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Edalatifard M, Roostaei G, Rahimi B, Abtahi H, Kazemizadeh H, Asadi S, Khoshnam Rad N. Respiratory symptoms due to a twisted nasogastric tube: A case report. Nurs Crit Care 2024. [PMID: 38593266 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.13073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Insertion of a nasogastric tube (NGT) is generally considered safe; however, it is not without risk, and in cases of misplacement, complications and even death may occur. In this article, we reported a case of NGT misplacement in a 75-year-old male, which resulted in aspiration pneumonia. We also reviewed published cases of NGT misplacement. Clinicians should pay enough attention to the confirmation of the proper placement of an NGT. A systematic approach for NGT insertion and confirmation is required to prevent misplacement.
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- Maryam Edalatifard
- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Roostaei G, Amini H, Abtahi H, Kazemizadeh H, Edalatifard M, Rahimi B, Asadi S, Khoshnam‐Rad N. Post-operative arrest following pectus excavatum repair: A case report with a systematic review of the published case reports. Clin Case Rep 2024; 12:e8650. [PMID: 38464576 PMCID: PMC10920322 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.8650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Key Clinical Message Common complications after PE surgery include ventricular tachycardia, cardiac arrest, pneumothorax, and bar displacement. These can lead to severe outcomes, emphasizing the need for caution and meticulous post-operative monitoring. Patients and their families should be well-informed about potential risks during the consent process. Abstract The objective of this study was to raise awareness among medical staff and surgeons about potential complications, particularly rare and life-threatening ones, associated with pectus excavatum (PE) surgery. PE is the most common chest wall deformity, characterized by sternal depression. Patients primarily seek treatment for cosmetic concerns, but some also report exercise intolerance and shortness of breath. Although surgical repair is the standard treatment, the incidence and nature of severe complications remain unclear and underreported. This study presents a case of a lethal cardiac event following PE surgery and conducts a systematic review of published case reports. This study describes a case of a lethal complication of ventricular fibrillation and cardiac arrest following the Ravitch procedure for correction of PE in a 10-year-old boy. A systematic review of relevant cases of PE surgery complications was conducted. Of the 506 initial records retrieved, 93 case reports from 83 articles were identified over the 23 years. Among them, 72 patients were male, and 20 cases were female. The average age of patients was 19.2 ± 7.7 years (range: 5-53). Complications had occurred up to 37 years from the time of surgery, with most of the cases (22.5%) occurring during the operation. The most frequent complications included cardiothoracic issues and displacement of the implanted steel bar. In nine patients, complications led to fatal outcomes. Due to the possible risks of PE surgery, particularly in cosmetically motivated cases, surgeons must exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant for rare and potentially life-threatening complications.
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- Ghazal Roostaei
- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Imam Khomeini Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Rahimi B, Roostaei G, Kazemizadeh H, Edalatifard M, Khoshnam‐Rad N. Persistent cough and situs inversus in a middle-aged female. Respirol Case Rep 2024; 12:e01309. [PMID: 38384744 PMCID: PMC10880418 DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.1309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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Kartagener syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, can present in adults with persistent respiratory symptoms and radiological changes, such as bronchiectasis and situs inversus. Clinicians should maintain a high clinical suspicion, as early recognition and appropriate management are crucial for preserving pulmonary function.
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- Besharat Rahimi
- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Ghamari SH, Mohebi F, Abbasi-Kangevari M, Peiman S, Rahimi B, Ahmadi N, Farzi Y, Seyfi S, Shahbal N, Modirian M, Azmin M, Zokaei H, Khezrian M, Sherafat R, Malekpour MR, Roshani S, Rezaei N, Fallahi MJ, Shoushtari MH, Akbaripour Z, Khatibzadeh S, Shahraz S. Patient experience with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a nationally representative demonstration study on quality and cost of healthcare services. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1112072. [PMID: 37397720 PMCID: PMC10308222 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1112072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Introduction Due to insufficient data on patient experience with healthcare system among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly in developing countries, this study attempted to investigate the journey of patients with COPD in the healthcare system using nationally representative data in Iran. Methods This nationally representative demonstration study was conducted from 2016 to 2018 using a novel machine-learning based sampling method based on different districts' healthcare structures and outcome data. Pulmonologists confirmed eligible participants and nurses recruited and followed them up for 3 months/in 4 visits. Utilization of various healthcare services, direct and indirect costs (including non-health, absenteeism, loss of productivity, and time waste), and quality of healthcare services (using quality indicators) were assessed. Results This study constituted of a final sample of 235 patients with COPD, among whom 154 (65.5%) were male. Pharmacy and outpatient services were mostly utilized healthcare services, however, participants utilized outpatient services less than four times a year. The annual average direct cost of a patient with COPD was 1,605.5 USDs. Some 855, 359, 2,680, and 933 USDs were imposed annually on patients with COPD due to non-medical costs, absenteeism, loss of productivity, and time waste, respectively. Based on the quality indicators assessed during the study, the focus of healthcare providers has been the management of the acute phases of COPD as the blood oxygen levels of more than 80% of participants were documented by pulse oximetry devices. However, chronic phase management was mainly missed as less than a third of participants were referred to smoking and tobacco quit centers and got vaccinated. In addition, less than 10% of participants were considered for rehabilitation services, and only 2% completed four-session rehabilitation services. Conclusion COPD services have focused on inpatient care, where patients experience exacerbation of the condition. Upon discharge, patients do not receive appropriate follow-up services targeting on preventive care for optimal controlling of pulmonary function and preventing exacerbation.
