ÖZGEÇMİŞ-CURRICULUM VITAE

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1 ÖZGEÇMİŞ-CURRICULUM VITAE Ad-Soyad (Name and Surname): Mehmet Birhan YILMAZ Doğum tarihi (Date of Birth): 11 Mart, 1974 Doğum yeri (Place of Birth): Torbali/İzmir/Türkiye Medeni durum (Marital Status): Evli (2005), bir kız çocuğu babası İş Yeri (Current Place of Work): Öğretim üyesi, Kardiyoloji profesörü (2012), Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Kardiyoloji AD, Sivas, Türkiye Adres (Current Address): Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Lojmanları, L Blok, Daire 1, Sivas, TURKEY; mehmet.birhan.yilmaz@tkd.org.tr, cardioceptor@gmail.com Web sitesi: İş Tel&Faks : , Cep Tel: , Eğitim (Education and Training): Derece/Degree Department/Program/University&Place Yıllar/Years İlköğrenim Cengiz Topel İlköğretim okulu &Torbali/Izmir Ortaöğrenim Torbali Lisesi (Ortaöğretim) &Torbali/Izmir Adana Fen Lisesi &Adana Tıp doktoru/m.d. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi-İngilizce Tıp&Ankara Uzmanlık Türkiye Yüksek Ihtisas Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Kardiyoloji Kliniği, Ankara Uzmanlık Tezi ve Danışmanı (Thesis in Profession and Consultant): Akut Koroner Sendromlu Hastalarda Ortalama Trombosit Hacmi- Doç.Dr. Şule KORKMAZ (Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi Kardiyoloji Klinik Şefi) Akademik Kariyer (Career): Ünvan/Title Place of profession Yıllar/Years Kardiyoloji Uzmanı/ Consultant Cardiologist Yrd.Doç.Dr/Assistant Professor of Cardiology Doç.Dr/Associate Professor of Cardiology Observer Research Fellow (postdoc) Profesör/Professor Cardiology of Türkiye Yüksek Ihtisas Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Kardiyoloji Kliniği, Ankara Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi, Kardiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi, Kardiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Sivas Harvard Tıp Fakültesi, İleri Kardiyak Hastalıkları Bölümü, Massachusetts, Boston INSERM U 942, Lariboisiere Hospital, Paris Diderot University, Paris Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi, Kardiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Sivas

2 Haftalık Dersler (Lectures in School of Medicine) (please see website of university for ECTS): Akademik Haftalık ders Sınıf/ Class yıl/ Academic Dönem/ Period Konu/ Lecture Title saati / Weekly Hours Years Hiperlipidemi 1 4 Protez kapaklar 1 4 Akut Kalp Yetersizliği Autumn- Spring Perikard Hastalıkları 1 4 Aort Hastalıkları 1 4 Kor pulmonale, pulmoner 1 4 emboli, pulmoner hipertansiyon Şok ve senkop 1 4 Kardiyopulmoner resusitasyon 1 4 Ödüller: TÜBİTAK 2012 Teşvik Ödülü: Kardiyoloji alanında, kalp yetersizliği konusundaki uluslararası düzeyde üstün nitelikli çalışmaları nedeniyle Teşvik Ödülü verilmiştir. 2

3 Üyelikler (Association Memberships): TÜBİTAK ARDEB-SBAG Danışma-Yürütme Kurulu Üyesi (Advisory Board Member of Health Research Unit of TUBITAK, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, Türk Kardiyoloji Derneği (Turkish Society of Cardiology (TSC) [Certification: The Turkish Board on Cardiology of TSC]), Kalp Yetersizliği Çalışma Grubu Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi (Member of Working Groups on Heart Failure, Vice President), Türk Kardiyoloji Derneği Bilim Kurulu Üyesi, Avrupa Kardiyoloji Derneği (European Society of Cardiology, Working Group on Valvular Heart Disease of European Society of Cardiology (ESC), Working Group on Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Drug Therapy of ESC, Working Group on Acute Cardiac Care of ESC, Heart Failure Association of ESC, Member of Acute&Advanced Heart Failure Committee of HFA, European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, Fellow of ESC Tez Danışmanlıkları: Dr.Güllü Amioğlu, Mitral Darlığında Farklı Yöntemlerle Kapak Alanı Ölçümlerinin Karşılaştırılması, Kardiyoloji Uzmanlık Tezi, 2009 Dr.Oğuzhan Yücel, Kronik Aort Yetersizliği Olan Hastalarda Hipertansiyon Sıklığı, Kardiyoloji Uzmanlık Tezi, Dr.Ali Zorlu, Akut pulmoner emboli'de kirmizi hücre dağilim genişliğinde artiş ve bunun hastane içi mortalite ile ilişkisi, Kardiyoloji uzmanlık tezi, 2010 Dr.Gonca Tekin, Kalp yetersizliği hastalarında bazı ekokardiyografik belirteçlerin sonlanımlara etkisi, Kardiyoloji Uzmanlık Tezi,

