intracoronary Tirofiban., Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2019 Jul;5(7):870-871. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2019.02.006.
•    Long-term outcomes of pulmonary vein isolation using second-generation cryoballoon during atrial fibrillation ablation., Canpolat U, Kocyigit D, Yalcin MU, Coteli C, Sener YZ, Oksul M, Gürses KM, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2019 Jul;42(7):910-921. doi: 10.1111/pace.13721. Epub 2019 May 31.
•    Cryoballoon ablation of focal atrial tachycardia originating from right atrial appendage: Case report and review of the literature., Yorgun H, Sunman H, Canpolat U, Aytemir K., Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2019 Jul-Aug;19(4):164-166. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2019.04.002. Epub 2019 Apr 11.
•    Tips and tricks of durable cryoballoon based left atrial appendage isolation., Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2019 Aug;30(8):1280. doi: 10.1111/jce.13897. Epub 2019 Mar 10.
•    Impact of anatomical features of the left atrial appendage on outcomes after cryoablation for atrial fibrillation., Kocyigit D, Yalcin MU, Gurses KM, Turk G, Ardali S, Canpolat U, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Hazirolan T, Aytemir K., J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2019 Mar-Apr;13(2):105-112. doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2019.01.011. Epub 2019 Jan 4.
•    Case Image: Winking object inside heart: Abrupt deflation and reinflation of cryoballoon during atrial fibrillation ablation.,, Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2019 Jan;47(1):80. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2018.
•    Epicardial Fat As an Indicator of the Metabolic Syndrome Promoting Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence., Canpolat U, Aytemir K., Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 15;122(12):2168-2169. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2018.09.034. Epub 2018 Sep 26.
•    Coronary Vasospasm After Isolation of Left Atrial Appendage Using a Second-Generation Cryoballoon., Canpolat U, Kivrak A, Hazirolan T, Aytemir K., JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2017 Apr;3(4):417-419. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2016.08.010. Epub 2016 Sep 28.
•    Association between reverse electrical remodeling and cardiac fibrosis markers in patients with cardiac resynchronization therapy., Sunman H, Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Özkan A, Yalçın MU, Bayrak T, Şahiner L, Kaya EB, Özkara A, Aytemir K, Oto A., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2018 Mar;46(2):84-91. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2017.80236.
•    Pulmonary vein orientation is independently associated with outcomes following cryoballoon-based atrial fibrillation ablation., Kocyigit D, Yalcin MU, Gurses KM, Selin Ardali, Turk G, Canpolat U, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Hazirolan T, Aytemir K., J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2018 Jul-Aug;12(4):281-285. doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2018.01.011. Epub 2018 Feb 19.
•    Complications of Atrial Fibrillation Cryoablation., Canpolat U, Kocyigit D, Aytemir K., J Atr Fibrillation. 2017 Dec 31;10(4):1620. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1620. eCollection 2017 Dec.
•    Platelet Toll-like receptor and its ligand HMGB-1 expression is increased in the left atrium of atrial fibrillation patients., Gurses KM, Kocyigit D, Yalcin MU, Canpinar H, Evranos B, Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Sahiner L, Guc D, Aytemir K., Cytokine. 2018 Mar;103:50-56. doi: 10.1016/j.cyto.2017.12.007. Epub 2018 Jan 8.
•    Entrapment of focal atrial tachycardia using cryoballoon ablation; Sinus rhythm in the left atrium and ongoing atrial tachycardia in the left atrial appendage., Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Evranos B, Aytemir K., Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2017 Nov-Dec;17(6):189-191. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2017.10.006. Epub 2017 Oct 28.
•    Case Image: Delayed therapy and syncope due to excessive charging time in a patient with implantable defibrillator during a fast ventricular tachycardia episode., Canpolat U, Okşul M, Aytemir K, Kabakçı G., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017 Oct;45(7):673. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2017.50405.
•    Case series of three different scenarios with drug-induced Brugada patterns: fact or fiction?, Asil S, Canpolat U, Kaya EB, Aytemir K, Kabakçı G., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017 Oct;45(7):650-654. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2017.02717.
•    Evaluating the effects of cardiac resynchronization therapy on pathophysiological pathways of heart failure using surrogate biomarkers., Sunman H, Özkan A, Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Karabulut E, Bayrak T, Kaya EB, Tokgözoğlu L, Özer N, Özkara A, Aytemir K, Oto A., Cardiol J. 2018;25(1):42-51. doi: 10.5603/CJ.a2017.0111. Epub 2017 Oct 5.
•    Cryoballoon-based isolation of left atrial appendage: Is it reasonable?, Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2017 Nov;40(11):1328-1329. doi: 10.1111/pace.13190. Epub 2017 Oct 9.
•    Case Image: Occurrence of atrial fibrillation while isolating the left atrial appendage due to vasospasm at the sinoatrial node artery., Canpolat U, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Hazırolan T, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017 Sep;45(6):572. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2017.37485.
•    A rare cause of cyanosis and hypoxia that should not be forgotten after implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation., Canpolat U, Bahadır N, Şahiner L, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017 Sep;45(6):560-562. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2017.34801.
•    Interesting presentation of Kounis syndrome secondary to amoxicillin/ clavulanate use: Coronary vasospasm and simultaneous appropriate implantable defibrillator shock., Canpolat U, Koçyiğit D, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017 Jul;45(5):466-469. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2017.38845.
•    Case Images: Successful ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation originating in left atrial appendage with single shot cryoballoon technique., Canpolat U, Evranos B, Bahadır N, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017 Apr;45(3):297. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2016.79595.
