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Faculty Members have conducted research related to the Cardioprotective Effect of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Melissa Officinalis L Against Regional Ischemia-Induced Arrhythmia and Heart Injury After Five Days of Reperfusion in Rats
Mahdiyeh Faghihi
Mahdiyeh Faghihi

Professor of Physiology

Department Physiology

School of Medicine

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

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1. Role of Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptors in Oxytocin-Induced Cardioprotection Against Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Rats, Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology (2025)
2. Acute Sleep Deprivation (Asd) and Cardioprotection: Impact of Asd on Oxytocin-Mediated Sympathetic Nervous Activation Preceding Myocardial Infarction, Neuropeptides (2024)
3. Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Sodium Hydrosulfide in Alleviating Oxidative Stress and Ovarian Dysfunction in a Rat Model of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Journal of Reproduction and Infertility (2024)
4. Unfavorable Left Ventricular Remodeling Due to Experience of Chronic Sleep Restriction After Myocardial Infarction: The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases & Oxidative Stress, Cardiovascular Pathology (2023)
5. The Role of Nitric Oxide on the Antiarrhythmic Effects of Ketamine/Xylazine in a Rat Model of Acute Cardiac Ischemia-Reperfusion, Current Research in Physiology (2022)
6. Cardioprotective Effects of Acute Sleep Deprivation on Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury, Autonomic Neuroscience: Basic and Clinical (2021)
7. Effect of Vasopressin on Electrocardiographic Changes Produced by Ischemia-Reperfusion in Rats, Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2021)
8. Effect of Vasopressin on Electrocardiographic Changes Produced by Ischemia-Reperfusion in Rats, Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2021)
9. Hypotensive Effect of Cichorium Intybus Extract in Rats, Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology (2021)
10. Post-Infarct Morphine Treatment Reduces Apoptosis and Myofibroblast Density in a Rat Model of Cardiac Ischemia-Reperfusion, European Journal of Pharmacology (2020)
11. Acute Physical Stress Preconditions the Heart Against Ischemia/ Reperfusion Injury Through Activation of Sympathetic Nervous System; [Estresse Fisico Agudo Precondiciona O Coracao Contra a Injuria Por Isquemia/Reperfusao Atraves Da Ativacao Do Sistema Nervoso Simpatico], Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia (2019)
12. Cardioprotective Effect of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Melissa Officinalis L Against Regional Ischemia-Induced Arrhythmia and Heart Injury After Five Days of Reperfusion in Rats, Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (2019)
13. Decrease in Vegf-Induced Pericardial Adhesion Formation Using Bevacizumab After Surgery, Surgical Innovation (2019)
14. Post-Infarct Morphine Treatment Mitigates Left Ventricular Remodeling and Dysfunction in a Rat Model of Ischemia-Reperfusion, European Journal of Pharmacology (2019)
15. Acute Sleep Deprivation Induces Cardioprotection Against Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury Through Reducing Inflammatory Responses: The Role of Central Gaba-A Receptors, General Physiology and Biophysics (2018)
16. Chronic Sleep Deprivation Effects on Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury Role of the Sympathetic Nervous System, Journal Medical Libanais (2018)
17. Protective Effects of Cinnamon Bark Extract Against Ischemia–Reperfusion Injury and Arrhythmias in Rat, Phytotherapy Research (2018)
18. Acute Sleep Deprivation Preconditions the Heart Against Ischemia/ Reperfusion Injury: The Role of Central Gaba-A Receptors, Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences (2017)
19. Administration of 5-Hydroxydecanoate, a Selective Inhibitor of Mitochondrial Atp-Sensitive Potassium Channels, Inhibits Apelin-Induced Cardioprotection in Ischemia/Reperfusion Model of Male Rats, Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology (2017)
20. Does Increased Nitric Oxide Production and Oxidative Stress Due to High Fat Diet Affect Cardiac Function After Myocardial Infarction?, Journal of Cellular and Molecular Anesthesia (2017)
21. Effect of Different Doses of Oxytocin on Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmias Induced by Ischemia, Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology and Research (2017)
22. Effect of Lactation on Myocardial Vulnerability to Ischemic Insult in Rats, Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia (2017)
23. Post-Infarct Sleep Disruption and Its Relation to Cardiac Remodeling in a Rat Model of Myocardial Infarction, Chronobiology International (2017)
24. Post-Infarct Treatment With [Pyr1]Apelin-13 Exerts Anti-Remodelling and Anti-Apoptotic Effects in Rats' Hearts, Kardiologia Polska (2017)
25. Chronic Sleep Deprivation and Ventricular Arrhythmias: Effect of Sympathetic Nervous System, Journal of Cellular and Molecular Anesthesia (2016)
26. Improvement of Heart Failure by Human Amniotic Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Transplantation in Rats, Journal of Tehran University Heart Center (2016)
27. Cardiotonic Drugs From the Avicenna’S Point of View, Iranian Journal of Public Health (2015)
28. Evaluation of Chronic Physical and Psychological Stress Induction on Cardiac Ischemia / Reperfusion Injuries in Isolated Male Rat Heart: The Role of Sympathetic Nervous System, Acta Medica Iranica (2015)
29. Post-Infarct Treatment With [Pyr1]Apelin-13 Improves Myocardial Function by Increasing Neovascularization and Overexpression of Angiogenic Growth Factors in Rats, European Journal of Pharmacology (2015)
30. Role of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide in Oxytocin Induced Cardioprotection, Heart Lung and Circulation (2015)
31. Stimulation of Oxytocin Receptor During Early Reperfusion Period Protects the Heart Against Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury: The Role of Mitochondrial Atp-Sensitive Potassium Channel, Nitric Oxide, and Prostaglandins, Acta Medica Iranica (2015)
32. Vasopressin Attenuates Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury Via Reduction of Oxidative Stress and Inhibition of Mitochondrial Permeability Transition Pore Opening in Rat Hearts, European Journal of Pharmacology (2015)