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01.

Bajraktari G, Bytyci I, Henein MY, Alfonso M Ahmed A, Jashari H, Bhatt DL. Complete revascularization for patients with multivessel coronary artery disease and ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction after the COMPLETE trial: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. European Society of Cardiology Congress. 29 August 2020.

02.

Bytyci I, Bajraktari G, Sahebkar A, Penson PE, Rysz R, Banach M. The prevalence of statin intolerance worldwide: a systematic review and meta-analysis with 4,143,517 patients. European Heart Journal, Volume 42, Issue Supplement_1, October 2021, ehab724.2943.

03.

Bytyçi I, Bajraktari G, Henein MY. Clinical comparison of the two invasive treatments of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Society of Cardiology Congress. 28 August 2020.

04.

Bytyçi I, Bajraktari G, Bhatt DL, Morgan CJ, Ahmed A, Aronw WS, Banach M. On behalf of Lipid and Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis Collaboration (LBPMC) Group. Hydrophilic vs. lipophilic statins in coronary artery disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of the American College of Cardiology 11 (69), 161.

05.

Tafarshiku R, Henein MY, Berisha-Muharremi V, Bytyci I, Ibrahimi P, Poniku A, Bajraktari G. Left ventricular diastolic and systolic functions are compromised in patients with hypothyroidism. European Heart Journal-Cardiovascular Imaging 21 (Supplement_1), jez319. 539.

06.

Bytyci I, Riccardo N, Bajraktari A, Mazzola M, Bajraktari G, Henein M, Dini FL. Independent prognostic significance of non invasive left atrial stiffness in outpatients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction. European Heart Journal-Cardiovascular Imaging 21 (Supplement_1), jez319. 965.

07.

Bytyci I, Pugliese NR, Bajraktari A, Mazzola M, Bajraktari G, Henein M, Dini FL. Left atrial stiffness as a predictor of cardiac events in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction: the impact of diabetes. European Heart Journal-Cardiovascular Imaging 21 (Supplement_1), jez319. 448.

08.

Bajraktari G, Berisha-Muharremi V, Haliti E, Bytyci I, Poniku A, Ahmeti A, Batalli A, Ibrahimi P, Tafarshiku R, Rexhaj Z, Elezi S. Diabetes is the strongest predictor of limited exercise capacity in patients with chronic heart failure. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE 2019; 21, 431-431.

09.

Berisha-Muharremi V, Haliti E, Elezi S, Bytyci I, Poniku A, Ahmeti A, Batalli A, Ibrahimi P, Tafarshiku R, Rexhaj Z, Bajraktari G. Clinical and echocardiographic features in diabetic and nondiabetic patients with chronic heart failure. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE 2019; 21, 533-533.

10.

Zhubi-Bakija F, Rexhaj Z, Bajraktari G, et al. Clinical characteristics, management and in-hospital mortality of patients with non-st-segment elevation vs. st-segment elevation myocardial infarction in Kosovo. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE 2019; 21, 273-273.

11.

Bajraktari G, Haliti E, Ahmeti A, Batalli A, et al. Predictors of in-hospital mortality in patients with acute coronary syndrome in Kosovo. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE 2019; 21, 448-449.

12.

Bytyçi I, Ibrahimi P, Poniku A, Bytyçi B, Henein MY, Bajraktari G. Left atrial volume index predicts response to cardiac resynchronization therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ESC congress, 2017, Barcelona, Spain. European Heart Journal 38 (suppl_1).

13.

Bytyci I, Bajraktari G, Henein MY. Left atrial volume index as a predictor of outcome in patients with acute myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Heart Failure 19, 125-126.

14.

Ahmeti A, Poniku A, Haliti E, Ibrahimi P, Elezi S, Henein MY, Bajraktari G. Use of the minnesota living with heart failure quality of life questionnaire in Kosovo. European Journal of Heart Failure 19, 243-244

15.

Ahmeti A, Batalli A, Haliti E, Poniku A, Ibrahimi P, Elezi S, Henein MY, Bajraktari G. Quality of life predicts exercise capacity in heart failure patients. European Journal of Heart Failure 19, 404-404.

16.

Bytyci I, Bajraktari G, Henein MY. Increased left atrial volume predicts atrial fibrillation recurrence after transcatheter ablation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Heart Failure 19 (Suppl: 1), 252-252.

17.

Bytyci I, Bajraktari G, Henein M. Left atrial size as predictor of recurrences after catheter ablation in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Heart Failure 19 (Suppl: 1), 80-80.

18.

Bajraktari G, Bytyci I, Henein M. Reduced LA strain predicts atrial fibrillation recurrence after catheter ablation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Heart Failure 19 (Supplement: 1), 430-431.

19.