•    Case images: Electrical isolation of superior vena cava as well as pulmonary vein isolation with cryoballoon technique in a young patient with persistent atrial fibrillation., Canpolat U, Evranos B, Koçyiğit D, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017 Mar;45(2):208. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2016.96049.
•    Brugada syndrome and calcium channel mutation in a patient with congenital deaf mutism., Canpolat U, Coteli C, Aytemir K., Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2017 Jan-Feb;17(1):16-17. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2017.01.002. Epub 2017 Jan 9.
•    Left atrial appendage isolation in addition to pulmonary vein isolation in persistent atrial fibrillation: one-year clinical outcome after cryoballoon-based ablation., Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Kocyigit D, Çöteli C, Evranos B, Aytemir K., Europace. 2017 May 1;19(5):758-768. doi: 10.1093/europace/eux005.
•    Serum galectin-3 level as a marker of thrombogenicity in atrial fibrillation., Kocyigit D, Gurses KM, Yalcin MU, Canpinar H, Canpolat U, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Ozer N, Guc D, Aytemir K., J Clin Lab Anal. 2017 Nov;31(6):22120. doi: 10.1002/jcla.22120. Epub 2017 Mar 13.
•    Demographics, treatment and outcomes of atrial fibrillation in a developing country: the population-based TuRkish Atrial Fibrillation (TRAF) cohort., Yavuz B, Ata N, Oto E, Katircioglu-Öztürk D, Aytemir K, Evranos B, Koselerli R, Ertugay E, Burkan A, Ertugay E, Gale CP, Camm AJ, Oto A., Europace. 2017 May 1;19(5):734-740. doi: 10.1093/europace/euw385.
•    Pulmonary vein anatomy and its variations in a Turkish atrial fibrillation cohort undergoing cryoballoon-based catheter ablation., Koçyiğit D, Gürses KM, Yalçın MU, Türk G, Evranos B, Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Hazırolan T, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017 Jan;45(1):42-48. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2016.12080.
•    Prolonged Tp-e interval and Tp-e/QT correlates well with modified Rodnan skin severity score in patients with systemic sclerosis., Okutucu S, Karakulak UN, Aksoy H, Sabanoglu C, Hekimsoy V, Sahiner L, Kaya EB, Akdogan A, Kabakci G, Aytemir K, Tokgozoglu L, Oto A., Cardiol J. 2016;23(3):242-9. doi: 10.5603/CJ.a2016.0021. Epub 2016 May 13.
•    P-wave dispersion: What we know till now?, Okutucu S, Aytemir K, Oto A., JRSM Cardiovasc Dis. 2016 Mar 21;5:2048004016639443. doi: 10.1177/2048004016639443. eCollection 2016 Jan-Dec.
•    Assessment of cardiac arrhythmias in patients with ankylosing spondylitis by signal-averaged P wave duration and P wave dispersion., Aksoy H, Okutucu S, Sayin BY, Ercan EA, Kaya EB, Ozdemir O, Inanici F, Aytemir K, Oto A., Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2016;20(6):1123-9.
•    Monocyte Toll-Like Receptor Expression in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation., Gurses KM, Kocyigit D, Yalcin MU, Canpinar H, Yorgun H, Sahiner ML, Kaya EB, Oto MA, Ozer N, Guc D, Aytemir K., Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 1;117(9):1463-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2016.02.014. Epub 2016 Feb 17.
•    Vitamin D levels predict the response to cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with systolic heart failure., Sunman H, Özkan A, Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Maharjan N, Asil S, Kaya EB, Bayrak T, Tokgözoğlu L, Özkara A, Aytemir K, Oto A., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2016 Dec;44(8):670-676. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2016.28848.
•    Increased left atrial pressure predicts recurrence following successful cryoablation for atrial fibrillation with second-generation cryoballoon., Evranos B, Kocyigit D, Gurses KM, Yalcin MU, Sahiner ML, Kaya EB, Ozer N, Aytemir K., J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2016 Aug;46(2):145-51. doi: 10.1007/s10840-016-0107-8. Epub 2016 Jan 29.
•    Elevated Serum Beta-Trace Protein Levels are Associated With the Presence of Atrial Fibrillation in Hypertension Patients., Yalcin MU, Gurses KM, Kocyigit D, Kesikli SA, Tokgozoglu L, Guc D, Aytemir K, Ozer N., J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2016 May;18(5):439-43. doi: 10.1111/jch.12703. Epub 2015 Oct 5.
•     Who Needs Catheter Ablation And Which Approach?, Kocyigit D, Canpolat U, Aytemir K., J Atr Fibrillation. 2015 Dec 31;8(4):1335. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1335. eCollection 2015 Dec.
•    Nonsustained Atrial Fibrillation in Ischemic Stroke Patients and Stroke-Free Controls From the Perspective of Stroke Pathophysiology., Yetim E, Topcuoglu MA, Canpolat U, Gocmen R, Oguz KK, Ozer N, Aytemir K, Arsava EM., J Am Heart Assoc. 2016 Sep 30;5(10):e004021. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.116.004021.
•    Role of Adjuvant Renal Sympathetic Denervation in the Treatment of Ventricular Arrhythmias., Evranos B, Canpolat U, Kocyigit D, Coteli C, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., Am J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 15;118(8):1207-1210. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2016.07.036. Epub 2016 Jul 29.
