[Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. Analysis of 305 dilatations].

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular surgery has been undergoing transformations due to the advancement of percutaneous techniques, clinical treatment and primary prevention. OBJECTIVE:Evaluation of incidence and mortality of heart surgeries performed at the Instituto do Coração (InCor-HCFMUSP). METHODS:Using database from the ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Lisboa LA,Moreira LF,Mejia OV,Dallan LA,Pomerantzeff PM,Costa R,Puig LB,Jatene FB,Marcial MB,Stolf NA

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors consider the possibility of using color Doppler of the ductus venosus and the measurement of nuchal translucency as a screening test for alterations in fetal cardiac functions in the first trimester of gestation. Review of the literature suggests that the combination of the ultrasonographic measurement of ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Murta CG,Moron AF,de Avila MA

更新日期：1999-06-01 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：:This report describes a case of a 62 year-old man admitted for recurrent myocardial infarction and normal coronary arteries, caused by coronary embolism from aortic papillary fibroelastoma. Other conditions causing acute coronary syndrome and normal coronary arteries are discussed. A careful evaluation by transthoraci...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Brito JD,Almeida MS,Ribeiras R,Melo JQ,Almeida RH,Silva JA

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To assess the association of the A1166C polymorphism of the angiotensin II type-1 receptor (AT1R) gene with acute myocardial infarction and also with the severity of coronary artery disease. METHODS:A prospective, cross-sectional study was carried out with 110 patients with acute myocardial infarction, who, ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Araújo MA,Menezes BS,Lourenço C,Cordeiro ER,Gatti RR,Goulart LR

更新日期：2004-11-01 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:To evaluate the nitroglycerin patches efficacy and tolerability in patients with stable angina pectoris. METHODS:One thousand and five hundred and thirty nine patients with stable angina pectoris, mean age 61.0 +/- 10.3, 891 men and 648 women were prospectively evaluated by five hundred and thirty five special...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Ramires JA,Ghorayeb N,Mansur AP,Batlouni M,Oliveira SF,da Luz PL

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The conventional right ventricular stimulation can be associated with deleterious effects on cardiac function. The need for a more physiological artificial cardiac stimulation is undoubtedly one of the most important points in the area of cardiac electrotherapy. The programming algorithms for the maintenance of adequa...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Silva Júnior Od,Melo CS,Marra M,Correia D

更新日期：2011-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in adults, and is encountered in 10-15% of the patients with hyperthyroidism. Unless euthyroidism is restored, pharmacological or electrical cardioversion is controversial in patients with AF who remain hyperthyroid. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Gürdoğan M,Ari H,Tenekecioğlu E,Ari S,Bozat T,Koca V,Melek M

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) are at high coronary risk and beta-cell dysfunction or insulin resistance might predict an additional risk for early cardiovascular events. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to evaluate early glucometabolic alterations in patients with MetS, but without previously known type...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Monteiro CM,Oliveira L,Izar MC,Helfenstein T,Santos AO,Fischer SM,Barros SW,Pinheiro LF,Carvalho AC,Fonseca FA

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To verify the efficacy and safety of the creation of a barrier with radiofrequency (RF) in the tricuspid annulus and the vena cava ostium (TA-IVC). METHODS:Nine consecutive patients, 7 males, with age ranging from 36 to 76 years, with paroxysmal (7 patients) or permanent (2) type I atrial flutter (negative P w...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Sosa EA,Scanavacca MI,Lewandowski A,Kuniyoshi R,Magalhães L,Sarabanda A,Piccioni JL,Bellotti G,Pileggi F

更新日期：1994-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:The importance of adequate management and control of high blood pressure (HBP). OBJECTIVE:To estimate the prevalence of hypertension control and therapeutic inertia among adults treated at primary health care units (PHCU) in the city of Joinville, as well as the associated factors. METHODS:A cross-sectiona...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Hoepfner C,Franco SC

