Study of ventricular electrical systole in patients with end-stage kidney disease on hemodialysis.

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：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the frequency and prevalence of congenital heart defects in a tertiary care center for children with heart diseases. METHODS:We carried out an epidemiological assessment of the first medical visit of 4,538 children in a pediatric hospital from January 1995 to December 1997. All patients with conge...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Miyague NI,Cardoso SM,Meyer F,Ultramari FT,Araújo FH,Rozkowisk I,Toschi AP

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyse the influence of unstable coronary syndromes (UCS) in the early and late prognosis after rotational atherectomy (RA). METHODS:We treated 236 patients with RA between Aug/1992 and May/1996. Patients were divided into two groups: A) stable coronary syndromes 120 (51%) patients; B) UCS: 116 (49%) patie...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Tanajura LF,Sousa AG,Feres F,Mattos LA,Nunes GL,Abizaid A,Pinto IM,Centemero MP,Chaves AJ,Abizaid AC,Sousa JE

更新日期：1997-02-01 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：: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: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：BACKGROUND:Hypertension is related to increased body fat, which can be evaluated by anthropometric indicators. OBJECTIVE:To determine the predictive power of anthropometric indicators and establish their cutoff points as discriminators of high blood pressure. METHODS:Cross-sectional study with a sample of 660 adolesc...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Beck CC,Lopes Ada S,Pitanga FJ

更新日期：2011-02-01 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:Abdominal circumference (WC) is the measure that correlates most closely with the risk factors and death from cardiovascular disease. However, the impact of obesity on the prognosis of patients with cardiovascular disease remains controversial and requires further clarification. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate WA as ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Lopes de Souza PA,Trussardi Fayh AP,Lúcia Portal V

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The patient is a male with risk factors for coronary artery disease, who was referred for cardiac catheterization after acute myocardial infarction in the inferior wall. The patient underwent transluminal coronary angioplasty in the right coronary artery with successful stent implantation. ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： da L V Siqueira L,Bueno RR,Guérios EE,de Andrade PM,Nercolini DC,Negrão SW,Pacheco AL,Tarastchuck JC

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have examined the relationship of one's habitual physical activity level and autonomic nervous system (ANS) modulation on sleep quality in smokers. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to identify changes in the sleep quality of smokers and its relation with their habitual physical activity level...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Trevisan IB,Vanderlei LCM,Proença M,Barreira TV,Santos CP,Gouveia TS,Ramos EMC,Ramos D

更新日期：2020-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a girl with chronic rheumatic valvar heart disease who developed infective endocarditis and two complications, ischemic stroke due to cerebral embolic event and mycotic aneurysm of the superior mesenteric artery. ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Liphaus BL,Goldenstein-Schainberg C,Kitamura LM,Silva CA

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although thrombolysis and primary CTA are well-established procedures, they are not administered in a large proportion of the patients with STEMI who arrive to the emergency rooms. OBJECTIVE:Describe initial and final the results in a cohort of STEMI patients METHODS:The study included, from hospital admis...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Soares Jda S,Souza NR,Nogueira Filho J,Cunha CC,Ribeiro GS,Peixoto RS,Soares CE,Soares LC,Reis AF,Faria CA

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myocardial performance index (MPI), demonstrates both systolic and diastolic functions of the left ventricle. Presystolic wave (PSW) is frequently detected on Doppler examination of the left ventricular outflow tract and possible mechanism of PSW is impaired LV compliance and left ventricular stiffness. OBJ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Kul S,Dursun İ,Ayhan S,Sayin MR,Üçüncü Ö,Bülbül NE,Ateş AH,Akyüz AR

更新日期：2019-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical and epidemiological studies have demonstrated a strong association between eating habits and chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular events, although not all the mechanisms of action are understood. OBJECTIVE:To describe and analyze the cardiovascular risk (CVR) in vegetarians and omnivores r...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Teixeira Rde C,Molina Mdel C,Zandonade E,Mill JG

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the diagnostic accuracy of echocardiography for indicating surgery without catheterization in patients with congenital heart disease through a prospective analysis and comparison of the echocardiographic diagnosis with the intraoperative findings, or invasive study, or both. METHODS:From Februar...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Lopes LM,Damiano AP,Moreira GN,Azevedo TJ,Nagamatsu CT,Tavares GM,Guerra VC,Silva JP,Furlanetto G,Salvador AB

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:PURPOSE--To present initial experience on radiofrequency (RF) ablation of atrial flutter (AFL) guided by anatomic and electrophysiologic parameters. METHODS--Eight patients (six males), mean-age of 42 +/- 17.5 years with chronic type I AFL (mean cycle length of 251 +/- 14.3 msec, range 240 to 280 msec) were undergone ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Cruz Filho FE,Fagundes ML,Boghossian S,Vanheusden LM,Ribeiro JC,Villacorta H,Maia IG