•    Relationship between vitamin D level and left atrial fibrosis in patients with lone paroxysmal atrial fibrillation undergoing cryoballoon-based catheter ablation., Canpolat U, Aytemir K, Hazirolan T, Özer N, Oto A., J Cardiol. 2017 Jan;69(1):16-23. doi: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2016.06.012. Epub 2016 Aug 21.
•    What about the role of cryoablation for isolation of non-pulmonary vein triggers in long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation?, Canpolat U, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2016 Jul;44(5):454. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2016.34676.
•    Brugada Syndrome Unmasked by Heat Exhaustion., Canpolat U, Bayazit Y, Aytemir K., Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol. 2017 Jan;22(1):e12356. doi: 10.1111/anec.12356. Epub 2016 Mar 28.
•    The Impact of Echocardiographic Epicardial Fat Thickness on Outcomes of Cryoballoon-Based Atrial Fibrillation Ablation., Canpolat U, Aytemir K, Yorgun H, Asil S, Dural M, Özer N., Echocardiography. 2016 Jun;33(6):821-9. doi: 10.1111/echo.13193. Epub 2016 Feb 11.
•    Usefulness of 'figure-of-eight' suture to achieve haemostasis after removal of 15-French calibre femoral venous sheath in patients undergoing cryoablation., Aytemir K, Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Evranos B, Kaya EB, Şahiner ML, Özer N., Europace. 2016 Oct;18(10):1545-1550. doi: 10.1093/europace/euv375. Epub 2015 Dec 23.
•    Letter to the Editor: Evaluation of lead extraction procedures using the Evolution MechanicalDilatator Sheath lead extraction system: A single centre experience, Canpolat U, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2015 Oct;43(7):662-3. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2015.99904.
•    Initial experience with the TightRail™ Rotating Mechanical Dilator Sheath for transvenous lead extraction., Aytemir K, Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Şahiner ML, Kaya EB, Evranos B, Özer N., Europace. 2016 Jul;18(7):1043-8. doi: 10.1093/europace/euv245. Epub 2015 Oct 14.
•    Serum YKL-40 as a Marker of Left Atrial Fibrosis Assessed by Delayed Enhancement MRI in Lone Atrial Fibrillation., Canpolat U, Aytemir K, Hazirolan T, Özer N, Oto A., Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2015 Dec;38(12):1386-95. doi: 10.1111/pace.12729. Epub 2015 Sep 12.
•    The impact of cryoballoon-based catheter ablation on left atrial structural and potential electrical remodeling in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation., Canpolat U, Aytemir K, Özer N, Oto A., J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2015 Nov;44(2):131-9. doi: 10.1007/s10840-015-0041-1. Epub 2015 Aug 4.
•    Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Internal Cardioversion with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Device for Atrial Fibrillation in Systolic Heart Failure Patients., Sunman H, Aytemir K, Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Yalçin MU, Maharjan N, Asil S, Şahiner L, Kaya B, Özer N, Oto A., Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol. 2016 Mar;21(2):181-8. doi: 10.1111/anec.12282. Epub 2015 Jun 18.
•    The role of preprocedural monocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein ratio in prediction of atrial fibrillation recurrence after cryoballoon-based catheter ablation., Canpolat U, Aytemir K, Yorgun H, Şahiner L, Kaya EB, Çay S, Topaloğlu S, Aras D, Oto A., Europace. 2015 Dec;17(12):1807-15. doi: 10.1093/europace/euu291. Epub 2015 May 19.
•    Effects of pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator electrodes on tricuspid regurgitation and right sided heart functions., Arabi P, Özer N, Ateş AH, Yorgun H, Oto A, Aytemir K., Cardiol J. 2015;22(6):637-44. doi: 10.5603/CJ.a2015.0060. Epub 2015 Sep 28.
•    Innappropriate Sinus Tachycardia After Superior Vena Cava Isolation In Addition To Pulmonary Veins Isolatin Of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Cryoballoon Ablation., Sucu M, Aytemir K, Yorgun H., J Atr Fibrillation. 2015 Aug 31;8(2):1270. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1270. eCollection 2015 Aug-Sep.
•    Lone AF: is There a Rationale?, Kocyigit D, Gurses KM, Aytemir K., J Atr Fibrillation. 2015 Jun 30;8(1):1246. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1246. eCollection 2015 Jun-Jul.
•    Periatrial epicardial adipose tissue thickness is an independent predictor of atrial fibrillation recurrence after cryoballoon-based pulmonary vein isolation., Kocyigit D, Gurses KM, Yalcin MU, Turk G, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Sahiner ML, Kaya EB, Hazirolan T, Tokgozoglu L, Oto MA, Ozer N, Aytemir K., J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2015 Jul-Aug;9(4):295-302. doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2015.03.011. Epub 2015 Apr 7.
•    Predictors of left atrial volume index reduction following cryoballoon-based pulmonary vein isolation., Yalcin MU, Gurses KM, Kocyigit D, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Sahiner L, Kaya EB, Oto MA, Aytemir K, Ozer N., Europace. 2016 Mar;18(3):392-7. doi: 10.1093/europace/euv102. Epub 2015 May 21.
•    Cardiac Autoantibody Levels Predict Recurrence Following Cryoballoon-Based Pulmonary Vein Isolation in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Patients., Yalcin MU, Gurses KM, Kocyigit D, Kesikli SA, Dural M, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Sahiner L, Kaya EB, Oto MA, Guc D, Aytemir K, Ozer N., J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2015 Jun;26(6):615-21. doi: 10.1111/jce.12665. Epub 2015 May 1.