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- Seyyed-Hadi Ghamari
- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, CA, United States
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, AdventHealth Orlando Hospital, Orlando, FL, United States
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Heller School of Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, United States
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- The Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI), Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Internal Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Air Pollution and Respiratory Diseases Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Razi University Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Guilan, Iran
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- Heller School of Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, United States
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- Tufts Medical Center, Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Boston, MA, United States
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Karimian S, Rahimi B. A systematic review of effects of exchanging and sharing medical images systems in a sociotechnical context: Evaluation perspectives. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.imu.2023.101212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/15/2023] Open
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Shahraz S, Shahin S, Farzi Y, Modirian M, Shahbal N, Azmin M, Mohebi F, Naderian M, Amin-Esmaeili M, Ahmadi N, Seyfi S, Zokaei H, Samadi R, Mohajer B, Sherafat-Kazemzadeh R, Balouchi A, Mesgarpour B, Parsaeian M, Gorgani F, Rahimi S, Saeedi Moghadam S, Khezrian M, Amin A, Baheshmat S, Beyranvand MR, Haghjoo M, Mahdavi-Mazdeh M, Mehrpour M, Moradi G, Peiman S, Rahimi B, Rahimi-Movaghar A, Rikhtegar R, Roshani S, Saadatnia M, Samimi Ardestani SM, Khatibzadeh S. Iran Quality of Care in Medicine Program (IQCAMP): Design and Outcomes. Arch Iran Med 2023; 26:126-137. [PMID: 37543935 PMCID: PMC10685727 DOI: 10.34172/aim.2023.21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Assessment of quality and cost of medical care has become a core health policy concern. We conducted a nationwide survey to assess these measures in Iran as a developing country. To present the protocol for the Iran Quality of Care in Medicine Program (IQCAMP) study, which estimates the quality, cost, and utilization of health services for seven diseases in Iran. METHODS We selected eight provinces for this nationally representative short longitudinal survey. Interviewers from each province were trained comprehensively. The standard definition of seven high-burden conditions (acute myocardial infarction [MI], heart failure [HF], diabetes mellitus [DM], stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary (COPD) disease, major depression, and end-stage renal disease [ESRD]) helped customize a protocol for disease identification. With a 3-month follow-up window, the participants answered pre-specified questions four times. The expert panels developed a questionnaire in four modules (demographics, health status, utilization, cost, and quality). The expert panel chose an inclusive set of quality indicators from the current literature for each condition. The design team specified the necessary elements in the survey to calculate the cost of care for each condition. The utilization assessment included various services, including hospital admissions, outpatient visits, and medication. RESULTS Totally, 156 specialists and 78 trained nurses assisted with patient identification, recruitment, and interviewing. A total of 1666 patients participated in the study, and 1291 patients completed all four visits. CONCLUSION The IQCAMP study was the first healthcare utilization, cost, and quality survey in Iran with a longitudinal data collection to represent the pattern, quantity, and quality of medical care provided for high-burden conditions.
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- Saeid Shahraz
- Tufts Medical Center, Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Agriculture and Food Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Tehran Heart Center, Cardiovascular Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Mental Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute for Global Health and Development, The Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
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- Nursing Department, Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences, Iranshahr, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cardiogenetics Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neuroscience and Addiction Studies, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine (SATiM), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cardiology, Taleghani Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Iranian Tissue Bank and Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Imam Hossein Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, AdventHealth Orlando Hospital, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- Advanced Thoracic Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Iranian National Center for Addiction Studies (INCAS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Alfried Krupp Hospital Ruttenscheid, Essen, Germany
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Isfahan Neurosciences Research Centre, Alzahra Research Institute, Department of Neurology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Departments of Psychiatry, Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Imam Hossein Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Heller School of Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
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Edalatifard M, Mortaz E, Ghorbani F, Rahimi B, Marashian SM, Dinparastisaleh R, Yassari F, Eslaminejad A. Inflammatory Serum Biomarker Pattern in Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis Phenotypes of Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Tanaffos 2023; 22:317-324. [PMID: 38638383 PMCID: PMC11022199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Background COPD exacerbation is characterized by both airway and systemic inflammation. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum levels of some inflammatory biomarkers and the phenotypes of COPD exacerbation. Materials and Methods This study includes known COPD patients, presenting to a hospital with acute exacerbation of COPD. Serum levels of CRP, ESR, CBC, TNF-α, IL-8, and IL-6 were measured at the time of admission. According to the previously done HRCT, the patients were divided into two groups including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Levels of serum biomarkers were compared in the two groups. The relationships between biomarkers and duration of hospitalization were assessed too. Results Comparison of quantitative CRP levels, WBC, and platelet counts did not show a statistically significant difference between emphysema and chronic bronchitis but it was significantly higher than control subjects. Although not statistically significant, ESR level was higher in emphysema. TNF-alpha was 6.0±1.5 ng / ml and 1.5 ng / ml in the emphysema and chronic bronchitis groups, respectively. TNF-α had no significant difference compared to the groups. Although higher than the control group, IL-6 and IL-8 did not show significant differences between emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The two groups did not statistically differ in terms of hospital stay but patients with higher serum TNF-α tended to have longer hospitalization and ICU admission. Conclusion The present study showed predictably higher inflammatory biomarkers in COPD exacerbation but no significant difference between the two phenotypes of COPD and these two entities could not be discriminated based on inflammatory bio-factors.
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- Maryam Edalatifard
- Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Tuberculosis and Epidemiology Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Tracheal Diseases Research Center, NRITLD, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center, NRITLD, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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- Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center, NRITLD, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center, NRITLD, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Sahebi L, Rahimi B, Shariat M, Mousavy SH, Hosseini M. Normal spirometry prediction equations for the Iranian population. BMC Pulm Med 2022; 22:472. [PMID: 36510197 PMCID: PMC9746105 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-022-02273-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to establish normative spirometric equations in a healthy population of Iranian children and adults, and compare these equations with those developed by the Caucasian Global Lung Initiative (GLI) for the first time. METHODS Spirometric data from healthy Iranian aged 4-82 years sampled in 2019 were used to derive reference equations using the generalized additive model for location (mu), shape (lambda), and scale (sigma). RESULTS A total of 418 females and 204 males were included in the study. Applying the GLI standards for the Iranian population resulted from the Z scores of FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC, and FEF25-75% was not different from zero. Based on the newly calculated LLN, eleven individuals showed significant values below the LLN for FEV1/FVC. In all age groups, this frequency was less than 5%, except for men over 70 years of age, which was 12.5%. There are significant differences between new data and GLI for Caucasian data. CONCLUSION It is recommended that the values and equations generated from this study should be used by physicians and technicians in their routine practice for the diagnosis and assessment of pulmonary disorders.
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- Leyla Sahebi
- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Center, Family Health Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Advanced Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Center, Family Health Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922School of medicine, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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Kalantari E, Kalantari F, Edalatifard M, Rahimi B. Evaluating changes in pulse transit time drop index in patients with obstructive sleep apnea before and during CPAP therapy. Clinical Respiratory J 2022; 16:611-617. [PMID: 35941748 PMCID: PMC9436903 DOI: 10.1111/crj.13532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Airflow limitation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) leads to arousal, increased sympathetic nervous system activity, and elevated blood pressure, which causes a decrease in pulse transit time (PTT). The present study aims to evaluate the effect of CPAP therapy on PTT in patients with moderate to severe OSA. This was a cross‐sectional study. Split‐night polysomnography (PSG) study was performed for each participant with apnea‐hypopnea index (AHI) ≥ 15 before and during CPAP therapy. The PTT was calculated as the time interval between the R wave of the electrocardiogram and the following arrival point in fingertip photoplethysmography. PTT drop was defined as a fall in the PTT curve of ≥15 ms lasting at least for 3 s and at most for 30 s. PTT drop index was defined as the number of drops in PTT that occur per hour of sleep. A total of 30 patients were included. PTT significantly increased, and PTT drop index significantly decreased during CPAP therapy (P < 0.001). PTT was significantly correlated to sleep efficiency (rs = −0.376, P = 0.049) and oxygen desaturation index (ODI) (rs = −0.428, P = 0.018). PTT drop index was strongly correlated to AHI (rs = 0.802, P < 0.001), respiratory disturbance index (RDI) (rs = 0.807, P < 0.001), ODI (rs = 0.693, P < 0.001), arousal index (rs = 0.807, P < 0.001), and periodic leg movement (PLM) index (rs = 0.400, P = 0.035). Overall, the findings from this study indicated that the PTT drop index is a non‐invasive and useful marker for evaluating the severity of OSA and the effectiveness of treatment in patients with moderate to severe OSA.