Ibrahimi P, Batalli A, Ahmeti A, Elezi S, Henein M, Bajraktari G. Enlarged left atrium and increased basal heart rate predict exercise capacity in heart failure patients. European Journal of Heart Failure 19 (Supplement: 1), 582-583.

20.

Batalli A, Ibrahimi P, Bytyci I, Ahmeti A, Haliti E, Elezi S, Henein M, Bajraktari G. Different predictors of exercise capacity in HFpEF compared to HFrEF. European Journal of Heart Failure 19 (upplement: 1), 314-314.

21.

Bajraktari G, I Bytyci, M Henein. LA diameter more than 40 mm predicts recurrence of atrial fibrillation after trans-catheter ablation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Heart Failure 19 (Supplement: 1), 431-432.

22.

Emini M, Haliti E, Car N, Begolli L, Ahmeti A, Bajraktari G. The decreased adiponectin level after the treatment with glibenclamide is associated with deterioration of left ventricular function. BioScientifica. DOI: 10.1530/endoabs.49.EP585. 19th European Congress of Endocrinology. Lisbon, Portugal 20 May 2017 – 23 May 2017.

23.

Berisha G, Haliti E, Përçuku L, Bajraktari G. Giant Left Atrium in a Triple Rheumatic Heart Disease: A Case Report. The American Journal of Cardiology 119 (8), e60-e61.

24.

Përçuku L, Berisha G, Haliti E, Bajraktari G. Mediastinal Lymphoma Presenting With Cardiac Tamponade. The American Journal of Cardiology 119 (8), e69-e70.

25.

Morina B, Bajraktari G. A Case of Kartagener’s Syndrome in a Young Kosovan Woman: Importance of Early Detection and Treatment of this Rare Disorder. The American Journal of Cardiology 119 (8), e96-e97.

26.

Bytyci I, Thaqi A, Bytyci B, Bajraktari G. Acute Aortic Regurgitation Associated With Atrial Flutter in a Young Female Patient. The American Journal of Cardiology 119 (8), e87.

27.

Haliti E, Berisha G, Kastrati E, Bajraktari G. Tuberculous Chronic Constrictive Pericarditis Associated With Symptomatic Bradyarrhythmia. The American Journal of Cardiology 119 (8), e70.

28.

Bytyci I, Ibrahimi P, Batalli P, Henein MY, Bajraktari G. Left atrial changes in early stage of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. European Heart Journal 37, 1112-1112.

29.

Bytyci I, Tishukaj A, Poniku A, Henein MY, Bajraktari G. Left atrial compliance predicts limited exercise in patients with HFpEF and right ventricular dysfunction. European Heart Journal 37, 126-126.

30.

Bajraktari G, Jashari H, Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Elezi S, Ndrepepa G, Henain M . Comparison of drug-eluting balloon versus drug-eluting stent treatment of DES in-stent restenosis: a meta-analysis of randomized and observational studies. European Heart Journal 37, 670-670.

31.

Bajraktari G, Bytyci I, Ahmeti A, Ibrahimi P, Poniku A, Haliti E, Batalli A, Henein MY. Left atrial emptying function predicts long-term outcome in HFpEF patients. European Society of Cardiology Congress 2015. London, United Kingdom; August 29 – September 2, 2015.

32.

Bajraktari G, Berisha G, Bytyci I, Ibrahimi P, Rexhepaj N, Henein MY. Reduced left atrial function in patients with metabolic syndrome and HFpEF. EuroEcho-Imaging 2014. Vienna, Austria; December 3-6, 2014.

33.

Bajraktari G, Roon F, Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Jensen SM, Henein MY. Combining electrical and global markers of LV dyssynchrony optimizes patients selection for cardiac resynchronization therapy. EuroEcho-Imaging 2014. Vienna, Austria; December 3-6, 2014.

34.

Bajraktari G, Ibrahimi P, Bytyci I, Ahmeti A, Batalli A, Elezi S, Henein MY. Left ventricular dyssynchrony, but not ejection fraction, correlate with longitudinal function and stroke volume in HFpEF. EuroEcho-Imaging 2014. Vienna, Austria; December 3-6, 2014.

35.

Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Johansson E, Gronlund C, Bajraktari G, Wester P, Henein MY. Carotid IM-GSM is better than conventional IMT in reflecting the systemic nature of atherosclerosis. EuroEcho-Imaging 2014. Vienna, Austria; December 3-6, 2014.

36.

Jashari F, Ibrahimi P, Johansson E, Gronlund C, Bajraktari G, Wester P, Henein MY. Common carotid intima-media measurements determine distal disease structure and vulnerability. EuroEcho-Imaging 2014. Vienna, Austria; December 3-6, 2014.

37.

Bajraktari G, Bytyci I, Ibrahimi P, Hyseni V, Berisha G, Rexhepaj N, Henein MY. The relationship between left atrial emptying function and exercise capacity in heart failure. European Society of Cardiology Congress 2014; Barcelona, Spain; August 30 – September 3, 2014.

