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  1. Article: Persistent cough and situs inversus in a middle-aged female.

    Rahimi, Besharat / Roostaei, Ghazal / Kazemizadeh, Hossein / Edalatifard, Maryam / Khoshnam-Rad, Niloofar

    Respirology case reports

    2024  Volume 12, Issue 2, Page(s) e01309

    Abstract: Kartagener syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, can present in adults with persistent respiratory symptoms and radiological changes, such as bronchiectasis and situs inversus. Clinicians should maintain a high clinical suspicion, as early recognition and ... ...

    Abstract Kartagener syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, can present in adults with persistent respiratory symptoms and radiological changes, such as bronchiectasis and situs inversus. Clinicians should maintain a high clinical suspicion, as early recognition and appropriate management are crucial for preserving pulmonary function.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2750180-2
    ISSN 2051-3380
    ISSN 2051-3380
    DOI 10.1002/rcr2.1309
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  2. Article ; Online: Evaluating changes in pulse transit time drop index in patients with obstructive sleep apnea before and during CPAP therapy.

    Kalantari, Elham / Kalantari, Forough / Edalatifard, Maryam / Rahimi, Besharat

    The clinical respiratory journal

    2022  Volume 16, Issue 9, Page(s) 611–617

    Abstract: Airflow limitation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) leads to arousal, increased sympathetic nervous system activity, and elevated blood pressure, which causes a decrease in pulse transit time (PTT). The present study aims to evaluate the ... ...

    Abstract Airflow limitation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) leads to arousal, increased sympathetic nervous system activity, and elevated blood pressure, which causes a decrease in pulse transit time (PTT). The present study aims to evaluate the effect of CPAP therapy on PTT in patients with moderate to severe OSA. This was a cross-sectional study. Split-night polysomnography (PSG) study was performed for each participant with apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) ≥ 15 before and during CPAP therapy. The PTT was calculated as the time interval between the R wave of the electrocardiogram and the following arrival point in fingertip photoplethysmography. PTT drop was defined as a fall in the PTT curve of ≥15 ms lasting at least for 3 s and at most for 30 s. PTT drop index was defined as the number of drops in PTT that occur per hour of sleep. A total of 30 patients were included. PTT significantly increased, and PTT drop index significantly decreased during CPAP therapy (P < 0.001). PTT was significantly correlated to sleep efficiency (r
    MeSH term(s) Continuous Positive Airway Pressure ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Humans ; Oxygen ; Polysomnography ; Pulse Wave Analysis ; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/diagnosis ; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/therapy
    Chemical Substances Oxygen (S88TT14065)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2442214-9
    ISSN 1752-699X ; 1752-6981
    ISSN (online) 1752-699X
    ISSN 1752-6981
    DOI 10.1111/crj.13532
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  3. Article ; Online: Respiratory symptoms due to a twisted nasogastric tube: A case report.

    Edalatifard, Maryam / Roostaei, Ghazal / Rahimi, Besharat / Abtahi, Hamidreza / Kazemizadeh, Hossein / Asadi, Sanaz / Khoshnam Rad, Niloofar

    Nursing in critical care

    2024  

    Abstract: Insertion of a nasogastric tube (NGT) is generally considered safe; however, it is not without risk, and in cases of misplacement, complications and even death may occur. In this article, we reported a case of NGT misplacement in a 75-year-old male, ... ...

    Abstract Insertion of a nasogastric tube (NGT) is generally considered safe; however, it is not without risk, and in cases of misplacement, complications and even death may occur. In this article, we reported a case of NGT misplacement in a 75-year-old male, which resulted in aspiration pneumonia. We also reviewed published cases of NGT misplacement. Clinicians should pay enough attention to the confirmation of the proper placement of an NGT. A systematic approach for NGT insertion and confirmation is required to prevent misplacement.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-09
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2011956-2
    ISSN 1478-5153 ; 1362-1017
    ISSN (online) 1478-5153
    ISSN 1362-1017
    DOI 10.1111/nicc.13073
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  4. Article: Inflammatory Serum Biomarker Pattern in Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis Phenotypes of Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

    Edalatifard, Maryam / Mortaz, Esmaeil / Ghorbani, Fariba / Rahimi, Besharat / Marashian, Seyed Mehran / Dinparastisaleh, Roshan / Yassari, Fatemeh / Eslaminejad, Alireza

    Tanaffos

    2024  Volume 22, Issue 3, Page(s) 317–324

    Abstract: Background: COPD exacerbation is characterized by both airway and systemic inflammation. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum levels of some inflammatory biomarkers and the phenotypes of COPD exacerbation.: Materials ... ...

