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Bytyçi I, Bajraktari G, Henein MY. The relationship between left atrial volume indexed and cardiac resynchronization therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of Medical Science. AMS-09371-2019-02.
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Dini FL, Ballo P, Pugliese NR, Bytyçi I, D’Agostino A, Bajraktari G, Pedrinelli R, Henein MY. Improved diastolic dysfunction is associated with higher forward flow and better prognosis in chronic heart failure. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2021 Nov 2. doi: 10.1007/s10554-021-02457-z.
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Bytyçi I, Bajraktari G, Penson PE, Henein MY, Banach M; Lipid and Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis Collaboration (LBPMC) Group; International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP). Efficacy and safety of colchicine in patients with coronary artery disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2021 Aug 18. doi: 10.1111/bcp.15041. Online ahead of print.
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Zeymer U, Ludman P, Danchin N, Kala P, Laroche C, Sadeghi M, Caporale R, Shaheen SM, Legutko J, Iakobsishvili Z, Alhabib KF, Motovska Z, Studencan M, Mimoso J, Becker D, Alexopoulos D, Kereseselidze Z, Stojkovic S, Zelveian P, Goda A, Mirrakhimov E, Bajraktari G, Al-Farhan H, Šerpytis P, Raungaard B, Marandi T, Moore AM, Quinn M, Karjalainen PP, Tatu-Chitolu G, Gale CP, Maggioni AP, Weidinger F; ACVC EAPCI EORP ACS STEMI investigators group of the ESC. Reperfusion therapies and in-hospital outcomes for ST-elevation myocardial infarction in Europe: the ACVC-EAPCI EORP STEMI Registry of the European Society of Cardiology. Eur Heart J. 2021 Aug 14:ehab342.
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Bajraktari G, Rexhaj Z, Elezi S, Zhubi-Bakija F, Bajraktari A, Bytyçi I, Batalli A, Henein MY. Radial Access for Coronary Angiography Carries Fewer Complications Compared with Femoral Access: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Clin Med. 2021 May 17;10(10):2163.
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Bytyçi I, D’Agostino A, Bajraktari G, Lindqvist P, Dini FL, Henein MY. Left atrial stiffness predicts cardiac events in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction: The impact of diabetes. Clin Physiol Funct Imaging. 2021 Mar;41(2):208-216.
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Bajraktari G, Zhubi-Bakija F, Ndrepepa G, Alfonso F, Elezi S, Rexhaj Z, Bytyçi I, Bajraktari A, Poniku A, Henein MY.
Long-Term Outcomes of Patients with Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Disease Treated with Percutaneous Angioplasty versus Bypass Grafting: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Clin Med. 2020 Jul 14;9(7):2231.
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Tafarshiku R, Henein MY, Berisha-Muharremi V, Bytyçi I, Ibrahimi P, Poniku A, Bajraktari G. Left ventricular diastolic and systolic functions are compromised in patients with hypothyroidism. Medicina (Kaunas). 2020 Oct 7;56(10):524.
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Bajraktari G, Bytyçi I, Henein MY, Alfonso F, 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. Int J Cardiol Heart Vasc. 2020 Jun 13;29:100549.
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Zhubi-Bakija F, Bajraktari G, Bytyçi I, Mikhailidis DP, Henein MY, Latkovskis G, Rexhaj Z, Zhubi E, Banach M, on behalf of the International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP). The impact of type of dietary protein, animal versus vegetable, in modifying cardiometabolic risk factors: A Position Paper from the International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP). Clin Nutr. 2021 Jan;40(1):255-276.
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Bytyçi I, Dini FL, Bajraktari A, Pugliese NR, D’Agostino A, Bajraktari G, Lindqvist P, Henein MY. Speckle Tracking-Derived Left Atrial Stiffness Predicts Clinical Outcome in Heart Failure Patients with Reduced to Mid-Range Ejection Fraction. J Clin Med. 2020 Apr 25;9(5).