38.

Bajraktari G, Lindqvist P, Henein MY. Total isovolumic time correlates with limited exercise capacity in HFpEF – its shortening with stress suggests significant rise of filling pressure. European Society of Cardiology Congress 2014; Barcelona, Spain; August 30 – September 3, 2014.

39.

Bajraktari G, Ronn, Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Jensen SM, Henein MY. Total isovolumic time, a marker of global left ventricular dyssynchrony, predicts response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in heart failure patients with atrial fibrillation. Heart Failure 2014. Athens, Greece; May 17-20, 2014.

40.

Bajraktari G, Ronn, Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Jensen SM, Henein MY. Total isovolumic time, a marker of global left ventricular dyssynchrony, predicts response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in heart failure patients. Athens, Greece; May 17-20, 2014.

41.

Haliti E, Ahmeti A,Emini M, Bajraktari G. The effect of Glimepiride on left ventricular function in diabetic patients. The XIXth World Congress of Echocardiography and allied Techniques. Sibiu, Romania; May 9-12, 2014.

42.

Ahmeti A, Haliti E, Emini M, Bajraktari G. Glibenclamide deteriorate ventricular function in diabetic patients. The XIXth World Congress of Echocardiography and allied Techniques. Sibiu, Romania; May 9-12, 2014.

43.

Berisha G, Bytyçi I, Ibrahimi P, Bajraktari G. Impaired left atrial function in metabolic syndrome patients with HFpEF. The XIXth World Congress of Echocardiography and allied Techniques. Sibiu, Romania; May 9-12, 2014.

44.

Batalli A, Ahmeti A, Bytyçi I, Ibrahimi P, Bajraktari G. Relationship between ventricular long-axis function and diastolic dysfunction in HFpEF patients. The XIXth World Congress of Echocardiography and allied Techniques. Sibiu, Romania; May 9-12, 2014.

45.

Ibrahimi P, Bajraktari G, Bytyçi I, Ahmeti A, Batalli A, Elezi S, Henein MY. Global dyssynchrony correlates with longitudinal left ventricular function and stroke volume but not ejection fraction in HFpEF. The XIXth World Congress of Echocardiography and allied Techniques. Sibiu, Romania; May 9-12, 2014.

46.

Bytyçi I, Bajraktari G, Ibrahimi P, Hyseni V, Berisha G, Rexhepaj N, Henein MY. Left atrial emptying fraction predicts limited exercise performance in heart failure patients. The XIXth World Congress of Echocardiography and allied Techniques. Sibiu, Romania; May 9-12, 2014.

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Poniku A, Bajraktari G, Ibrahimi P, Bytyçi I, Elezi S, Henein MY. HFpEF patients in haemodialysis have increased longitudinal left ventricular function and stroke volume, compared to those with normal kidney function. The XIXth World Congress of Echocardiography and allied Techniques. Sibiu, Romania; May 9-12, 2014.

48.

Pallaska K, Ibrahimi P, Ahmeti A, Bytyçi I, Elezi S, Bajraktari G. Right ventricular function in patients with arterial hypertension. The XIXth World Congress of Echocardiography and allied Techniques. Sibiu, Romania; May 9-12, 2014.

49.

Bajraktari G, Lindqvist P, Henein MY. Left ventricular global dyssynchrony is exaggerated with age. Euro Echo-Imaging 2013. Istanbul, Turkey; December 11-14, 2013.

50.

Ibrahimi P, Bajraktari G, Poniku A, Hysenaj V, Ahmeti A, Jashari F, Haliti E, Henein MY. Combined right ventricular dysfunction and raised left ventricular filling pressures predict limited exercise capacity in reduced ejection fraction heart failure. EuroEcho-Imaging 2013. Istanbul, Turkey; December 11-14, 2013.

51.

Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Johansson E, Gronlund C, Bajraktari G, Wester P, Henein M. Vulnerable plaques at the contralteral carotid arteries in symptomatic patients: a detailed ultrasound analysis. EuroEcho-Imaging 2013. Istanbul, Turkey; December 11-14, 2013.

52.

Jashari F, Ibrahimi P, Johansson E, Gronlund C, Bajraktari G, Wester P, Henein M. Morphological plaque features suggest contralateral carotid vulnerability in symptomatic but not asymptomatic patients. 81st EAS Congress. Lyon, France; June 2-5 2013.

53.

Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Johansson E, Gronlund C, Bajraktari G, Wester P, Henein M. Symptomatic patients with carotid disease have more vulnerable contralateral plaques than asymptomatic. 81st EAS Congress. Lyon, France; June 2-5 2013.

54.

Bajraktari G, Rexhepaj N, Tafarshiku R, Elezi S, Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Henein MY. Gender related predictors of limited exercise capacity in heart failure. Heart Failure Congress 2013. Lisbon, Portugal; May 25-28, 2013.