4 Publications: A. Papers in International Peer-Reviewed Journals : A1. Semiz M, Yücel H, Kavakçı O, Yıldırım O, Zorlu A, Yılmaz MB, Küçükdurmaz Z, Canan F. Atypical antipsychotic use is an independent predictor for the increased mean platelet volume in patients with schizophrenia: A preliminary study. J Res Med Sci ;18(7): A2. Yalta K, Yilmaz MB. Coronary microvascular dysfunction portends poor prognosis in the setting of chronic renal failure: Harnessing dual marker strategy for better riskstratification? Int J Cardiol ;171(2): A3. Russo V, Navarin S, Zampini G, Magrini L, Mann C, Muiesan ML, De Caterina R, Yılmaz MB, Beton O, Monzani V, Kubica J, Müller C, Di Somma S, On Behalf Of Great Network N. Management of atrial fibrillation in the Emergency Department: current approach and future expectations. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci ;17(23): A4. Celik VK, Eken IE, Yildiz G, Yilmaz MB, Gurlek A, Aydin H. Vitamin E and antioxidant activity; its role in slow coronary flow. Cardiovasc J Afr ;24(9-10): A5. 5: Ege MR, Yilmaz MB. Heart failure and diuretic treatment. Minerva Cardioangiol ;61(6):701. A6. Yılmaz MB, Nikolaou M, Mebazaa A. Cardiohepatic interactions in heart failure. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg ;13(7): A7. Yilmaz MB, Grossini E, Silva Cardoso JC, Édes I, Fedele F, Pollesello P, Kivikko M, Harjola VP, Hasslacher J, Mebazaa A, Morelli A, le Noble J, Oldner A, Oulego Erroz I, Parissis JT, Parkhomenko A, Poelzl G, Rehberg S, Ricksten SE, Rodríguez Fernández LM, Salmenperä M, Singer M, Treskatsch S, Vrtovec B, Wikström G. Renal effects of levosimendan: a consensus report. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther ;27(6): A8. Yildiz G, Kayataş M, Candan F, Yilmaz MB, Zorlu A, Sarikaya S. What Is the Meaning of Increased Myocardial Injury Enzymes during Hemodialysis? A Tissue Doppler Imaging Study. Cardiorenal Med ;3(2):

5 A9. Akkaya E, Vuruskan E, Zorlu A, Sincer I, Kucukosmanoglu M, Ardic I, Yilmaz MB. Aortic intracardiac echocardiography-guided septal puncture during mitral valvuloplasty. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging ;15(1):70-6. A10. Zorkun C, Amioğlu G, Bektaşoğlu G, Zorlu A, Ekinözü İ, Turgut OO, Tandoğan İ, Yılmaz MB. Elevated mean pulmonary artery pressure in patients with mild-tomoderate mitral stenosis: a useful predictor of worsening renal functions? Anadolu Kardiyol Derg ;13(5): A11. Ege MR, Zorlu A, Yilmaz MB, Acikgoz S, Tandogan I, Cinar Z. Central diastolic blood pressure is associated with the degree of coronary collateral development. Angiology ;64(7): A12. Yılmaz MB. [After the 2012 Guidelines on heart failure of the European Society of Cardiology]. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars ;40(5): A13. Nikolaou M, Parissis J, Yilmaz MB, Seronde MF, Kivikko M, Laribi S, Paugam-Burtz C, Cai D, Pohjanjousi P, Laterre PF, Deye N, Poder P, Solal AC, Mebazaa A. Liver function abnormalities, clinical profile, and outcome in acute decompensated heart failure. Eur Heart J Oct 22. [Epub ahead of print] A14. Altay H, Zorlu A, Kocum HT, Demircan S, Yilmaz N, Yilmaz MB. Relationship between parathyroid hormone and depression in heart failure. Arq Bras Cardiol Oct;99(4): Epub 2012 Sep 13. English, Portuguese. A15. Sen T, Aksu T, Yilmaz MB. Carbohydrate antigen-125 is a mirror of both left and right sides of the heart. Tex Heart Inst J. 2012;39(4): A16. Ege MR, Guray U, Guray Y, Yilmaz MB, Yucel O, Zorlu A, Tandogan I. Acute heart failure with accompanying chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: should we focus on beta blockers? Herz Nov;37(7): A17. Turkdogan KA, Zorlu A, Engin A, Guven FM, Polat MM, Turgut OO, Yilmaz MB. C- type natriuretic peptide is associated with the severity of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. Int J Infect Dis Aug;16(8):e doi: /j.ijid Epub 2012 Jun 12. 5

6 A18. Ege MR, Yilmaz N, Yilmaz MB. Depression and heart failure. Int J Cardiol Jul 26;158(3):474. doi: /j.ijcard A19. Zorlu A, Yücel H, Yontar OC, Karahan O, Tandogan I, Katrancioglu N, Yilmaz MB. Effect of levosimendan in patients with severe systolic heart failure and worsening renal function. Arq Bras Cardiol May 29. pii:s x [Epub ahead of print] English, Portuguese. A20. Turkdogan KA, Zorlu A, Guven FM, Ekinozu I, Eryigit U, Yilmaz MB. Usefulness of admission matrix metalloproteinase 9 as a predictor of early mortality after cardiopulmonary resuscitation in cardiac arrest patients. Am J Emerg Med May 23. [Epub ahead of print] A21. Altay H, Zorlu A, Bilgi M, Erol T, Yilmaz MB. Usefulness of parathyroid hormone as a predictor of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Biomarkers May 15. [Epub ahead of print] A22. Zorlu A, Yucel H, Bektasoglu G, Turkdogan KA, Eryigit U, Sarikaya S, Ege MR, Tandogan I, Yilmaz MB. Increased γ-glutamyl transferase levels predict early mortality in patients with acute pulmonary embolism. Am J Emerg Med Feb 29. [Epub ahead of print] A23. Comert N, Yucel O, Ege MR, Yaylak B, Erdogan G, Yilmaz MB. Echocardiographic Epicardial Adipose Tissue Predicts Subclinical Atherosclerosis: Epicardial adipose tissue and Atherosclerosis. Angiology Jan 10. [Epub ahead of print] A24. Korkmaz S, Demirkan B, Guray Y, Yilmaz MB, Sasmaz H. Long-term follow-up of iatrogenic atrial septal defect after percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty. Tex Heart Inst J. 2011;38(5): A25. Manduz S, Katrancioglu N, Karahan O, Yucel O, Yilmaz MB. Diagnosis and follow up of patients with primary cardiac tumours: a single-centre experience of myxomas. Cardiovasc J Afr. 2011;22(6): A26. Zorlu A, Akkaya E, Altay H, Bektasoglu G, Turkdogan KA, Sincer I, Vuruskan E, Cınar Z, Tandogan I, Yilmaz MB. The relationship between D-dimer level and the 6