•    Association of plasma fibronectin level with left atrial electrical and structural remodelling in lone paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a cross-sectional study., Canpolat U, Oto A, Yorgun H, Sunman H, Şahiner L, Kaya EB, Özer N, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2015 Apr;43(3):259-68. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2015.83893.
•    Relationship between the epicardial fat thickness and total atrial conduction time in patients with lone paroxysmal atrial fibrillation., Canpolat U, Aytemir K, Özer N, Oto A., Int J Cardiol. 2015 Apr 15;185:106-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.03.091. Epub 2015 Mar 10.
•    The Association of Serum Galectin-3 Levels with Atrial Electrical and Structural Remodeling., Yalcin MU, Gurses KM, Kocyigit D, Canpinar H, Canpolat U, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Sahiner ML, Kaya EB, Hazirolan T, Tokgozoglu L, Oto MA, Ozer N, Guc D, Aytemir K., J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2015 Jun;26(6):635-40. doi: 10.1111/jce.12637. Epub 2015 Mar 27.
•    Association of epicardial and peri-atrial adiposity with the presence and severity of non-valvular atrial fibrillation., Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Aytemir K, Hazırolan T, Şahiner L, Kaya EB, Kabakci G, Tokgözoğlu L, Özer N, Oto A., Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2015 Mar;31(3):649-57. doi: 10.1007/s10554-014-0579-5. Epub 2014 Dec 3.
•    A prospective DE-MRI study evaluating the role of TGF-β1 in left atrial fibrosis and implications for outcomes of cryoballoon-based catheter ablation: new insights into primary fibrotic atriocardiomyopathy., Canpolat U, Oto A, Hazirolan T, Sunman H, Yorgun H, Şahiner L, Kaya EB, Aytemir K., J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2015 Mar;26(3):251-9. doi: 10.1111/jce.12578. Epub 2014 Dec 8.
•    M2-muscarinic acetylcholine receptor autoantibody levels predict left atrial fibrosis severity in paroxysmal lone atrial fibrillation patients undergoing cryoablation., Gurses KM, Yalcin MU, Kocyigit D, Kesikli SA, Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Sahiner ML, Kaya EB, Hazirolan T, Ozer N, Oto MA, Guc D, Aytemir K., Europace. 2015 Feb;17(2):239-46. doi: 10.1093/europace/euu228. Epub 2014 Sep 19.
•    Safety and efficacy outcomes of protamine administration for heparin reversal following cryoballoon-based pulmonary vein isolation., Gurses KM, Kocyigit D, Yalcin MU, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Sahiner ML, Kaya EB, Oto MA, Ozer N, Aytemir K., J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2015 Aug;43(2):161-7. doi: 10.1007/s10840-015-9989-0. Epub 2015 Feb 28.
•    Effects of persistent atrial fibrillation on serum galectin-3 levels., Gurses KM, Yalcin MU, Kocyigit D, Canpinar H, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Sahiner ML, Kaya EB, Ozer N, Tokgozoglu L, Oto MA, Guc D, Aytemir K., Am J Cardiol. 2015 Mar 1;115(5):647-51. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2014.12.021. Epub 2014 Dec 18.
•    Red blood cell distribution width predicts outcome of cryoballoon-based atrial fibrillation ablation., Gurses KM, Yalcin MU, Kocyigit D, Evranos B, Ates AH, Yorgun H, Sahiner ML, Kaya EB, Ozer N, Oto MA, Aytemir K., J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2015 Jan;42(1):51-8. doi: 10.1007/s10840-014-9959-y. Epub 2014 Dec 16.
•    Assessment of cardiac autonomic nervous system involvement in systemic sclerosis via exercise heart rate recovery., Karakulak UN, Okutucu S, Şahiner L, Maharjan N, Aladag E, Akdogan A, Kilic L, Kaya EB, Aytemir K, Tokgozoglu L., Med Princ Pract. 2015;24(1):17-22. doi: 10.1159/000368359. Epub 2014 Nov 22.
•    Safety and efficacy outcomes in patients undergoing pulmonary vein isolation with second-generation cryoballoon., Aytemir K, Gurses KM, Yalcin MU, Kocyigit D, Dural M, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Ates AH, Sahiner ML, Kaya EB, Oto MA., Europace. 2015 Mar;17(3):379-87. doi: 10.1093/europace/euu273. Epub 2014 Nov 5.
•    Elevated M2-muscarinic and β1-adrenergic receptor autoantibody levels are associated with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation., Yalcin MU, Gurses KM, Kocyigit D, Kesikli SA, Ates AH, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Sahiner ML, Kaya EB, Oto MA, Guc D, Ozer N, Aytemir K., Clin Res Cardiol. 2015 Mar;104(3):226-33. doi: 10.1007/s00392-014-0776-1. Epub 2014 Oct 29.

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Research Infrastructure

•   Siemens Artis Interventional Angiography Systems
•   CardioLab Electrophysiology Recording System
•   MicroPace Stimulator
•   Radiofrequency Generators
•    Three-Dimensional Electroanatomical Mapping Systems (Abbott and Biosense Webster)
•   Cryoballoon Console
•   Ablation catheters
•   Diagnostic catheters
•   High resolution mapping catheters

Researchers

•    Prof Dr Kudret Aytemir (Laboratory Responsible Lecturer)
•    Doç Dr Hikmet Yorgun
•    Doç Dr Uğur Canpolat
•    Department of Cardiology Research Assistants

Ongoing Projects

• Aselsan Automatic and External Defibrillator Device Development Project, DASCAM-AF Registry

Completed Projects

Publications

•    Transseptal access through atrial flow regulator device during ventricular tachycardia ablation., Dural M, Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Kaya EB, Aytemir K., Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2020 Sep 15. doi: 10.1111/pace.14075. Online ahead of print.
