AHPGS(Accreditation Agency in Health and Social Sciences)
07 July 2025 Monday
New Publication: Postoperative Stroke and Myocardial Infarction Risks Investigated in Patients with Advanced Cancer
The scientific study conducted by Istanbul Gelisim University Vice Rector and Faculty Member of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Prof. S. Arda Öztürkcan, in collaboration with researchers Dr. Amil Huseynov and Dr. Vugar Jafar, has been published in the journal Medicine Science.
This original research, titled "Risk factors and management of postoperative stroke in patients with advanced cancer: A comparative analysis with myocardial infarction," provides a comprehensive evaluation of ischemic stroke (IS) and myocardial infarction (MI) risks following major surgical interventions in patients with advanced-stage cancer.
The study analyzed one-year follow-up data of 233 advanced cancer patients who underwent major surgeries between 2021 and 2023. According to the findings, the overall incidence of stroke and myocardial infarction was identified as 1.3%. Notably, the incidence of these complications was significantly higher in individuals with pancreatic and lung cancer.
The study reported that patients with pancreatic cancer had an 8.71-fold increased risk for MI and a 7.39-fold increased risk for IS, whereas these rates were 9.25 and 8.62, respectively, for patients with lung cancer.
The research also revealed that advanced age, male gender, hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, and other cardiovascular comorbidities contribute to a higher susceptibility to arterial ischemic events. It emphasizes that the risk is particularly concentrated in the early postoperative period, underlining the necessity of intensive clinical monitoring, timely interventions, and the implementation of personalized preventive strategies for high-risk patients.
We congratulate Prof. S. Arda Öztürkcan for this significant scientific contribution and wish him continued success.