55.

Bajraktari G, Lindqvist P, Henein MY. Total isovolumic time, a marker of left ventricular global dyssynchrony, is prolonged with age. 7th Croatian Echocardiography Meeting with International Participation. Dubrovnik, Croatia; May 23-25, 2013.

56.

Bajraktari G, Rönn F, Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Jensen SM, Henein MY. Total isovolumic time, a marker of global left ventricular dyssynchrony, predicts response to cardiac resynchronization therapy in heart failure patients with atrial fibrillation. 7th Croatian Echocardiography Meeting with International Participation. Dubrovnik, Croatia; May 23-25, 2013.

57.

Bajraktari G, Rönn F, Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Jensen SM, Henein MY. Total isovolumic time, a marker of global left ventricular dyssynchrony, optimizes patient’s selection for cardiac resynchronization therapy. 7th Croatian Echocardiography Meeting with International Participation. Dubrovnik, Croatia; May 23-25, 2013.

58.

Batalli-Këpuska A, Batalli A, Bajraktari G. Left ventricular thickness may be affected by higher arterial blood pressure and body-mass index in asymptomatic adolescents . 7th Croatian Echocardiography Meeting with International Participation. Dubrovnik, Croatia; May 23-25, 2013.

59.

Batalli A, Bajraktari G, Kurtishi I, Rexhepaj N, Tafarshiku R, Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Alihajdari R, Poniku A, Elezi S, Henein MY. Total isovolumic time predict limited exercise capacity in male patients with heart failure, but in female. 7th Croatian Echocardiography Meeting with International Participation. Dubrovnik, Croatia; May 23-25, 2013.

60.

Ibrahimi P, Bajraktari G, Poniku A, Hysenaj V, Ahmeti A, Jashari F, Haliti E, Henein MY. Right ventricular dysfunction predict limited exercise capacity in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. 7th Croatian Echocardiography Meeting with International Participation. Dubrovnik, Croatia; May 23-25, 2013.

61.

Bajraktari G, Batalli A, Poniku A, Ahmeti A, Olloni R, Hyseni V, Vela Z, Morina B, Tafarshiku R, Henein M. Left ventricular dyssynchrony predicts limited exercise capacity in heart failure irrespective of ejection fraction. European Society of Cardiology Congress 2012; Munich, Germany; 25-29 August 2012.

62.

Dini FL, Fontanive P, Bajraktari B, Simioniuc A, Delle Donne MG, Caravelli P, Orsini E, Di Bello V, Marzilli M. A multiparametric clinical and echocardiographic score to risk stratify patients with chronic systolic heart failure: derivation and testing. European Society of Cardiology Congress 2012; Munich, Germany; 25-29 August 2012.

63.

Bajraktari G, Nicoll R, Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Schmermund A, Henein M. Coronary calcium score correlates with estimate of total plaque burden assessed by conventional angiography. 80th European Atherosclerosis Society Congress; Milan, Italy; 25-28 May 2012.

64.

Jashari F, Bajraktari G, Koulaouzidis G, Nicoll R, Magedanz A, Ibrahimi P, Schmermund A, Henein M. Severe coronary calcification and not conventional risk factors predicts significant multi-vessel coronary disease. 80th European Atherosclerosis Society Congress; Milan, Italy; 25-28 May 2012.

65.

Ibrahimi P, Bajraktari G, Koulaouzidis G, Nicoll R, Magedanz A, Jashari F, Schmermund A, Henein M. Coronary calcium score correlates with total plaque burden only in individual left coronary arteries in single-vessel disease. 80th European Atherosclerosis Society Congress; Milan, Italy; 25-28 May 2012.

66.

Bajraktari G, Batalli-Kepuska A, Maras D, Batalli A, Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Henein MY. Abnormal myocardial systolic and diastolic myocardial function in obese asymptomatic adolescents. Heart Failure Congress (ESC) 2012; Belgrade, Serbia; 19-22 May 2012.

67.

Ahmeti A, Maras D, Poniku A, Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Bajraktari G, Henein MY. Six minute walk distance and raised filling pressures predict mortality in patients with systolic heart failure. Heart Failure Congress (ESC) 2012; Belgrade, Serbia; 19-22 May 2012.

68.

Batalli-Këpuska A, Batalli A, Zejnullahu M, Azemi M, Shala M, Bajraktari G. Relationship between body mass index and echocardiographic parameters in obese asymptomatic adolescents. 8th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery. Anatalya, Turkey; March 1-4, 2012.

69.

Batalli-Këpuska A, Batalli A, Zejnullahu M, Azemi M, Shala M, Bajraktari G. Relationship between body mass index and left ventricular hypertrophy in obese asymptomatic adolescents. 8th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery. Anatalya, Turkey; March 1-4, 2012.

70.

