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  1. Article ; Online: The association of atherogenic index of plasma with cardiovascular outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Rabiee Rad, Mehrdad / Ghasempour Dabaghi, Ghazal / Darouei, Bahar / Amani-Beni, Reza

    Cardiovascular diabetology

    2024  Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) 119

    Abstract: Background: Atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) represents a novel marker in the current era of cardiovascular diseases. In this meta-analysis, we aimed to evaluate the association of AIP with cardiovascular prognosis in patients with coronary artery ... ...

    Abstract Background: Atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) represents a novel marker in the current era of cardiovascular diseases. In this meta-analysis, we aimed to evaluate the association of AIP with cardiovascular prognosis in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).
    Methods: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched from inception through 2024. The primary outcome was major cardiovascular events (MACE). The secondary outcomes included all-causes death, cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, revascularization, and no-reflow phenomenon. AIP was determined by taking the logarithm of the ratio of triglyceride (TG) to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). The data analysis was represented using the risk ratio (RR) along with a 95% confidence interval (CI).
    Results: Sixteen studies with a total number of 20,833 patients met the eligible criteria. The pooled-analysis showed a significant increased risk of MACE in the highest AIP group compared with the lowest AIP group (RR = 1.63; 95% CI, 1.44-1.85; P < 0.001). A similar result was observed when AIP was regarded as a continuous variable (RR = 1.54; 95% CI, 1.30-1.83; P < 0.001). Besides, elevated AIP was associated with increased risk of cardiovascular death (RR = 1.79; 95% CI, 1.09-2.78; P = 0.02), MI (RR = 2.21; 95% CI, 1.55-3.13; P < 0.001), revascularization (RR = 1.62; 95% CI, 1.34-1.97; P < 0.001), no-reflow phenomenon (RR = 3.12 95% CI, 1.09-8.96; P = 0.034), and stent thrombosis (RR = 13.46; 95%CI, 1.39-129.02; P = 0.025). However, AIP was not significantly associated with the risk of all-causes death and stroke among patients with CAD.
    Conclusions: The results of this study demonstrated that increased AIP is an independent prognostic factors in patients with CAD. Further research is warranted to elucidate the potential development of targeted interventions to modify AIP levels and improve patient outcomes.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Coronary Artery Disease/diagnostic imaging ; Coronary Artery Disease/therapy ; No-Reflow Phenomenon ; Risk Factors ; Atherosclerosis ; Myocardial Infarction ; Stroke
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2093769-6
    ISSN 1475-2840 ; 1475-2840
    ISSN (online) 1475-2840
    ISSN 1475-2840
    DOI 10.1186/s12933-024-02198-y
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  2. Article ; Online: Systematic review and meta-analysis of levothyroxine effect on blood pressure in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism.

    Darouei, Bahar / Amani-Beni, Reza / Abhari, Amir Parsa / Fakhrolmobasheri, Mohammad / Shafie, Davood / Heidarpour, Maryam

    Current problems in cardiology

    2023  Volume 49, Issue 2, Page(s) 102204

    Abstract: This study aims to evaluate the effect of levothyroxine therapy on blood pressure (BP) in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH). Were searched Six databases, and randomized controlled trials (RCT) and prospective cohort studies evaluating the ... ...

    Abstract This study aims to evaluate the effect of levothyroxine therapy on blood pressure (BP) in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH). Were searched Six databases, and randomized controlled trials (RCT) and prospective cohort studies evaluating the effect of levothyroxine therapy on BP in patients with SCH were included. 37 articles (9 RCTs and 28 prospective cohorts) were included in this meta-analysis. Pooled analysis of RCT studies was insignificant; however, pooled analysis of 28 prospective cohort studies showed a significant difference before and after the therapy, reducing both systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (MD=-4.02 [-6.45, -4.58] and MD=-2.13 [-3.69, -0.56], both P-values<0.05). Levothyroxine therapy can play a role in lowering BP in patients with SCH. However, this effect is more observed in Caucasians, SCH patients with higher initial TSH followed by more remarkable TSH change to normal levels, and SCH patients with hypertension.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Thyroxine/therapeutic use ; Thyroxine/pharmacology ; Blood Pressure ; Hypothyroidism/complications ; Hypothyroidism/drug therapy ; Hypertension/drug therapy ; Thyrotropin/pharmacology ; Thyrotropin/therapeutic use
    Chemical Substances Thyroxine (Q51BO43MG4) ; Thyrotropin (9002-71-5)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-13
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 441230-8
    ISSN 1535-6280 ; 0146-2806
    ISSN (online) 1535-6280
    ISSN 0146-2806
    DOI 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.102204
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  3. Article ; Online: A systematic review on post-discharge venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients with COVID-19.

