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International Journal of Cardiovascular Practice
Published by Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
ISSN : 24767174     EISSN : 2476468X     DOI : -
Core Subject : Health,
Medicine & Pharmacology
International Journal of Cardiovascular Practice(IJCP) is an international quarterly journal dedicated to a broad spectrum of topics in cardiology. All manuscripts must be prepared in English, and are subject to a rigorous and fair peer-review process. Accepted papers will immediately appear online followed by printed hard copy.
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Comparison of Serum Levels of Vitamin D in Patients With and Without Acute Coronary Syndrome Reza Hassanzadeh Makoui; Mahsa Soltannejad Dizaji; Hamid Khederlou
International Journal of Cardiovascular Practice Vol. 3 No. 2 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21859/ijcp-03201

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Introduction: Coronary artery disease is one of the most common causes of mortality around the world. The association between vitamin D deficiency and the incidence  of diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, has been demonstrated previously. There have been studies concerning the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular diseases, which have shown different results. Therefore, this study aimed at determining the association between serum levels of vitamin D and acute coronary syndrome.Methods: In this case-control study, serum levels of vitamin D were compared between 50 patients with acute coronary syndrome and 50 individuals without this syndrome. A checklist, including demographic data of patients, comorbidities, vitamin D levels, lipid profiles, Electrocardiogram (ECG) changes and echocardiography results, was completed during hospitalization.Results: Mean age in the case and control group was 63.26 ± 10.76 and 61.22 ± 10.71 years, respectively. The prevalence of diabetes and high blood pressure in the case group was 32% and 54% versus 10% and 8% in the control group, respectively. Overall, 70% and 18% of subjects were smokers in the control and case groups, respectively. Mean concentration of vitamin D in serum was 20.63 ± 13.90 ng/mL, which was significantly lower than the control group with a mean concentration of 29.54 ± 16.8 ng/mL (P-Value = 0.002). Finally, it was shown that for every one unit increase in vitamin D levels, the risk of acute coronary syndrome was reduced by 7% (P-Value = 0.005).Conclusions: The results of this study showed that the serum levels of vitamin D were significantly lower in patients with acute coronary syndrome compared to those without this disease.
Determination of Arterial Compliance Using Thoracic Bioimpedance to Predict the Presence of Heart Diseases Souhir Chabchoub; Sofienne Mansouri; Ridha Ben Salah
International Journal of Cardiovascular Practice Vol. 3 No. 2 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21859/ijcp-03202

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Introduction: Thoracic bioimpedance is a simple, cost-effective, and non-invasive tool used generally to determine several hemodynamic parameters. Based on this technique, the cardiac output and the stroke volume are the most common parameters used for diagnosing heart diseases. This study aims to investigate the ability of the arterial compliance parameter to predict or detect the presence of heart diseases.Methods: two groups of young subjects participated in this study: a control group consisted of 10 subjects including 2 athletes and a group of 10 patients with various heart diseases. The thoracic bioimpedance recordings are used to determine the arterial compliance for the 2 groups of subjects. Statistical analyses are performed using the Student’s t-test and the ROC curve analysis.Results: Experimental results show that the arterial compliance is significantly lower in patients with heart diseases compared to control subjects (P < 0.001).Conclusions: The arterial compliance is a potentially useful hemodynamic parameter which could be successfully used to predict or detect the presence of heart diseases.
His Bundle Extrasystole or A Dual Atrioventricular Nodal Response Mohammad Ali Akbarzadeh
International Journal of Cardiovascular Practice Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21859/ijcp-03104

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A dual atrioventricular (AV) nodal response and His bundle extrasystole cannot be different in many cases with certainty. We present a 31-year-old man with episodes of palpitation and conducted and non-conducted His bundle extrasystole detected during an electrophysiology study.
Association of Serum Vitamin D Level and Serum Lipids Profile Roxana Sadeghi; Mohammad Reza Eidi; Nasim Zamani
International Journal of Cardiovascular Practice Vol. 3 No. 2 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21859/ijcp-03203

