Left Atrial Appendage Closure with Amplatzer Cardiac Plug in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: Safety and Long-Term Outcome.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether procedures adopted by Brazilian physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension are in compliance with those advocated by the IV Brazilian Hypertension Guidelines. METHOD:Survey carried out by means of telephone interviews with Brazilian physicians. The survey featured applicati...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Mion D Jr,da Silva GV,de Gusmão JL,Machado CA,Amodeo C,Nobre F,Praxedes JN,Mota MA

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background::In the Systolic Heart Failure Treatment With the If Inhibitor Ivabradine Trial (SHIFT), heart rate (HR) reduction with ivabradine was associated with improved survival and reduced hospitalizations in patients with heart failure (HF). The mechanisms by which elevated HR increases mortality are not fully unde...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Villacorta AS,Villacorta H Junior,Souza JS,Teixeira JA,Muradas MC,Alves CR,Precht BC,Porto P,Ubaldo L,Mesquita CT,Nóbrega AC

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of cardiac implantable electronic devices after death has become a source of controversy. There are no uniform recommendations for such management in Brazil; practices rely exclusively on institutional protocols and regional custom. When the cadaver is sent for cremation, it is recommended to remove the...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Oliveira JC,Fagundes AA,Alkmim-Teixeira R,Baggio Junior JM,Armaganijan L,d'Avila A,Saad EB,Andrade VS,Moraes LGB,Kuniyoshi R,Rezende AGDS,Pimentel M,Rodrigues TDR,Brito Junior HL,Nadalin E,Pisani CF,Arfelli E,Cintra FD

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a well established procedure with current precise indications. The advent and spread of this technique was possible after the introduction of the coronary angiogram. Although many evaluation methods have been developed in the past years, to date, none have been able to replace th...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Gaia DF,Palma JH,Branco JN,Teles CA,Catani R,Buffolo E

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three infants with anomalous origin of left coronary artery, being two from the right pulmonary artery and one from the left, without other congenital defects, ages of 5, 15 and 3 months old, presented with early congestive heart failure due to anterolateral myocardial infarction. Anatomical characteristic was peculia...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Atik E,Marcial MB,Ikari NM,Kajita L,Machado D,Ebaid M,Jatene A

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 8 year old child suffering from asthenia and complete atrioventricular block, probably congenital. During the tread-mill test there was a sudden electrocardiogram change to a ventricular preexcitation pattern. Besides this rare association, we emphasize the importance of the autonomic balance over the accessory pat...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Haertel LA,Moffa PJ,Grupi CJ,Camargo PA,Pereyra PA,Lima EV

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our objective was to determine the rate of hypertensive patients with controlled BP (BP < 140 x 90 mmHg) and to study its relationship with regular attendance to ambulatory appointments. METHODS:A total of 245 medical records from patients followed up at the Unidade Clínica de Hipertensão Arterial (Clinical ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Coelho EB,Moysés Neto M,Palhares R,Cardoso MC,Geleilete TJ,Nobre F

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate clinical findings and etiology of bacterial infections diagnosed in 100 consecutive heart transplantations. METHODS:One hundred consecutive heart transplant patients were studied. Follow-up after heart transplantation varied from 3 to 90 (mean 25.38 +/- SD 25.97) months. Etiology of bacterial infec...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Everson Uip D,Amalo Neto V,Varejão Strabelli TM,Alcides Bocchi E,Fiorelli A,Stolf N,Bellotti GG,Pileggi F,Jatene AD

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To quantify the percentage of contractility of different myocardial segments in patients with Chagas' disease by measuring myocardial strain and to assess the differences in the radial and longitudinal ventricular contractile function in the undetermined and dilated forms of chronic chagasic cardiomyopathy as...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Silva CE,Ferreira LD,Peixoto LB,Monaco CG,Gil MA,Ortiz J,Ianni BM,Andrade JL,Mathias Júnior W,Barretto AC

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the cardiovascular outcome in patients with the undetermined form of Chagas' disease and whether or not it is related to the infectious disease in the long-term. METHODS:One hundred and sixty patients were prospectively followed-up at three month intervals for up to 177 mo...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Ianni BM,Mady C,Arteaga E,Fernandes F

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after successful ablation of cavotricuspid isthmus-dependent atrial flutter (CTI-AFL) is an important medical event, but predictors of this event are still controversial. OBJECTIVE:To determine the incidence of AF and its predictors in patients undergoing ablation ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Melo SL,Scanavacca M,Pisani C,Nascimento R,Darrieux F,Hachul D,Hardy C,Sosa E

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness of prophylactic intra-aortic balloon (IAB) in elective myocardial revascularization surgery (MRS), to prevent trans or post-operative infarction and reduce intra-hospital mortality in patients with low left ventricular ejection fraction. METHODS:Using a cohort study model, 239 p...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Kern M,Santanna JR

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of DHF is a challenge even for the experienced physician. Advances in research have brought new treatment options that are helping change paradigms. The available evidence suggests that new drugs like levosimendan and nesiritide will assume relevant positions as alternatives or complements to treatment with ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Vilas-Boas F,Follath F

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knowledge about the disease itself can be important for self-care in patients with several problems and comprehends information about the diagnosis up to the most important clinical implications. OBJECTIVE:To identify the level of knowledge of children and adolescents with congenital heart disease (CHD) abo...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Campos EFL,Perin L,Assmann M,Lucchese F,Pellanda LC

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High blood pressure is the major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Low blood pressure control rates in Latin American populations emphasize the need for gathering evidence on effective therapies. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of dietary interventions on blood pressure in Latin American populations...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Mazzaro CC,Klostermann FC,Erbano BO,Schio NA,Guarita-Souza LC,Olandoski M,Faria-Neto JR,Baena CP