7 development of atrial fibrillation in patients with systolic heart failure. J Thromb Thrombolysis Dec 4. [Epub ahead of print] A27. Aksu T, Yilmaz MB. Letter to the editor. Clin Ther ;33(12):2089. A28. Korkmaz S, Yilmaz MB, Sencan M. How to manage coronary slow flow following PCI? Int J Cardiol Nov 15. [Epub ahead of print] A29. Yilmaz MB, Gayat E, Salem R, Lassus J, Nikolaou M, Laribi S, Parissis J, Follath F, Peacock WF, Mebazaa A. Impact of diuretic dosing on mortality in acute heart failure using a propensity-matched analysis. Eur J Heart Fail ;13(11): A30. Ozyol A, Yucel O, Ege MR, Zorlu A, Yilmaz MB. Microalbuminuria is Associated With the Severity of Coronary Artery Disease Independently of Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors. Angiology Oct 17. [Epub ahead of print] A31. Sincer I, Zorlu A, Yilmaz MB, Dogan OT, Ege MR, Amioglu G, Aydin G, Ardic I, Tandogan I. Relationship between red cell distribution width and right ventricular dysfunction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Heart Lung Oct 11. [Epub ahead of print] A32. Altay H, Zorlu A, Binici S, Bilgi M, Yilmaz MB, Colkesen Y, Erol T, Muderrisoglu H. Relation of Serum Parathyroid Hormone Level to Severity of Heart Failure. Am J Cardiol Oct 12. [Epub ahead of print] A33. Zorlu A, Amioglu G, Yilmaz N, Semiz M, Refiker Ege M, Aydin G, Tandogan I, Yilmaz MB. The relationship between mean pulmonary artery pressure and quality of life in patients with mitral stenosis. Cardiology. 2011;119(3): A34. Zorlu A, Bektasoglu G, Kukul Guven FM, Dogan OT, Gucuk E, Refiker Ege M, Altay H, Cınar Z, Tandogan I, Yilmaz MB. Usefulness of admission red cell distribution width as a predictor of early mortality in patients with acute pulmonary embolism. Am J Cardiol ;109(1): A35. Beton O, Yilmaz MB, Tandoğan I. Herbal remedies: science or tradition? The ethical dilemma. Intern Emerg Med Sep 29. [Epub ahead of print] 7

8 A36. Yilmaz MB, Engin A, Bektasoglu G, Zorlu A, Ege MR, Bakir M, Dokmetas I. Does electrocardiography at admission predict outcome in Crimean -Congo hemorrhagic fever? J Vector Borne Dis ;48(3): A37. Zorlu A, Yilmaz MB, Yucel H, Bektasoglu G, Refiker Ege M, Tandogan I. Increased d-dimer levels predict cardiovascular mortality in patients with systolic heart failure. J Thromb Thrombolysis Sep 8. [Epub ahead of print] A38. Yilmaz MB, Mebazaa A. In vivo and in vitro evidence for pleiotropic effects of levosimendan in the intensive care setting. Crit Care Aug 18;15(4):182. A39. Korkmaz S, Demirkan B, Güray Y, Yılmaz MB, Aksu T, Saşmaz H. Acute and longterm follow-up results of percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty: a single-center study. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg Sep;11(6): A40. Beton O, Yılmaz MB, Turgut O, Tandoğan I. Association of pro-inflammatory cytokines and T-cell activation marker with CA-125 levels in obese patients with heart failure: implications for complex immunoinflammatory pathophysiology. Med Sci Monit ;17(8):LE5-6. A41. Papp Z, Edes I, Fruhwald S, De Hert SG, Salmenperä M, Leppikangas H, Mebazaa A, Landoni G, Grossini E, Caimmi P, Morelli A, Guarracino F, Schwinger RH, Meyer S, Algotsson L, Wikström BG, Jörgensen K, Filippatos G, Parissis JT, González MJ, Parkhomenko A, Yilmaz MB, Kivikko M, Pollesello P, Follath F. Levosimendan: Molecular mechanisms and clinical implications Consensus of experts on the mechanisms of action of levosimendan. Int J Cardiol Jul 23. [Epub ahead of print] A42. Ege MR, Yucel O, Zorlu A, Yilmaz MB. Letter to editor: clinical profile and predictors of in-hospital outcome in patients with heart failure. Int J Cardiol ;152(1):116 A43. Korkmaz Ş, Demirkan B, Altay H, Refiker Ege M, Çaldır V, Yılmaz MB, Güray Y, Güray Ü, Şaşmaz H. Serum creatinine is independently associated with angiographic extent of coronary artery disease in patients with stable angina pectoris. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg ;11(5):