    Amani-Beni, Reza / Kermani-Alghoraishi, Mohammad / Darouei, Bahar / Reid, Christopher M

    The Egyptian heart journal : (EHJ) : official bulletin of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology

    2023  Volume 75, Issue 1, Page(s) 72

    Abstract: Background: Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with venous thromboembolism (VTE), not only during hospitalization but also after discharge, raising concerns about anticoagulant (AC) use for post-discharge COVID-19 patients. We aimed to ...

    Abstract Background: Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with venous thromboembolism (VTE), not only during hospitalization but also after discharge, raising concerns about anticoagulant (AC) use for post-discharge COVID-19 patients. We aimed to systematically review the current literature on the possible benefits or risks regarding extended thromboprophylaxis.
    Main body: We searched related databases from December 1, 2019, to October 6, 2022, including studies on the necessity, duration, and selection of the ideal AC regarding extended thromboprophylaxis for post-discharge COVID-19 patients. The screening of the selected databases led to 18 studies and 19 reviews and guidelines. Studies included 52,927 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, with 19.25% receiving extended thromboprophylaxis. VTE events ranging from 0 to 8.19% (median of 0.7%) occurred in a median follow-up of 49.5 days. All included studies and guidelines, except four studies, recommended post-discharge prophylaxis after an individual risk assessment indicating high thrombotic and low bleeding risk. Studies used risk assessment models (RAMs), clinical evaluation, and laboratory data to identify COVID-19 patients with a high risk of VTE. IMPROVE-DD was the most recommended RAM. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) were the most used AC classes.
    Conclusions: Post-discharge prophylaxis for COVID-19 patients is recommended after an individual assessment. The IMPROVE-DD model can help predict VTE risk. After distinguishing patients who need post-discharge AC therapy, DOACs for 30-35 days and LMWHs for 40-45 days can be the drug of choice. Further studies, particularly the results of the ongoing randomized controlled trials (RCTs), are required. Also, to properly handle such patients, every physician should consider lifestyle modification in addition to pharmacological treatment for post-discharge VTE prophylaxis.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-18
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 2090-911X
    ISSN (online) 2090-911X
    DOI 10.1186/s43044-023-00400-2
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  4. Article: Effect of Obesity Duration and BMI Trajectories on Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review.

    Amani-Beni, Reza / Darouei, Bahar / Zefreh, Hamidreza / Sheikhbahaei, Erfan / Sadeghi, Masoumeh

    Cardiology and therapy

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 2, Page(s) 307–326

    Abstract: Obesity is an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). It is crucial to understand the impact of its duration due to the more extended exposure period and the higher frequency of overweight/obesity at younger ages. In the last decade, ... ...

    Abstract Obesity is an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). It is crucial to understand the impact of its duration due to the more extended exposure period and the higher frequency of overweight/obesity at younger ages. In the last decade, various studies have discovered that the duration of obesity, in addition to its severity, might have an impact. Therefore, this study aimed to summarize the current literature to investigate the effect of body mass index (BMI) trajectories and overweight/obesity duration on cardiovascular outcomes. To retrieve related articles, we searched PubMed, EMBASE, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane electronic databases. The duration of overweight/obesity is significantly associated with CVDs, especially heart failure and atrial fibrillation. However, there are contradictory results regarding the association between coronary heart disease and stroke with the duration of obesity. Additionally, no association with peripheral vascular disease has yet to be reported. The absence of this association may be brought on by covariates or various follow-up times. Nevertheless, it seems that both stable overweight and remarkably stable obesity increase the risk of CVDs, as does both stable overweight and notably stable obesity. Metrics showing both the severity and the duration of overweight/obesity are more effective than each alone, and it is recommended to be used for assessing the risk of various CVDs. There are few studies in these areas, and studies with more extended follow-up periods, with a wide age range, while adjusting for some specific covariates, are needed.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2700626-8
    ISSN 2193-6544 ; 2193-8261
    ISSN (online) 2193-6544
    ISSN 2193-8261
    DOI 10.1007/s40119-023-00317-6
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  5. Article ; Online: What About My Weight? Insufficient Weight Loss or Weight Regain After Bariatric Metabolic Surgery.

    Zefreh, Hamidreza / Amani-Beni, Reza / Sheikhbahaei, Erfan / Farsi, Farnaz / Ahmadkaraji, Shahrzad / Barzin, Maryam / Darouei, Bahar / Khalaj, Alireza / Shahabi, Shahab

    International journal of endocrinology and metabolism

    2023  Volume 21, Issue 4, Page(s) e136329

    Abstract: Context: This review study aimed to investigate the definition, etiology, risk factors (RFs), management strategy, and prevention of insufficient weight loss (IWL) and weight regain (WR) following bariatric metabolic surgery (BMS).: Evidence ... ...

