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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 Feb 8. [Epub ahead of print]
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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 Mar;12(3):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(6):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 Nov;21(6):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 Aug;11(7):608-13. Epub 2010 Mar 10.
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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-a single-center study. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2010 Feb;10(1):36-40.
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 Sep;37(6):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 Dec;50(6):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. 2009 Nov 28. [Epub ahead of print]
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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 May;64(5):339-42. Epub 2009 Nov 5.
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Persistent Ventricular Asynchrony after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Predicts Cardiac Events.
Bajraktari G, Duncan A, Pepper J, Henein MY.
Echocardiography . 2009 Sep 18. [Epub ahead of print]
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Left ventricular asynchrony and raised filling pressure predict limited exercise performance assessed by 6 minute walk test.
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Int J Cardiol . 2009 Aug 19. [Epub ahead of print]
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Predictors of mortality in medically treated patients with congestive heart failure of nonrheumatic etiology and reduced systolic function.
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Eur J Intern Med . 2009 Jul;20(4):362-5. Epub 2008 Nov 6.
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Echocardiography and 6-minute walk test in left ventricular systolic dysfunction.
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Arq Bras Cardiol . 2009 Feb;92(2):121-34. English, Portuguese, Spanish.
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The quality of arterial hypertension treatment in cardiology service in Kosovo--a single center study.
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Anadolu Kardiyol Derg . 2009 Apr;9(2):96-101.
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MRSA endocarditis of bovine Contegra valved conduit: a case report.
Bajraktari G, Olloni R, Daullxhiu I, Ademaj F, Vela Z, Pajaziti M.
Cases J . 2009 Jan 15;2(1):57.
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In-hospital mortality following acute myocardial infarction in Kosovo: a single center study.
Bajraktari G, Thaqi K, Pacolli S, Gjoka S, Rexhepaj N, Daullxhiu I, Sylejmani X, Elezi S.
Ann Saudi Med . 2008 Nov-Dec;28(6):430-4.
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Prolonged total isovolumic time predicts cardiac events following coronary artery bypass surgery.
Bajraktari G, Duncan A, Pepper J, Henein M.
Eur J Echocardiogr . 2008 Nov;9(6):779-83. Epub 2008 May 1.
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Hemorrhagic fever with acute renal failure: a report from Kosova.
Zylfiu BI, Elezi Y, Bajraktari G, Rudhani I, Abazi M, Kryeziu E.
Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl . 2008 Mar;19(2):250-3.
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Mitral valve prolapse, atrial flutter, and syncope in a young female patient.
Ismajli J, Shabani X, Manaj R, Emini M, Bajraktari G.
Med Sci Monit . 2006 Nov;12(11):CS110-3.
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Giant left atrial myxoma in an elderly patient: natural history over a 7-year period.
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J Clin Ultrasound . 2006 Nov-Dec;34(9):461-3.
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Left and right ventricular diastolic functions in patients with rheumatoid arthritis without clinically evident cardiovascular disease.
Rexhepaj N, Bajraktari G, Berisha I, Beqiri A, Shatri F, Hima F, Elezi S, Ndrepepa G.
Int J Clin Pract . 2006 Jun;60(6):683-8.
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Acute myocardial infarction in a patient with severe unrecognized mitral stenosis.
Bajraktari G, Kastrati S, Manaj R, Berisha I, Thaqi S, Beqiri A, Elezi S.
Med Sci Monit . 2006 Mar;12(3):CS24-6. Epub 2006 Feb 23.
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Relationship between insulin resistance and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in patients with impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes.
Bajraktari G, Koltai MS, Ademaj F, Rexhepaj N, Qirko S, Ndrepepa G, Elezi S.
Int J Cardiol . 2006 Jun 16;110(2):206-11. Epub 2005 Nov 17.
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Non-insulin dependent diabetes as an independent predictor of asymptomatic left ventricular diastolic dysfunction.
Bajraktari G, Qirko S, Rexhepaj N, Bakalli A, Beqiri A, Elezi S, Ndrepepa G.
Croat Med J . 2005 Apr;46(2):225-31.
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Remission of high-output heart failure after surgical repair of 30-month arteriovenous femoral fistula: case report.
Bajraktari G, Rexhepaj N, Bakalli A, Shaqiri G, Osmani E, Vokrri L, Elezi S.
Heart Surg Forum . 2005;8(2):E118-20.
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Reduced left ventricular diastolic function in asymptomatic patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
Bajraktari G, Qirko S, Bakalli A, Rexhepaj N, Elizi S.
Med Arh . 2004;58(6):339-41.
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Transmitral pulsed-Doppler echocardiography is a more accurate technique compared with two-dimensional echocardiography using dobutamine, in patients with one vessel coronary artery disease.
Bajraktari G, Qirko S, Fusco R, Milazzo A, Xhaxho B, Pezzano A.
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