Forod Salehi

Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatric, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Positive Brucella serological findings with incidental arteriovenous malformation: A case report

Abstract Brucellosis is one of the most important zoonosis. It causes significant economic and medical problems in countries throughout the world, including Iran. According to the available literature, brucellosis rarely causes intracranial space-occupying lesions. In this case study, we reported an intracranial mass in a 52-year-old male who were affected with brucellosis. The patient was ref...

[ 2 ] - Effect of phenylephrine spray on closed reduction of nasal fractures in patients under general anesthesia

Introduction: As the most anterior part of the face, the nose is more prone to trauma than other parts of the face, thereby making it the most common facial fracture site. Closed reduction has long been used as the standard treatment of the nasal fracture, which can be performed outpatiently or inpatiently. Bleeding due to the fracture can be minimized by adopting certain strategies before the ...

[ 3 ] - The Importance of Examining Congenital Hypothyroidism in Connection with Congenital Heart Disease: Letter to Editor

Dear Editor-in-Chief: I read and enjoyed your stylish article, "Frequency of Congenital Cardiac Malformations in Neonates with Congenital Hypothyroidism", in relation to heart disease with hypothyroidism. As we know, one of the most commonly associated congenital hypothyroidism disorders is congenital heart disease, which has a significant effect on the recovery of pat...

[ 4 ] - Investigating the Effect of Vitamin D Administration on the Recovery Progress of Infants and Children with Congenital Heart Disease Requiring Reconstructive Heart Surgery

Regular consumption of vitamin D doses can improve heart function in patients with heart failure. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of vitamin D on the recovery process of neonates, infants, and children with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) following reconstructive cardiac surgery. Materials and Methods: In this sing...

[ 5 ] - Comparison of Quality of Life in Mothers of Children with Congenital Heart Diseases before and after Cardiac Surgery in Vali-E Asr Hospital in 2017

Introduction: Congenital heart diseases (CHD) are the most common congenital anomalies in children that can adversely influence children and families mental health, physical performance, and family economic. The aim of present study was to compare the quality of life (QOL) in mothers with children with CHD before and after cardiac surgery in South Khorasan Province (East of Iran). Methods: In ...