    Abstract Context: This review study aimed to investigate the definition, etiology, risk factors (RFs), management strategy, and prevention of insufficient weight loss (IWL) and weight regain (WR) following bariatric metabolic surgery (BMS).
    Evidence acquisition: Electronic databases were searched to retrieve relevant articles. The inclusion criteria were English articles with adult participants assessing the definition, prevalence, etiology, RFs, management strategy, and prevention of IWL/WR.
    Results: Definition: The preferred definition for post-BMS IWL/WR are the terms "Lack of maintenance of total weight loss (TWL)>20%" and "weight change in percentage compared to nadir weight or weight loss". Prevalence: The exact prevalence of IWL/WR is still being determined due to the type of BMS and various definitions. Etiology: Several mechanisms, including hormonal/metabolic, dietary non-adherence, physical inactivity, mental health, and anatomic surgical failure, are possible etiologies of post-BMS IWL/WR. Risk factors: Preoperative body mass index (BMI), male gender, psychiatric conditions, comorbidities, age, poor diet, eating disorders, poor follow-ups, insufficient physical activity, micronutrients, and genetic-epigenetic factors are the most important RFs. Management Strategy: The basis of treatment is lifestyle interventions, including dietary, physical activity, psychological, and behavioral therapy. Pharmacotherapy can be added. In the last treatment line, different techniques of endoscopic surgery and revisional surgery can be used. Prevention: Behavioral and psychotherapeutic interventions, dietary therapy, and physical activity therapy are the essential components of prevention.
    Conclusions: Many definitions exist for WR, less so for IWL. Etiologies and RFs are complex and multifactorial; therefore, the management and prevention strategy is multidisciplinary. Some knowledge gaps, especially for IWL, exist, and these gaps must be filled to strengthen the evidence used to guide patient counseling, selection, and improved outcomes.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-08
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2744447-8
    ISSN 1726-9148 ; 1726-9148
    ISSN (online) 1726-9148
    ISSN 1726-9148
    DOI 10.5812/ijem-136329
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  6. Article ; Online: Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasonography for Detection of Intussusception in Children; a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    Rahmani, Erfan / Amani-Beni, Reza / Hekmatnia, Yasaman / Fakhre Yaseri, Amirhossein / Ahadiat, Seyed-Amirabbas / Talebi Boroujeni, Parham / Kiani, Moein / Tavakoli, Reza / Shafagh, Seyyed-Ghavam / Shirazinia, Matin / Garousi, Setareh / Mottahedi, Mehran / Arzaghi, Mohammadreza / Pourbagher Benam, Sasan / Rigi, Amir / Salmani, Amir / Abdollahi, Zeynab / Karimzade Rokni, Fateme / Nikbakht, Tara /
    Azizi Hassan Abadi, Saeme / Roohinezhad, Roozbeh / Masheghati, Forough / Haririan, Yas / Darouei, Bahar / Fayyazishishavan, Ehsan / Manoochehri-Arash, Niusha / Farrokhi, Mehrdad

    Archives of academic emergency medicine

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 1, Page(s) e24

    Abstract: Introduction: The diagnosis of intussusception can be challenging in children due to the fact that the findings of clinical evaluations are nonspecific and most of the patients present with unclear history. Therefore, in this systematic review and meta- ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: The diagnosis of intussusception can be challenging in children due to the fact that the findings of clinical evaluations are nonspecific and most of the patients present with unclear history. Therefore, in this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography for detection of intussusception and also compare the efficacy of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) with radiologist-performed ultrasound (RADUS).
    Methods: Two independent reviewers systematically searched different online electronic databases including MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Embase, and Cochrane from inception to December 1, 2022 to identify published papers reporting accuracy of ultrasonography for diagnosis of intussusception. The quality assessment of the included studies was investigated using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (QUADAS)-2 tool.
    Results: A total of 1446 records were retrieved in the initial search of databases. After screening the titles, a total of 344 studies were retrieved for the detailed assessment of full-text. Finally, 37 studies were included in qualitative and quantitative analysis. The pooled sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography for diagnosis of intussusception were 0.96 (95% CI: 0.95-0.97) and 0.97 (95% CI: 0.97-0.98), respectively. The pooled positive likelihood ratio (PLR) and negative likelihood ratio (NLR) were 24.57 (95% CI: 8.26-73.03) and 0.05 (95% CI: 0.04-0.08), respectively. The area under the hierarchical summary receiver operating characteristic (HSROC) curve was 0.989. Mete-regression showed that there is no significant difference between diagnostic performance of POCUS and RADUS (p = 0.06 and rDOR (diagnostic odds ratio) = 4.38 (95% CI: 0.92-20.89)).
    Conclusion: This meta-analysis shows that ultrasonography has excellent sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy for diagnosis of intussusception in pediatric patients. Moreover, we found that diagnostic performance of POCUS is similar to that of RADUS for diagnosis of intussusception.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-28
    Publishing country Iran
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 2645-4904
    ISSN (online) 2645-4904
    DOI 10.22037/aaem.v11i1.1914
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