Bajraktari G, Hyseni V, Morina B, Batalli A, Tafarshiku R, Olloni R, Henein M. Left ventricular dyssynchrony predicts limited exercise capacity in heart failure. EUROECHO 2011; Budapest, Hungary; 7-10 December 2011.

71.

Ibrahimi P, Bajraktari G, Jashari F, Ahmeti A, Poniku A, Haliti E, Henein M. Indirect markers of left ventricular dyssynchrony, but not ejection fraction, are related to exercise capacity in systolic heart failure. EUROECHO 2011; Budapest, Hungary; 7-10 December 2011.

72.

Haliti E, Bajraktari G, Poniku A, Ahmeti A, Elezi S, Henein MY. Predictors of poor six minute walk performance in heart failure patients. EUROECHO 2010; Copenhagen, Denmark; 8-11 December 2010.

73.

Bajraktari G, Vela Z, Haliti E, Hyseni V, Olloni R, Rexhepaj N, Elezi, Henein MY. Right ventricular function correlates with six minute walk distance in heart failure . EUROECHO 2010; Copenhagen, Denmark; 8-11 December 2010.

74.

Bajraktari G, Lindqvist P, Gustafsson U, Holmgren A, Henein MY. Pericardial repair after aortic valve replacement surgery does not affect ventricular apical twist function. EUROECHO 2010; Copenhagen, Denmark; 8-11 December 2010.

75.

Bajraktari G, Lindqvist P, Gustafsson U, Holmgren A, Henein MY. Aortic valve replacement normalizes the exaggerated twist in patients with aortic stenosis and preserved ejection fraction. EUROECHO 2010; Copenhagen, Denmark; 8-11 December 2010.

76.

Hyseni V, Ramadani M, Kurtishi I, Lepaja A, Kajtazi L, Krasniqi S, Elezi S, Bajraktari G. Treatment of arterial hypertension in ambulanory patients followed by cardiologists. 26th National Congress of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, Istanbul, Turkey, October 21-24, 2010.

77.

Poniku A, Jashari F, Ibrahimi P, Ahmeti A, Batalli A, Elezi S, Bajraktari G. Increased urea blood level as a predictor of mortality in medically treated patients with congestive heart failure due to reduced systolic function. 26th National Congress of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, Istanbul, Turkey, October 21-24, 2010.

78.

Batalli A, Hyseni V, Olloni R, Vela Z, Ahmeti A, Haliti E, Selmani H, Berisha V, Rexhepaj N, Elezi S, Bajraktari G. Relationship between degree of ventricular asynchrony and six minute walk distance in patients with heart failure. 26th National Congress of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, Istanbul, Turkey, October 21-24, 2010.

79.

Ahmeti A, Vela Z, Hyseni V, Olloni R, Batalli A, Emini M, Haliti E, Daullxhiu I, Shatri F, Elezi S, Bajraktari G. Relationship between degree of ventricular asynchrony and six minute walk distance in patients with heart failure. 26th National Congress of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, Istanbul, Turkey, October 21-24, 2010.

80.

Bajraktari G, Elezi S, Berisha V, Rexhepaj N, Lindqvist P, Henein M. Filling pressures and left ventricular asynchrony predict exercise tolerance in heart failure. EUROECHO 2009; Madrid, Spain; 9-12 december 2009.

81.

Bajraktari G, Dini FL, Fontanive P, Elezi S, Berisha V, Ciuti M, Henein MY. Doppler markers of left ventricular asynchrony and raised filling pressures independently predict clinical events in systolic heart failure. EUROECHO 2009; Madrid, Spain; 9-12 december 2009.

82.

Bajraktari G, Ukimeraj M, Selmani H, Daullxhiu I, Elezi Y, Henein MY. Alteration of preload after hemodialysis affects regional but not global left ventricular function. EUROECHO 2009; Madrid, Spain; 9-12 december 2009.

83.

Bajraktari G, Linqvist P, Waldenstrom A, Holmgren A, Henein MY. Early improvement of subendocardial function, after aortic valve replacement, in asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis and normal ejection fraction. EUROECHO 2009; Madrid, Spain; 9-12 december 2009.

84.

Bajraktari G, Fontanive P, Elezi S, Berisha V, Napoli AM, Dini FL. Gender differences of mortality predictors in patients with chronic heart failure due to reduced systolic function. EUROECHO 2009; Madrid, Spain; 9-12 december 2009.

85.

Bajraktari G, Berbatovci M, Hajdari A, Ibraimi L, Daullxhiu I, Elezi Y, Ndrepepa G. Predictors of increased left ventricular filling pressure in dialysis patients with preserved left ventricular systolic function. 8 th International Congress on Coronary Artery Disease; Prague, Czech Republic; 11-14 October 2009.

86.

Bajraktari G, Fontanive P, Elezi S, Berisha V, Napoli AM, Dini FL. Echocardiographic predictors of mortality change with aging in patients with chronic heart failure due to reduced systolic function. ESC Congress 2009; Barcelona, Spain. 29 August-2 September 2009.