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- Elham Kalantari
- Department of Pulmonology Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan Iran
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Rasoul Akram Hospital Iran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Advanced Thoracic Research Center Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Advanced Thoracic Research Center Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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Sahebi L, Rahimi B, Shariat M, Mousavy SH. Evaluation of the Global Lung Function Initiative 2012 reference values for spirometry in an Iranian population. Sci Rep 2022; 12:12784. [PMID: 35896706 PMCID: PMC9329316 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-17306-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Spirometry is an important measurement in detecting and monitoring of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The validity of the multi-ethnic Global Lung Function Initiative 2012 (GLI-2012) spirometric norms have been debated in some countries. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the applicability of the GLI reference norms in the Iranian population. A cross-sectional study was performed on 622 healthy non-smoker population (204 males and 418 females, age range: 4 ± 82 years) between July 16 and August 27, 2019 in Iran. Z-scores for spirometric data [FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in 1 s), FVC (forced vital capacity) FEV1/FVC, and FEF25-75% (forced expiratory flow averaged over the middle portion of FVC)] were calculated. According to the agreement approved, a mean Z-score outside the range of ± 0.5 was considered clinically significant. The mean (SD) Z-score values of FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC and FEF25-75% were 0.44 (1.21), 0.49 (1.14), 0.11 (1.03), and - 1.13 (0.99) in males and 0.61 (1.14), 0.89 (1.26), 0.17 (0.88) and - 0.49 (0.96) in females, respectively. The Z-score of FEV1/FVC was below the lower limit of normal (LLN) in 3.43% of men and 2.01% of women (in ≥ 21 years), while these values were significantly higher in people under 21 years old (46.2% in boys and 40.0% in girls). The GLI reference values are not perfect for the Iranian population, especially in children below 10 years old. The use of the GLI reference values was appropriate in population above 21 years; however, they would overestimate the prevalence of airway obstruction in individuals below 21 years.
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- Leyla Sahebi
- Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Center, Family Health Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Advanced Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Center, Family Health Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Parsirad M, Rahimi B, Peiman S, Zebardast J, Zangene E. A survey of physicians’ opinions about the treatment of subsegmental pulmonary embolism. Can J Respir Ther 2022; 58:53-56. [PMID: 35509977 PMCID: PMC9020570 DOI: 10.29390/cjrt-2021-053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Introduction The aim of this study was to survey the attitudes of internists, cardiologists, and pulmonologists regarding treatment or no treatment of isolated subsegmental pulmonary embolism (ISSPE) with anticoagulant drugs. Methods Qualified physicians were asked to select their management options from a questionnaire that included a patient scenario with subsegmental pulmonary embolism (SSPE) and negative past medical history of thromboembolism. Results A total of 113 physicians responded to the survey. Of these, 8.8% preferred not to treat patients without further evaluation; 15% decided not to treat, but follow-up the patient with a serial lower-limb colour Doppler ultrasonography; 1.7% preferred anticoagulant treatment only during hospitalization and follow-up without medication; 5% preferred anticoagulant treatment for less than 3 months; and 34.5% chose a 3–6-month treatment with anticoagulation. Furthermore, 24% of physicians opted for anticoagulant treatment for more than 6 months, and 9.7% left the decision up to the patient. Opting not to treat was an option selected by more board-certified faculty members specialized in cardiology, internal medicine, and pulmonology compared with residents (p = 0.038). Willingness to provide anticoagulant therapy in the internal medicine, cardiology and pulmonology groups was 56.6%, 37.3% and 6%, respectively (p = 0.007). Conclusion The majority of physicians surveyed prefer anticoagulant therapy in patients with SSPE.
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- Mahdokht Parsirad
- Internal Medicine specialist, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced thoracic research center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Ph.D. Candidate of Cognitive Science linguistics, Institute for Cognitive Science Studies (ICSS), Tehran, Iran
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- Internal Medicine specialist, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Zarei Jalalabadi N, Rahimi B, Foroumandi M, Lackey A, Peiman S. Willingness to participate in a lung cancer screening program: Patients' attitudes towards United States Preventive Services Taskforce (USPSTF) recommendations. Eur J Intern Med 2022; 98:128-129. [PMID: 34949493 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2021.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 11/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Advanced Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Intensive Care Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, AdventHealth Orlando hospital, Orlando, FL, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, AdventHealth Orlando hospital, Orlando, FL, United States.
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Shabani M, Rahimi B, Mehrabi Nejad MM, Erfanian R, Najafi A. Daytime Hypersomnolence in COVID-19: A Case Report and Literature Review. ACTA 2021. [DOI: 10.18502/acta.v59i12.8068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Coronavirus infectious disease 2019 (COVID-19) is confirmed to develop neurocognitive complications. In the present paper, we describe two patients with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 and excessive daytime sleepiness. In the present study, we reported two laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 with excessive daytime sleepiness. Patients had drowsiness and mild confusion on presentation. In both cases, CNS infections, including meningitis and encephalitis, were ruled out. Both patients’ symptoms remarkably improved following the therapeutic course indicating the direct effect of SARS-CoV2 in sleep modulating centers on the brain. COVID-19 should be considered in patients with excessive daytime sleepiness and drowsiness in the current outbreak.
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Rezvani H, Esmaeili M, Maroufizadeh S, Rahimi B. The Effect of Early Mobilization on Respiratory Parameters of Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Respiratory Failure. Crit Care Nurs Q 2021; 45:74-82. [PMID: 34818300 DOI: 10.1097/cnq.0000000000000390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The effect of early mobilization on hemodynamic parameters of patients under mechanical ventilation has been associated with positive results and yet its effect on specific respiratory parameters is less well appreciated. This article reports the results of a study of a randomized clinical trial of intensive care unit patients receiving mechanical ventilation. The findings of this study confirmed that a 4-step protocol for early mobilization can improve Pao2, O2 saturation, Pao2/Fio2 (fraction of inspired oxygen) ratio, and pulmonary compliance. The value of interdisciplinary collaboration supporting early mobilization was confirmed.