9 A44. Yilmaz MB, Nikolaou M, Cohen-Solal A. Tumour biomarkers in heart failure: is there a role for CA-125? Eur J Heart Fail 2011 ;13(6): A45. Ege M, Güray U, Güray Y, Yılmaz MB, Demirkan B, Saşmaz A, Korkmaz S. Relationship between TIMI frame count and admission glucose values in acute ST elevation myocardial infarction patients who underwent successful primary percutaneous intervention. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg ;11(3): A46. Ege MR, Yılmaz N, Yılmaz MB. Depression and perceptions about heart failure predict quality of life. Heart Lung. 2011; 40(6):585 A47. Yilmaz MB, Zorlu A, Dogan OT, Karahan O, Tandogan I, Akkurt I. Role of CA-125 in Identification of Right Ventricular Failure in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Clin Cardiol ;34(4): A48. Ege MR, Yılmaz MB, Guray Y. Cardiac cachexia and gastrointestinal system. Int J Cardiol. 2011; 149(2):245-6 A49. Zorlu A, Tandogan I, Yilmaz MB. CA-125, an omitted part of the heart. Heart Lung Circ. 2011; 20(5):345 A50. Ege MR, Zorlu A, Yılmaz MB. CA-125 and heart failure. Int J Cardiol. 2011;147(3): A51. Katrancioglu N, Manduz S, Karahan O, Yilmaz MB, Sezgin I, Bagci G, Berkan O. The Role of the CCR2 Gene Polymorphism in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Angiology ;62(2): A52. Follath F, Yilmaz MB, Delgado JF, Parissis JT, Porcher R, Gayat E, Burrows N, McLean A, Vilas-Boas F, Mebazaa A. Clinical presentation, management and outcomes in the Acute Heart Failure Global Survey of Standard Treatment (ALARM-HF). Intensive Care Med ;37(4): A53. Yontar OC, Yilmaz MB, Yalta K, Erdem A, Tandogan I. [Acute effects of levosimendan and dobutamine on QRS duration in patients with heart failure.]. Arq Bras Cardiol. 2010; 95(6):

10 A54. Yalta K, Yilmaz MB, Yalta T, Sivri N, Yucel O. Coronary syndrome Y: Should we focus more on extra-cardiac conditions including renal disease and its management? Int J Cardiol ;146(3):418 A55. Katrancioglu N, Manduz S, Ozen F, Yilmaz MB, Karahan O, Ozdemir O, Berkan O. Type I plasminogen activator inhibitor 4G allele frequency is associated with chronic venous insufficiency. J Int Med Res ;38(4): A56. Yontar OC, Yilmaz MB, Yalta K, Tandoğan I. Efficacy of levosimendan in patients with chronic heart failure: Does rhythm matter? Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2010;10(4): A57. Guray U, Ege M, Guray Y, Yilmaz MB. Ethnicity and medication adherence: factors that need to be taken into account. J Card Fail ;16(7):619. A58. Ege MR, Yilmaz MB. Should we resynchronize all left bundle branch blocks in patients presenting with acute heart failure? Int J Cardiol. 2011; 146(2):230. A59. Ege MR, Yilmaz N, Yilmaz MB. High mortality among heart failure patients treated with antidepressants. Int J Cardiol. 2011; 146(1):94. A60. Turgut O, Tandogan I, Yilmaz MB, Gul I, Zorlu A. CA125 in heart failure: Implications for immunoinflammatory activity. Int J Cardiol. 2011; 146(1): A61. Yalta K, Yilmaz MB, Yalta T, Sivri N, Refiker M. Coronary slow flow: a potential prognostic marker correlating with the disease severity in renal failure? Nephrol Dial Transplant ;25(9):3124; A62. Yilmaz MB, Laribi S, Mebazaa A. Managing beta-blockers in acute heart failure: when to start and when to stop? Curr Heart Fail Rep ;7(3): Review. A63. Yontar OC, Yilmaz MB, Güray U. [ST-segment elevation in patients with acute myocardial infarction during a mean platelet volume of applications after fibrinolytic treatment effect on TIMI frame number]. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars ;38(2): A64. Refiker M, Yilmaz MB. Association of right heart with CA-125 levels in patients with heart failure. Int J Cardiol. 2010; 145(3):