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Katsiki N, Mikhailidis DP, Bajraktari G, Miserez AR, Cicero AFG, Bruckert E, Serban MC, Mirrakhimov E, Alnouri F, Reiner Ž, Paragh G, Sahebkar A, Banach M; International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP). Statin therapy in athletes and patients performing regular intense exercise – Position paper from the International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP). Pharmacol Res. 2020 May;155:104719. doi: 10.1016/j.phrs.2020.104719. Epub 2020 Feb 19.
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Henein MY, Vancheri S, Bajraktari G, Vancheri F. Coronary Atherosclerosis Imaging. Diagnostics (Basel). 2020 Jan 24;10(2). pii: E65. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics10020065.
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Bytyçi I, Bajraktari G, Lindqvist P, Henein MY. Improved Left Atrial Function in CRT Responders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med. 2020 Jan 21;9(2). pii: E298. doi: 10.3390/jcm9020298.
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Bielecka-Dabrowa A, Bytyçi I, Von Haehling S, Anker S, Jozwiak J, Rysz J, Hernandez AV, Bajraktari G, Mikhalidis DP, Banach M. Association of statin use and clinical outcomes in heart failure patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lipids Health Dis. 2019 Oct 31;18(1):188. doi: 10.1186/s12944-019-1135-z
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Perçuku L, Bajraktari G, Jashari H, Bytyçi I, Ibrahimi P, Henein MY. Exaggerated systolic hypertensive response to exercise predicts cardiovascular events: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Pol Arch Intern Med. 2019 Dec 23;129(12):855-863. doi: 10.20452/pamw.15007.
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Bajraktari G, Bytyçi I, Henein MY. Left atrial structural and function predictors of recurrent fibrillation after catheter ablation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Physiol Funct Imaging. 2020 Jan;40(1):1-13.
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Bytyci I, Bajraktari G, Fabiani I, Lindqvist P, Poniku A, Pugliese NR, Dini FL, Henein MY. Left atrial compliance index predicts exercise capacity in patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction irrespective of right ventricular dysfunction. Echocardiography. 2019 Jun;36(6):1045-1053.
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Bytyçi I, Bajraktari G, Lindqvist P, Henein MY. Compromised left atrial function and increased size predict raised cavity pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Physiol Funct Imaging. 2019 Sep;39(5):297-307.
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Bajraktari G, Pugliese NR, D’Agostino A, Rosa GM, Ibrahimi P, Perçuku L, Miccoli M, Galeotti GG, Fabiani I, Pedrinelli R, Henein M, Dini FL. Echo- and B-Type Natriuretic Peptide-Guided Follow-Up versus Symptom-Guided Follow-Up: Comparison of the Outcome in Ambulatory Heart Failure Patients. Cardiol Res Pract. 2018 Sep 30;2018:3139861. doi: 10.1155/2018/3139861.
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Banach M, Patti AM, Giglio RV, Cicero AFG, Atanasov AG, Bajraktari G, et al; International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP). The Role of Nutraceuticals in Statin Intolerant Patients. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018 Jul 3;72(1):96-118.
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Dini FL, Bajraktari G, Zara C, Mumoli N, Rosa GM. Optimizing Management of Heart Failure by Using Echo and Natriuretic Peptides in the Outpatient Unit. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2018;1067:145-159.
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Bajraktari G, Jashari H, Ibrahimi P, Alfonso F, Jashari F, Ndrepepa G, Elezi S, Henein MY. Complete revascularization for patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and multi-vessel coronary artery disease: A meta-analysis of randomized trials. Coron Artery Dis. 2018 May;29(3):204-215.
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Ahmeti A, Henein MY, Ibrahimi P, Elezi S, Haliti E, Poniku A, Batalli A, Bajraktari G. Quality of life questionnaire predicts poor exercise capacity only in HFpEF and not in HFrEF. BMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2017 Oct 17;17(1):268. doi: 10.1186/s12872-017-0705-0.