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- Hamid Rezvani
- School of Nursing and Midwifery (Mr Rezvani), Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery (Dr Esmaeili), and Advanced Thoracic Research Center (Dr Rahimi), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; and Department of Biostatistics, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran (Dr Maroufizadeh)
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Najafi A, Sadeghniiat-Haghighi K, Akbarpour S, Samadi S, Rahimi B, Alemohammad ZB. The effect of apnea management on novel coronavirus infection: A study on patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep Health 2021; 7:14-18. [PMID: 33153936 PMCID: PMC7607233 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2020.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the frequency of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) and the effect of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) management on COVID-19 among patients with confirmed OSA. DESIGN Cross-sectional telephone interview survey. SETTING Academic sleep labs. PARTICIPANTS Iranian adults ≥ 18 years old with confirmed OSA. RESULTS Among 275 participants with OSA, 20% (n = 55) were suspected to have history of COVID-19 but had no positive test, and 18% (n = 51) were in the definite COVID-19 group according to their reported symptoms or confirmed positive test. Having severe OSA (apnea hypopnea index ≥ 30) was associated with an increased risk of definite COVID-19, with an odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (95% CI) of 2.31 (0.87-5.55) compared to having mild OSA in definite COVID-19 group. Those not undergoing treatment for OSA had an OR (95% CI) of 2.43 (1.26-4.67) for definite COVID-19 compared to those accepting treatment in definite COVID-19 group. Total sleep times (TSTs) were 354, 340, and 320 minutes in healthy, suspected, and COVID-19 groups, respectively; TST was associated with COVID-19 (P-value = .04). Similarly, sleep efficiency (SE) scores were 75.7, 74.2, and 67.9% for the healthy, suspected, and COVID-19 groups, respectively (P-value = .005); Beck Depression scores were 13.8, 13.0, and 17.7, respectively (P-value = .056). CONCLUSIONS OSA as a proinflammatory condition with multiple comorbidities may be a contributing factor to developing COVID-19. Greater OSA severity, no treatment for OSA, and lower TST and SE were associated with increased COVID-19 prevalence among patients with OSA.
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- Arezu Najafi
- Occupational Sleep Research Center, Baharloo Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Occupational Sleep Research Center, Baharloo Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Occupational Sleep Research Center, Baharloo Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Edalatifard M, Akhtari M, Salehi M, Naderi Z, Jamshidi A, Mostafaei S, Najafizadeh SR, Farhadi E, Jalili N, Esfahani M, Rahimi B, Kazemzadeh H, Mahmoodi Aliabadi M, Ghazanfari T, Sattarian M, Ebrahimi Louyeh H, Raeeskarami SR, Jamalimoghadamsiahkali S, Khajavirad N, Mahmoudi M, Rostamian A. Intravenous methylprednisolone pulse as a treatment for hospitalised severe COVID-19 patients: results from a randomised controlled clinical trial. Eur Respir J 2020; 56:13993003.02808-2020. [PMID: 32943404 PMCID: PMC7758541 DOI: 10.1183/13993003.02808-2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 219] [Impact Index Per Article: 54.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Introduction There are no determined treatment agents for severe COVID-19. It is suggested that methylprednisolone, as an immunosuppressive treatment, can reduce the inflammation of the respiratory system in COVID-19 patients. Methods We conducted a single-blind, randomised controlled clinical trial involving severe hospitalised patients with confirmed COVID-19 at the early pulmonary phase of the illness in Iran. The patients were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio by the block randomisation method to receive standard care with methylprednisolone pulse (intravenous injection, 250 mg·day−1 for 3 days) or standard care alone. The study end-point was the time of clinical improvement or death, whichever came first. Primary and safety analysis was done in the intention-to-treat (ITT) population. Results 68 eligible patients underwent randomisation (34 patients in each group) from April 20, 2020 to June 20, 2020. In the standard care group, six patients received corticosteroids by the attending physician before the treatment and were excluded from the overall analysis. The percentage of improved patients was higher in the methylprednisolone group than in the standard care group (94.1% versus 57.1%) and the mortality rate was significantly lower in the methylprednisolone group (5.9% versus 42.9%; p<0.001). We demonstrated that patients in the methylprednisolone group had a significantly increased survival time compared with patients in the standard care group (log-rank test: p<0.001; hazard ratio 0.293, 95% CI 0.154–0.556). Two patients (5.8%) in the methylprednisolone group and two patients (7.1%) in the standard care group showed severe adverse events between initiation of treatment and the end of the study. Conclusions Our results suggest that methylprednisolone pulse could be an efficient therapeutic agent for hospitalised severe COVID-19 patients at the pulmonary phase. This study showed that methylprednisolone pulse administration at the beginning of the early pulmonary phase of illness decreased the mortality rate and improved pulmonary involvement, oxygen saturation and inflammatory markers in COVID-19 patientshttps://bit.ly/3hik4JB
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- Maryam Edalatifard
- Advanced Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,These two authors contributed equally as first authors
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- Rheumatology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Inflammation Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,These two authors contributed equally as first authors
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- Dept of Infectious and Tropical Medicines, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Dept of Internal Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Rheumatology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,These three authors contributed equally as lead authors and supervised the work
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- Dept of Biostatistics, School of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Rheumatology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Rheumatology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Inflammation Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Dept of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Dept of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Dept of Laboratory, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Immunoregulation Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
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- Dept of Rheumatology, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Dept of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Rheumatology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Inflammation Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,These three authors contributed equally as lead authors and supervised the work
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- Rheumatology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran .,These three authors contributed equally as lead authors and supervised the work
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Amini S, Ghasemi A, Solduzian M, Rahimi B, Heidari K, Hadjibabaie M, Kargar M. Is Inhaler Technique Associated with Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? Curr Ther Res Clin Exp 2020; 93:100608. [PMID: 33296446 PMCID: PMC7691547 DOI: 10.1016/j.curtheres.2020.100608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The study showed a high prevalence of incorrect technique among patients with COPD. There is an association between inhaler technique (>30% error) and lower quality of life in these patients.
