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Öğe Acute Monoblastic Leukemia Presenting with Multiple Granulocytic Sarcoma Nodules(Galenos Yayincilik, 2017) Kara, Asude; Belli, Asli Akin; Dere, Yelda; Karakus, Volkan; Kasap, Sukru; Kurtoglu, Erdal; Hekimgil, MineÖğe A Case Series of CML Patients Who Were Presented with Isolated Thrombocytosis(Amer Soc Hematology, 2022) Karakus, Volkan; Aslan, Vedat; Parca, Guleycan; Sevindik, Omur Gokmen; Karadag, Fatma Keklik; Kurtoglu, Erdal; Saydam, Guray[No abstract available]Öğe Clinical management, psychosocial characteristics, and quality of life in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia undergoing LDL-apheresis in Turkey: Results of a nationwide survey (A-HIT1 registry)(Elsevier Science Inc, 2019) Kayikcioglu, Meral; Kuman-Tuncel, Oztem; Pirildar, Sebnem; Yilmaz, Mehmet; Kaynar, Leylagul; Aktan, Melih; Durms, Rana Berru; Gokce, Cumali; Temizhan, Ahmet; Ozcebe, Osman Ilhami; Akyol, Tulay Karaagac; Okutan, Harika; Sag, Saim; Gul, Ozen Oz; Salcioglu, Zafer; Yenercag, Mustafa; Altunkeser, Bulet Behlul; Kuku, Irfan; Yasar, Hamiyet Yilmaz; Kurtoglu, Erdal; Demir, Melis; Demircioglu, Sinan; Pekkolay, Zafer; Ilhan, Osman; Tokgozoglu, LaleBACKGROUND: Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) is a rare, life-threatening inherited disease leading to early-onset atherosclerosis and associated morbidity. Because of its rarity, longitudinal data on the management of HoFH in the real world are lacking, particularly on the impact the condition has on quality of life (QoL), including the impact of the extracorporeal lipid removal procedure apheresis (LA). METHODS: The A-HIT1 study included 88 patients with HoFH aged >= 12 years receiving regular LA in 19 centers in Turkey. Demographic and disease characteristics data were obtained. For patients aged >= 18 years, additional data on psychosocial status were obtained via the SF-36 score, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and a HoFH-specific questionnaire. RESULTS: There was no standardized approach to therapy between centers. Mean (+/-SD) frequency of LA sessions was every 19.9 (+/-14) days, with only 11.6% receiving LA weekly, and 85% of patients were not willing to increase LA frequency. The most common concerns of patients were disease prognosis (31%), and physical, aesthetic, and psychological problems (27.5%, 15.9%, and 11.6%, respectively). Lower age at diagnosis was associated with better QoL, lower anxiety, improved functioning, and greater emotional well-being compared to later diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS: These findings demonstrate that adult patients with HoFH undergoing LA, experience significant impairment of QoL with an increased risk of depression. From patients' point of view, LA is time-consuming, uncomfortable, and difficult to cope with. The speed of diagnosis and referral has a considerable impact on patient well-being. (C) 2019 National Lipid Association. All rights reserved.Öğe A nation-wide survey of patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia phenotype undergoing LDL-apheresis in Turkey (A-HIT 1 registry)(Elsevier Ireland Ltd, 2018) Kayikcioglu, Meral; Tokgozoglu, Lale; Yilmaz, Mehmet; Kaynar, Leylagul; Aktan, Melih; Durmus, Rana Berru; Gokce, Cumali; Temizhan, Ahmet; Ozcebe, Osman Ilhami; Akyol, Tulay Karaagac; Okutan, Harika; Sag, Saim; Gul, Ozen Oz; Salcioglu, Zafer; Yenercag, Mustafa; Altunkeser, Bulent B.; Kuku, Irfan; Yasar, Hamiyet Yilmaz; Kurtoglu, Erdal; Kose, Melis Demir; Demircioglu, Sinan; Pekkolay, Zafer; Ilhan, OsmanBackground and aims: Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) is a genetic condition characterized by lethally high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) from birth, and requires rapid and aggressive intervention to prevent death due to coronary heart disease and/or atherosclerosis. Where available, lipoprotein apheresis (LA) is the mainstay of treatment to promote survival. Methods: A-HIT1 registry was conducted with the aim of providing insight to the real-life management of HoFH patients undergoing LA in Turkey, where LA procedures are fully reimbursed and widely available. Participating centers