•    Transapical Left Ventricular Access for Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation in Patients With Mechanical Aortic and Mitral Valve Prosthesis., Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Nof E, Beinart R, Aydin A, Sabuncu T, Aytemir K., Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2020 Oct;13(10):e008893. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.120.008893. Epub 2020 Sep 13.
•    Epicardial Ablation Complications., Tarantino N, Della Rocca DG, Faggioni M, Zhang XD, Mohanty S, Anannab A, Canpolat U, Ayhan H, Bassiouny M, Sahore A, Aytemir K, Sarcon A, Forleo GB, Lavalle C, Horton RP, Trivedi C, Al-Ahmad A, Romero J, Burkhardt DJ, Gallinghouse JG, Di Biase L, Natale A., Card Electrophysiol Clin. 2020 Sep;12(3):409-418. doi: 10.1016/j.ccep.2020.06.004.
•    Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in Patients With Thrombus in Left Atrial Appendage., Sahiner L, Coteli C, Kaya EB, Ates A, Kilic GS, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., J Invasive Cardiol. 2020 Jun;32(6):222-227. Epub 2020 Apr 24.
•    Implantation of left ventricular epicardial leads for biventricular resynchronization through a single-port video-assisted thoracoscopy., Kumbasar U, Yorgun H, Uçar Z, Aytemir K, Demircin M., Turk Gogus Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Derg. 2019 Jun 14;27(3):392-394. doi: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2019.17240. eCollection 2019 Jul.
•    Left Atrial Appendage Transcatheter Occlusion with AMPLATZER™ Amulet™ Device: Real Life Data with Mid-Term Follow-Up Results., Şahiner ML, Kaya EB, Çöteli C, Aytemir K., Arq Bras Cardiol. 2019 Jul 29;113(4):712-721. doi: 10.5935/abc.20190138. eCollection 2019.
•    Avoiding Coronary Artery Injury by Integration of Multimodality Imaging During Left Atrial Appendage Electric Isolation., Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2020 Feb;6(2):168-170. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2019.11.010.
•    Acute and long-term outcomes of left-sided atrioventricular node ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation., Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Şener YZ, Okşul M, Akkaya F, Ateş AH, Aytemir K., J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2020 Dec;59(3):527-533. doi: 10.1007/s10840-019-00642-8. Epub 2019 Dec 18.
•    Immediate and long-term outcomes of cryoballoon catheter ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation and left common pulmonary vein anatomy., Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Gümeler E, Okşul M, Şener YZ, Ateş AH, Akkaya F, Karahan S, Hazırolan T, Aytemir K., J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2020 Oct;59(1):57-65. doi: 10.1007/s10840-019-00676-y. Epub 2019 Dec 6.
•    Serum galectin-3 level predicts early recurrence following successful direct-current cardioversion in persistent atrial fibrillation patients., Gürses KM, Yalçın MU, Koçyiğit D, Canpınar H, Ateş AH, Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Güç D, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2019 Oct;47(7):564-571. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2019.58399.
•    Long-term outcomes of cryoballoon-based left atrial appendage isolation in addition to pulmonary vein isolation in persistent atrial fibrillation., Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Okşul M, Şener YZ, Ateş AH, Crijns HJGM, Aytemir K., Europace. 2019 Nov 1;21(11):1653-1662. doi: 10.1093/europace/euz232.
•    Comparison of standard vs modified "figure-of-eight" suture to achieve femoral venous hemostasis after cryoballoon based atrial fibrillation ablation., Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Ates AH, Oksul M, Sener YZ, Akkaya F, Aytemir K., Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2019 Sep;42(9):1175-1182. doi: 10.1111/pace.13764. Epub 2019 Aug 5.
•    Treatment of Sinus Node Artery Occlusion During Anterior Left Atrial Tachycardia Ablation Using Intracoronary Tirofiban., Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2019 Jul;5(7):870-871. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2019.02.006.
•    Long-term outcomes of pulmonary vein isolation using second-generation cryoballoon during atrial fibrillation ablation., Canpolat U, Kocyigit D, Yalcin MU, Coteli C, Sener YZ, Oksul M, Gürses KM, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2019 Jul;42(7):910-921. doi: 10.1111/pace.13721. Epub 2019 May 31.
•    Cryoballoon ablation of focal atrial tachycardia originating from right atrial appendage: Case report and review of the literature., Yorgun H, Sunman H, Canpolat U, Aytemir K., Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2019 Jul-Aug;19(4):164-166. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2019.04.002. Epub 2019 Apr 11.
•    Tips and tricks of durable cryoballoon based left atrial appendage isolation., Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2019 Aug;30(8):1280. doi: 10.1111/jce.13897. Epub 2019 Mar 10.
•    Impact of anatomical features of the left atrial appendage on outcomes after cryoablation for atrial fibrillation., Kocyigit D, Yalcin MU, Gurses KM, Turk G, Ardali S, Canpolat U, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Hazirolan T, Aytemir K., J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2019 Mar-Apr;13(2):105-112. doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2019.01.011. Epub 2019 Jan 4.
•    Case Image: Winking object inside heart: Abrupt deflation and reinflation of cryoballoon during atrial fibrillation ablation.,, Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2019 Jan;47(1):80. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2018.