Background Inhalers are the mainstay of treatment for patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, incorrect inhaler technique is a considerable challenge. Objective We aimed to evaluate inhaler technique and its association with quality of life in a sample of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Methods This cross-sectional study included patients with confirmed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who were prescribed at least 1 inhaler medication on a regular basis. Patients were recruited from the outpatient pulmonary clinic of a hospital in Tehran. Inhaler technique was assessed according to a validated checklist. Patients’ quality of life was evaluated using Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test. Results One hundred seventy-five patients with mean (SD) age of 59.0 (10.1) years were included. Patients’ devices were 192 (62.3%) pressurized metered-dose inhalers (including pressurized metered-dose inhalers plus spacer) and 116 (37.7%) dry powder inhalers. Unfortunately, only 2.86% of patients used their inhalers completely correct. The highest rate of errors was committed by patients who used metered-dose inhalers plus spacer. Patients with a higher educational degree had significantly lower rate of errors on average (P = 0.001). The most frequent errors made by patients using pressurized metered-dose inhalers or Turbuhaler was priming the inhaler before the first administration in 90.6% and 78.3% of patients, respectively. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test scores in patients using different inhaler devices were not significantly different. However, in patients with lower quality of life, significantly more patients had poor inhaler technique (P = 0.0001). Conclusions There is still considerable need for interventions to optimize inhaler technique. We also noted that appropriate inhaler technique is associated with better quality of life. (Curr Ther Res Clin Exp. 2020; 81:XXX–XXX)
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- Shahideh Amini
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Rational Use of Drugs, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Rational Use of Drugs, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Rahimi B, Vesal A, Edalatifard M. Coronavirus and Its effect on the respiratory system: Is there any association between pneumonia and immune cells. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:4729-4735. [PMID: 33209791 PMCID: PMC7652206 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_763_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND With a new mutation, coronavirus has now become an important pandemic that gripped the entire world. Coronavirus infection often begins in the nasopharynx and destroys the olfactory epithelium. Despite many studies, little progress has been made in the treatment of coronavirus. This study aimed to further investigate the pathogenicity of coronavirus to reduce its infection by examining the virus function in the body and its stages of infection. MATERIAL AND METHODS With the aim of investigating the coronavirus and its effect on the human respiratory system from 1992 to 2020, this study examined the coronavirus and its different aspects and tried to answer whether there is an association between pneumonia and immune cells. This study was conducted in April 2020 and to obtain the related papers on the characteristics of the virus, Nature, ISC Pubmed, Medline WHO, NCBI, and PsycINFO databases were used. Out of 284 papers, 53 were used in this study. RESULT Studies have shown that avoiding infected areas and strengthening the immune system inhibit the virus to bind the mucosal layers. Given the important role of acquired immunity and lymphocytes against coronavirus, it is necessary to pay attention to boost the immune system in adults and the elderly. Antioxidants help reduce the oxidative stress and inflammation in the immune system thus help it regenerate better. The results showed that children are susceptible to the virus though have lower mortality and clinical manifestations than adults. CONCLUSION The vaccine should receive further attention and in the long run, antiviral drugs and broad-spectrum vaccines are produced for infectious diseases.
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- Besharat Rahimi
- Advance Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Advance Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Bozorgmehr R, Rahimi B. Diagnosis and Treatment Process of Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica with Concurrent Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia: a Case Report. Tanaffos 2020; 19:267-271. [PMID: 33815549 PMCID: PMC8008416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica (TBPO) is a rare disease with a benign period affecting the bronchial system. It is characterized by the presence of numerous osseous submucosal nodules or cartilaginous protruding into the tracheobronchial lumen. These wounds are diagnosed incidentally during bronchoscopy. We reported the stages of diagnosis and treatment of a 46-year-old patient with TBPO and concurrent chronic eosinophilic pneumonia. CASE PRESENTATION A 46-year-old non-smoking Afghan male exposed to adhesives and chemicals in Iran for more than 25 years was admitted to a pulmonary ward with symptoms of exertional dyspnea, dry coughing, occasional nocturnal sweating for 6 years, tachycardia, hypoxia, and generalized wheezing during expiration. A symbicort inhaler and Montelukast pills were prescribed for him with the probable diagnosis of asthma. High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) was performed on the patient and the results showed non-significant multiple lymph nodes with maximum diameters (SAD = 7 mm). HRCT also showed that the patient had protuberances on the trachea surface and thus underwent bronchoscopy for further examination. The results indicated numerous protuberances of white cartilage from the proximal part of the trachea to the distal part without the involvement of the posterior membrane. The biopsy result confirmed TBPO. Prednisolone was prescribed for the patient to treat the chronic eosinophilic pneumonia. However, we had to continue the daily dose of 5mg prednisolone due to the recurrence of the symptoms. CONCLUSION The lack of response to a bronchodilator in a patient suspicious to asthma must make us think about other causes of respiratory wheezing such as TBPO.
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- Rama Bozorgmehr
- Clinical Research Development Unit, Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Bozorgmehr R, Edalatifard M, Safavi E, Rahimi B, Ghorbani F, Abtahi H, Amini S, Pourdowlat G. Therapeutic effects of nebulized verapamil on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized and double‐blind clinical trial. Clin Respir J 2020; 14:370-381. [DOI: 10.1111/crj.13142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Revised: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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- Rama Bozorgmehr
- Clinical Research Development Unit Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Thoracic Research Center Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Thoracic Research Center Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Thoracic Research Center Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Tracheal Diseases Research Center National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung DiseaseShahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Thoracic Research Center Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Faculty of Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Department Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD)Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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Rahimi B, Edalatifard M, Haghighi KS, Kazemzadeh H. Evaluation of forced oscilometry technique's parameters in severe obstructive sleep apnea patients without breathing disorder. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:1492-1496. [PMID: 32509639 PMCID: PMC7266221 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_954_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Revised: 01/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background: Forced oscillometry technique (FOT) is a noninvasive technique that measures reactance and resistance capacity of the lung and is a practical and less time-consuming technique for respiratory effort assessment. Recently, FOT has provided beneficial data regarding the screening of the patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and assessing the disease progression. The current study aimed to evaluate the correlation of FOT parameters with severity of the apnea-hypnea index (AHI). Methods: In the current case series, all patients who had a body mass index ranging between 30 and 35, suffering severe OSA with AHI of more than 30 times per hour, were enrolled. Patients underwent FOT before treatment to measure the following FOT parameters: Respiratory resistance at 5 and 20 Hz (R5 and R20, respectively), resistance difference between R5 and R20, reactance at 5 Hz (X5), and resonant frequency (Fres). Results: In the current study, 22 patients were enrolled; whereas 12 (54.5%) were male and 10 (45.5%) were female with a mean age of 5.27 ± 4.34. A statistically significant, strong negative correlation was observed between Fres and AHI, during Pearson correlation analysis (r (20) =0.59, P < 0.0001). However, the relationship between the AHI and R5, R20, R5-R20 and X5 was not statistically significant. Similarly, the multiple regression model showed that, only Fres variable added statistically significantly to the prediction, P = 0.01. Conclusion: FOT is a useful tool in evaluation of AHI severity in patients suffering OSA and can be used as a diagnostic material in monitoring and management of these patients.