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Introduction: High level of vitamin D is associated with a better health status. The role of vitamin D deficiency in the incidence of cardiovascular events is demonstrated in previous studies. The current study aimed at evaluating the effect of vitamin D supplement therapy on serum lipids profile, as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.Methods: The current prospective cohort study included 221 patients admitted to a university hospital from March 2014 to March 2015. The baseline levels of the patients' serum vitamin D and lipid profile of the study subjects were recorded. After three months treatment with vitamin D, the patients' serum vitamin D level and lipid profile were re-evaluated. The results before and after the supplement therapy were compared using statistical methods.Results: The mean age of the patients was 48.2 ± 14.0 years. The mean vitamin D level was 21.0 ± 16.6 ng/mL at baseline, which increased to 35.8 ± 32.7 ng/mL (P = 0.001) after a three-month vitamin D supplement therapy. Mean low-density lipoprotein (LDL) decreased from 112.1 ± 30.0 to 98.7 ± 31.7 mg/dL (P = 0.003) after the supplement therapy. Mean high-density lipoprotein (HDL) increased from 42.8 ± 11.2 to 44.5 ± 9.0 mg/dL, but the difference was insignificant before and after the treatment (P = 0.2). Mean cholesterol reduced from 183.8 ± 42.3 to 169.5 ± 41.9 mg/dL (P = 0.02) and the mean TG dropped from 147.5 ± 98.7 to 134.7 ± 71.1 mg/dL, (P = 0.1) after vitamin D intake.Conclusions: The mean levels of LDL and cholesterol significantly decreased during the three-month intervention; in addition, although some changes were observed in the level of HDL and TG, the differences were statistically insignificant. Further studies on larger sample sizes and longer follow-ups are recommended.
Imaging for Diagnosis and Monitoring of Cardiac Sarcoidosis Ghazaleh Mehdipoor; Sabahat Bokhari; Martin R. Prince
International Journal of Cardiovascular Practice Vol. 3 No. 2 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21859/ijcp-03204

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Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous condition, primarily affecting the lungs and thoracic lymph nodes. Clinical cardiac involvement might occur in 2 to 5% of patients with sarcoidosis, and can be associated with serious complications including heart block, cardiomyopathy, ventricular arrhythmias, and potentially death. Timely diagnosis helps initiate treatment before cardiac damage becomes irreversible. In this brief review, we discuss imaging updates for diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac sarcoidosis.
Predictive Implications of Serum Lipid Metabolism over Time in Intensive Care Unit Admitted Patients Mehdi Motafaker Azad; Mohammad Amin Abbasi; Niloofar Basharzad; Abbas Fadaei
International Journal of Cardiovascular Practice Vol. 3 No. 2 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21859/ijcp-03205

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Introduction: Serum lipoprotein levels change during hospitalization and effect patient’s outcome in case of sepsis. The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic values of the serum levels of lipids in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admitted patients.Methods: Intensive Care Unit admitted patients with various etiologies were enrolled in this study. Serum lipid level was collected on the first and seventh day of admission. Clinical outcome and baseline characteristics, including age, gender, cause of admission, length of ICU stay, and discharge or death were monitored prospectively in a short cohort.Results: A total of 108 patients were enrolled in this study. The overall mortality rate was 45%. The average duration of hospitalization at the ICU was significantly lengthier in the un-survived group. Lipid profile had a similar pattern in both genders. Triglyceride level seemed to increase from Day one to Day seven. These changes were observed in both unsurvived and survived group and were not significantly different. A considerable decline of 24% in High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) was detected among unsurvived patients. The mean value of TG on day seven among unsurvived patients was significantly higher than that of the survived group. Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve illustrated the higher diagnostic ability of HDL level in comparison with other parameters. On day seven, serum HDL cutoff value of 32 (sensitivity 75%; specificity 60%) was observed for predicting the mortality.Conclusions: Cholesterol is essential for integrity as well as the function of the cell membrane, therefore, dyslipidemia occurring during hospitalization may negatively influence the outcome. Consequently, changes in lipid profile could be a prognostic biomarker for predicting mortality in ICU-admitted patients.
Advanced Technologies in the Quantification of Mitral Valve Mersedeh Karvandi
International Journal of Cardiovascular Practice Vol. 3 No. 3 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21859/ijcp-03032