•    Epicardial Fat As an Indicator of the Metabolic Syndrome Promoting Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence., Canpolat U, Aytemir K., Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 15;122(12):2168-2169. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2018.09.034. Epub 2018 Sep 26.
•    Coronary Vasospasm After Isolation of Left Atrial Appendage Using a Second-Generation Cryoballoon., Canpolat U, Kivrak A, Hazirolan T, Aytemir K., JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2017 Apr;3(4):417-419. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2016.08.010. Epub 2016 Sep 28.
•    Association between reverse electrical remodeling and cardiac fibrosis markers in patients with cardiac resynchronization therapy., Sunman H, Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Özkan A, Yalçın MU, Bayrak T, Şahiner L, Kaya EB, Özkara A, Aytemir K, Oto A., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2018 Mar;46(2):84-91. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2017.80236.
•    Pulmonary vein orientation is independently associated with outcomes following cryoballoon-based atrial fibrillation ablation., Kocyigit D, Yalcin MU, Gurses KM, Selin Ardali, Turk G, Canpolat U, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Hazirolan T, Aytemir K., J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2018 Jul-Aug;12(4):281-285. doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2018.01.011. Epub 2018 Feb 19.
•    Complications of Atrial Fibrillation Cryoablation., Canpolat U, Kocyigit D, Aytemir K., J Atr Fibrillation. 2017 Dec 31;10(4):1620. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1620. eCollection 2017 Dec.
•    Platelet Toll-like receptor and its ligand HMGB-1 expression is increased in the left atrium of atrial fibrillation patients., Gurses KM, Kocyigit D, Yalcin MU, Canpinar H, Evranos B, Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Sahiner L, Guc D, Aytemir K., Cytokine. 2018 Mar;103:50-56. doi: 10.1016/j.cyto.2017.12.007. Epub 2018 Jan 8.
•    Entrapment of focal atrial tachycardia using cryoballoon ablation; Sinus rhythm in the left atrium and ongoing atrial tachycardia in the left atrial appendage., Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Evranos B, Aytemir K., Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2017 Nov-Dec;17(6):189-191. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2017.10.006. Epub 2017 Oct 28.
•    Case Image: Delayed therapy and syncope due to excessive charging time in a patient with implantable defibrillator during a fast ventricular tachycardia episode., Canpolat U, Okşul M, Aytemir K, Kabakçı G., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017 Oct;45(7):673. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2017.50405.
•    Case series of three different scenarios with drug-induced Brugada patterns: fact or fiction?, Asil S, Canpolat U, Kaya EB, Aytemir K, Kabakçı G., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017 Oct;45(7):650-654. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2017.02717.
•    Evaluating the effects of cardiac resynchronization therapy on pathophysiological pathways of heart failure using surrogate biomarkers., Sunman H, Özkan A, Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Karabulut E, Bayrak T, Kaya EB, Tokgözoğlu L, Özer N, Özkara A, Aytemir K, Oto A., Cardiol J. 2018;25(1):42-51. doi: 10.5603/CJ.a2017.0111. Epub 2017 Oct 5.
•    Cryoballoon-based isolation of left atrial appendage: Is it reasonable?, Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2017 Nov;40(11):1328-1329. doi: 10.1111/pace.13190. Epub 2017 Oct 9.
•    Case Image: Occurrence of atrial fibrillation while isolating the left atrial appendage due to vasospasm at the sinoatrial node artery., Canpolat U, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Hazırolan T, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017 Sep;45(6):572. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2017.37485.
•    A rare cause of cyanosis and hypoxia that should not be forgotten after implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation., Canpolat U, Bahadır N, Şahiner L, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017 Sep;45(6):560-562. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2017.34801.
•    Interesting presentation of Kounis syndrome secondary to amoxicillin/ clavulanate use: Coronary vasospasm and simultaneous appropriate implantable defibrillator shock., Canpolat U, Koçyiğit D, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017 Jul;45(5):466-469. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2017.38845.
•    Case Images: Successful ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation originating in left atrial appendage with single shot cryoballoon technique., Canpolat U, Evranos B, Bahadır N, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017 Apr;45(3):297. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2016.79595.
•    Case images: Electrical isolation of superior vena cava as well as pulmonary vein isolation with cryoballoon technique in a young patient with persistent atrial fibrillation., Canpolat U, Evranos B, Koçyiğit D, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017 Mar;45(2):208. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2016.96049.
•    Brugada syndrome and calcium channel mutation in a patient with congenital deaf mutism., Canpolat U, Coteli C, Aytemir K., Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2017 Jan-Feb;17(1):16-17. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2017.01.002. Epub 2017 Jan 9.
•    Left atrial appendage isolation in addition to pulmonary vein isolation in persistent atrial fibrillation: one-year clinical outcome after cryoballoon-based ablation., Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Kocyigit D, Çöteli C, Evranos B, Aytemir K., Europace. 2017 May 1;19(5):758-768. doi: 10.1093/europace/eux005.
•    Serum galectin-3 level as a marker of thrombogenicity in atrial fibrillation., Kocyigit D, Gurses KM, Yalcin MU, Canpinar H, Canpolat U, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Ozer N, Guc D, Aytemir K., J Clin Lab Anal. 2017 Nov;31(6):22120. doi: 10.1002/jcla.22120. Epub 2017 Mar 13.
