Publications by authors named "Behrooz Shojai Rahnama"

Background: Small vessel coronary artery disease presents challenges in percutaneous coronary intervention due to higher restenosis rates with traditional treatments. Drug-coated balloons (DCBs) offer a potential alternative, but their efficacy compared to drug-eluting stents (DES) remains debated. This meta-analysis aims to provide updated insights into the comparative outcomes of DCBs versus DES in small coronary artery disease.

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This case report discusses the uncommon occurrence of bilateral inguinal hernias masking cryptorchidism in a 47-year-old male, emphasizing the complexities and nuances of diagnosing and managing undescended testes in adults. Cryptorchidism is most often identified and treated during infancy; however, its rare adult manifestation presents significant diagnostic challenges and is fraught with serious implications for fertility and malignancy if left untreated. The subject presented with long-standing bilateral groin discomfort and was initially evaluated using clinical examination and CT imaging, which diagnosed bilateral inguinal hernias but did not initially detect cryptorchidism.

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Background: Recent studies have suggested an association between sleep duration and cardiovascular diseases; however, the link to AF is inconclusive. This study aimed to explore the relationship between sleep duration and AF by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of primary studies to provide evidence of the link between insufficient sleep and AF.

Methods: A review of the existing literature was conducted to identify the primary studies that examined the association between AF and sleep duration.

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