Role of microRNAs 221/222 on statin induced nitric oxide release in human endothelial cells.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess balloon atrial septostomy monitored with echocardiography. METHODS:From August 1997 to January 2004, 31 infants with congenital heart diseases indicated for balloon atrial septostomy underwent the procedure with exclusive echocardiographic monitoring. Success was defined as the obtainment of an atr...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Marchi CH,Godoy MF,Santos MA,Moscardini AC,Hassen Sobrinho S,Croti UA

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In clinical tests, the Informed Consent is critical to preserve the ethics, but due to its high complexity level, it cannot be fully understood. This study assesses the Informed Consent as viewed by patients. OBJECTIVE:We addressed the issue of what do patients understand about the studies based on the IC. ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Meneguin S,Zoboli EL,Domingues RZ,Nobre MR,César LA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are limited data regarding the use of hypolipidemic agents concomitantly with immunosuppressive drugs. Best evidence is provided for the use of statins and cyclosporine. In terms of pharmacodynamics, these two drugs have different substrates. In respect to pharmacokinetics, statins usually do not modify serum co...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Izar MC

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Plasma levels of brain natriuretic peptides have better diagnostic accuracy compared to clinical-radiologic judgment for acute heart failure. In acute coronary syndromes (ACS), the prognostic value of acute heart failure is incorporated into predictive models through Killip classification. It is not establis...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Souza TMB,Cerqueira AMS Jr,Suerdieck JG,Sá NC,Sodré GS,Correia VCA,Lacerda YF,Fonseca LL,Noya-Rabelo MM,Correia LCL

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies on the impact of HDL-c and the occurrence of cardiovascular disease (CV) in the elderly are scarce. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the clinical and laboratory variables and the occurrence of CV events in elderly patients stratified according to the behavior of HDL-c during an eight-year follow up. METHODS:W...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Freitas EV,Brandão AA,Pozzan R,Magalhães ME,Fonseca F,Pizzi O,Campana E,Brandão AP

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate left ventricular mass (LVM) index in hypertensive and normotensive obese individuals. METHODS:Using M mode echocardiography, 544 essential hypertensive and 106 normotensive patients were evaluated, and LVM was indexed for body surface area (LVM/BSA) and for height2 (LVM/h2). The 2 indexes were then...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Rosa EC,Moyses VA,Sesso RC,Plavnik FL,Ribeiro FF,Kohlmann NE,Ribeiro AB,Zanella MT,Kohlmann O Jr

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Walking Estimated-Limitation Calculated by History (WELCH) questionnaire has been proposed to evaluate walking impairment in patients with intermittent claudication (IC), presenting satisfactory psychometric properties. However, a Brazilian Portuguese version of the questionnaire is unavailable, limiting...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Cucato GG,Correia Mde A,Farah BQ,Saes GF,Lima AH,Ritti-Dias RM,Wolosker N

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Betablockers are used in the treatment of angina pectoris and others ischemic coronary diseases, reducing mortality and cardiovascular events. Atenolol is a hydrophilic betablocker which is characterized by gastrointestinal absorption, small extent of distribution and renal function-dependent elimination. O...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Leite Fda S,dos Santos LM,Bonafé WW,Chignalia AZ,Carmona MJ,Suyama MJ,Malbouisson LM,Auler JO Jr,Santos SR

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients with systemic hypertension, microalbuminuria is a marker of endothelial damage and is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. OBJECTIVE:To determine the factors that may lead to the occurrence of microalbuminuria in hypertensive patients with serum creatinine lower than 1.5...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Moura Rdo S,Vasconcelos DF,Freitas E,Moura FJ,Rosa TT,Veiga JP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two male black patients, 18 and 12-year-old, with mental retardation and typical elfin face, presented with severe supravalvular aortic stenosis, thus characterizing Williams's or aortic supravalvular stenosis syndrome. Both were submitted to surgical treatment of the stenosis, and are asymptomatic after a one and fou...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Benchimol CB,Araújo JO,Féres JG,Carvalho LA,Przytyk RN,Netto MS,Moll J,Gomes EF,Araújo Filho R,Saad E

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is few data evaluating the prevalence and influence of adverse psychological characteristics on the prognosis of individuals submitted to percutaneous coronary interventions. No study has addressed this issue in Brazil. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the prevalence of depression, anxiety, psychological stre...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Schmidt MM,Quadros AS,Abelin AP,Minozzo EL,Wottrich SH,Kunert HZ,Vigueras ES,Ruschel PP,Sarmento-Leite R,Gottschall CA

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial aneurysms involving the free wall or atrial appendage are rare entities in cardiology practice and may be associated with atrial arrhythmias or embolic phenomena. We review the literature and report a case of aneurysm of the right atrial appendage in a young adult, whose diagnosis was established with echocardi...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Barberato SH,Barberato MF,Avila BM,Perretto S,Blume Ld Ldo R,Chamma Neto M

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 16-year-old patient was evaluated for congestive heart failure and pulmonary hypertension, suggesting mitral valve stenosis. A left atrial membrane with a 4 mm orifice was seen in echocardiography and angiography, and a diagnosis of cor triatriatum was made. The membrane was successfully removed by surgery. ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Wüsthof AR,Sacomani CA,Rossetti FT,Benacchio M,Rivetti LA,Franken RA

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the indications, complications, cosmetic and functional results with submammary skin incision for a median sternotomy in females. METHODS:Two hundred and eighty female patients have undergone submammary skin incision for a median sternotomy between 1981 to 1991 ages ranged from 2 months to 42 years...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Baucia JA,Sobrinho AF,Barbero-Marcial M