87.

Bajraktari G, Elezi S, Berisha V, Rexhepaj N, Lindqvist P, Henein M. Relationship between 6 minute walk test performance and left ventricular function. Heart Failure Congress 2009; Nice, France; 30 May-2 June 2009.

88.

Bajraktari G, Olloni R, Daullxhiu I, Ademaj F, Vela Z, Pajaziti M. MRSA endocarditis of bovine contegra valved conduit, four years after right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction and atrial septal defect correction, associated with acute glomerulonephritis, renal failure and severe anemia. VIIIth Congress of European Federation of Internal Medicine. Istanbul, Turkey; 27-30 May 2009.

89.

Bajraktari G, Emini M, Shabani X, Berisha V, Selmani H, Rexhepaj N, Elezi S, Ndrepepa G. Predictors of mortality in patients with chronic systolic heart failure. VIIIth Congress of European Federation of Internal Medicine. Istanbul, Turkey; 27-30 May 2009.

90.

Bajraktari G, Duncan A, Pepper J, Henein MY. Persistent ventricular asynchrony after coronary artery by-pass surgery predicts cardiac events. VIIIth Congress of European Federation of Internal Medicine. Istanbul, Turkey; 27-30 May 2009.

91.

Emini M, Selmani H, Bajraktari G. Late detection of noncompaction myocardium in an adult with complete interventricular septal defect. VIIIth Congress of European Federation of Internal Medicine. Istanbul, Turkey; 27-30 May 2009.

92.

Emini M, Lulaj Sh, Bajraktari G, Brovina A, Ponosheci Sh, Daci B, Sefedini E, Sadiku I.The risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus among Kosova pregnant women VIIIth Congress of European Federation of Internal Medicine. Istanbul, Turkey; 27-30 May 2009.

93.

Bajraktari G, Sylejmani X, Thaçi K, Elezi S, Ndrepepa G. Demographic, Clinical and Echocardiographic Characteristics in Hypertensive Patients Admitted in Cardiology Service in Kosovo-a Single Center Study. Mediterranean Cardiology Meeting. Taormina, Italy; 26-28 April 2009.

94.

Bajraktari G, Sylejmani X, Thaçi K, Elezi S, Ndrepepa G. The Quality of Arterial Hypertension Treatment in Cardiology Service in Kosovo-a Single Center Study. Mediterranean Cardiology Meeting. Taormina, Italy; 26-28 April 2009.

95.

Bajraktari G, Berisha V, Haliti E, Bajrami R, Elezi S, Henien M. Ventricular function correlates with six minute walking: beyond size. EUROECHO 12; Lyon, France; 10-13 December, 2008.

96.

Berisha V, Bajraktari G, Haliti E, Elezi S. Correlation of 6-minute walk test with echocardiographic parameters in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. EUROECHO 11; Lisbon, Portugal; 5-8 December, 2007.

97.

Bajraktari G, Duncan A, Henein M. Predictors of cardiac events in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. EUROECHO 10; Prague, Czech Republic; 6-8 December, 2006.

98.

Bajraktari G, Emini M, Shabani X, Beqiri A, Selmani H, Shatri F, Manaj R, Elezi S. The prognostic significance of the presence and severity of mitral regurgitiation for survival in patients with chronic heart failure. World Congress of Cardiology 2006; Barcelona Spain; 2-6 September, 2006.

99.

Bajraktari G, Beqiri A, Selmani H, Shabani X, Berisha V, Emini M, Manaj R, Elezi S. Increased urea in blood as a predictor in patients with stable chronic heart failure. 14th Alpe Adria Cardiology Meeting. Cavtat-Dubrovnik , Croatia ; 3-7 May, 2006. Bajraktari G, Beqiri A, Selmani H, Shabani X, Berisha V, Emini M, Manaj R, Elezi S. Increased urea in blood as a predictor in patients with stable chronic heart failure. 14th Alpe Adria Cardiology Meeting. Cavtat-Dubrovnik, Croatia; 3-7 May, 2006.

100.

Kastrati S, Manaj R, Berisha I, Thaqi S, Beqiri A, Elezi S, Bajraktari G. Acute myocardial infarction in a patient with severe unknown mitral stenosis. 14th Alpe Adria Cardiology Meeting. Cavtat-Dubrovnik, Croatia; 3-7 May, 2006.

101.

Beqiri A, Emini M, Berisha V, Gashi F, Zahiti B, Selmani H, Shatri F, Manaj R, Bajraktari G. A 71-year old patient with a history of a giant left atrial myxoma. 14th Alpe Adria Cardiology Meeting. Cavtat-Dubrovnik, Croatia; 3-7 May, 2006.

102.