•    Demographics, treatment and outcomes of atrial fibrillation in a developing country: the population-based TuRkish Atrial Fibrillation (TRAF) cohort., Yavuz B, Ata N, Oto E, Katircioglu-Öztürk D, Aytemir K, Evranos B, Koselerli R, Ertugay E, Burkan A, Ertugay E, Gale CP, Camm AJ, Oto A., Europace. 2017 May 1;19(5):734-740. doi: 10.1093/europace/euw385.
•    Pulmonary vein anatomy and its variations in a Turkish atrial fibrillation cohort undergoing cryoballoon-based catheter ablation., Koçyiğit D, Gürses KM, Yalçın MU, Türk G, Evranos B, Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Hazırolan T, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017 Jan;45(1):42-48. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2016.12080.
•    Prolonged Tp-e interval and Tp-e/QT correlates well with modified Rodnan skin severity score in patients with systemic sclerosis., Okutucu S, Karakulak UN, Aksoy H, Sabanoglu C, Hekimsoy V, Sahiner L, Kaya EB, Akdogan A, Kabakci G, Aytemir K, Tokgozoglu L, Oto A., Cardiol J. 2016;23(3):242-9. doi: 10.5603/CJ.a2016.0021. Epub 2016 May 13.
•    P-wave dispersion: What we know till now?, Okutucu S, Aytemir K, Oto A., JRSM Cardiovasc Dis. 2016 Mar 21;5:2048004016639443. doi: 10.1177/2048004016639443. eCollection 2016 Jan-Dec.
•    Assessment of cardiac arrhythmias in patients with ankylosing spondylitis by signal-averaged P wave duration and P wave dispersion., Aksoy H, Okutucu S, Sayin BY, Ercan EA, Kaya EB, Ozdemir O, Inanici F, Aytemir K, Oto A., Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2016;20(6):1123-9.
•    Monocyte Toll-Like Receptor Expression in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation., Gurses KM, Kocyigit D, Yalcin MU, Canpinar H, Yorgun H, Sahiner ML, Kaya EB, Oto MA, Ozer N, Guc D, Aytemir K., Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 1;117(9):1463-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2016.02.014. Epub 2016 Feb 17.
•    Vitamin D levels predict the response to cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with systolic heart failure., Sunman H, Özkan A, Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Maharjan N, Asil S, Kaya EB, Bayrak T, Tokgözoğlu L, Özkara A, Aytemir K, Oto A., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2016 Dec;44(8):670-676. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2016.28848.
•    Increased left atrial pressure predicts recurrence following successful cryoablation for atrial fibrillation with second-generation cryoballoon., Evranos B, Kocyigit D, Gurses KM, Yalcin MU, Sahiner ML, Kaya EB, Ozer N, Aytemir K., J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2016 Aug;46(2):145-51. doi: 10.1007/s10840-016-0107-8. Epub 2016 Jan 29.
•    Elevated Serum Beta-Trace Protein Levels are Associated With the Presence of Atrial Fibrillation in Hypertension Patients., Yalcin MU, Gurses KM, Kocyigit D, Kesikli SA, Tokgozoglu L, Guc D, Aytemir K, Ozer N., J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2016 May;18(5):439-43. doi: 10.1111/jch.12703. Epub 2015 Oct 5.
•     Who Needs Catheter Ablation And Which Approach?, Kocyigit D, Canpolat U, Aytemir K., J Atr Fibrillation. 2015 Dec 31;8(4):1335. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1335. eCollection 2015 Dec.
•    Nonsustained Atrial Fibrillation in Ischemic Stroke Patients and Stroke-Free Controls From the Perspective of Stroke Pathophysiology., Yetim E, Topcuoglu MA, Canpolat U, Gocmen R, Oguz KK, Ozer N, Aytemir K, Arsava EM., J Am Heart Assoc. 2016 Sep 30;5(10):e004021. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.116.004021.
•    Role of Adjuvant Renal Sympathetic Denervation in the Treatment of Ventricular Arrhythmias., Evranos B, Canpolat U, Kocyigit D, Coteli C, Yorgun H, Aytemir K., Am J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 15;118(8):1207-1210. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2016.07.036. Epub 2016 Jul 29.
•    Relationship between vitamin D level and left atrial fibrosis in patients with lone paroxysmal atrial fibrillation undergoing cryoballoon-based catheter ablation., Canpolat U, Aytemir K, Hazirolan T, Özer N, Oto A., J Cardiol. 2017 Jan;69(1):16-23. doi: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2016.06.012. Epub 2016 Aug 21.
•    What about the role of cryoablation for isolation of non-pulmonary vein triggers in long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation?, Canpolat U, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2016 Jul;44(5):454. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2016.34676.
•    Brugada Syndrome Unmasked by Heat Exhaustion., Canpolat U, Bayazit Y, Aytemir K., Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol. 2017 Jan;22(1):e12356. doi: 10.1111/anec.12356. Epub 2016 Mar 28.
•    The Impact of Echocardiographic Epicardial Fat Thickness on Outcomes of Cryoballoon-Based Atrial Fibrillation Ablation., Canpolat U, Aytemir K, Yorgun H, Asil S, Dural M, Özer N., Echocardiography. 2016 Jun;33(6):821-9. doi: 10.1111/echo.13193. Epub 2016 Feb 11.
•    Usefulness of 'figure-of-eight' suture to achieve haemostasis after removal of 15-French calibre femoral venous sheath in patients undergoing cryoablation., Aytemir K, Canpolat U, Yorgun H, Evranos B, Kaya EB, Şahiner ML, Özer N., Europace. 2016 Oct;18(10):1545-1550. doi: 10.1093/europace/euv375. Epub 2015 Dec 23.