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The current study aimed at conducting an educational survey on the mitral valve using advanced technologies eSie Valve® and Q-Lab in echocardiography machines and also those mitral valve geometrical parameter measurements that can be easily calculated with MATLAB software offline in a personal computer as an echocardiographic desk for further information and recommendation before mitral valve repairs or other treatments.
Challenging Case of Giant Splenic Artery Aneurysm: A Case Report Naser Malekpour Alamdari; Alireza Shafii
International Journal of Cardiovascular Practice Vol. 3 No. 3 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21859/ijcp-03035

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Splenic Artery Aneurysms (SAA) are one of the most frequent intraabdominal aneurysms. They are mostly asymptomatic unless they rupture with a mortality rate of 25%. Traditionally, surgery is used to treat SAA. However, non-surgical, endovascular techniques are also suitable alternatives. We present a 51-year-old woman with preumbilical abdominal pain diagnosed as splenic artery aneurysm which was managed by stent graft placement.
Assessment of the Left Ventricular Deformable Indices (Strain Components) in Different Echocardiography Systems Mersedeh Karvandi
International Journal of Cardiovascular Practice Vol. 3 No. 4 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21859/ijcp-03041

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This Article provides simplified, easy-to-understand descriptions of the echocardiographic software used in conjunction with different echocardiography machines, such as those from Toshiba, Philips, GE, and Siemens, and explains how these sophisticated systems can best be used to exploit fully their ability to deliver more precise diagnoses and assist in treatment choice and follow-up. A variety of applications are covered, with presentation of algorithms and highlighting of tips and tricks. It will be of value for cardiologists, other interested clinicians, those pursuing fellowships in echocardiography, and sonographers; it will also be highly relevant for biomedical engineers, bio-mathematicians, computer scientists, and researchers in medical physics. There would be enormous clinical benefits of any non-invasive technique to estimate the true level of wall abnormal motions. Strain and strain rate are deformation measures. If different components of an object have different velocities, the object shape may be changed. In this article, we mentioned the left ventricular 2- dimensional strain in normal hearts for each different type of strain methods from 5 echocardiography machines and we have also introduced MATLAB software as an echocardiography desk.
Left Ventricular Torsion Deformation in Atrial Septal Defect Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Device Closure Abdul Razak; Maryam Said Mohd. Al Hajri; K Ranjan Shetty; Krishnananda Nayak
International Journal of Cardiovascular Practice Vol. 3 No. 3 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21859/ijcp-03033

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Introduction: Atrial septal defects (ASD) considered being one of the known congenital heart diseases. ASD causes increased volume overload of the right heart. The purpose of this study was to evaluate left ventricular (LV) torsion deformation in ASD patients undergoing transcatheter device closure.Methods: All adult patients who underwent transcatheter device closure with ostium secundum ASD were included in the study. We assessed LV torsion in ostium secundum ASD patient’s pre and post device closure by using speckle tracking echocardiography.Results: A total of 37 patients (22 females and 15 males) were included in this study. The average age was 28 ± 19 years. LV peak basal rotation improved significantly (P = 0.028) in post transcatheter closure. LV torsion (2.88 ± 0.99˚/cm before vs. 3.40 ± 1.41˚/cm after closure, P = 0.009) and twisting (15.12 ± 4.69˚ before vs. 17.95 ± 6.21˚ after closure, P = 0.005) were statistically significant in post transcatheter closure. Volumetric assessment of LV including end-diastolic volume and systolic volume showed significant improvement (P = 0.02, P < 0.01) post device closure.Conclusions: The increased peak LV twisting and torsion was mainly attributed to the improved peak systolic clockwise rotation after ASD device closure. The LV twisting at a younger age was improved after the closure of ASD.

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