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Mh Soltani, Mh Ahmadieh,
Volume 12, Issue 1 (spring 2004)
Abstract
Introduction :Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is the most common cause of death in many countries, and also one of the common causes of death in Iran. As the death rate due to AMI is not clear and the survival rate of these patients had not yet been studied in the city of Yazd, this study was undertaken.
Methods and materials : This was a survival study performed in Yazd between the years 2000 and 2002. 210 patients with definite AMI (according to clinical findings, ECG and enzyme criteria) were enrolled in this study (case series). They were admitted to Shahid Rahnemoon Hospital of Yazd (A general hospital).
Results : The population under study included 161 males with mean age of 5914 years and 59 females with mean age of 6610 years. Frequency of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholestrolemia, hypertriglyceridemia and smoking was 27%, 22%, 20%, 22% and 32%, respectively. All risk factors except smoking were more common in females than men. 83.3% of infarctions were Q-wave infarctions, 16.7% non- Q-wave infarctions. 53% inferior wall and 40% were anterior wall infarctions. Infusion of streptokinase was done for 62% of patients. Mean ejection fraction of left vantricle was 48% in males and 45% in females. In-hospital mortality rate was 12.4% and higher in patients older than 70 years, diabetics, and anterior wall infarction patients. It had no correlation with sex. Surprisingly, smoking was accompanied with a very low in-hospital mortality rate.
Conclution : One – year mortality rate of the patients in this study was 16.7% . It was higher in females, diabetics, anterior wall infarction patients and those with an ejection fraction less than 45%. The one year mortality rate in smokers was comparitively lower than non smokers in this study.
Mr Shahbani, K Barkhordari, Mh Ahmadieh,
Volume 12, Issue 1 (spring 2004)
Abstract
Introduction: It is a fact that iron deficiency anemia in infants leads to unpleasant effects on Growth , Cognition and Psyche for life . During the late seventies,relation of iron deficiency anaemia(I.D.A) and permanent complications was suggested , and later on, several studies proved that handicaps occur when iron deficiency (I.D) is severe enough to develope I.D.A
Method & Materials : In our study, we evaluated the prevalence of I.D.A and I.D in children aged between 6&60 months in Yazd . In this cross - sectional study, 449 cases were selected by clustering 239 boys and 210 girls. Hemoglobin( Hb) and ferritin was measured .5 cases were omitted from the study. Data was analyzed using SPSS computer software program.
Results : In our study, prevalence of Iron deficiency anemia was 3.8% and that of Iron deficiency was 8.6%. Prevalence of other anemias in the population under study was 8.4% . 79.2% of children in this group were not anemic and considered as normal . Iron deficiency was twice that of Iron deficiency anemia. (p value< 0.05 ).
Conclusion : The total prevalance of anemia in this study was 20.8% with Iron deficency anemia 3-4% and Iron deficiency 8.6% . The prevalence of iron deficiency and other forms of anemia in this study was less than many other parts of the world, except USA . Anemia in children aged 6-17 months was more than other age groups. Also, anemia in girls was more prevalent than boys .
M Sadr-Bafghi, M Emami- Maibodi , M Moddares-Mosadegh, M Rafiei, Mh Ahmadieh,
Volume 12, Issue 2 (summer 2004)
Abstract
Introduction: Everyday, millions of people around the world go through phlebotomy, either to donate blood or for therapeutic intention. The most important worrisome adverse effects are hemodynamic alterations. In this study, hemodynamic changes following blood donation were assessed.
Methods & Materials: Three hundred laborers who donated blood voluntarily were enrolled in this study. Blood pressure (BP) and pulse rate were measured before the procedure, ten minutes afterwards, and one week following phlebotomy. Hemoglobin (Hgb) and hematocrit (Hct) were also determined prior to and one week after phlebotomy. Finally, results before and after donation were compared with each other.
Results: 242 volunteers had normal BP and 58 were hypertensive. The mean systolic blood pressures (SBP) before phlebotomy, ten minutes after the procedure, and one week later were 120, 117, and 122 mmHg, respectively. During the same periods of time, the mean of diastolic blood pressures (DBP) were 77 , 78 and 78 mmHg , in order , while pulse rates on average were 80 , 82 and 76 beats/minute . None of the aforementioned changes were clinically significant. After one week, Hgb decreased by about 0.3 g/dl (P<0.001) and Hct declined on average of 1.7 (P<0.001). Forty six individuals had high DBP and one week after donation, their DBP was reduced by 7 mmHg. Age, body mass index and smoking did not have any significant effect on hemodynamic status.
Conclusion: Hemodynamic changes in healthy blood donors were not clinically significant. It seems that DBP drops desirably in hypertensive individuals. This needs to be evaluated more carefully in future studies.
F Hosseini, M Yassini, M Ahmadieh, M Vafaei_nasab, G Kholasezadeh, G Dastjerdi,
Volume 18, Issue 3 (High Risk Behavior Conference Supplement 2010)
Abstract
Introduction: Methadone maintenance therapy is a well-known approach to the treatment of drug use disorders and harm reduction. But the main challenge is retention rate in MMT
Methods: Through simple random sampling, 155 addicts aged between 18-60 years who referred to drug addiction center of university and underwent MMT were followed for at least one year and up to two and half years.
Results: Of the total, 3.9% female, 62% married, 37.4% workers and 27.1% were jobless. 80% had education level of less than diploma, 43.2% abused marijuana, 54.2% abused alcohol and 49.7% were living in rented houses. 60% referred to this center because of economical problems, 15.5% because of legal issues and 67.7% because of family pressure. 31.6% were opium and opium resin addicts, 60% were heroin addicts, 8.4% were crack addicts and 21.9% were IV abusers. 76.8% had at least one high risk behavior. Average dose of methadone was 86.5+35 mg/day. Mean survival time was 80 weeks. Relapse rate was 3.3% in the first month, 13.9% in three months, 23.2% in six months, 31.7% in first year and 41. 7% was a total relapse rate. Survival rate had a direct significant statistical relationship with the age, type of drug and method of use.
Conclusion: According to the results of the present study that indicate a survival rate of 68.2% in a year and 58.3% after a year and also considering the results of other studies, we can conclude that MMP could be an effective method in the treatment of opiate drug disorders.
Z Pourmovahed, M Yassini Ardakani, M Ahmadieh, K Dehghani, Z Kalani,
Volume 18, Issue 3 (High Risk Behavior Conference Supplement 2010)
Abstract
Introduction: Considering high prevalence of addiction, the age range of drug abuse and availability of new synthetic drugs, evaluation of knowledge of adolescents about drugs would be a priority in research.
Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 517 rural high school students were asked to complete a questionnaire and through SPSS soft ware version 13, collected data was analyzed by chi-square and analysis of variance tests.
Results: 7.1% of rural families with at least one boy in high school had an addict family member. 70.2% of high school students had had a contact with an addict and 42.5% knew an adolescent addict. Also, 17.5% had been offered drugs and 37.9% of high school students claimed that there was at least one addict in their family or relations.
Conclusion: Considering the frequency of addiction in families and rate of invitation to drug abuse in students, there is a high risk of increment of addiction in high schools and therefore real and urgent need to do an intervention.