11 A65. Salem R, Sibellas F, Socrates T, Arenja N, Yilmaz MB, Mueller C, Mebazaa A. Novelties in the early management of acute heart failure syndromes. Swiss Med Wkly ;140:w A66. Yalta K, Yontar OC, Yilmaz MB, Erdem A, Turgut OO, Yilmaz A, Manduz S, Tandoğan I. Triple right coronary artery accompanied by an ectopic circumflex artery arising from right sinus of Valsalva. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg ;10(1):E1. A67. Yilmaz MB, Mebazaa A. Searching for an ideal hemodynamic marker to predict short-term outcome in cardiogenic shock. Crit Care. 2009;13(6):1013. A68. Yalta K, Yalta T, Turgut OO, Yılmaz MB, Tandogan I. Cytokines: Potential contributors to arrhythmogenesis in demyelinating syndromes? Int J Cardiol ;146(1):90 A69. Yalta K, Turgut OO, Yilmaz MB, Yilmaz A, Tandogan I. Genetic basis of sudden cardiac death due to emotional trauma in apparently healthy individuals. Int J Cardiol. 2010; 145(3):518-9 A70. Yontar OC, Yalta K, Yilmaz MB. Superiority of levosimendan over dobutamine in right ventricle failure. Crit Care Med ;38(1):342-3 A71. Yilmaz MB, Zorlu A, Tandogan I. Plasma CA-125 level is related to both sides of the heart: A retrospective analysis. Int J Cardiol. 2011; 149(1):80-2. A72. Zoghi M, Cavuşoğlu Y, Yilmaz MB, Nalbantgil S, Eren M, Mebazaa A. [Practical approach to acute heart failure with algorithms]. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg ;9(6): Turkish. A73. Yontar OC, Yilmaz MB, Yalta K. Levosimendan in acute and chronic right ventricle failure. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand ;54(1): A74. Katrancioglu N, Manduz S, Ozen F, Yilmaz MB, Atahan E, Ozdemir O, Berkan O. Association Between ApoE4 Allele and Deep Venous Thrombosis: A Pilot Study. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost ;17(2):225-8 A75. Yontar OC, Yilmaz MB. Relationship between high-density lipoprotein and the progression of aortic valvular disease. J Card Surg ;24(5):

12 A76. Yalta K, Yılmaz MB, Turgut OO, Tandogan I. Markers of inflammation and thrombin generation: Additional guides in determining the therapeutic strategy for malign ventricular arrhythmias after an acute myocardial infarction? Int J Cardiol. 2010;145(3):492-3 A77. Yalta K, Yilmaz MB, Turgut OO, Tandogan I. Natriuretic peptides: Useful biomarkers in predicting the possibility of restoration and maintenance of sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing cardioversion? Int J Cardiol ;145(2):233 A78. Yalta K, Turgut OO, Yilmaz MB, Yilmaz A, Tandogan I. Dronedarone: a promising alternative for the management of atrial fibrillation. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther ;23(5): Review. A79. Kazanci D, Unver S, Karadeniz U, Iyican D, Koruk S, Yilmaz MB, Erdemli O. A comparison of the effects of desflurane, sevoflurane and propofol on QT, QTc, and P dispersion on ECG. Ann Card Anaesth ;12(2): A80. Karaeren H, Yokuşoğlu M, Uzun S, Baysan O, Köz C, Kara B, Kirilmaz A, Naharci I, Pinar M, Yilmaz MB, Uzun M. The effect of the content of the knowledge on adherence to medication in hypertensive patients. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg ;9(3): A81. Yontar OC, Erdem A, Yilmaz MB. Sleep quality in patients with hypertension: additional negative effect of drug therapy. Sleep Med ;10(10):1168 A82. Erdem A, Yontar OC, Yilmaz MB. Detecting posterior wall acute myocardial infarction by electrocardiogram. Am J Cardiol ;103(11):1622. A83. Yilmaz MB, Yalta K. Coronary flow slows as renal function worsens. Clin Cardiol ;32(5): A84. Turgut O, Tandogan I, Yilmaz MB, Gul I, Gurlek A. CA125 levels among patients with advanced heart failure: An emerging independent predictor for survival. Int J Cardiol ;145(1):71. A85. Yontar OC, Yilmaz MB. Lipoprotein levels and the progression of aortic valvular disease. Heart Jun;95(11):938; 12

13 A86. Uzun S, Kara B, Yokuşoğlu M, Arslan F, Yilmaz MB, Karaeren H. The assessment of adherence of hypertensive individuals to treatment and lifestyle change recommendations. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg ;9(2): A87. Turgut O, Tandogan I, Yilmaz MB, Yalta K, Aydin O. Association of P wave duration and dispersion with the risk for atrial fibrillation: practical considerations in the setting of coronary artery disease. Int J Cardiol ;144(2):322-4 A88. Berkan O, Katrancioglu N, Ozker E, Ozerdem G, Bakici Z, Yilmaz MB. Reduced P- selectin in hearts pretreated with fluvastatin: a novel benefit for patients undergoing open heart surgery. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg ;57(2):91-5 A89. Yilmaz MB, Yontar C, Erdem A, Karadas F, Yalta K, Turgut OO, Yilmaz A, Tandogan I. Comparative effects of levosimendan and dobutamine on right ventricular function in patients with biventricular heart failure. Heart Vessels ;24(1): A90. Turgut O, Yalta K, Yilmaz MB, Dizman R, Tandogan I. Free-floating biatrial thrombi with concomitant saddle pulmonary embolism. Int J Cardiol. 2009; 144(1):11-3 A91. Yontar OC, Yalta K, Yilmaz MB, Turgut OO. Short QT syndrome: a very rare arrhythmogenic entity. Acta Cardiol ;63(5): A92. Turgut O, Tandogan I, Yalta K, Yilmaz MB, Dizman R. Geodesic pattern of coronary arteries as a predictor for cardiovascular risk: Clinical perspectives. Int J Cardiol ;142(3):e38-9 A93. Engin A, Yilmaz MB, Elaldi N, Erdem A, Yalta K, Tandogan I, Kaya S, Bakir M, Dokmetas I. Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever: does it involve the heart? Int J Infect Dis. 2009; 13(3): A94. Yilmaz MB, Yontar OC. Smoker's paradox in heart failure: might asymmetric dimethylarginine be the possible explanation? Eur Heart J ; 29(23):2948-9; author reply A95. Yontar OC, Yilmaz MB. Importance of serum high-density lipoprotein levels to aortic valvular disease. Br J Pharmacol ;155(8):