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Bajraktari G, Henein MY. The uncertain/questionable prognostic value of exercise hypertension (Editorial). J Hypertens Res (2018) 4(3):75–77
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Poniku A, Bajraktari G, Elezi S, Ibrahimi P, Henein MY. Adiponectin correlates with body mass index and to a lesser extent with left ventricular mass in dialysis patients. Cardiol J. 2017 Oct 5. doi: 10.5603/CJ.a2017.0108. [Epub ahead of print]
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Cicero AFG, Colletti A, Bajraktari G, Descamps O, Djuric DM, Ezhov M, et al. Lipid-lowering nutraceuticals in clinical practice: position paper from an International Lipid Expert Panel. Nutr Rev. 2017 Sep 1;75(9):731-767.
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Cicero AFG, Colletti A, Bajraktari G, Descamps O, Djuric DM, Ezhov M, et al. Lipid-lowering nutraceuticals in clinical practice: position paper from an International Lipid Expert Panel. Arch Med Sci. 2017 Aug;13(5):965-1005.
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Mischie AN, Andrei CL, Sinescu C, Bajraktari G, Ivan E, Chatziathanasiou GN, Schiariti M. Antithrombotic treatment tailoring and risk score evaluation in elderly patients diagnosed with an acute coronary syndrome. J Geriatr Cardiol. 2017 Jul;14(7):442-456.
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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: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Clin Lipidol. 2017; 11: 624-637.
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Batalli A, Ibrahimi P, Bytyçi I, Ahmeti A, Haliti E, Elezi S, Henein MY, Bajraktari G. Different determinants of exercise capacity in HFpEF compared to HFrEF. Cardiovasc Ultrasound. 2017 Apr 26;15(1):12
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Bytyçi I, Bajraktari G. Left atrial changes in early stages of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Echocardiography. 2016 Jul 28. doi: 10.1111/echo.13306.
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Bajraktari G, Jashari H, Ibrahimi P, Alfonso F, Jashari F, Ndrepepa G, Elezi S, Henein MY. Comparison of drug-eluting balloon versus drug-eluting stent treatment of drug-eluting stent in-stent restenosis: A meta-analysis of available evidence. Int J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 1;218:126-35.
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Ahmeti A, Ibrahimi P, Bytyçi I, Haliti E, Olloni R, Elezi S, Bajraktari G. Use of the “Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire” Quality of Life Questionnaire in Kosovo Heart Failure Patients. Cardiovascular Forum Journal. 2016 (9): 36-40.
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Bajraktari G, Henein MY. Treatments strategies of NSTEMI-ACS with multivessel disease. Cardiovascular Forum Journal. 2016 (6): 3-4.
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Jashari F, Ibrahimi P, Bajraktari G, Grönlund C, Wester P, Henein MY. Carotid plaque echogenicity predicts cerebrovascular symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Neurol. 2016 Jul;23(7):1241-7.
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Bytyçi I, Haliti E, Berisha G, Tishukaj A, Shatri F, Bajraktari G. Left ventricular longitudinal systolic dysfunction is associated with right atrial dyssynchrony in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Rev Port Cardiol. 2016 Apr;35(4):207-14.
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Prifti E, Bonacchi M, Ademaj F, Giunti G, Esposito G, Baboci A, Bajraktari G, Veshti A, Demiraj A, Vanini V. Early and mid-term outcome in terms of functional and hemodynamic performance of the st. Jude regent 19-mm aortic mechanical prosthesis versus 19-mm carpentier edwards aortic biological prosthesis. J Cardiothorac Surg. 2015 Nov 6;10:154.
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Jashari H, Rydberg A, Ibrahimi P, Bajraktari G, Kryeziu L, Jashari F, Henein MY. Normal ranges of left ventricular strain in children: a meta-analysis. Cardiovasc Ultrasound. 2015 Aug 7;13:37.
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Berisha G, Bajraktari G, Ibrahimi P, Bytyçi I, Rexhepaj N, Elezi S, Henein MY. Impaired left atrial reservoir function in metabolic syndrome predicts symptoms in HFpEF patients. Cardiovascular Forum Journal. 2015;4: 37-42
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Bajraktari G. The Kosovo Society of Cardiology. Cardiovascular Forum Journal. 2015;2: 7.