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of a 19-year old female with systemic pulmonary artery (PA) pressure due to a congenital ventricular septal defect (VSD) and atrial septal defect (ASD). She was pink at rest and cyanotic on exercise. Lung biopsy revealed grade IV pulmonary vascular changes. As a preliminary step PA was banded to incr...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Batista RJ,Santos JL,Takeshita N,Eocchino L,Lima PN,Goehr M,Cunha MA,Kawaguchi AT,Salerno TA

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) integrates dystrophy occurring due to genetic mutations that express the dystrophin protein in chromosome X. The onset of neuromuscular symptoms usually precedes the impairment of cardiac function, and may conversely happen by heart failure (HF). Physical training is well established in...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Roque JM,Carvalho VO,Pascoalino LN,Ferreira SA,Bocchi EA,Guimarães GV

更新日期：2011-12-01 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：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：OBJECTIVE:To investigate a group of patients that have a significant lesion in a single-vessel and to demonstrate whether or not the sensitivity and specificity of a dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE) was valuable in the evaluation of myocardial viability for these patients. METHODS:Twenty patients who had under...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Castier MB,Carrinho JR,Carrinho MA,Albanesi Filho FM,Moraes AV,Morcerf FP

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lifestyle intervention programs can reduce the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and, therefore, reduce the risk for cardiac disease, one of the main public health problems nowadays. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to compare the effects of three types of approach for lifestyle change programs in ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Saboya PP,Bodanese LC,Zimmermann PR,Gustavo AD,Macagnan FE,Feoli AP,Oliveira MD

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：:Prosthetic thrombosis is a rare complication, but it has high mortality and morbidity. Young women of childbearing age that have prosthetic heart valves are at increased risk of thrombosis during pregnancy due to changes in coagulation factors. Anticoagulation with adequate control and frequent follow-up if pregnancy ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Garcez JD,Rosa VE,Lopes AS,Accorsi TA,Fernandes JR,Pomerantzeff PM,Avila WS,Tarasoutchi F

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extensive and severe myocardial lesions are reported in a patient who died due to snakebite (Crotalus Durissus Terrificus). These lesions are documented by clinical, electrocardiographic, enzymatic and histological evidences. The main pathological features are represented by sarcoplasmatic vacuoles, densely clumped my...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： de Siqueira JE,Higuchi Mde L,Nabut N,Lose A,Souza JK,Nakashima M

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The search for quality requires assessment tools in the various subdivisions of a health complex. In diagnostic medicine, they are scarce and in ergometry suggestions of indicators were not found. OBJECTIVE:To establish indicator for quality control on ergometry based on III Guidelines of the Brazilian Card...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Meneghelo RS,Morhy SS,Zucchi P

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The determination of the prevalence of electrocardiographic alterations in the older age strata of the Brazilian population represents important information with clinical and epidemiological purpose. OBJECTIVE:To verify the prevalence rates of atrial fibrillation, enlarged Q/QS waves (Minnesota code 1.1-1.2...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Kawabata-Yoshihara LA,Benseñor IM,Kawabata VS,Menezes PR,Scazufca M,Lotufo PA

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading causes of death in our population. There was a progressive decrease in mortality due to CVD up to 2005. OBJECTIVE:To update the trends in mortality from cardiovascular diseases in Brazil and in the metropolitan region of São Paulo (MRSP) from 1990 to 2009. METH...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Mansur Ade P,Favarato D

更新日期：2012-08-01 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 compare the management of patients with ischemic heart disease being followed up in a general cardiology outpatient clinic with that of patients being followed up in an outpatient clinic specific for ischemic heart disease, emphasizing the lipid profile and the pharmacological treatment prescribed. METHOD...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Stein R,Alboim C,Campos C,Mello RB,Rosito GA,Polanczyk CA

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is evidence indicating that blood pressure control is more effective in reducing macrovascular complications of diabetes mellitus (DM) than glycemic control. However, the reduction in BP to levels recommended by international guidelines is difficult in clinical practice. OBJECTIVE:To assess the percen...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Pinto LC,Ricardo ED,Leitão CB,Kramer CK,Zanatta CM,Gross JL,Canani LH

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00