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of dyslipidemias in adults in the city of Campos dos Goytacazes, in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, and to identify its relation to risk factors. METHODS:Cross-sectional, population-based, observational study with sampling through conglomerates and stratified according to s...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： de Souza LJ,Souto Filho JT,de Souza TF,Reis AF,Gicovate Neto C,Bastos DA,Côrtes VA,Chalita FE,Teixeira CL

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Today, chronic kidney diseases represent a great challenge to public health as regards the acquisition of knowledge to support interventions that can slow the progression of renal function loss. OBJECTIVE:To analyze the magnitude of the renal function deficit in hypertensive adult patients and its relations...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Braga FL,Arruda IK,Diniz Ada S,Cabral PC,Lemos Mda C,Braga MD,Chaves Hde C Jr

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The occurrence of minute-ventilation oscillations during exercise, named periodic breathing, exhibits important prognostic information in heart failure. Considering that exercise training could influence the fluctuation of ventilatory components during exercise, we hypothesized that ventilatory variability d...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Castro RRT,Lima SP,Sales ARK,Nóbrega ACLD

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects of elderly patients with cardiovascular disease in Brazil. METHODS:Elderly patients with cardiovascular disease treated in 36 centers of cardiology and geriatrics were investigated through a questionnaire applied to those who had an appointment duri...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Taddei CF,Ramos LR,de Moraes JC,Wajngarten M,Libberman A,Santos SC,Savioli F,Dioguardi G,Franken R

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to estimate the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in valvular heart disease of rheumatic (RVHD) and non-rheumatic (NVHD) etiology, assessing possible predictive factors for the presence of CAD. METHODS:This is a cross-sectional study of a series of cases obtained from a pre-defined population, wher...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Kruczan DD,Silva NA,Pereira Bde B,Romão VA,Correa Filho WB,Morales FE

更新日期：2008-03-01 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：PURPOSE:To study the effect of omega-3 fatty acid on endothelium-dependent relaxation, total plasma cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides levels as well as, the malondialdehyde (MDA) content of the LDL particles and arterial wall. METHODS:Fourteen male rabbits were randomly assigned to hyperc...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Jorge PA,Neyra LC,Ozaki RM,de Almeida E

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Antihypertensive therapy with thiazides decreases coronary events in elderly patients. However, the influence of diuretics on myocardial ischemia has not been fully investigated. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of chlorthalidone and diltiazem on myocardial ischemia. METHODS:Following a random...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Serro-Azul JB,de Paula RS,Gruppi C,Pinto L,Pierri H,Nussbacher A,Gebara O,Moffa P,Pereira-Barreto AC,Wajngarten M

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Stroop test requires the individual to respond to specific elements of a stimulus, whereas inhibiting more automated processes. OBJECTIVE:To compare the cardiovascular reactivity induced by the computerized version of the Stroop word-color test TESTINPACS with the traditional version based on the readin...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Barbosa DF,Prada FJ,Glanner MF,Nóbrega Ode T,Córdova CO

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI) has played an important role in the risk stratification of patients during the in-hospital phase of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), but few studies have determined its role as a long-term prognostic marker in the outpatient setting. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the a...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Castro LT,Santos IS,Goulart AC,Pereira ADC,Staniak HL,Bittencourt MS,Lotufo PA,Bensenor IM

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Based on the analysis of indicators which express the rationale of the actions of the program, we developed a cross-sectional study to assess the performance of a Family Healthcare Team as regards the care provided to individuals with arterial hypertension living in a small municipality. METHODS:The study ca...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： de Sousa LB,de Souza RK,Scochi MJ

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 54-year-old man with Chagas cardiomyopathy that was submitted to a heart transplantation and five months later presented a progressive increase in liver enzymes. Diagnosis of chronic active hepatitis was confirmed by histopathologic studies. A transitory interruption of treatment with azathioprine and the posterior ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： de Carvalho VB,Fonseca FA,de Oliveira e Silva A,Molina FR,Santo GC,dos Santos TE,de Souza EF,Macruz R,Zerbini Ede J

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Information on the clinical progression, in the long term, of patients submitted to mechanical reperfusion is scarce. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study is to describe the long-term clinical progression of patients submitted to primary stenting. METHODS:Between January 1998 and December 2003 we studied ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Oliveira DC,Oliveira JB,Ferro CR,Rosa CG,Borba LA,Knopp F,Oliveira GP,Silva CR,Piegas LS

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00