    Abstract Background: COPD exacerbation is characterized by both airway and systemic inflammation. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum levels of some inflammatory biomarkers and the phenotypes of COPD exacerbation.
    Materials and methods: This study includes known COPD patients, presenting to a hospital with acute exacerbation of COPD. Serum levels of CRP, ESR, CBC, TNF-α, IL-8, and IL-6 were measured at the time of admission. According to the previously done HRCT, the patients were divided into two groups including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Levels of serum biomarkers were compared in the two groups. The relationships between biomarkers and duration of hospitalization were assessed too.
    Results: Comparison of quantitative CRP levels, WBC, and platelet counts did not show a statistically significant difference between emphysema and chronic bronchitis but it was significantly higher than control subjects. Although not statistically significant, ESR level was higher in emphysema. TNF-alpha was 6.0±1.5 ng / ml and 1.5 ng / ml in the emphysema and chronic bronchitis groups, respectively. TNF-α had no significant difference compared to the groups. Although higher than the control group, IL-6 and IL-8 did not show significant differences between emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The two groups did not statistically differ in terms of hospital stay but patients with higher serum TNF-α tended to have longer hospitalization and ICU admission.
    Conclusion: The present study showed predictably higher inflammatory biomarkers in COPD exacerbation but no significant difference between the two phenotypes of COPD and these two entities could not be discriminated based on inflammatory bio-factors.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-29
    Publishing country Iran
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2233372-1
    ISSN 1735-0344
    ISSN 1735-0344
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  5. Article: Post-operative arrest following pectus excavatum repair: A case report with a systematic review of the published case reports.

    Roostaei, Ghazal / Amini, Hesam / Abtahi, Hamidreza / Kazemizadeh, Hossein / Edalatifard, Maryam / Rahimi, Besharat / Asadi, Sanaz / Khoshnam-Rad, Niloofar

    Clinical case reports

    2024  Volume 12, Issue 3, Page(s) e8650

    Abstract: Key clinical message: Common complications after PE surgery include ventricular tachycardia, cardiac arrest, pneumothorax, and bar displacement. These can lead to severe outcomes, emphasizing the need for caution and meticulous post-operative monitoring. ...

    Abstract Key clinical message: Common complications after PE surgery include ventricular tachycardia, cardiac arrest, pneumothorax, and bar displacement. These can lead to severe outcomes, emphasizing the need for caution and meticulous post-operative monitoring. Patients and their families should be well-informed about potential risks during the consent process.
    Abstract: The objective of this study was to raise awareness among medical staff and surgeons about potential complications, particularly rare and life-threatening ones, associated with pectus excavatum (PE) surgery. PE is the most common chest wall deformity, characterized by sternal depression. Patients primarily seek treatment for cosmetic concerns, but some also report exercise intolerance and shortness of breath. Although surgical repair is the standard treatment, the incidence and nature of severe complications remain unclear and underreported. This study presents a case of a lethal cardiac event following PE surgery and conducts a systematic review of published case reports. This study describes a case of a lethal complication of ventricular fibrillation and cardiac arrest following the Ravitch procedure for correction of PE in a 10-year-old boy. A systematic review of relevant cases of PE surgery complications was conducted. Of the 506 initial records retrieved, 93 case reports from 83 articles were identified over the 23 years. Among them, 72 patients were male, and 20 cases were female. The average age of patients was 19.2 ± 7.7 years (range: 5-53). Complications had occurred up to 37 years from the time of surgery, with most of the cases (22.5%) occurring during the operation. The most frequent complications included cardiothoracic issues and displacement of the implanted steel bar. In nine patients, complications led to fatal outcomes. Due to the possible risks of PE surgery, particularly in cosmetically motivated cases, surgeons must exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant for rare and potentially life-threatening complications.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2740234-4
    ISSN 2050-0904
    ISSN 2050-0904
    DOI 10.1002/ccr3.8650
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  6. Article: Circulating Exosomes and Ambient Air Pollution Exposure in COPD.

    Soleimanifar, Narjes / Assadiasl, Sara / Kalateh, Effat / Hassanvand, Mohammad Sadegh / Sadr, Maryam / Mojtahedi, Hanieh / Nadafi, Kazem / Nicknam, Mohammad Hossein / Edalatifard, Maryam

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (Miami, Fla.)

    2023  Volume 10, Issue 4, Page(s) 412–421

    Abstract: Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by progressive obstruction of airways due to chronic inflammation. Both genetic and environmental components are risk factors for COPD. The most common cause of COPD is smoking. ... ...

