Arch Iran Med
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Mean platelet volume (MPV) has been introduced as a simple and accurate method for assessing platelet function, which can be used as a prognostic marker for cardiovascular events. We investigated whether pre-procedural MPV could predict major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in candidates for elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). ⋯ High MPV was associated with cardiovascular risk factors and older age while high MPV was a borderline independent predictor for 1-year MACE in the candidates for elective PCI.
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Case Reports
A Rare Case of Takayasu's Arteritis with Aortic Arch Branching Pattern Variation in a Young Female.
Takayasu's arteritis, formerly known as "pulseless disease", is a chronic inflammatory disease which affects the aorta and its main branches. The prevalence of this disease is higher in Asian countries and among young women. Depending on the progress of the disease, the symptoms and prognosis of the disease is different. ⋯ In addition, an anatomic variation was observed in the aortic arch branches. In this patient, the left vertebral artery was branched directly from the aortic arch instead of the left subclavian artery. Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, indicating a chronic inflammatory disease, were also observed in this case.
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Hearing loss (HL) is the most common sensory deficit in humans, and genetic factors contribute to about half of the cases. With 112 causative genes identified so far and a disproportionate share of the genes within different ethnic groups, HL has proven to be quite heterogeneous. ⋯ The 16% contribution of GJB2 to HL in the Iranian population necessitates the discovery of the remaining causal factors. This study is the first to report KCNQ4 and COCH related HL in the Iranian population and the second study, globally, to report HL due to biallelic inactivation of the COCH gene.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Self-management Intervention Program Based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) among Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Quazi-Experimental Study.
The Health Belief Model (HBM) as a conceptual framework in health behavior research was applied to improve self-management. This study aimed to determine the effect of theory-based intervention program among women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). ⋯ Implementing the HBM educational intervention program with focus on benefits of self-management has positive impact on pregnant women.
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Four decades ago, Iran encountered rapid sociodemographic and economic transitions. This review was carried out to investigate the trend of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence, mortality and morbidity, relevant challenges and suggestions for prevention of CVD. In Iran, the most prevalent causes of death have transited from infectious and diarrheal diseases in 1960 to CVD few decades ago. ⋯ CVD rising epidemic might be related to socioeconomic and cultural changes, nutrition transition, inadequate physical activity, industrialization and urbanization and increasing life expectancy, increasing metabolic and physical risk factors, low accessibility and affordability to primary care and treatment, and low compliance because of economic and psychological problems. Thus, planning and implementing strategies for prevention and control of the disease and its risk factors are on top of the ministry of health agenda in the recent years. Health promotion strategies to prevent and control CVD risk factors, early detection of the disease and treatment of acute and chronic CVD events are essential elements for reducing the burden of CVD in Iran.