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Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Johansson E, Grönlund C, Bajraktari G, Wester P, Henein MY. Common carotid intima-media features determine distal disease phenotype and vulnerability in asymptomatic patients. Int J Cardiol. 2015 Oct 1;196:22-8.
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Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Bajraktari G, Wester P, Henein MY. Ultrasound assessment of carotid plaque echogenicity response to statin therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Mol Sci. 2015 May 12;16(5):10734-47.
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Bajraktari G, Henein MY. The Clinical Dilemma of Quantifying Mechanical Left Ventricular Dyssynchrony for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Segmental or Global? Echocardiography 2015; 32(1):150-5.
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Bytyçi I, Bajraktari G. Mortality in heart failure patients. Anatol J Cardiol 2015; 15(1): 63-8.
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Jashari H, Rydberg A, Ibrahimi P, Bajraktari G, Henein MY. Left ventricular response to pressure afterload in children: Aortic stenosis and coarctation: A systematic review of the current evidence. Int J Cardiol 2014; 178C: 203-209.
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Poniku A, Selmani H, Ahmeti A, Bajraktari G. Ebstein malformation associated with left atrium myxoma. Int Cardiovasc Forum 2014; 4: 198-199.
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Bajraktari G, Rönn F, Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Lindmark K, Jensen SM, Henein MY. Scand Cardiovasc J 2014; 48: 304-10.
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Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Johansson E, Gronlund C, Bajraktari G, Wester P, Henein MY. Vulnerable plaques in the contralateral carotid arteries in symptomatic patients: a detailed ultrasound analysis. Atherosclerosis 2014; 235: 526-31.
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Bytyçi I, Bajraktari G, Ibrahimi P, Berisha G, Rexhepaj N, Henein MY. Left atrial emptying fraction predicts limited exercise performance in heart failure patients. IJC Heart & Vessels 2014; 4: 203-7.
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Ibrahimi P, Bajraktari G, Bytyçi I, Ahmeti A, Batalli A, Jashari H, Elezi S, Henein MY. Global dyssynchrony correlates with longitudinal left ventricular function and stroke volume but not ejection fraction or QRS duration in HFpEF. Int Cardiovasc Forum 2014; 3: 147-151.
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Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Nicoll R, Bajraktari G, Wester P, Henein MY. Coronary and carotid atherosclerosis: how useful is the imaging? Atherosclerosis 2013; 231(2): 323-33.
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Bajraktari G, Kurtishi I, Rexhepaj N, Tafarshiku R, Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Alihajdari R, Batalli A, Elezi S, Henein MY. Gender related predictors of limited exercise capacity in heart failure, IJC Heart & Vessels 2013; 1: 11-16.
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Bajraktari G, Lindqvist P, Henein M. Left ventricular dyssynchrony is exaggerated by age. Int Cardiovasc Forum 2013; 1:47-51.
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Ibrahimi P, Poniku A, Hysenaj V, Ahmeti A, Jashari F, Haliti E, Bajraktari G. Combined right ventricular dysfunction and raised left ventricular filling pressures predict limited exercise capacity in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Int Cardiovasc Forum 2013; 1: 37-42.
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Batalli-Këpuska A, Bajraktari G, Zejnullahu M, Azemi M, Shala M, Batalli A, Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Henein MY. Abnormal systolic and diastolic myocardial function in obese asymptomatic adolescents. Int J Cardiol 2013; 168(3): 2347-51.
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Jashari F, Ibrahimi P, Nicoll R, Bajraktari G, Wester P, Henein MY. Coronary and carotid atherosclerosis: similarities and differences. Atherosclerosis 2013; 227(2): 193-200.
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Bajraktari G, Nicoll R, Ibrahimi P, Jashari F, Schmermund A, Henein MY. Coronary calcium score correlates with estimate of total plaque burden. Int J Cardiol 2013; 167(3):1050-2.
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Bajraktari G, Batalli A, Poniku A, Ahmeti A, Olloni R, Hyseni V, Vela Z, Morina B, Tafarshiku R, Vela D, Rashiti P, Haliti E, Henein MY. Left ventricular markers of global dyssynchrony predict limited exercise capacity in heart failure, but not in patients with preserved ejection fraction. Cardiovasc Ultrasound 2012; 10(1): 36.