provided patient information, including family history, treatment patterns and relevant laboratory values, via a standard questionnaire. Results: The study evaluated 88 patients (mean age: 27 +/- 11 years, 41 women) in 19 centers. All patients were receiving regular LA with a clinical diagnosis of HoFH. Mean age at first symptom disease was 10 +/- 10 years, and at diagnosis it was 12 +/- 11 years; 74.7% were diagnosed before age 15 years; and only 31% before the age of 7. First referral of most patients was to pediatricians. Early onset coronary artery disease was present in 57.8% of patients. Mean age at first LA was 21 +/- 12 years. Only 11 (12.5%) patients were undergoing LA weekly. Mean frequency of apheresis sessions was 19 +/- 13 days. For the last four LA sessions, LDL-C levels reached the target in only in 5.7% of patients. Conclusions: Diagnosis of HoFH is delayed, and LDL targets are not reached. LA frequencies are not optimal. Urgent attention is needed to support the survival of patients with HoFH. (c) 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Öğe Patient characteristics and management practices in chronic myeloid leukemia in Turkey: reflections from an expert meeting(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2022) Eskazan, Ahmet Emre; Ali, Ridvan; Alnigenis, Ebru; Ayyildiz, Orhan; Haznedaroglu, Ibrahim; Kirkizlar, Onur; Kurtoglu, ErdalIntroduction The therapeutic landscape of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) has evolved significantly since the introduction of imatinib. The European LeukemiaNet (ELN) recommendations serve as a guide for diagnosis, treatment, and monitorization of CML, but availability and accessibility of diagnostic tools and medications affect their applicability. Areas covered This article provides an overview of the current clinical management of CML in Turkey with reference to the key outputs of the online expert meeting held in November 2020. The applicability of the ELN 2020 recommendations for treating CML in clinical practice was also discussed. Expert opinion Imatinib is the only reimbursed and the most preferred first-line treatment in CML restricting the upfront use of second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), thereby limiting the applicability of treatment-free remission approach in Turkey. The ELN recommendations about using the EUTOS Long-Term Survival (ELTS) score for risk assessment and focusing on patient reported outcomes and quality of life can be enhanced with educational activities. The widespread availability of standardized technical infrastructure for diagnosing and monitoring CML will contribute to better disease management. Establishing a sustainable national database for CML is valuable for observing patient characteristics and disease outcomes as well as the impact of treatment patterns over time.Öğe The Turkish experience with therapeutic plasma exchange: A national survey(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2019) Korkmaz, Serdal; Medeni, Serife Solmaz; Demirkan, Fatih; Besisik, Sevgi Kalayoglu; Dadin, Senem Altay; Cagliyan, Gulsum Akgun; Hacioglu, Sibel Kabukcu; Sari, Ismail; Sahin, Deniz Goren; Arat, Mutlu; Dagdas, Simten; Ozet, Gulsum; Kutlu, Nermin; Akyol, Tulay Karaagac; Ozcebe, Osman Ilhami; Teke, Hava Uskudar; Unal, Demet Kiper; Guner, Naile; Tombak, Anil; Celik, Halil; Bay, Ilker; Kiki, Ilhami; Ozgur, Gokhan; Erkurt, Mehmet Ali; Ozatli, Duzgun; Meletli, Ozgur; Demircioglu, Sinan; Demir, Cengiz; Kurtoglu, Erdal; Vural, Filiz; Tobu, Mahmut; Karakus, Abdullah; Ayyildiz, Orhan; Dal, Mehmet Sinan; Ozturk, Berna Afacan; Albayrak, Murat; Ocakci, Serkan; Bolaman, Zahit; Sonmez, Mehmet; Karakus, Volkan; Sevindik, Omur Gokmen; Berber, Ilhami; Dogu, Mehmet Hilmi; Gulturk, Emine; Ulas, Turgay; Payzin, Bahriye; Kuku, Irfan; Cagirgan, Seckin; Altuntas, FevziTherapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is used to treat more than 60 diseases worldwide and has drawn growing interest. Little is known about the current situation of TPE activity in Turkey, so we developed a survey to obtain information about this timely topic. We collected data on TPE from 28 apheresis units throughout Turkey. We