Effect of Using Eye Masks and Earplugs on the Risk of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Development in Patients Admitted to Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Units.

Context: Critically ill patients are at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder development.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of using eye masks and earplugs on the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder development in patients admitted to cardiac surgery intensive care units.

Settings And Design: This is a clinical trial that conducted in intensive care units in Iran.

Association of Chlamydia pneumoniae Infection With Atherosclerotic Plaque Formation.

Atherosclerosis is a complex multifactorial disorder. Studies show that infectious microbial agents may play an important role in the development of atherosclerosis; however, these findings are conflicting. This study investigated the presence of Chlamydia pneumoniae DNA in atherosclerotic plaques of patients suffering from coronary artery disease.

Heart hydatid cyst close to the left descending artery in a thirteen-year-old boy.

Introduction: Hydatid cyst is a significant health problem in underdeveloped and developing countries, particularly among sheep breeders. Although cardiac involvement is seen only in 0.2% to 3% of the cases, early diagnosis and treatment are important.

The effect of systemic arterial-line leukocyte filtration on the outcome of adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

Background: It is known that cardiopulmonary bypass causes an inflammatory reaction with associated morbidity and mortality. Several anti-inflammatory strategies have been implemented to reduce this response, including leukocyte removal from the circulation using specialized filters.

Objectives: The aim of this randomized clinical study was to assess the impact of arterial-line systemic leukocyte filtration on the postoperative outcome of adult patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery.

Heart transplantation in iran; a comprehensive single-center review of 15-year performance.

Background: Heart transplantation in Iran was first performed in July 1993. Since then, Shariati Hospital, affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences, has been representing the most active center of cardiac transplantation in Iran and one of the major sites in the Middle East. This is a comprehensive review of our 15-year practice registry to make a scheme of our record and achievements.