Journal of Cardiology and Heart Failure

Dr. Zahra Sadin is a medical doctor and research assistant specializing in thoracic and cardiovascular diseases, with a strong background in internal medicine, oncology, and cardiothoracic research. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Iran, completing her thesis on “Overall survival in esophageal cancer based on type, anatomical location, and site of metastasis.” She currently serves as a Research Assistant at Arya Private Hospital in Rasht, Iran, and as a Remote Research Assistant at the University of Arizona under the mentorship of Dr. M. Reza Movahed. Her work focuses on thoracic pathologies with potential cardiovascular involvement, patient recruitment, data collection, statistical analysis, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Sadin has also practiced extensively as a family physician, providing comprehensive healthcare and preventive services to diverse communities. She has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters covering topics such as hydatid disease, mediastinal tumors, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and rare thoracic pathologies. Her research interests span cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and complex cardiothoracic disorders. Fluent in English, German, and Persian, Dr. Sadin is committed to advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice.

• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Cardiothoracic Diseases
• Internal Medicine

1. Research Assistant at Arya Private Hospital (Rasht, Iran) – supporting thoracic and cardiovascular pathology research, patient recruitment, data collection & analysis.
2. Remote Research Assistant at Arizona Sarver Heart Center, University of Arizona – working under mentorship of Dr. M. Reza Movahed in cardiothoracic research.
3. Clinical practice as a Family Physician (2020–2023) – providing comprehensive medical care and preventive services.
4. Active contributor to multidisciplinary collaborations in thoracic, cardiovascular, and oncological research.
5. Author and co-author of peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in cardiology, oncology, thoracic surgery, and rare case reports.
6. Skilled in cardiac patient recruitment, cardiovascular imaging, research design, statistical analysis, and scientific writing.
7. Multilingual researcher (English, German, Persian) engaged in international collaborations.

1. Movahed MR, Mahalleh M, Sadin Z, Hashemzadeh M. In Cardiogenic Shock, Overweight and Obesity Have the Lowest, Whereas Cachexia Has the Highest Mortality. J Clin Med. 2025;14(15):5275. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14155275
2. Sadin Z, Aghajanzadeh M, et al. Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Pleura Presenting as a Giant Thoracic Mass: A Case Report. Clinical Case Reports, under review, July 2025. https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175221725.53076227/v1
3. Sadin Z, Aghajanzadeh M, et al. Hydatid Cyst of the Breast: A Very Rare Case Report and Literature Review. Clinical Case Reports, under review, June 2025. https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175160918.83401809/v1
4. Aghajanzadeh M, Sadin Z, et al. Primary mediastinal cysts: Clinical presentations, diagnosis and management. GSC Adv Res Rev. 2025;22(03):297–305. https://doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2025.22.3.0077
5. Aghajanzadeh M, Sadin Z, et al. One-stage operation for two large hydatid cysts in the lungs causing severe compression of the heart and liver. J Clin Surg Res. 2024;5(7). https://doi.org/10.31579/2768-2757/141
6. Aghajanzadeh M, Sadin Z, et al. Preoperative vs postoperative manifestations of multivesicular hydatid cyst: Rare case report. Int J Med Pharm Case Rep. 2024;17(4):26–33. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i4397
7. Aghajanzadeh M, Sadin Z, et al. Rare presentation of liver hydatid cyst in porta hepatis: Five cases and review. GSC Adv Res Rev. 2024;21(01):257–265. https://doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2024.21.1.0375
8. Movahed MR, Irannejad K, Sadin Z, et al. Repeat echocardiographic screening in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Short-term outcomes. medRxiv, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.10.03.24314866
9. Aghajanzadeh M, Sadin Z, et al. Posterior mediastinal schwannoma presenting with chest pain, cough and dyspnea. GSC Adv Res Rev. 2024;21(02):330–336. https://doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2024.21.2.0424
10. Rashidian P, Sadin Z, et al. Live birth rate after oocyte donation in Turner syndrome: Systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2024;24:605. PMID: 39294592. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06801-8
11. Aghajanzadeh M, Sadin Z, et al. Heller Cardiomyotomy in end-stage achalasia with mega esophagus. GSC Adv Res Rev. 2024;19(02):072–081. https://doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2024.19.2.0159
12. Aghajanzadeh M, Sadin Z, et al. Complicated hydatid cyst of the lung: Presentation, diagnosis and outcome. GSC Adv Res Rev. 2024;18(02):362–373. https://doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2024.18.2.0050
13. Aghajanzadeh M, Sadin Z, et al. Complicated liver hydatid cysts: Presentations, treatment and outcome from an endemic area. Int J Multidiscip Res Updates. 2023;6(02):041–052. https://doi.org/10.53430/ijmru.2023.6.2.0071
14. Aghajanzadeh M, Sadin Z, et al. Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) with recurrent pneumothorax: Two case reports. Int J Scholarly Res Biol Pharm. 2023;3(02):009–016. https://doi.org/10.56781/ijsrbp.2023.3.2.0039
15. Sadin Z, Sedighi Pashaki A, et al. Overall survival in esophageal cancer based on type, anatomical location, and metastasis site. Middle East J Cancer. 2022;13(4):674–83. https://doi.org/10.30476/mejc.2021.89541.1531