Baroreflex sensitivity and its association with arrhythmic events in Chagas disease.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have demonstrated clinical benefits of fish consumption for the cardiovascular system. These effects are attributed to the increased amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids in these foods. However, the concentrations of fatty acids may vary according to region. OBJECTIVE:The goal of this stud...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Scherr C,Gagliardi AC,Miname MH,Santos RD

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:According to the World Health Organization, coronary atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death worldwide. The INTERHEART study demonstrated that dyslipidemia is one of the most important independent risk factors for AMI. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the lipid profile and blood pressure of school children atten...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Scherr C,Magalhães CK,Malheiros W

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The decision of stopping cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in patients brought to emergency room in arrest remains a challenge. Such decision is even more difficult when someone is brought by bystanders, after an acute loss of consciousness without any out-of-hospital care. To evaluate the probability of surv...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： César LA,Pamplona D,Ferreira JF,de Brito Júnior F,Uchida AH,Moretti MA,Pfeferman E,Amato RV,da Luz PL,Bellotti G,Pileggi F

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Electrocardiographically-detected left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a strong predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVE:To assess the performance of the Sokolow-Lyon-Rappaport (SLR) and Cornell voltage criteria in a population sample regarding the diagnosis of LVH on echocardiogram (...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Rodrigues SL,D'Angelo L,Pereira AC,Krieger JE,Mill JG

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac tumors are rare, mostly benign with high embolic potential. OBJECTIVES:To correlate the histological type of cardiac masses with their embolic potential, implantation site and long term follow up in patients undergoing surgery. METHODS:Between January 1986 and December 2011, we retrospectively anal...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Dias RR,Fernandes F,Ramires FJ,Mady C,Albuquerque CP,Jatene FB

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study mononuclear magnesium and serum cations (Na, K and Mg) in elderly hypertensive patients treated with hydrochlorothiazide during 90 days. PATIENTS AND METHODS:15 elderly hypertensive patients treated with hydrochlorothiazide, 25 mg/day or placebo. A method of freezing produced total lysis of the cells;...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Faintuch JJ,Azul JB,Wajngarten M,Rocha Ados S

更新日期：1991-06-01 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:Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a complex syndrome which comprises structural and functional alterations in the heart in maintaining the adequate blood demand to all tissues. Few investigations sought to evaluate oxidative DNA damage in CHF. OBJECTIVE:To quantify the DNA damage using the comet assay in left ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Stefani GP,Nunes RB,Rossato DD,Hentschke VS,Domenico MD,Lago PD,Rhoden CR

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of swimming on pulmonary water content in animals with heart failure (HF) after myocardial infarction (MI). METHODS:After coronary occlusion, MI size 20% 40% of the LV large. The animals swam for 60 min/day, 5 days...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Portes LA,Tucci PJ

更新日期：2006-07-01 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:Despite reports in the literature that both leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and commuting physical activity (CPA) can promote health benefits, the literature lacks studies comparing the associations of these domains of physical activity with cardiovascular risk scores. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the ass...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Pitanga FJG,Matos SMA,Almeida MDC,Barreto SM,Aquino EML

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Posterior subcapsular cataract is a tissue reaction commonly found among professionals exposed to ionizing radiation. OBJECTIVE:To assess the prevalence of cataract in professionals working in hemodynamics in Brazil. METHODS:Professionals exposed to ionizing radiation (group 1, G1) underwent slit lamp exam...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Barbosa AHP,Medeiros RB,Corpa AMR,Higa FS,Souza MT,Barbosa PL,Moreira AC,Quadros AS,Lemke VMG,Cantarelli MJC

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The new European Society of Cardiology guidelines for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) define the estimation of sudden cardiac death (SCD) risk as an integral part of clinical management. An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is recommended (class IIa) when the risk is ≥ 6%. OBJECTIVES:To compare...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Reis L,Teixeira R,Fernandes A,Almeida I,Madeira M,Silva J,Botelho A,Pais J,Nascimento J,Gonçalves L

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 79-year-old woman developed myocardial infarction associated with acute pulmonary edema. The electrocardiogram recorded QRS complex of QS type in V1 with upper ST extending from V3R to V6R. The polarity of the P wave in bipolar leads was positive, so compatible with dextrorotation complicated by myocardial infarctio...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Albanesi Filho FM,Ginefra P,Magalhães ME,de Albuquerque DC

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although team-based care is recommended for patients with hypertension, results of this intervention in a real-world setting are missing in the literature. OBJECTIVE:To report the results of a real-world long-term team-based care for hypertensive patients we conducted this study. METHODS:Data of hypertensi...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Jardim TV,Souza ALL,Barroso WKS,Jardim PCBV

更新日期：2020-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on a 30-year-old female patient, with biological mitral valve prosthesis due to symptomatic mitral stenosis and a history of acute myocardial infarction and generalized tonic-clonic seizure episodes, visual hallucinations, cerebral thromboembolic events and, at present, chorea and acute carditis. The patient...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Soeiro Ade M,Almeida MC,Accorsi TA,Spina GS,Serrano CV Jr,Tarasoutchi F

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the anti-hypertensive effect of verapamil COER-24 180/240 mg in a single dose at bedtime as single therapy in mild to moderate hypertensives. METHODS:A multicentric, open, placebo controlled study of 81 hypertensive patients older than 20 years-old followed to 8 weeks. Blood pressure was measured...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Ortega KC,Santello JL,Nobre F,Kohlman Júnior O,Jardim PC,da Costa LS,Rosito GA,Raposo Filho JJ,Oigman W,Mion Júnior D

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation of the defibrillation threshold (DFT) during the implantation of a cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is an important stage of the procedure, as a high DFT can be found in up to 16% of patients. We report a patient with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) submitted to a biventricular ICD implantation....