Beqiri A, Bajraktari G, Selmani H, Shatri F, Manaj R, Berisha V, Rexhepaj N, Elezi S. Left bundle branch block and myocardial performance index in patients with dilatative cardiomyopathy. 14th Alpe Adria Cardiology Meeting. Cavtat-Dubrovnik, Croatia; 3-7 May, 2006.

103.

Bajraktari G, Rexhepaj N, Berisha I, Beqiri A, Shatri F, Elezi S. Left and right ventricular diastolic function in rheumatoid arthritis patients without clinically evident cardiovascular disease. Heart Failure 2005; Lisbon, Portugal; 11-14 June 2005.

104.

Bajraktari G, Rexhepaj N, Bakalli A, Elezi S. Relationship between insulin resistance and left ventricular diastolic function in asymptomatic type-2 diabetes patients. EUROCHO – 8th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Echocardiography; Athens, Greece; 1-4 December, 2004.

105.

Bajraktari G, Rexhepaj N, Bakalli A, Shaqiri G, Osmani E, Vokrri L, Elezi S. Remission of high output heart failure after surgical repair of 30 months long-standing arteriovenous femoral fistula. 16th Annual Meeting of Mediterranean Association of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. Bodrum , Turkey; 26-30 September, 2004.

106.

Rexhepaj N, Bajraktari G, Bakalli A, Elezi S. Correlation between linsulin resistance and left ventricular diastolic function in asymptomatic type-2 diabetes patients- the role of body-mass index. 16th Annual Meeting of Mediterranean Association of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. Bodrum, Turkey; 26-30 September, 2004.

107.

Bajraktari G, Rexhepaj N, Bakalli A, Shaqiri G, Osmani E, Vokrri L, Elezi S. Remission of high output heart failure after surgical repair of 30 months long-standing arteriovenous femoral fistula. 3rd Congress of Cardiologists and Angiologists of Bosnia and Herzegovina with International Participation; Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina; 27-30 May, 2004.

108.

Bajraktari G, Rexhepaj N, Bakalli A, Ajeti M, Elezi S. The effect of obesity in Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Asymptomatic Patients with Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. 3rd Congress of Cardiologists and Angiologists of Bosnia and Herzegovina with International Participation; Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina; 27-30 May, 2004.

109.

Bajraktari G, Nura A, Rexhepaj N, Bakalli A. Effect of fasting glucosae level on Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Asymptomatic Patients with Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. 3rd Congress of Cardiologists and Angiologists of Bosnia and Herzegovina with International Participation; Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina; 27-30 May, 2004.

110.

Bajraktari G, Qirko S, Bakalli A, Rexhepaj N, Elezi S. Reduced Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Asymptomatic Patients with Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. 3rd Congress of Cardiologists and Angiologists of Bosnia and Herzegovina with International Participation; Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina; 27-30 May, 2004.

111.

Bajraktari G, Rexhepaj N, Bakalli A, Elezi S. Insulin Resistance in Asymptomatic Type-2 Diabetes Patients-The Role of Obesity. 5th Congress of the Croatian Cardiac Society; Opatija, Croatia; 16-19 May, 2004.

112.

Bajraktari G, Rexhepaj N, Bakalli A, Elezi S. Obesity, Insulin Resistance and Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Asymptomatic Type-2 Diabetes Patients. 5th Congress of the Croatian Cardiac Society; Opatija, Croatia; 16-19 May, 2004.

113.

Bajraktari G, Nura A, Rexhepaj N, Bakalli A, Elezi S. The effect of insulin resistance on left ventricular diastolic function in asymptomatic type-2 diabetes patients. 8th World Congress of Echocardiography and Vascular Ultrasound. Antalya, Turkey; 6-9 May, 2004.

114.

Bajraktari G, Qirko S, Bakalli A, Zeqiri N, Rexhepaj N, Ajeti M, Hima F. Detection of pseudonormalization of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction by color m-mode echocardiography in asymptomatic non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients. EUROCHO – 7th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Echocardiography; Barcelona, Spain; 3-6 December, 2003.

115.

Bajraktari G, Qirko S, Hima F, Bakalli A, Ajeti M, Rexhepaj N, Zeqiri N. Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and other complications in asymptomatic non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients. European Society Congress 2003; Vienna, Austria; 30 August- 3 September, 2003.

116.

Bajraktari G, Bakalli A, Ajeti M, Hima F. Pseudonormalization of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in asymptomatic non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients. 18th National Congress of Turkish Society of Cardiology. Antalya, Turkey; 5-8 October, 2002.

117.

Bakalli A, Bajraktari G, Ajeti M, Hima F. Diabetic neuropathy and retinopathy in asymptomatic non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients. 18th National Congress of Turkish Society of Cardiology. Antalya, Turkey; 5-8 October, 2002.

118.