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Bajraktari G, Miccoli M, Buralli S, Fontanive P, Elezi S, Metelli MR, Baggiani A, Dini FL. Plasma metalloproteinase-9 and restrictive filling pattern as major predictors of outcome in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy. Eur J Intern Med 2012; 23(7): 616-20.
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Bajraktari G, Fontanive P, Qirko S, Elezi S, Simioniuc A, Huqi A, Berisha V, Dini FL. Independent and incremental value of severely enlarged left atrium in risk stratification of very elderly patients with chronic systolic heart failure. Congest Heart Fail 2012; 18: 222-8.
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Lam YY, Bajraktari G, Lindqvist P, Holmgren A, Mole R, Li W, Duncan A, Ding WH, Mondillo S, Pepper JR, Henein MY. Prolonged total isovolumic time is related to reduced long-axis functional recovery following valve replacement surgery for severe aortic stenosis. Int J Cardiol. 2011 Mar 16. [Epub ahead of print].
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Lindqvist P, Zhao Y, Bajraktari G, Holmgren A, Henein MY. Aortic valve replacement normalizes left ventricular twist function. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2011; 12: 701-6.
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Daullxhiu I, Haliti E, Poniku A, Ahmeti A, Hyseni V, Olloni R, Vela Z, Elezi S, Bajraktari G, Daullxhiu T. Predictors of exercise capacity in patients with chronic heart failure. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2011; 12: 223-5.
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Kryeziu E, Kryeziu K, Bajraktari G, Abazi M, Zylfiu B, Rudhani I, Sadiku Sh, Ukimeri A, Brovina A, Dreshaj Sh, Telaku S. Ecthyma gangrenosum in a patient with acute leukemia. Med Arh 2010; 64: 373-4.
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Rudhani ID, Bajraktari G, Kryziu E, Zylfiu B, Sadiku S, Elezi Y, Rexhepaj N, Vitia A, Emini M, Abazi M, Berbatovci-Ukimeraj M, Kryeziu K, Hsanagjekaj V, Korca H, Ukimeri A. Left and right ventricular diastolic function in hemodialysis patients. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl 2010; 21: 1053-7.
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Lindqvist P, Bajraktari G, Molle R, Palmerini E, Holmgren A, Mondillo S, Henein MY. Valve replacement for aortic stenosis normalizes subendocardial function in patients with normal ejection fraction. Eur J Echocardiogr 2010; 11: 608-13.
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Elezi S, Qerkini G, Bujupi L, Shabani D, Bajraktari G. Management and comorbidities of atrial fibrillation in patients admitted in cardiology service in Kosovo-asingle-center study. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg 2010; 10: 36-40.
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Emini M, Selmani H, Bajraktari G. Late detection of noncompaction of the myocardium in an adult with complete interventricular septal defect. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars 2009; 37: 407-9.
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Bajraktari G, Berbatovci-Ukimeraj 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 ejection fraction. Croat Med J 2009; 50: 543-9.
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Bajraktari G, Dini FL, Fontanive P, Elezi S, Berisha V, Napoli AM, Ciuti M, Henein M. Independent and incremental prognostic value of Doppler-derived left ventricular total isovolumic time in patients with systolic heart failure. Int J Cardiol 2011; 148: 271-5.
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Dini FL, Buralli S, Bajraktari G, Elezi S, Duranti E, Metelli MR, Carpi A, Taddei S. Plasma matrix metalloproteinase-9 better predicts outcome than N-terminal protype-B natriuretic peptide in patients with systolic heart failure and a high prevalence of coronary artery disease. Biomed Pharmacother 2010; 64: 339-42.
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Bajraktari G, Duncan A, Pepper J, Henein MY.Persistent Ventricular Asynchrony after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Predicts Cardiac Events. Echocardiography 2010; 27: 32-7.
