Background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of mortality, morbidity, and
disability in the world. The high prevalence and morbidity associated with CAD in Iran is one …

Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a worldwide health problem, which is growing in
Iranian adults. MetS is associated with risk of type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease …

OBJECTIVE: Low testosterone levels in men have been associated with an increased risk of
cardiovascular disease. We aimed to identify the association between serum testosterone …

Background Cardiovascular disease continues to be the primary cause of premature
mortality in women, who previously have been overlooked in clinical trials. Several studies …

Background Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) is a relatively common problem
worldwide. We sought to determine the prevalence of and reasons for DAMA among …

Healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) following open heart surgery is not only a major
cause of mortality and morbidity, but also carries higher costs. There are limited data on the …

Objectives: Vein graft disease is a major drawback of coronary artery bypass grafting.
However, histopathologic studies of old human aortocoronary grafts are scarce. Methods …

Background: Cardiovascular complications have very high incidence and are the main
cause of mortality in human. Although the cardiovascular risk factors among apparently …

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity with
high health care cost in both developed and developing countries. CAD accounts for nearly …

Background: Aggravation of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is a predictable issue following
cardiac device implantation, while its clinical importance is subject to debate. Objectives: We …