Publications by authors named "H R Roohafza"
Evaluating the impact of bioenergy economy-based health improvement (BEHI) as a mind-body intervention on laboratory, clinical and psychological factors in post-MI patients: A randomized controlled trial.
ARYA Atheroscler
January 2024
Background: Patients with ischemic heart disease often exhibit various psychological factors that increase the risk of future cardiovascular events. Therefore, in addition to rehabilitation programs, there is a need for more interventional psychotherapy. Bioenergy Economy-based Health Improvement (BEHI) is a mind-body intervention that may address these issues.
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- The study investigates cardiovascular disease mortality in Iran, focusing on 28-day mortality rates after Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) from 2000 to 2017.
- It uses data from a hospital registry in Isfahan and employs Cox regression analyses to determine risk factors related to age, gender, and living region.
- Findings show that older age and male gender increase the risk of AMI mortality, while younger age and urban living are protective factors, with a notable decline in mortality rates observed from 2006 to 2017.
Background: Atherosclerosis is the main process in coronary artery stenosis, which is exacerbated by vitamin D deficiency. This study aims to investigate the relationship between vitamin D deficiency treatment, lipid profile, and C-reactive protein (CRP) in ischemic heart disease (IHD).
Materials And Methods: This is a double-blind, randomized clinical trial involving 44 IHD patients with hypovitaminosis, aged 40-65 years, who were referred to Chamran Specialty Heart Hospital, Isfahan, Iran.
Clinical, laboratory, and procedural predictors of slow flow/no reflow phenomenon after emergency percutaneous coronary interventions in ST-elevated myocardial infarction.
Egypt Heart J
November 2024
Background: Emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a common treatment for ST-elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. However, the coronary slow flow/no reflow phenomenon (CSF/NRP) can occur as a complication during or after the procedure. Identifying predictors of CSF/NRP after emergency PCI in STEMI patients can help clinicians anticipate and prevent this complication.
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- Previous studies hint that a better diet may improve mental health, but few have specifically looked at the Prime Diet Quality Score (PDQS) in relation to depression and anxiety.
- This study analyzed data from almost 2000 adults in Iran to see how diet quality—measured by PDQS and Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015)—relates to depression and anxiety.
- The findings revealed that both dietary scores were linked to lower odds of depression and anxiety, with PDQS showing a stronger protective effect than HEI-2015, suggesting it might be a better option for mental health prevention.