Hassan Zamani

Non-communicable pediatric research center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran

[ 1 ] - Comparison of early and late intravenous gamma globulin treatment of Kawasaki disease on fever and cardiovascular complications

Background: Cardiac involvement was the major leading cause of death in patients with Kawasaki and IVIG administration reduces cardiac complications. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of cardiovascular complications and duration of fever with regard to the time of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) administration of patients with Kawasaki disease. Methods: This follow...

[ 2 ] - Clinical presentation of coronary arteriovenous fistula according to age and anatomic orientation

 Background: Coronary arteriovenous fistulas (CAVFs) are direct connections from one or more coronary arteries to cardiac chambers or a large vessel. They are mostly of congenital origin. The aim of this study was to describe clinical presentation and also delineate the course and management of CAVF. Methods: Clinical data, chest x-rays, echocardiographic and angiographic evaluation of...