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation is the most common persistent arrhythmia, and is the main factor that leads to thromboembolism. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the value of left atrial diameter combined with CHA2DS2-VASc score in predicting left atrial/left atrial appendage thrombosis in non-valvular atrial fibrillation. MET...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Zhang Y,Yuan YQ

更新日期：2021-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In order to identify the reproducibility of head-up tilt test, a second test one week later in 22 patients with a positive first test, was performed. METHODS:The test was performed in a fasting state during the morning. The heart rate and blood pressure were monitored during 20 minutes in the supine position a...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Hachul D,Sosa EA,Consolim F,Magalhães L,Scanavacca M,Martinelli M,Bellotti G,Pileggi F

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine hypertension prevalence and its associated risk factors. METHODS:A cross-sectional, population-based study of people ages 20 to 69 living in the urban area of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, was conducted. The dependent variable systemic hypertension was defined as blood pressure > or = 160 ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： da Costa JS,Barcellos FC,Sclowitz ML,Sclowitz IK,Castanheira M,Olinto MT,Menezes AM,Gigante DP,Macedo S,Fuchs SC

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The inhibition of the rennin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) and sympathetic autonomous nervous system has increased the perspective of survival in these patients, as well as allowing the improvement of the quality of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reality of the treatment employed and...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Silva CP,Bacal F,Pires PV,Mangini S,Issa VS,Moreira SF,Chizzola PR,Souza GE,Guimarães GV,Bocchi EA

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This analysis was undertaken to determine the composite incidence of cumulative adverse events (death, reinfarction, disabling stroke, and target vessel revascularization) at the end of the first year after acute myocardial infarction, in diabetic patients who underwent coronary stenting or primary coronary b...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Mattos LA,Grines CL,Sousa JE,Sousa AG,Stone GW,Cox D,Garcia E,Morice MC,O'Neill W,Grines L,Boura J

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the prevalence of cardiovascular events (CVE) secondary to atherosclerosis in lupus patients and correlate them to the traditional risk factors, disease duration and drug therapy used. METHODS:A retrospective study was carried out based on data obtained from patients charts. Patients included wer...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Freire BF,da Silva RC,Fabro AT,dos Santos DC

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the clinical pattern of subaortic stenosis associated with perimembranous ventricular septal defect. METHODS:From January 1979 to June 2000, 36 children with perimembranous ventricular septal defect and fixed subaortic stenosis were followed-up regarding anatomic characteristics, evolvement, and cli...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Horta Mda G,Faria CA,Rezende DF,Masci TL,Rabelo CC,Katina T,Oliveira Md,Oliveira LP

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate septal perfusion and contractility in patients with left bundle branch block (LBBB). METHODS:Twenty patients were submitted to myocardial scintigraphy with Tecnecium-99m isontrile after exercise and dipyridamole infusion. The septal contractility was observed during the radionuclide ventriculograph...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Smanio PE,Martins LR,Tazima S,Meneghelo R,Thom A,Sousa JE

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple arterial anomalies characterized by tortuosity and rolling of the pulmonary arteries and aorta were diagnosed on echocardiography in an asymptomatic newborn infant with a phenotype suggesting Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. These changes were later confirmed on angiography, which also showed peripheral vascular abnor...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Rivera IR,Gomes L,Moisés VA,Silva CC,Andrade JL,Carvalho AC

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate cardiac arrhythmias during and after pregnancy in women with Chagas' disease without apparent heart disease using dynamic electrocardiography. METHODS:Twenty pregnant women with Chagas' disease without apparent heart disease aged 19 to 42 years (26.96 +/- 3.6) and a control group of 20 non-chagas...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Acha RE,Rezende MT,Guzman Heredia RA,Silva AC,Rezende ES,Souza CA

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of a 19-year-old young man with clinical picture of congestive heart failure and supraventricular tachycardia is reported. Heart failure got better with conventional treatment, but the tachycardia persisted in spite of antiarrhythmic drugs. Echocardiogram showed dilated cardiomyopathy of important degree and ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Afonso MR,França HH

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the cardiogenic depressor Bezold-Jarisch reflex in rats with chronic myocardial infarction. METHODS:Adult Wistar rats were submitted to ligation of the anterior descending coronary artery of the left ventricle (group INF, n = 15) and compared with rats submitted to sham-operation (group Sham, n = 1...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Meyrelles SS,Mill JG,Vasquez EC

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a case of a 65-year-old male patient who, after complaint about retrosternal discomfort and going through a thoracic radiography with mediastinal enlargement, was submitted to magnetic resonance angiography, which detected a right aortic arch with aberrant left subclavian artery and Kommerell divert...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Barranhas AD,Indiani JM,Marchiori E,Santos AA,Rochitte CE,Nacif MS

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood pressure (BP)-lowering therapy improves left ventricular (LV) parameters of hypertensive target-organ damage in stage II hypertension, but whether there is a drug-class difference in echocardiographic parameters in stage I hypertension patients is less often studied. In the PREVER treatment study, where individu...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Bertoluci C,Foppa M,Santos ABS,Fuchs SC,Fuchs FD

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the use of resistive exercise in the study of endothelial dysfunction in heart failure (HF) comparatively to reactive hyperemia (RH). METHODS:Eighteen patients with heart failure and 15 normal volunteers were submitted to intermittent handgrip exercise in a pneumatic bag, at an intensity that cor...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： de Carvalho RT,Vieira ML,Romano A,Kopel L,Lage SG

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00