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Camanho LE,Silva AC,Teixeira MA,Oliveira Junior LA,Saad EB,Maia Mda C

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serum cystatin C (s-CC), an endogenous marker of kidney function, has also been proposed as a cardiovascular risk marker. However, it is unknown whether it is a direct marker of atherosclerosis, independently of kidney function. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to correlate s-CC with two surrogate marker...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Monteiro Junior Fd,Ferreira PA,Nunes JA,Cunha Júnior CP,Brito RL,Costa JH,Lima JR,Lages JS,Salgado Filho N,Lima VC

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ebstein's anomaly is an uncommon congenital heart defect, with a prevalence of 0.3-0.5%. Its association with an imperforate tricuspid valve is an even more rare situation (less than 10% of cases). Prenatal diagnosis of this association by means of fetal echocardiography has not been reported. We describe here this as...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Zielinsky P,Pilla CB

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is frequently present in patients with aortic valve disease. Decreased kidney perfusion as a consequence of reduced cardiac output may contribute to renal dysfunction in this setting. OBJECTIVE:Given the potential reversibility of kidney hypoperfusion after valve repair, this st...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Calça R,Teles RC,Branco P,Gaspar A,Brito J,Nolasco T,Almeida MD,Neves JP,Mendes M,Machado DS,Weigert A

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize the cardiac electrophysiologic effects of cocaine. METHODS:In 8 dogs (9-13 kg), electrophysiologic parameters and programmed stimulation were undertaken using transvenous catheters at baseline, and after cocaine intravenous infusion (12 mg/kg bolus followed by 0.22 mg/kg/min for 25 minutes). ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Fenelon G,Uchoa J,Otobone JR,Reis M,do Amaral JL,de Paola AA

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Transposition of the Great Arteries is the most frequent congenital cyanogenic cardiopathy in the neonatal period, corresponding to 7% of all congenital cardiopathies. Among the operations for surgical treatment, the Jatene operation, with arterial correction, is the treatment of choice. During the late ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Jatene MB,Jatene IB,Oliveira PM,Moysés RA,Souza LC,Fontes V,Miura N,Lopes AA,Marcial MB,Jatene AD

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report new percutaneous techniques for perforating the pulmonary valve in pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum, in 3 newborns who had this birth defect. There was mild to moderate hypoplastic right ventricle, a patent infundibulum, and no coronary-cavitary communications. We succeeded in all cases, and ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Pedra CA,de Sousa LN,Pedra SR,Ferreira WP,Braga SL,Esteves CA,Santana MV,Sousa JE,Fontes VF

更新日期：2001-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:The identification of risk factors for postoperative complications in cardiac patients with surgical indication may influence the therapeutic decision. OBJECTIVE:To describe the experience of a Cardiology hospital in the validation and practical use of a preoperative risk score. METHODS:To validate TUMAN's...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Strabelli TM,Stolf NA,Uip DE

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Patients who underwent heart transplantation (HTX) experience a reduction in the elevation that is usual in systolic blood pressure during exercise testing. Of unknown origin, this phenomenon varies in frequency and intensity. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between systolic blood pressu...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Salles AF,Machado CV,Cordovil A,Leite WA,Moisés VA,de Almeida DR,Carvalho AC,Oliveira Filho JA

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chemotherapy with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide, although efficient for treating breast cancer, is associated with cardiovascular complications. Recent studies seek to identify methods that can early detect cardiological and vascular changes as a strategy to decrease the incidence of cardiovascular comorb...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Souza CA,Simões R,Borges KBG,Oliveira AN,Zogeib JB,Alves B,Malachias MVB,Drummond-Lage AP,Rezende BA

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To verify the hypothesis that the pulmonary vein pulsatility index is higher in fetuses of diabetic mothers than it is in normal fetuses of nondiabetic mothers. METHODS:Twenty-four fetuses of mothers with either gestational or previous diabetes (cases), and 25 normal fetuses of mothers without systemic disea...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Zielinsky P,Piccoli AL Jr,Teixeira L,Gus EI,Mânica JL,Satler F,Vaz H,Nicoloso LH,Luchese S,Sheid M,Marcantonio S,Hatém D

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last two decades the results of randomized clinical studies, which are powerful aids for correctly assessing therapeutical strategies, have consolidated cardiological practice. In addition, scientifically interesting hypotheses have been generated through the results of epidemiological studies. Properly condu...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Avezum A,Rossi Neto JM,Piegas L

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00