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For purposes of studying left ventricular mechanics, 184 chronic chagasic and 85 primary cardiomyopathy patients were submitted to an extensive invasive (LV cine, right and left cardiac catheterization and coronarography) and non-invasive protocol. The afterload, (mean wall stress), the contractile status (ejection fr...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Guerrero L,Carrasco H,Parada H,Molina C,Chuecos R

更新日期：1989-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Little is known, especially in our country, about the influence of health insurance plans on the long term outcome of patients after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). OBJECTIVE:To assess the outcome of patients with AMI who are covered by the National Health System (SUS) or other health insurance plans. M...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Nicolau JC,Baracioli LM,Serrano CV Jr,Giraldez RR,Kalil Filho R,Lima FG,Franken M,Ganem F,Lage RL,Truffa R

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to analyse the effectiveness of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure by the video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). METHODS:The technique was utilized in 6 newborn lambs firstly. Three to four small incisions (3 to 10mm) were used in each animal to permit the introduction of lung re...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Jatene FB,Assad RS,Pêgo-Fernandes P,Jatene MB,Monteiro R,Aiello VD,Rocha e Silva R,Barbero-Marcial M,Jatene AD

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the result of patients treated with IV methylprednisolone divided into three groups and compare their follow-up during the last 12 years. METHODS:Seventy children with active rheumatic carditis (76 episodes) in heart failure Class III and IV (NYHA) were studied. The diagnosis was based on modified Jo...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Herdy GV,Pinto CA,Olivaes MC,Carvalho EA,Tchou H,Cosendey R,Ribeiro R,Azeredo F,de Souza D,Herdy AH,Lopes VG

更新日期：1999-05-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association between cardiovascular risk factors and the anthropometric values--body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC). METHODS:It was studied 231 employees of Federal University of Viçosa, Brazil, 54.1% of them were men (21-76 years old). Glycemia, total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, tri...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Rezende FA,Rosado LE,Ribeiro Rde C,Vidigal Fde C,Vasques AC,Bonard IS,de Carvalho CR

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The origin of the right pulmonary artery from the ascending aorta is a rare cogenital anomaly, with very few reports in the literature. We describe two cases of this rare malformation, one of them, associated with interruption of the aortic arch (type B). In both cases, the diagnosis was made by two-dimensional echoca...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Rivera IR,Moisés VA,Silva CC,Leal SB,Maluf MA,Andrade JL,Carvalho AC

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aerobic exercise is an important ally in the fight against cardiovascular risk factors. However, the effects of high-intensity exercise on these factors are still poorly known. OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects of aerobic and anaerobic exercise protocols on cardiac risk factors. METHODS:22 individuals with ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Moreira MM,Souza HP,Schwingel PA,Sá CK,Zoppi CC

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Behavioral scientists consistently point out that knowledge does not influence decisions as expected. GRACE Score is a well validated risk model for predicting death of patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). However, whether prognostic assessment by this Score modulates medical decision is not known. ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Carvalhal MC,Souza TMB,Suerdieck J,Lopes F,Correia VCA,Lacerda YF,Sá N,Sodré GS,Rabelo MMN,Correia LCL

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic cretead to the healthcare system have made it necessary to adapt routines and services, with the objectives of controlling the spread of the virus and preserving health. Safe and correct management of patients in risks groups, such as elderly patients, patients with cardiovasc...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Kawahara LT,Costa IBSDS,Barros CCS,Almeida GC,Bittar CS,Rizk SI,Testa L,Moniz CMV,Pereira J,Oliveira GMM,Diz MDPE,Guimarães PO,Pinto IM,Kalil Filho R,Hajjar LA,Hoff PM

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the high prevalence and clinical importance of atrial fibrillation (AF), there is no Brazilian study describing the clinical profile of patients with AF and the most used treatment strategy (rhythm control vs. rate control). OBJECTIVE:Assess the most common treatment on AF in an outpatient specializ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Oliveira LH,Mallmann FB,Botelho FN,Paul LC,Gianotto M,Abt Rde B,Silva NJ,Luize CM,Nogueira FL,Carvalho RS,Paola AA,Cirenza C

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 78-year-old patient presented with shortness of breath after falling down. Transthoracic echocardiogram showed an extensive thrombus in the right atrium (RA), extensive thrombosis of the inferior vena cava (IVC), and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). A magnetic resonance confirmed the thrombosis of the RA extending t...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Hotta VT,Bluemke DA,Staszko KF,Pereira AN,Rochitte CE

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a 20 year old young man having the permanent form of junctional reciprocating tachycardia complicated by ventricular fibrillation (VF) is reported. A number of antiarrhythmic drugs either as single or combined therapy fail to control tachycardia. Paroxisms of a faster palpitation which never lasted longer th...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Sternick EB,Gerken LM,Azevedo Sobrinho AL,Barbosa MR,Gontijo B,Vrandecic M

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intestinal ischemia-reperfusion is a frequent clinical event associated to injury in distant organs, especially the heart. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the gene expression of oxidative stress and antioxidant defense in the heart of inbred mice subjected to intestinal ischemia and reperfusion (IR). METHODS:Twel...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Somaio Neto F,Ikejiri AT,Bertoletto PR,Chaves JC,Teruya R,Fagundes DJ,Taha MO

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data from over 4 decades have reported a higher incidence of silent infarction among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), but recent publications have shown conflicting results regarding the correlation between DM and presence of pain in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). OBJECTIVE:Our primary o...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Nicolau JC,Barbosa CJ,Franci A,Baracioli LM,Franken M,Lima FG,Giraldez RR,Kalil Filho R,Ramires JA,Giugliano RP

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00