Publications by authors named "Mohammadreza Kiarsi"
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) represents the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia globally, with a significant burden on mortality and morbidity. While rhythm control strategies, particularly electrical cardioversion (EC), have gained traction in recent years, the precise impact of sinus rhythm (SR) restoration on cardiac reverse remodeling remains a subject of debate.
Methods: In this study, 23 AF patients underwent elective EC.
Article Synopsis
- A study involving 2,403 hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Iran investigated the risks of QTc prolongation and torsade de pointes (TdP) associated with various repurposed drugs used for treatment.
- The primary findings indicated that 11.2% of patients experienced critical QTc prolongation and 0.38% experienced TdP, with higher risks linked to certain factors like female gender and specific medications.
- The study concluded that while significant QT prolongation was observed with the medications, serious arrhythmias like TdP were infrequent, particularly with hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir-ritonavir.
Postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis in the prevention of cardiac implantable electronic device infection.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
February 2019
Background: The aim of the present study was to determine whether postprocedural antibiotic reduces the risk of infection related to the cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantations.
Methods: The present investigation is a randomized, prospective, single-blinded controlled trial. All consecutive patients who presented for new CIED implantation, generator replacement, or upgrade were randomized into the following three groups: (A) no antibiotic, (B) intravenous (IV) antibiotic for 1 day, (C) 1 day IV plus 7 days oral antibiotic.