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- Besharat Rahimi
- Advance Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Advance Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Advance Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Efazati N, Rahimi B, Mirdamadi M, Edalatifard M, Tavoosi A. Changes in heart rate variability (HRV) in patients with severe and moderate obstructive sleep apnea before and after acute CPAP therapy during nocturnal polysomnography. Sleep Sci 2020; 13:97-102. [PMID: 32742578 PMCID: PMC7384525 DOI: 10.5935/1984-0063.20200003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Obstructive sleep apnea is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation is the standard treatment of this disease, and it can reduce mortality in patients. Dysfunction of the autonomic system is one of the reasons for an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in these patients. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy on heart rate variability (HRV) indices. METHODS The study population was comprised of 55 patients, who underwent nocturnal polysomnography for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea and PAP titration on the same night. The levels of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bilevel positive airway pressure were adjusted to relieve obstructive sleep apnea, hypopnea, and desaturation. The patients' heart changes and cardiac characteristics were recorded before and after the start of routine CPAP therapy. Finally, the cases' sleep and polysomnography tests were analyzed and interpreted in collaboration with a sleep specialist and their cardiac changes with the aid of a cardiologist before and after treatment with CPAP. RESULTS The participants were 55 patients at a mean age of 57.04±12.9 years. There were 34 (61.8%) male and 21 (38.2%) female cases. PAP therapy on the same night resulted in a decreased standard deviation of the N-N interval index (p=0.036) and a low-frequency index (p=0.021), as well as increased high-frequency index (p<0.001) and low frequency / high frequency ratios (p=0.008). CONCLUSION Our findings indicate a relative improvement in the activity of the autonomic system in patients with obstructive sleep apnea after 1 night of PAP therapy. Overwhelming evidence suggests that improvement in the sympathetic balance can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients.
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- Neda Efazati
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine - Tehran - Iran
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- Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Advanced Thoracic Research Center - Tehran - Iran
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- Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran - Iran
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- Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Advanced Thoracic Research Center - Tehran - Iran
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- Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Imam Khomeini Hospital - Tehran - Iran
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Razavi SA, Rahimi B, Gholipour N, Ahangari F, Ahangari G. Serotonin (5HTR2A and 5HTR3A) and GABA (GABAB) Receptor Genes Overexpression are Correlated with Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). CCTR 2019. [DOI: 10.2174/1573394714666180626155751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background:
Lung cancer is one of the main causes of cancer mortality in both men
and women. Up to 80% of lung cancers are Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). With regards to
the role of serotonin, as an autocrine growth factor for small-cell lung cancer cells and gammaaminobutyric
acid (GABA) and its receptors as a regulator in many types of cancers; the current
study was conducted to investigate the expression of serotonin and GABA gene receptors in lung
cancer patients.
Methods:
Relative gene expression of two 5-hydroxytryptamine subtypes (5HTR2A and 5-HTR3A)
and GABAB receptor was measured by quantitative polymerase chain reaction in peripheral blood
mononuclear cell (PBMC) from 30 NSCLC patients visited in Imam Khomeini hospital, Tehran
and 30 healthy controls.
Results:
Our results demonstrated that the expression of 5HTR3A, 5HTR2A and GABAB R genes
was significantly higher in patients compared to the healthy individuals.
Conclusion:
According to our findings, 5-HT and GABA may be involved in the regulation of
tumorigenesis via their receptors, thus playing an important role in lung cancer.
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- Seyed A. Razavi
- Neuroimmunopsychooncogenetic Group, Medical Genetic Department, Faculty of Medical Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Neuroimmunopsychooncogenetic Group, Medical Genetic Department, Faculty of Medical Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Neuroimmunopsychooncogenetic Group, Medical Genetic Department, Faculty of Medical Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, Iran
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Bagheri M, Khadem-Vatani K, Seyed-Mohammad-Zad MH, Rad IA, Rostamzadeh A, Rahimi B, Mahmoudi-Nejad S. TNF receptor type 1 and TNF receptor type 2 mRNA expression was not associated with coronary artery disease in a group of Iranian Turks. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 120:144-147. [PMID: 30793619 DOI: 10.4149/bll_2019_023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Present investigation was carried out to evaluate the mRNA level of TNF receptor type 1 (TNFR1) and TNF receptor type 2 (TNFR2) in peripheral-blood cells in patients with premature CAD over healthy controls. BACKGROUND TNFα as a pleiotropic cytokine could be concerned in cardiovascular pathophysiology regarding its special effects on endothelial cells. TNFα exerts its activities through its receptors, TNFR1 and TNFR2. METHODS Totally, 40 patients with premature CAD and 40 healthy controls were studied. The qRT-PCR technique was used to determine the mRNA level of TNFR1 and TNFR2 in tested groups. RESULTS The results of this study show that the relative expression was 1.32 ± 0.34 in cases and 1.11 ± 0.16 in controls for TNFR1. The relative expression was 0.96 ± 0.13 in cases and 1.49 ± 0.41 in controls for TNFR2. There is no significant difference in the level of gene expression in the studied groups regarding TNFR1 and TNFR2 genes (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION It can be concluded that the mRNA levels of TNFR1 and TNFR2 were not associated with CAD risk. Studies with more details, larger sample size, and new risk loci are necessary to reveal disease-causing mechanisms in the pathogenesis of CAD (Fig. 3, Ref. 21).
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Kahramfar Z, Rahimi B. Comparison of Predictor of Desaturation Disorders and Daytime Sleepiness Based On Epworth Sleepiness Scale and STOP-BANG Questionnaires in Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2018; 6:1617-1621. [PMID: 30337975 PMCID: PMC6182531 DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2018.258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Revised: 07/26/2018] [Accepted: 07/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterised by recurrence in upper airway obstruction during sleep. AIM This study aimed to compare the predictive values of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and STOP-BANG in the desaturation of patients with mild to moderate obstructive apnea based on the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) scale. METHODS A group of 79 patients (43 male and 36 female) were selected. The suspected patients were introduced to the sleep clinic, and the ESS and STOP-BANG questionnaires were filled up, then subjected to polysomnography test, and the scores of the disease were also determined based on an apnoea-hypopnoea index (AHI). Finally, the desaturation rate (SO2 < 3% based on the baseline) and desaturation index were determined in patients. Consequently, the finding was compared with the results of the questionnaires. RESULTS Patients with STOP-BANG score above 3 had significantly higher weight, oxygen desaturation index (ODI) index and average desatu, while peripheral capillary oxygen saturation (SpO2) base and average SpO2 were lower than those with scores below 3 (P < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference between the patients with the ESS questionnaire score above 10 and below 10 (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION The results of these two questionnaires reflect the unsaturated oxygen index in the blood, and can be considered for the evaluation of the severity of the disease.
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- Zohreh Kahramfar
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Advanced Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Advanced Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Amini S, Kahramfar Z, Rahimi B. A case of Extrapulmonary intrathoracic hydatidosis with pseudochylothorax. Clin Case Rep 2018; 6:1507-1509. [PMID: 30147893 PMCID: PMC6099027 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2018] [Revised: 04/29/2018] [Accepted: 05/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Echinococcus is a great re-emerging public health issue. Intrathoracic and extra pulmonary hydatid cysts with pseudochylothorax are rare. There is no standard treatment in case of hydatidosis with pseudochylothorax. Pharmacotherapy approaches may be an option in case of long duration of disease and high risk for surgery.