14 A96. Yilmaz MB, Erdem A, Yalta K, Turgut OO, Yilmaz A, Tandogan I. Impact of betablockers on sleep in patients with mild hypertension: a randomized trial between nebivolol and metoprolol. Adv Ther ;25(9): A97. Turgut O, Yilmaz MB, Yalta K, Tandogan I, Yilmaz A. Prognostic relevance of coronary collateral circulation: Clinical and epidemiological implications. Int J Cardiol. 2009;137(3):300-1 A98. Yilmaz A, Yalta K, Turgut OO, Yilmaz MB, Erdem A, Karadas F, Ozyol A, Tandogan I. The effect of smoking on cardiac diastolic parameters including Vp, a more reliable and newer parameter. Cardiol J. 2007;14(3): A99. Yalta K, Yontar C, Karadas F, Yilmaz MB, Turgut OO, Yilmaz A, Erdem A, Tandogan I. Initial syncope associated with alternating attacks of supraventricular tachycardia and atrioventricular block long after surgical correction of tricuspid atresia. Cardiol J. 2008;15(2): A100. Turgut O, Yilmaz MB, Yalta K, Tandogan I. Gamma-glutamyltransferase as a useful predictor for cardiovascular risk: Clinical and epidemiological perspectives. Atherosclerosis ; 202(2): A101. Sasmaz H, Yilmaz MB. Coronary Collaterals in Obese Patients: Impact of Metabolic Syndrome. Angiology. 2009;60(2):164-8 A102. Yilmaz MB, Guray Y, Altay H, Demirkan B, Caldir V, Guray U, Biyikoglu SF, Sasmaz H, Kisacik HL, Korkmaz S. Fate of Internal Mammary Artery Grafted to Left Anterior Descending Artery Is Influenced by Native Vessel Stenosis and Viable Myocardium. Angiology. 2009;60(2):201-6 A103. Aslan H, Turgut O, Yalta K, Yilmaz MB, Ozdemir R, Ermis N, Sezgin AT, Yetkin E, Tandogan I, Yilmaz A. Coronary collateral circulation: any effect on P-wave dispersion? Angiology ;59(4): A104. Yilmaz MB. Levosimendan and ventriculo-arterial coupling. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand Mar;52(3):

15 A105. Gulsun M, Yilmaz MB, Pinar M, Tonbul M, Celik C, Ozdemir B, Dumlu K, Erbas M. Thorax deformity, joint hypermobility, and anxiety disorders. Saudi Med J ;28(12): A106. Yilmaz A, Yalta K, Turgut OO, Yilmaz MB, Ozyol A, Erdem A, Tandogan I. Comparison of myocardial performance index versus ratio of isovolumic contraction time/ejection time in left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Adv Ther ;24(5): A107. Yilmaz MB, Refiker M. Beta blockers in systolic heart failure: do physicians need more courage? Am Heart J ;154(5):e23 A108. Yilmaz MB, Yalta K, Yontar C, Karadas F, Erdem A, Turgut OO, Yilmaz A, Tandogan I. Levosimendan improves renal function in patients with acute decompensated heart failure: comparison with dobutamine. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther ;21(6): Epub 2007 Oct 20. A109. Yilmaz MB, Cihan G, Guray Y, Guray U, Kisacik HL, Sasmaz H, Korkmaz S. Role of mean platelet volume in triagging acute coronary syndromes. J Thromb Thrombolysis ;26(1): A110. Erdem A, Yilmaz MB, Yalta K, Turgut OO, Tandoğan I. The severity of ST segment elevation in acute inferior myocardial infarction: does it predict the presence of a proximal culprit lesion along the right coronary artery course? Anadolu Kardiyol Derg ;7 Suppl 1: A111. Yilmaz MB. Are there routes by which metabolic syndrome acts as an individual risk factor? Am J Cardiol ;100(3): A112. Yilmaz MB. Statins and aortic stenosis in the context of ratio of low- to highdensity lipoprotein cholesterol. J Am Coll Cardiol ;50(3): A113. Yilmaz MB, Yalta K, Turgut OO, Yilmaz A, Yucel O, Bektasoglu G, Tandogan I. Sleep quality among relatively younger patients with initial diagnosis of hypertension: dippers versus non-dippers. Blood Press. 2007;16(2): A114. Yalta K, Turgut OO, Yilmaz A, Yilmaz MB, Manduz S, Karadas F, Dogan K, Tandogan I. Asymptomatic total anomalous pulmonary venous connection with 15