Bajraktari G, Bakalli A, Ajeti M, Kamberi L, Rexhepaj N, Hima F. Relationship between left ventricular systolic and diastolic function with duration of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in asymptomatic patients. 12th Congress of International Cardiac Doppler Society. Warsaw, Poland; 4-6 September, 2002.

119.

Bajraktari G, Hima F, Zeqiri N, Manaj R, Xhaxho B, Qirko S. The relationship between M-mode echocardiographic findings and heart failure NYHA class in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. 9th Alpe Adria Cardiology Meeting. Cavtat-Dubrovnik, Croatia; 6-9 June, 2001.

120.

Bajraktari G, Ajeti M, Bakalli A, Manaj R, Gjoka S, Kamberi L, Hima F. Dispersion of QT interval predicts early ventricular arrhythmias in patients with acute myocardial infarction. 9th Alpe Adria Cardiology Meeting. Cavtat-Dubrovnik, Croatia; 6-9 June, 2001.

121.

Bajraktari G, Hima F, Qirko S, Fusco R, Milazzo A, Pezzano A. The importance of dobutamine stress echocardiography in identification of coronary artery disease by new wall motion abnormalities. 9th Alpe Adria Cardiology Meeting. Cavtat-Dubrovnik, Croatia; 6-9 June, 2001.

122.

Bakalli A, Bajraktari G, Ajeti M, Zeqiri N, Kamberi L, Hima F. Reduction in QT dispersion with thrombolytic therapy in acute myocardial infarction. 9th Alpe Adria Cardiology Meeting. Cavtat-Dubrovnik, Croatia; 6-9 June, 2001.

123.

Bajraktari G, Hima F, Dragusha G, Xhaxho B, Qirko S. The effect of left ventricular end-diastolic pressure on dispersion of left ventricular ventricular repolarization. 3rd International congress on coronary artery disease-from prevention to intervention. Lyon, France; 2-5 October, 2000.

124.

Bajraktari G, Hima F, Dragusha G, Xhaxho B, Qirko S. The relationship between M-mode echocardiographic findings and heart failure NYHA class in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. 7th World Congress on Heart Failure – Mechanisms and Management. Vancouver, Canada; 9-12 July, 2000.

125.

Bajraktari G, Hima F, Rexhepaj N, Goda T, Xhaxho B, Qirko S. The estimation of pulmonary artery pressure from Doppler echocardiography. 11th Congress of the International Cardiac Doppler Society. Buenos Aires, Argentina; 14-15 April, 2000.

126.

Bajraktari G, Fusco R, Milazzo A, Xhaxho B, Qirko S, Pezzano A. Correlation of pulsed-Doppler left ventricular filling variables changes with haemodynamic changes during dobutamine stress echocardiography. 11th Congress of the International Cardiac Doppler Society. Buenos Aires, Argentina; 14-15 April, 2000.

127.

Bajraktari G, Fusco R, Milazzo A, Xhaxho B, Qirko S, Pezzano A. Transmitral pulsed-Doppler echocardiography is more accurate technique compared with 2-dimensional echocardiography using dobutamine, for detecting patients with one-vessel coronary artery disease. 11th Congress of the International Cardiac Doppler Society. Buenos Aires, Argentina; 14-15 April, 2000.

128.

Bajraktari G, Fusco R, Milazzo A, Xhaxho B, Qirko S, Pezzano A. Transmitral pulsed-Doppler echocardiography is more accurate technique compared with 2-dimensional echocardiography using dobutamine, for detecting patients with one-vessel coronary artery disease. Heart failure ’99 meeting. Goteburg, Sweden; 5-8 June 1999.

129.

Bajraktari G, Fusco R, Milazzo A, Xhaxho B, Qirko S, Pezzano A. Correlation of pulsed-Doppler left ventricular filling variables changes with haemodynamic changes during dobutamine stress echocardiography. Heart failure ’99 meeting. Goteburg, Sweden; 5-8 June 1999.

130.

Xhaxho B, Kastrati A, Cina P, Bajraktari G, Maci E, Bica L, Bekteshi Z, Dibra A. Diagnostic accuracy of a low dose nitroglicerine sublingual head up Tilt protocol. International Symposium: Progress in cardiac pacing and management of cardiac arrhythmias. Ohrid, Macedonia; October, 1-4, 1998.

131.

Xhaxho B, Ndrepepa G, Muka L, Bajraktari G, Bollano E, Kastrati A. Head-Up Tilt test in evaluating syncope in patients with mitral valve prolapse. International Symposium: Progress in cardiac pacing and management of cardiac arrhythmias. Ohrid, Macedonia; October, 1-4, 1998.

132.

132. Xhaxho B, Kastrati A, Bajraktari G, Bica L, Maci E, Shehu M. Atenolol versus etilephrine in patients with neurally mediated syncopa. International Symposium: Progress in cardiac pacing and management of cardiac arrhythmias. Ohrid, Macedonia; 1-4 October, 1998.