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- Shahideh Amini
- Clinical Pharmacy DepartmentFaculty of PharmacyTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Pulmonary MedicineFaculty of MedicineTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Pulmonary MedicineFaculty of MedicineTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Kiaee SZF, Rahimi B. Investigation of dyspnea using cardiopulmonary exercise test among patients resorting to the respiratory tests. Eur J Transl Myol 2018; 28:7556. [PMID: 30344976 PMCID: PMC6176393 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2018.7556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2018] [Revised: 05/28/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Exertional dyspnea is a common complaint among patients which may be the final result of many diseases. Few researches have been conducted concerning the role of cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) in assessing unexplained dyspnea. Therefore, the aim of this study was a research on unexplained dyspnea using CPET among patients resorting to respiratory test unit of hospitals. This is a cross-sectional study that performed on 100 patients. With the direct supervision of experts, CPET was conducted using ergaspirometery device. The exercise data was interpreted by a pulmonologist and the results were classified into pulmonary diseases, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, deconditioning, and undetermined groups. 100 patients including 57 men and 43 women with an average age of 42 years and an average BMI of 28 and smoking frequency of 12% took part in this research. The following frequencies were reported for each complication: 24% for pulmonary diseases, 23% for cardiovascular diseases, 23% for deconditioning group, 15% for obesity, and 16% for the undetermined group. No significant difference was observed between these five groups in terms of gender distribution and smoking cigarette (P-value > 0.05). In the age group older than 42 years, more patients were diagnosed with cardiac diseases and obesity. CPET may be really useful in determining the cause of unexplained dyspnea among most patients. Furthermore, the CPET can determine the presence or absence of disease, and if present, the nature of the limitation.
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- Advanced Thoracic Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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Rahimi B, Boroofeh B, Dinparastisaleh R, Nazifi H. Cement pulmonary embolism after percutaneous vertebroplasty in a patient with cushing's syndrome: A case report. Respir Med Case Rep 2018; 25:78-85. [PMID: 30073141 PMCID: PMC6068333 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2018.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2018] [Revised: 06/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/17/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Vertebroplasty is a procedure most commonly used for vertebral compression fractures. Although it is a relatively safe procedure, complications have been reported. Cement embolism is seen in 2.1%-26% of patients after percutaneous vertebroplasty. CASE PRESENTATION a 38-year-old male who was diagnosed with cushing's syndrome, underwent percutaneous vertebroplasty for his thoracic osteoporotic compression fractures. 24-hours following vertebroplasty, he presented to emergency department with acute-onset dyspnea and chest pain. Chest radiography showed an opaque linear lesion in left pulmonary artery which was suggestive of cement embolism. Pulmonary spiral CT-scan further confirmed the diagnosis. The patient's symptoms improved over time, and warfarin was started with close cardiopulmonary assessments for indicators of cement embolus removal. CONCLUSION in patients with pulmonary cement embolism, conservative treatment may be recommended rather than a surgical removal except when the obstruction is extensive enough to cause hemodynamic changes. Given that all the related studies have suggested that pulmonary thromboembolism can occur as a complication due to bone cement leakage, discovering new cement alternatives and/or injection devices, seems beneficial.
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- Besharat Rahimi
- Pulmonology Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pulmonology Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Internal Medicine Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Internal Medicine Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Javadinia S, Rahimi B, Safavi E, Noorbakhsh S, Taherinia L. The Relationship between Findings of the Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test and the Functional Class in Patients with Advanced Heart Failure Candidate for Heart Transplantation. CRMR 2018. [DOI: 10.2174/2210303108666180212150104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Shima Javadinia
- Departement of Pulmonary Diseases, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Departement of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Rasoul Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Peiman S, Mirzazadeh A, Alizadeh M, Mortaz Hejri S, Najafi MT, Tafakhori A, Larti F, Rahimi B, Geraiely B, Pasbakhsh P, Hassanzadeh G, Nabavizadeh Rafsanjani F, Ansari M, Allameh SF. A Case Based-Shared Teaching Approach in Undergraduate Medical Curriculum: A Way for Integration in Basic and Clinical Sciences. Acta Med Iran 2017; 55:259-264. [PMID: 28532138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/16/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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To present a multiple-instructor, active-learning strategy in the undergraduate medical curriculum. This educational research is a descriptive one. Shared teaching sessions, were designed for undergraduate medical students in six organ-system based courses. Sessions that involved in-class discussions of integrated clinical cases were designed implemented and moderated by at least 3 faculties (clinicians and basic scientists). The participants in this study include the basic sciences medical students of The Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Students' reactions were assessed using an immediate post-session evaluation form on a 5-point Likert scale. Six two-hour sessions for 2 cohorts of students, 2013 and 2014 medical students during their two first years of study were implemented from April 2014 to March 2015. 17 faculty members participated in the program, 21 cases were designed, and participation average was 60 % at 6 sessions. Students were highly appreciative of this strategy. The majority of students in each course strongly agreed that this learning practice positively contributed to their learning (78%) and provided better understanding and application of the material learned in an integrated classroom course (74%). They believed that the sessions affected their view about medicine (73%), and should be continued in future courses (80%). The percentage demonstrates the average of all courses. The program helped the students learn how to apply basic sciences concepts to clinical medicine. Evaluation of the program indicated that students found the sessions beneficial to their learning.
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- Soheil Peiman
- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. AND Department of Internal Medicine, Health Professions Education Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. AND Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Education, Health Professions Education Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nephrology, Nephrology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neurology, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. AND Department of Neurology, Iranian Center of Neurological Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cardiology, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Advanced Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cardiology, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Rahimi B, Vesal A. Antimicrobial Resistance Properties of Legionella pneumophila Isolated From The Cases of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.13005/bpj/1081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Mirdamadi M, Rahimi B, Safavi E, Abtahi H, Peiman S. Correlation of cardiopulmonary exercise testing parameters with quality of life in stable COPD patients. J Thorac Dis 2016; 8:2138-45. [PMID: 27621870 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2016.07.07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND The precise head to head relationships between Cardio-pulmonary exercise testing (CPET) parameters and patients' daily symptoms/activities and the disease social/emotional impact are less well defined. In this study, the correlation of COPD daily symptoms and quality of life [assessed by St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ)] and COPD severity index (BODE-index) with CPET parameters were investigated. METHODS Symptom-limited CPET was performed in 37 consecutive COPD (GOLD I-III) subjects during non-exacerbation phase. The SGRQ was also completed by each patient. RESULTS SGRQ-score correlated negatively with FEV1 (r=-0.49, P<0.01), predicted maximal work-rate (%WR-max) (r=-0.44, P<0.01), V'O2/WR (r=-0.52, P<0.01) and breathing reserve (r=-0.50, P<0.01). However it did not correlate with Peak-V'O2% predicted (r=-0.27, P=0.10). In 20 (54.1%) subjects in which leg fatigue was the main cause for stopping the test, Peak-V'O2, %WR-max, HR-Reserve and Breathing reserve were higher (P=0.04, <0.01, 0.04 and <0.01 respectively) than the others. There was also a significant correlation between BODE-index and ∆VO2/∆WR (r=-0.64, P<0.001) and breathing-reserve (r=-0.38, P=0.018). CONCLUSIONS The observed relationships between CPET parameter and daily subjective complaints in COPD were not strong. Those who discontinued the CPET because of leg fatigue were in the earlier stages of COPD. Significant negative correlation between ∆VO2/∆WR and BODE-index suggests that along with COPD progression, regardless of negative past history, other comorbidities such as cardiac/musculoskeletal problems should be sought.