16 double drainage in a young adult: a case report. Heart Surg Forum. 2007;10(3):E A115. Yalta K, Erdem A, Yilmaz A, Turgut OO, Yilmaz MB, Yontar C, Tandogan I. Heart rate turbulence: an additional parameter in determining the need for mechanical relief of mitral stenosis? J Heart Valve Dis ;16(3): A116. Yilmaz A, Yalta K, Turgut OO, Yilmaz MB, Karadas F, Erdem A, Ozyol A, Tandogan I. The left anterior descending artery arising from the right sinus of Valsalva: a case report. Adv Ther ;24(1): A117. Turgut O, Yilmaz MB, Yilmaz A, Yalta K, Kendirlioglu O, Tandogan I. Acute coronary syndrome: short-term effects of early intravenous metoprolol on maximum P wave duration and P wave dispersion. Adv Ther ;24(1): A118. Karadas F, Yalta K, Turgut OO, Yilmaz MB, Yilmaz A, Dogan K, Tandogan I. The effect of collateral circulation on left ventricular systolic function. Coron Artery Dis ;18(3): A119. Yilmaz MB, Karadas F, Erdem A, Tandogan I. Improvement in Doppler alternans in patients with severe heart failure: Levosimendan versus dobutamin. Int J Cardiol ;125(1): A120. Yalta K, Yilmaz A, Turgut OO, Yilmaz MB, Karadas F, Bektasoglu G, Tandogan I. Acute heart failure and near-syncope associated with giant left atrial ball thrombus occluding left ventricular inflow tract. Eur J Echocardiogr ;9(1):86-7. A121. Refiker M, Budak B, Demirkan B, Yilmaz MB. Carney's syndrome: cardiac myxoma and Cushing's syndrome - a case report. Clin Res Cardiol ;96(5): A122. Yilmaz MB, Refiker M, Guray Y, Guray U, Altay H, Demirkan B, Caldir V, Korkmaz S. Prescription patterns in patients with systolic heart failure at hospital discharge: why beta blockers are underprescribed or prescribed at low dose in real life? Int J Clin Pract ;61(2):

17 A123. Yilmaz MB, Yontar OC, Turgut OO, Yilmaz A, Yalta K, Gul M, Tandogan I. Herbals in cardiovascular practice: are physicians neglecting anything? Int J Cardiol ;122(1): A124. Yalta K, Turgut O, Yilmaz A, Yilmaz MB, Kendirlioglu O, Karadas F. Torsades de pointes with a severely prolonged QT interval induced by an initial low dose sotalol intake. Int J Cardiol ;116(3):e95-7. A125. Yalta K, Turgut OO, Yilmaz A, Yilmaz MB, Ozyol A, Karadas F, Tandogan I. Left ventricular outflow tract myxoma accompanied by dextrocardia with situs inversus: a case report. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging ;23(3): A126. Yilmaz MB. Metabolic syndrome and extension of coronary atherosclerosis. Int J Cardiol ;118(2):264; author reply A127. Guray U, Guray Y, Yilmaz MB, Caldir V, Cay S, Sasmaz H, Kormaz S. Aortic pulse pressure and aortic pulsatility in patients with coronary slow flow. Cardiology. 2007;107(4): A128. Yilmaz MB, Guray Y, Guray U, Cay S, Caldir V, Biyikoglu SF, Sasmaz H, Korkmaz S. Fine vs. coarse atrial fibrillation: which one is more risky? Cardiology. 2007;107(3): A129. Yilmaz A, Yalta K, Turgut OO, Yilmaz MB, Ozyol A, Kendirlioglu O, Karadas F, Tandogan I. Clinical importance of elevated CK-MB and troponin I levels in congestive heart failure. Adv Ther ;23(6): A130. Yalta K, Yilmaz A, Turgut OO, Erselcan T, Yilmaz MB, Karadas F, Yontar C, Tandogan I. Evaluation of tumor markers CA-125 and CEA in acute myocardial infarction. Adv Ther ;23(6): A131. Bitigen A, Tanalp AC, Kaynak E, Karavelioglu Y, Kirma C, Adas M, Yilmaz MB. Elastic properties of aorta in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism. Int J Clin Pract ;60(12): A132. Yilmaz MB, Guray Y, Guray U, Biyikoglu SF, Tandogan I, Korkmaz S. Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of significant coronary artery involvement in patients with peripheral artery disease. Coron Artery Dis ;17(6):

18 A133. Yilmaz MB. Cytokines and coronary collaterals in patients with coronary artery disease. Am J Cardiol ;98(3):423. A134. Biyikoglu SF, Ege M, Yilmaz MB, Duru E, Sasmaz A. Acquired cardiac hypertrophy with outflow tract obstruction in a patient with severe Takayasu arteritis. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging ;22(6): A135. Bitigen A, Karavelioglu Y, Kaynak E, Yilmaz MB. A case of myocardial infarction due to acute left main coronary artery occlusion presenting with peculiar electrocardiographic changes. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging ;22(3-4):343-7 A136. Yilmaz MB, Erbay AR, Balci M, Guray Y, Cihan G, Guray U, Kisacik HL, Korkmaz S. Atrial natriuretic peptide predicts impaired atrial remodeling and occurrence of late postoperative atrial fibrillation after surgery for symptomatic aortic stenosis. Cardiology. 2006;105(4): A137. Yilmaz MB, Caldir V, Guray Y, Guray U, Altay H, Demirkan B, Cay S, Kisacik HL, Korkmaz S. Relation of coronary collateral vessel development in patients with a totally occluded right coronary artery to the metabolic syndrome. Am J Cardiol ;97(5): A138. Yilmaz MB, Pinar M, Naharci I, Demirkan B, Baysan O, Yokusoglu M, Erinc K, Tandogan I, Isik E. Being well-informed about statin is associated with continuous adherence and reaching targets. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther ;19(6): A139. Yilmaz MB, Guray U, Guray Y, Biyikoglu SF, Tandogan I, Sasmaz H, Korkmaz S. Metabolic syndrome negatively impacts early patency of saphenous vein grafts. Coron Artery Dis ;17(1):41-4. A140. Yilmaz MB, Demirkan B, Caldir V, Guray Y, Guray U, Sasmaz H, Korkmaz S. Association of lipid profile with echocardiographic Wilkins score in patients with moderate to severe mitral stenosis: possible impact on prognosis. Int J Cardiol ;112(3): A141. Guray Y, Guray U, Altay H, Cay S, Yilmaz MB, Kisacik HL, Korkmaz S. Aortic pulse pressure and aortic pulsatility are associated with angiographic coronary artery disease in women. Blood Press. 2005;14(5):

