24/7 Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention as a National Program.

Due to the importance of early treatment in the final prognosis of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients, full-time provision of revascularization services should be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7) in conjunction with a fully-coordinated pre-hospital emergency system and equipped centers with experienced medical teams. We reviewed the 24/7 primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) management registry and evaluated the quality of care and patient management as well as the temporal trend of provided health care services. In the present cross-sectional study, we retrieved the data on 11,563 STEMI patients having undergone primary PCI at the thirty-one 24/7 PCI-capable hospitals through the national 24/7 STEMI management program between September 2015 and August 2017 in Iran.

Extent of Coronary Stenosis and Anxiety Symptoms among Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography.

The association between coronary angiographic findings and the level of anxiety symptoms among patients who undergo coronary angiography is not known. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the extent of coronary stenosis and anxiety symptoms in patients who undergo coronary angiography. In a cross-sectional study, 106 patients who underwent coronary angiography and had varying degrees of coronary artery disease were enrolled.

Long-term right ventricular changes in mustard-exposed patients: A historical cohort.

Introduction: Mustard gas (MG) is a chemical warfare agent widely used in the Iran-Iraq War. Its catastrophic effects on the lungs, eyes, and skin have been well studied. However, it also affects the cardiovascular system.

Predictive role of adiponectin and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein for prediction of cardiovascular event in an Iranian cohort Study: The Isfahan Cohort Study.

Background: Numerous studies have been conducted on the predictive effects of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) on cardiovascular events. Few studies have been conducted to investigate the effects of adiponectin for the prediction of the incident of cardiovascular events in the Middle East area. This study compared the predictive effect of hs-CRP and adiponectin on healthy volunteers for the prediction of cerebrovascular disease (CVD).

Gender Differences in the Association between Lipid Profile and Sexual Function among Patients with Coronary Artery Disease.

Background: Although several studies have been conducted on the association between lipid profile and sexual function among men with coronary artery disease, there is a paucity of knowledge about this association among women with coronary artery disease.

Objectives: Our study aimed to evaluate the link between lipid profile and sexual function in men and women with coronary artery disease.

Methods: One hundred and twenty patients with documented coronary artery disease were consecutively sampled from an outpatient cardiovascular clinic.

Gender modifies the effects of education and income on sleep quality of the patients with coronary artery disease.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the interaction between gender and other socio-economic characteristics on sleep quality of the patients with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).

Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted on 717 patients with CAD. The socio- economic status (education level, income, marital status, and place of residence) was considered as the independent variable.

Association between Sexual Function and Marital Relationship in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease.

Background: Patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) may report difficulties with sexual function and marital relationship. However, there is a dearth of studies focusing on the association between these aspects in IHD patients. The present study sought to assess the association between sexual function and marital relationship among IHD patients and also test the effect modification of gender, education level, and marital distress on the above association.

Symptoms of anxiety and depression: A comparison among patients with different chronic conditions.

Background: Although patients with chronic diseases are at high-risk for symptoms of anxiety and depression, few studies have compared patients with different chronic conditions in this regard. This study aimed to compare patients with different chronic medical conditions in terms of anxiety and depression symptoms after controlling for the effects of socio-demographic and clinical data.

Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 2234 adults, either healthy (n = 362) or patients with chronic medical conditions (n = 1872).

The quality of sleep in coronary artery disease patients with and without anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Objective: Although psychological problems, such as anxiety and depression, can affect the quality of sleep, there is scant research on the link between decreased sleep quality and mental health in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. This study aimed to explore the quality of sleep in CAD patients with and without abnormal anxiety and depressive complaints.

Methods And Results: In a cross-sectional setting, 163 CAD patients were consecutively selected.

Gender- and age-related outcomes of cardiac resynchronization therapy: a pilot observational study.

Background: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has been reported to improve clinical status and survival, and shorten hospitalization rates, in patients with heart failure (HF). However, questions remain regarding the success of CRT in different subgroups of patients with HE.

Objective: We assessed whether CRT response was related to gender or age in patients with HE.

Sexual function and psychological status among males and females with ischemic heart disease.

Introduction: Patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) may also suffer from mental and sexual problems, and we should consider the mutual influence such conditions have on each other. However, the interrelation between sexual and mental problems in the context of CAD has not been fully investigated, especially when it comes to gender.

Aim: Our aim was to evaluate sexuality and psychiatric symptoms among patients with CAD and the relation between them in each gender.

Gender impact on the correlation between sexuality and marital relation quality in patients with coronary artery disease.

Introduction: Although the negative impact of coronary artery disease (CAD) on sexual and marital relation of the patients is known, data are lacking regarding possible gender difference.

Aim: We designed a study on patients with CAD to investigate sexual relation and marital adjustment and their association with regard to gender differences.

Main Outcome Measures: Questionnaires including the Dyadic Adjustment Scale for evaluating the couple's agreement on decisions and appropriate behavior, marital satisfaction, and marital cohesion, and the Relation and Sexuality Scale (RSS) for sexual function, frequency, and fear.

Fear of sexual intercourse in patients with coronary artery disease: a pilot study of associated morbidity.

Introduction: Sexual fear is a known cause for avoidance of intercourse, especially in patients with chronic conditions.

Aim: Given the significant impact of fear of intercourse on the quality of life, we herein report our pilot results regarding the differences in the demographic, clinical, marital, and psychological characteristics of coronary artery disease (CAD) patients with and without sexual fear.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study conducted in Baqyiatallah Hospital, Tehran, Iran, in 2006, 87 married CAD patients were assessed for the presence of sexual fear.