Northern clinics of Istanbul
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Many criteria have been developed to predict left ventricular hypertrophy using an electrocardiogram (ECG). However, one major common limitation of all has been their low sensitivity. Based on that, recently, a novel criterion has been proposed, which is believed to have higher sensitivity without a compromise in specificity. Therefore, in our study, we aimed to test this novel ECG criterion prospectively in large, unselected cardiac patients. ⋯ Although this novel criterion had higher sensitivity, the overall performance was similar to the current indices. Further adjustments, particularly based on age and body mass index, may yield better results.
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The lateral oblique approach is a novel needle-in-plane technique for ultrasound-guided catheterization of the internal jugular vein. In this study, we aimed to compare the oblique approach with the classical short-axis technique for facilitating the procedure and reduction of mechanical complications. ⋯ The results of our study suggest that the lateral oblique approach is a safe and effective technique, which can be a strong alternative to the classical short-axis technique for ultrasound-guided catheterization of the internal jugular vein.