19 A142. Cay S, Yilmaz MB, Korkmaz S. Intracranial bleeding associated with clopidogrel. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther ;19(2): A143. Yilmaz MB, Biyikoglu SF, Guray Y, Karabal O, Caldir V, Cay S, Sahin O, Sasmaz H, Korkmaz S. Level of awareness of on-treatment patients about prescribed statins. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther ;18(5): A144. Yilmaz MB, Balbay Y, Caldir V, Ayaz S, Guray Y, Guray U, Korkmaz S. Late saphenous vein graft occlusion in patients with coronary bypass: possible role of aspirin resistance. Thromb Res. 2005;115(1-2):25-9. A145. Guray U, Erbay AR, Guray Y, Yilmaz MB, Boyaci AA, Sasmaz H, Korkmaz S, Kutuk E. Poor coronary collateral circulation is associated with higher concentrations of soluble adhesion molecules in patients with single-vessel disease. Coron Artery Dis ;15(7): A146. Yilmaz MB, Saricam E, Biyikoglu SF, Guray Y, Guray U, Sasmaz H, Korkmaz S. Mean platelet volume and exercise stress test. J Thromb Thrombolysis ;17(2): A147. Guray U, Guray Y, Ozbakir C, Yilmaz MB, Sasmaz H, Korkmaz S. Fistulous connection between internal mammary graft and pulmonary vasculature after coronary artery bypass grafting: a rare cause of continuous murmur. Int J Cardiol ;96(3): A148. Güray U, Erbay AR, Güray Y, Yilmaz MB, Boyaci AA, Sasmaz H, Korkmaz S, Kütük E. Levels of soluble adhesion molecules in various clinical presentations of coronary atherosclerosis. Int J Cardiol ;96(2): A149. Guray Y, Guray U, Yilmaz MB, Mecit B, Kisacik H, Korkmaz S. Prevalence of angiographically significant coronary artery disease in patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis. Acta Cardiol ;59(3): A150. Erbay AR, Yilmaz MB, Balci M, Sabah I. Atrial natriuretic peptide levels in adult patients before and after surgery for correction of atrial septal defects: relationship with atrial arrhythmias. Clin Sci (Lond) ;107(3):

20 A151. Yilmaz MB, Guray U, Guray Y, Cihan G, Caldir V, Cay S, Kisacik HL, Korkmaz S. Lipid profile of patients with aortic stenosis might be predictive of rate of progression. Am Heart J ;147(5): A152. Guray U, Guray Y, Mecit B, Yilmaz MB, Sasmaz H, Korkmaz S. Maximum p wave duration and p wave dispersion in adult patients with secundum atrial septal defect: the impact of surgical repair. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol ;9(2): A153. Yilmaz MB, Akin Y, Biyikoglu SF, Guray U, Kisacik HL, Korkmaz S. Left ventricular thrombosis is associated with increased mean platelet volume in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy and sinus rhythm. Acta Cardiol ;59(1):41-5. A154. Yilmaz MB, Akin Y, Biyikoglu SF, Altay H, Guray U, Duru E, Korkmaz S. Fate of internal mammary artery grafted on to totally occluded coronary arteries. Int J Cardiol ;93(2-3): A155. Yilmaz MB, Akin Y, Biyikoglu SF, Guray U, Korkmaz S. Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage following administration of tirofiban in a patient with acute coronary syndrome: a fatal complication. Int J Cardiol ;93(1):81-2. A156. Yilmaz MB, Biyikoglu SF, Akin Y, Guray U, Kisacik HL, Korkmaz S. Obesity is associated with impaired coronary collateral vessel development. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord ;27(12): A157. Turhan H, Yilmaz MB, Yetkin E, Atak R, Biyikoglu SF, Senen K, Ileri M, Cehreli S, Korkmaz S, Kutuk E. Diagnostic value of avl derivation for right ventricular involvement in patients with acute inferior myocardial infarction. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol ;8(3): A158. Yilmaz MB, Topologlu S, Akin Y, Guray U, Korkmaz S. Swyer-James syndrome with myocardial bridge: a case report. Int J Cardiol ;91(1): A159. Yilmaz MB, Tufekcioglu O, Korkmaz S, Sabah I. Dynamic cardiomyoplasty: impact of effective pacing. Int J Cardiol ;91(1): A160. Yilmaz MB, Ozeke O, Akin Y, Guray U, Biyikoglu SF, Kisacik HL, Korkmaz S. Platelet aggregation in left ventricular thrombus formation after acute anterior myocardial infarction: mean platelet volume. Int J Cardiol ;90(1):