    Abstract Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by progressive obstruction of airways due to chronic inflammation. Both genetic and environmental components are risk factors for COPD. The most common cause of COPD is smoking. However, evidence suggests that 17% to 38% of COPD patients are nonsmokers, so other factors like air pollution may also play a role.
    Objective: The relationship between serum exosomes and exposure to particulate matter (PM) <2.5 and 10 micrometers (µm) in the residing environment of COPD patients and healthy groups was investigated. The correlation between inflammatory cytokine levels with exosome count was also studied.
    Methods: Peripheral blood samples were taken from 20 COPD patients without a smoking history or a family history of COPD, along with 20 nonsmoker healthy controls. The serum exosomes were counted by flow cytometry using a CD81 marker. The exposure to PM
    Results: The serum CD81+ exosome count in COPD patients was significantly elevated compared to the healthy controls and this was correlated with daily PM
    Conclusions: Considering the significant relationship between air pollutants and the count of serum exosomes demonstrated in the present study, air pollution might be a considerable risk factor in the progression of airway inflammation.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2771715-X
    ISSN 2372-952X
    ISSN 2372-952X
    DOI 10.15326/jcopdf.2023.0400
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  7. Article ; Online: Reply: Is high-dose glucocorticoid beneficial in COVID-19?

    Edalatifard, Maryam / Akhtari, Maryam / Salehi, Mohammadreza / Farhadi, Elham / Jamshidi, Ahmadreza / Mahmoudi, Mahdi / Rostamian, Abdolrahman

    The European respiratory journal

    2021  Volume 57, Issue 4

    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Glucocorticoids ; Humans ; Methylprednisolone ; SARS-CoV-2
    Chemical Substances Glucocorticoids ; Methylprednisolone (X4W7ZR7023)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-15
    Publishing country England
    Document type Letter ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 639359-7
    ISSN 1399-3003 ; 0903-1936
    ISSN (online) 1399-3003
    ISSN 0903-1936
    DOI 10.1183/13993003.00324-2021
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  8. Article ; Online: Hughes Stovin Syndrome

    Besharat Rahimi / Maryam Edalatifard

    Case Reports in Clinical Practice, Vol 3, Iss

    2019  Volume 3

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    Keywords Hughes-Stovin syndrome ; Pulmonary aneurysm ; Deep venous thrombosis ; Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Tehran University of Medical Sciences
    Document type Article ; Online
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  9. Article ; Online: A Case of Vitamin D Defciency in a Young Athlete Diagnosed by Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test

    Besharat Rahimi / Maryam Edalatifard

    Case Reports in Clinical Practice, Vol 3, Iss

    2019  Volume 4

    Abstract: In this case report, we present a 16-year-old athlete woman with the history of dyspnea, especially during exercise with vitamin D deficiency that was diagnosed by cardiopulmonary exercise test. ...

    Abstract In this case report, we present a 16-year-old athlete woman with the history of dyspnea, especially during exercise with vitamin D deficiency that was diagnosed by cardiopulmonary exercise test.
    Keywords Vitamin D deficiency ; Cardiopulmonary exercise test ; Dyspnea ; Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-04-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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  10. Article: Coronavirus and Its effect on the respiratory system: Is there any association between pneumonia and immune cells.

    Rahimi, Besharat / Vesal, Ahmad / Edalatifard, Maryam

    Journal of family medicine and primary care

    2020  Volume 9, Issue 9, Page(s) 4729–4735

    Abstract: Background: With a new mutation, coronavirus has now become an important pandemic that gripped the entire world. Coronavirus infection often begins in the nasopharynx and destroys the olfactory epithelium. Despite many studies, little progress has been ... ...

    Abstract Background: With a new mutation, coronavirus has now become an important pandemic that gripped the entire world. Coronavirus infection often begins in the nasopharynx and destroys the olfactory epithelium. Despite many studies, little progress has been made in the treatment of coronavirus. This study aimed to further investigate the pathogenicity of coronavirus to reduce its infection by examining the virus function in the body and its stages of infection.
    Material and methods: With the aim of investigating the coronavirus and its effect on the human respiratory system from 1992 to 2020, this study examined the coronavirus and its different aspects and tried to answer whether there is an association between pneumonia and immune cells. This study was conducted in April 2020 and to obtain the related papers on the characteristics of the virus, Nature, ISC Pubmed, Medline WHO, NCBI, and PsycINFO databases were used. Out of 284 papers, 53 were used in this study.
    Result: Studies have shown that avoiding infected areas and strengthening the immune system inhibit the virus to bind the mucosal layers. Given the important role of acquired immunity and lymphocytes against coronavirus, it is necessary to pay attention to boost the immune system in adults and the elderly. Antioxidants help reduce the oxidative stress and inflammation in the immune system thus help it regenerate better. The results showed that children are susceptible to the virus though have lower mortality and clinical manifestations than adults.
    Conclusion: The vaccine should receive further attention and in the long run, antiviral drugs and broad-spectrum vaccines are produced for infectious diseases.
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-30
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2735275-4
    ISSN 2278-7135 ; 2249-4863
    ISSN (online) 2278-7135
    ISSN 2249-4863
    DOI 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_763_20
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