performed a total of 24,912 TPE procedures with 3203 patients over the past decade. Twenty years ago, the majority of procedures were performed for neurological and hematological disorders, and today, most TPE procedures are done for the same reasons. The only historical change has been an increase in TPE procedures in renal conditions. Currently, renal conditions were more frequently an indication for TPE than rheumatic conditions. Fresh frozen plasma was the most frequently used replacement fluid, followed by 5% albumin, used in 57.9% and 34.6% of procedures, respectively. The most frequently used anticoagulants in TPE were ACD-A and heparin/ACD-A, used with 1671 (52.2%) and 1164 (36.4%) patients, respectively. The frequency of adverse events (AEs) was 12.6%. The most common AEs were hypocalcemia-related symptoms, hypotension, and urticaria. We encountered no severe AEs that led to severe morbidity and mortality. Overall, more than two thirds of the patients showed improvement in the underlying disease. Here, we report on a nationwide survey on TPE activity in Turkey. We conclude that there has been a great increase in apheresis science, and the number of TPE procedures conducted in Turkey has increased steadily over time. Finally, we would like to point out that our past experiences and published international guidelines were the most important tools in gaining expertise regarding TPE.Öğe What have we learned from Turkish familial hypercholesterolemia registries (A-HIT1 and A-HIT2)?(Elsevier Ireland Ltd, 2018) Kayikcioglu, Meral; Tokgozoglu, Lale; Dogan, Volkan; Ceyhan, Ceyhun; Tuncez, Abdullah; Kutlu, Merih; Onrat, Ersel; Alici, Gokhan; Akbulut, Mehmet; Celik, Ahmet; Yesilbursa, Dilek; Sahin, Tayfun; Sonmez, Alper; Ozdogan, Oner; Temizhan, Ahmet; Kilic, Salih; Bayram, Fahri; Sabuncu, Tevfik; Coskun, Fatma Yilmaz; Ildizli, Muge; Durakoglugil, Emre; Kirilmaz, Bahadir; Yilmaz, Mehmet Birhan; Yigit, Zerrin; Yildirim, Aytul Belgi; Gedikli, Omer; Topcu, Selim; Oguz, Aytekin; Demir, Mesut; Yenercag, Mustafa; Yildirir, Aylin; Demircan, Sabri; Yilmaz, Mehmet; Kaynar, Leyla Gul; Aktan, Melih; Durmus, Rana Berru; Gokce, Cumali; Ozcebe, Osman Ilhami; Akyol, Tulay Karaagac; Okutan, Harika; Sag, Saim; Gul, Ozen Oz; Salcioglu, Zafer; Altunkeser, Bulent Behlul; Kuku, Irfan; Yasar, Hurriyet Yilmaz; Kurtoglu, Erdal; Kose, Melis Demir; Demircioglu, Sinan; Pekkolay, Zafer; Ilhan, Osman; Can, Levent H.Background and aims: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common genetic disease of high-level cholesterol leading to premature atherosclerosis. One of the key aspects to overcome FH burden is the generation of largescale reliable data in terms of registries. This manuscript underlines the important results of nation-wide Turkish FH registries (A-HIT1 and A-HIT2). Methods: A-HIT1 is a survey of homozygous FH patients undergoing low density lipoprotein (LDL) apheresis (LA). A-HIT2 is a registry of adult FH patients (homozygous and heterozygous) admitted to outpatient clinics. Both registries used clinical diagnosis of FH. Results: A-HIT1 evaluated 88 patients (27 +/- 11 years, 41 women) in 19 centers. All patients were receiving regular LA. There was a 7.37 +/- 7.1-year delay between diagnosis and initiation of LA. LDL-cholesterol levels reached the target only in 5 cases. Mean frequency of apheresis sessions was 19 +/- 13 days. None of the centers had a standardized approach for LA. Mean frequency of apheresis sessions was every 19 +/- 13 (7-90) days. Only 2 centers were aware of the target LDL levels. A-HIT2 enrolled 1071 FH patients (53 +/- 8 years, 606 women) from 31 outpatients clinics specialized in cardiology (27), internal medicine (1), and endocrinology (3); 96.4% were heterozygous. 459 patients were on statin treatment. LDL targets were attained in 23 patients (2.1% of the whole population, 5% receiving statin) on treatment. However, 66% of statin-receiving patients were on intense doses of statins. Awareness of FH was 9.5% in the whole patient population. Conclusions: The first nationwide FH registries revealed that FH is still undertreated even in specialized centers in Turkey. Additional effective treatment regiments are urgently needed.
