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Seyyed Moslem Mahdavi Shahri, Zahra Khalili, Ali Sadrollahi, Banafsheh Saadati,
Volume 3, Issue 3 (12-2014)
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Abstract Aim. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of risk factors of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in elderly of Kashan. Background.The Iranian elderly population is rapidly growing. It is estimated that more than 10 percent of country population would be elderly in the forthcoming twenty years. Structural and physiological changes occurring in the elderly’s cardiovascular system are associated with a higher incidence of CVD in the elderly. Coronary heart disease is the most common cause of death in the elderly. Method.This cross-sectional study was conducted on 500 people over 60 years old in Kashan city, Iran, in 2014. Subjects were randomly selected from10healthcare centers of Kashan. A questionnaire was used to collect data including demographics, underlying diseases and risk factors for CVD. The data analyzed using descriptive statistics through SPSS 11.5. Findings.The prevalence of risk factors for CVD was high among elderly people. Conclusion. Teaching individuals, controlling risk factors and screening are suggested. It is also recommended that elderly people increase physical activities and cease smoking.
Jasem Allahyari, Farnaz Jahantigh, Benyamin Saadatifar, Javad Jafari, Mohammad Sadegh Sargolzaei,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (3-2022)
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Aim. This literature review was conducted to investigate determinants of readmission among Iranian people with heart failure.
Background. Heart failure (HF) as a chronic progressive syndrome may reduce the quality of life and increase their treatment costs. The rate of readmission is relatively high in these patients, presenting a major health problem.
Method. In the present literature review, the literature on the topic were searched out in databases PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, ProQuest, Magiran, SID, and IranMedex. The terms heart failure, congestive heart failure, readmission, rehospitalization, and Iran were searched without time limit. Literature search and evaluating the articles were independently conducted by two researchers, and all eligible studies were included in the review process.
Findings. Out of 601 studies found in the initial search, seven articles meeting the inclusion criteria entered the final phase of the study and were reviewed. According to these studies, the readmission rate varied from 10.9 to 40 percent. Some of the important factors affecting the readmission rate in patients with heart failure included age, gender, education, job status, underlying disease, disease stage, poor adherence to the therapeutic regimen, insurance coverage status, and place of residence.
Conclusion. Based on the results of the present study, the rate of readmission was high among Iranian patients with heart failure. It is recommended to consider interventions such as educational programs to improve patients’ awareness about this condition and their adherence to self-care activities.
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