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    A fuzzy expert system for prescribing atorvastatin optimum dose

    , Article Koomesh ; Volume 13, Issue 1 , 2011 , Pages 43-50 ; 16087046 (ISSN) DoostHoseini, E ; Hassanpour Ezatti, M ; Navidi, H ; Abachi, T ; Sharif University of Technology
    2011
    Abstract
    Introduction: Today, Fuzzy expert systems have helped physicians in cases of uncertainty in medical decision making for prescribing drugs. Narrowing of coronary heart and reduction in heart blood flow are important causes of coronary heart disease (CHD). Control of blood lipid level is a routine treatment in CHD patients. But damage to liver is a common side effect of lipid lowering drug medication. Measurement of plasma Alanine aminotransferase level is considered as a marker of liver damage. The aim of this study was to determination of optimal dose of atorvastatin using Fuzzy expert system. Materials and Methods: in this study, Fuzzy expert system based on drug dose determination was...