•    Letter to the Editor: Evaluation of lead extraction procedures using the Evolution MechanicalDilatator Sheath lead extraction system: A single centre experience, Canpolat U, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2015 Oct;43(7):662-3. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2015.99904.
•    Initial experience with the TightRail™ Rotating Mechanical Dilator Sheath for transvenous lead extraction., Aytemir K, Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Şahiner ML, Kaya EB, Evranos B, Özer N., Europace. 2016 Jul;18(7):1043-8. doi: 10.1093/europace/euv245. Epub 2015 Oct 14.
•    Serum YKL-40 as a Marker of Left Atrial Fibrosis Assessed by Delayed Enhancement MRI in Lone Atrial Fibrillation., Canpolat U, Aytemir K, Hazirolan T, Özer N, Oto A., Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2015 Dec;38(12):1386-95. doi: 10.1111/pace.12729. Epub 2015 Sep 12.
•    The impact of cryoballoon-based catheter ablation on left atrial structural and potential electrical remodeling in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation., Canpolat U, Aytemir K, Özer N, Oto A., J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2015 Nov;44(2):131-9. doi: 10.1007/s10840-015-0041-1. Epub 2015 Aug 4.
•    Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Internal Cardioversion with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Device for Atrial Fibrillation in Systolic Heart Failure Patients., Sunman H, Aytemir K, Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Yalçin MU, Maharjan N, Asil S, Şahiner L, Kaya B, Özer N, Oto A., Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol. 2016 Mar;21(2):181-8. doi: 10.1111/anec.12282. Epub 2015 Jun 18.
•    The role of preprocedural monocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein ratio in prediction of atrial fibrillation recurrence after cryoballoon-based catheter ablation., Canpolat U, Aytemir K, Yorgun H, Şahiner L, Kaya EB, Çay S, Topaloğlu S, Aras D, Oto A., Europace. 2015 Dec;17(12):1807-15. doi: 10.1093/europace/euu291. Epub 2015 May 19.
•    Effects of pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator electrodes on tricuspid regurgitation and right sided heart functions., Arabi P, Özer N, Ateş AH, Yorgun H, Oto A, Aytemir K., Cardiol J. 2015;22(6):637-44. doi: 10.5603/CJ.a2015.0060. Epub 2015 Sep 28.
•    Innappropriate Sinus Tachycardia After Superior Vena Cava Isolation In Addition To Pulmonary Veins Isolatin Of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Cryoballoon Ablation., Sucu M, Aytemir K, Yorgun H., J Atr Fibrillation. 2015 Aug 31;8(2):1270. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1270. eCollection 2015 Aug-Sep.
•    Lone AF: is There a Rationale?, Kocyigit D, Gurses KM, Aytemir K., J Atr Fibrillation. 2015 Jun 30;8(1):1246. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1246. eCollection 2015 Jun-Jul.
•    Periatrial epicardial adipose tissue thickness is an independent predictor of atrial fibrillation recurrence after cryoballoon-based pulmonary vein isolation., Kocyigit D, Gurses KM, Yalcin MU, Turk G, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Sahiner ML, Kaya EB, Hazirolan T, Tokgozoglu L, Oto MA, Ozer N, Aytemir K., J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2015 Jul-Aug;9(4):295-302. doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2015.03.011. Epub 2015 Apr 7.
•    Predictors of left atrial volume index reduction following cryoballoon-based pulmonary vein isolation., Yalcin MU, Gurses KM, Kocyigit D, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Sahiner L, Kaya EB, Oto MA, Aytemir K, Ozer N., Europace. 2016 Mar;18(3):392-7. doi: 10.1093/europace/euv102. Epub 2015 May 21.
•    Cardiac Autoantibody Levels Predict Recurrence Following Cryoballoon-Based Pulmonary Vein Isolation in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Patients., Yalcin MU, Gurses KM, Kocyigit D, Kesikli SA, Dural M, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Sahiner L, Kaya EB, Oto MA, Guc D, Aytemir K, Ozer N., J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2015 Jun;26(6):615-21. doi: 10.1111/jce.12665. Epub 2015 May 1.
•    Association of plasma fibronectin level with left atrial electrical and structural remodelling in lone paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a cross-sectional study., Canpolat U, Oto A, Yorgun H, Sunman H, Şahiner L, Kaya EB, Özer N, Aytemir K., Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2015 Apr;43(3):259-68. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2015.83893.
•    Relationship between the epicardial fat thickness and total atrial conduction time in patients with lone paroxysmal atrial fibrillation., Canpolat U, Aytemir K, Özer N, Oto A., Int J Cardiol. 2015 Apr 15;185:106-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.03.091. Epub 2015 Mar 10.
•    The Association of Serum Galectin-3 Levels with Atrial Electrical and Structural Remodeling., Yalcin MU, Gurses KM, Kocyigit D, Canpinar H, Canpolat U, Evranos B, Yorgun H, Sahiner ML, Kaya EB, Hazirolan T, Tokgozoglu L, Oto MA, Ozer N, Guc D, Aytemir K., J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2015 Jun;26(6):635-40. doi: 10.1111/jce.12637. Epub 2015 Mar 27.
•    Association of epicardial and peri-atrial adiposity with the presence and severity of non-valvular atrial fibrillation., Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Aytemir K, Hazırolan T, Şahiner L, Kaya EB, Kabakci G, Tokgözoğlu L, Özer N, Oto A., Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2015 Mar;31(3):649-57. doi: 10.1007/s10554-014-0579-5. Epub 2014 Dec 3.
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