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Bajraktari G, Elezi S, Berisha V, Lindqvist P, Rexhepaj N, Henein MY. Left ventricular asynchrony and raised filling pressure predict limited exercise performance assessed by 6 minute walk test. Int J Cardiol 2011; 146: 385-9
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Bajraktari G, Emini M, Shabani X, Berisha V, Selmani H, Rexhepaj N, Elezi S, Ndrepepa G. Predictors of mortality in medically treated patients with congestive heart failure of nonrheumatic etiology and reduced systolic function. Eur J Intern Med 2009; 20: 362-5.
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Berisha V, Bajraktari G, Dobra D, Haliti E, Bajrami R, Elezi S. Echocardiography and 6-minute walk test in left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Arq Bras Cardiol 2009; 92: 121-34.
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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. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg 2009; 9: 96-101.
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Bajraktari G, Olloni R, Daullxhiu I, Ademaj F, Vela Z, Pajaziti M.MRSA endocarditis of bovine Contegra valved conduit: a case report. Cases J 2009; 2: 57.
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Kelmendi M, Bejiqi R, Bajraktari G, Beqiraj R. Cor triatriatum sinister-three case reports. Med Arh 2009; 63(5): 300-2
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Bajraktari G, Thaqi K, Pacolli S, Gjoka S, Rexhepaj N, Daullxhiu I, Sylejmani X, Elezi S. In-hospital mortality following acute myocardial infarction in Kosovo: a single center study. Ann Saudi Med 2008; 28: 430-4.
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Bajraktari G, Duncan A, Pepper J, Henein M. Prolonged total isovolumic time predicts cardiac events following coronary artery bypass surgery. Eur J Echocardiogr 2008; 9: 779-83.
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Zylfiu BI, Elezi Y, Bajraktari G, Rudhani I, Abazi M, Kryeziu E. Hemorrhagic fever with acute renal failure: a report from Kosova. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl 2008; 19: 250-3.
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Ismajli J, Shabani X, Manaj R, Emini M, Bajraktari G. Mitral valve prolapse, atrial flutter, and syncope in a young female patient.Med Sci Monit 2006; 12: CS110-3.
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Bajraktari G, Emini M, Berisha V, Gashi F, Beqiri A, Zahiti B, Selmani H, Shatri F, Manaj R. Giant left atrial myxoma in an elderly patient: natural history over a 7-year period. J Clin Ultrasound. 2006; 34: 461-3.
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Rexhepaj N, Bajraktari G, Berisha I, Beqiri A, Shatri F, Hima F, Elezi S, Ndrepepa G. Left and right ventricular diastolic functions in patients with rheumatoid arthritis without clinically evident cardiovascular disease. Int J Clin Pract 2006; 60: 683-8.
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Bajraktari G, Kastrati S, Manaj R, Berisha I, Thaqi S, Beqiri A, Elezi S. Acute myocardial infarction in a patient with severe unrecognized mitral stenosis. Med Sci Monit 2006; 12: CS24-6.
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Bajraktari G, Koltai MS, Ademaj F, Rexhepaj N, Qirko S, Ndrepepa G, Elezi S. Relationship between insulin resistance and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in patients with impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes. Int J Cardiol 2006; 110: 206-11.
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Bajraktari G, Qirko S, Rexhepaj N, Bakalli A, Beqiri A, Elezi S, Ndrepepa G. Non-insulin dependent diabetes as an independent predictor of asymptomatic left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. Croat Med J 2005; 46: 225-31.
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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-month arteriovenous femoral fistula: case report. Heart Surg Forum 2005; 8: E118-20.
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Bajraktari G, Qirko S, Bakalli A, Rexhepaj N, Elizi S. Reduced left ventricular diastolic function in asymptomatic patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Med Arh 2004; 58: 339-41.
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Bajraktari G, Qirko S, Fusco R, Milazzo A, Xhaxho B, Pezzano A. Transmitral pulsed-Doppler echocardiography is a more accurate technique compared with two-dimensional echocardiography using dobutamine, in patients with one vessel coronary artery disease. Eur J Heart Fail 2003; 5: 63-72.