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- Mahsa Mirdamadi
- Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Thoracic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;; Department of Internal Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Valizadeh N, Alinejad V, Hejazi S, Noroozi M, Hashemi A, Rahimi B, Nateghi S. Cardiac and Hepatic T2*-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Transfusion Dependent Hemoglobinopathy in North West of Iran. Iran J Ped Hematol Oncol 2015; 5:206-10. [PMID: 26985353 PMCID: PMC4779155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2014] [Accepted: 02/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Iron overload is the main transfusion related side effects in patients with transfusion dependent hemoglobinopathies. Severe iron deposition in tissues leads to organ dysfunction. Many organs can be affected such as heart, liver, and endocrine organs. Cardiac failure and liver fibrosis are the consequent of Iron overload in transfusion dependent hemoglobinopathy. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a safe, noninvasive, and accurate method for the assessment of iron deposition in different tissues. This study assessed iron levels in liver and heart of the patients with transfusion dependent hemoglobinopathies. MATERIALS AND METHODS The studied population consisted of 12 patients (7 male and 5 female) with transfusion dependent hemoglobinopathies, aged between 10-18 years old. Then, Cardiac and liver T2*- weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were obtained. RESULTS In current study, 1patient (8.33%) had severe, 2 patients (16.66%) had moderate and 2(16.66%) had mild cardiac iron deposition. Out of 12 patients, 1 had severe iron deposition in liver (8.33%), 5(41.66%) and 4(33.33%) had moderate and mild hepatic iron deposition, respectively. Differences between Hepatic and cardiac iron levels were not significant between males and females (p>0.05). CONCLUSION Since cardiac and liver iron levels were higher than normal in most of the study group, checking ferritin level and liver function test and also echocardiography in shorter intervals (each 3 months) in involved group is suggested instead of checking routinely in 6 month intervals in patients with transfusion dependent hemoglobinopathies.
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- N Valizadeh
- Assistant professor of Hematology/Medical Oncology, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran,Corresponding Author: Valizadeh N MD, Assistant professor of Hematology/Medical Oncology, TehranUniversity of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. E-mail: .
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- MSc of of Biostatistics, Patient Safety Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Assistant professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Assistant professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Assistant professor of Gastroenterology, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Assistant professor of Cardiology, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- General physician, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Hadizadeh F, Rahimi B, Taghiabadi E, Razavi M, Karimi G. Evaluation of anticonvulsant effect of two novels 4-[1-(4-fluorobenzyl)- 5-imidazolyl] dihydropyridine derivatives in mice. Res Pharm Sci 2013; 8:91-5. [PMID: 24019818 PMCID: PMC3764680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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In this study the anticonvulsant effect of two dihydropyridine derivatives [diethyl -1,4- dihydro -2,6-dimethyl -4-(4- fluoro benzyl-2- methylthio -5- imidazolyl)-3,5- pyridine dicarboxilat (A) and diethyl -1,4-dihydro -2,6- diethyl -4-(4- fluoro benzyl-2- methylthio -5- imidazolyl)-3,5- pyridine dicarboxilat (B)] by pentylenetetrazole (PTZ) and electroshock in mice was evaluated. The latency and HLTE (hind limb tonic extensions), the duration of HLTE and the mortality protection in pentylenetetrazole test and the HLTE duration in electroshock test were assessed. Both compounds had significant differences with negative control in all doses used. There was no significant difference between nifedipine and B (96.7 and 169.2 mg/kg doses) in the starting point of HLTE and between nifedipine andA(62.2 and 108.9 mg/kg doses) in the duration of HLTE in the PTZ test. Also, there was no significant difference between nifedipine and B (96.7 and 169.2 mg/kg doses) andA(62.2 and 108.9 mg/kg doses) in electroshock test. All doses ofAand B and nifedipine showed less effect than phenytoin and valproate. This study showed that bothAand B have anticonvulsant activity in the PTZ-induced seizure model and the MES test. These compounds, thus, might be useful in the petit mal and grand mal epilepsy.
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- F Hadizadeh
- Biotechnology Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, I.R. Iran
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- Pharmacy School, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, I.R. Iran
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- Pharmacodynamy and toxicology department, Pharmacy School, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, I.R. Iran
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- Pharmacodynamy and toxicology department, Pharmacy School, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, I.R. Iran
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- Medical Toxicology Research Center and Pharmacy School, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, I.R. Iran
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Rashidi A, Rahimi B, Delirrad M. Bibliometric analysis of parasitological research in iran and Turkey: a comparative study. Iran J Parasitol 2013; 8:313-22. [PMID: 23914246 PMCID: PMC3724158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2012] [Accepted: 02/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND This study was designed to assess and compare the quantity and quality of Iranian and Turkish researchers working in the field of Parasitology from bibliometric point of view. METHODS To assess the contributions and achievements of the Iranian and Turkish parasitologists, bibliometric analysis was carried out based on the citation data retrieved from Web of Science. RESULTS The absolute productivity of Turkish and Iranian parasitologists' papers has almost tripled for Turkey, from 12 papers in 2002 to 36 papers in 2011, and decuple for Iran, from 10 papers to 123 from 2002 to 2010. The average number of citation per article is about 5.8 and 4 for Turkish and Iranian parasitologists' papers, respectively. The "Veterinary Parasitology" journal was the most cited journal in both countries. The majority (more than 90%) of cited items was foreign journal articles and one half of all references in journals articles dated 11 and 12 years while one half of cited books was dated within 14 to16 years for Turkish and Iranian papers, respectively. CONCLUSION Based on observed data and applied model, it is anticipated that the total number of Iranian and Turkish parasitologists' publications in Web of Science will exceed of 2512 and 240 articles per annum for Iranian and Turkish in 2020, respectively.
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Affiliation(s)
- A Rashidi
- Department of Information Sciences, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran,Corresponding author:Tel.: 00984412240658.
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- Department of Medical Informatics, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Rahimi B. Computers speed up x-ray room design. Health Care (Don Mills) 1984; 26:32-3. [PMID: 10267370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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