Abdominal mycotic aneurysm and cerebral embolic event associated with infective endocarditis in a patient with chronic rheumatic valvar disease.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ischemic preconditioning is a method that prepares and protects cells to tolerate a long period of ischemia with the least possible injury. OBJECTIVES:Evaluate the influence of ischemic preconditioning over left ventricular function during off-pump myocardial revascularization. METHOD:Forty patients with c...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Succi JE,Gerola LR,Succi GM,Almeida RA,Novais LS,Rocha B

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with sickle cell anemia (SCA) frequently present with episodes of chest pain, alterations in the resting electrocardiogram, and changes in cardiac structure and functions. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of recurrent episodes of vaso-occlusion on the coronary microcirculation. METHODS:Coronary fl...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： de Souza JL Jr,Rodrigues AC,Buck PC,Guallandro SF,Mady C

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reproducibility data of the extent and patterns of late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is limited. OBJECTIVE:To explore the reproducibility of regional wall thickness (WT), LGE extent, and LGE patterns in patients with HCM assessed with cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR). M...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Rodriguez-Granillo GA,Deviggiano A,Capunay C,Zan MC,Carrascosa P

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stress-induced cardiomyopathy, also know as reversible left ventricular apical ballooning, " Broken-Heart" syndrome, and in Japan, Takotsubo, is characterized by the presence of a transient left ventricular dyskinetic movement of the anterior wall of with hypercontraction of the ventricular basilar segments precipitat...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Lemos AE,Junior Araújo AL,Lemos MT,Belém Lde S,Vasconcelos Filho FJ,Barros RB

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：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：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：BACKGROUND:Physical stress tolerance (ST) is a measurement of cardiorespiratory fitness. Aerobic capacity is reduced in heart failure (HF) although there is no data available on this parameter in animals with ventricular dysfunction and no signs of HF. OBJECTIVE:Evaluate ST in rats with ventricular diastolic dysfuncti...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Mendes OC,Sugizaki MM,Campos DS,Damatto RL,Leopoldo AS,Lima-Leopoldo AP,Baldissera V,Padovani CR,Okoshi K,Cicogna AC

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Little has been studied on heart rate and its relationship with metabolic disorders. Objective:To identify possible association between heart rate (HR) and metabolic disorders in children and adolescents. Methods:This cross-sectional study evaluated 2.098 subjects, aged between 7 and 17 years. The variable...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Silva CFD,Burgos MS,Silva PTD,Burgos LT,Welser L,Sehn AP,Horta JA,Mello ED,Reuter CP

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prosthesis-patient mismatch (PPM) is associated with worse outcomes. OBJECTIVE:Determine the frequency and evaluate preoperatory variables independently associated with severe PPM in a tertiary hospital focused on Public Health Care. METHODS:A total of 316 patients submitted to aortic valve replacement, wh...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Otto ME,Atik FA,Moreira MDN,Ribeiro LCM,Mello BCR,Lima JGE,Ribeiro MS,Domingues ACPM,Calzada RP,Jreige A Jr,Schloicka LL,Pibarot P

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have shown that pre/postnatal undernutrition leads to higher risk of non communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity in adulthood. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether overweight adolescents with mild stunting [height-for-age Z scores (HAZ) in the range <-1 to ≥ -2] have higher blood ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Clemente AP,Santos CD,Silva AA,Martins VJ,Marchesano AC,Fernandes MB,Albuquerque MP,Sawaya AL

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Sleep apneas are frequent in patients with heart failure (HF). Estimate of the pre-beta blocker age (BB) point out to 45% of central apneas in these patients. OBJECTIVE:Assess the influence of BB in central apneas and their interference in the quality of sleep and life of patients with heart failure. METHO...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Silva CP,Lorenzi-Filho G,Marcondes B,Osmundo G Jr,Mangini S,Freitas AF Jr,Pires PV,Bocchi EA,Bacal F

更新日期：2010-02-01 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：:In order to evaluate major Doppler-Echocardiographic parameters for the diagnosis of acute cardiac allograft rejection episodes a serial of 54 Doppler Echocardiograms were performed simultaneously with endomyocardial biopsy in five patients (mean age = 40.2 y/o). Measurements included: right and left chambers diameter...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Del Castillo JM,Marotta RH,Ortiz J,Matsumoto AY,Souza EL,Silva CE,Macruz R,Carvalho VB

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Doppler echocardiography (Echo) is a non-invasive method of excellent accuracy to screen portopulmonary hypertension (PPH) and to assess intrapulmonary shunts (IPS) in chronic liver disease (CLD). In the past decade, Echo proved to play a fundamental role in the diagnosis of cirrhotic cardiomyopathy (CCM). ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Mota VG,Markman Filho B

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four cases of proximal deep venous thrombosis treated with streptokinase and tissue plasminogen activator are reported. Therapy monitorization was performed by ultrasonography with color Doppler and thrombolytic agents were used by venous infusion. There was complete lysis in two cases, and the mean rate of venous rec...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Albuquerque LC,Silveira F,Zago AJ,Bettio J,Petracco JB

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present a technical proposal based on the experience of 130 implantations using a simplified technique for coronary sinus catheterization, based on the atrial component of the intracavitary electrogram and radiological anatomy. METHODS:From October, 2001 to October, 2004, 130 biventricular pacemaker impla...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Souza FS,Mortati NL,Braile DM,Vieira RW,Rojas SO,Rabelo AC,Souza JM,Oliveira SA

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 56-year-old female with unstable angina, presented an acute embolic ischaemic stroke of right medium cerebral artery during elective coronary angiography. Complete patency was achieved after an intraarterial infusion of rt-PA (60mg/60min) with important functional improvement. ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Ascer E,Lessa I,Caldas JG,Frudit ME,Pereira Mde B,Baruzzi AC

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is evidence that prehospital thrombolysis improves the outcome in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). OBJECTIVE:This study aimed at comparing the cost-effectiveness of prehospital compared to inhospital thrombolysis for STEMI from the National Health System perspective. METHODS:A decision-ana...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Araújo DV,Tura BR,Brasileiro AL,Luz Neto H,Pavão AL,Teich V

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

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:The exercise treadmill test can be used in ventricular dysfunction patients for functional capacity or predicting prognosis. The cardiac image with 123I MIBG shows cardiac sympathetic activation. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the relationship between exercise treadmill test variables and cardiac image changes in 12...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Rocha Messias L,de Queiroz Carreira MÂ,Ribeiro de Miranda SM,Cunha de Azevedo J,Ambrósio Gava I,Campos Rodrigues R,Maróstica E,Lucas da Nóbrega AC,Tinoco Mesquita C

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study anatomical limitation of coronary angioplasty, as alternative therapy in patients with multivessel disease and submitted to bypass surgery. METHODS:In 380 patients with multivessel disease and submitted to previous coronary bypass surgery, age ranged from 41 to 72 (average = 51) years, being 68% males...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Pimentel Filho WA,Ascer E,Buchler JR,de Assis SF,Hirschfeld R,Soares Neto MM,Neves MF,Pinheiro LF,Araújo EC,Armelin E

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess advanced heart failure (HF) treatment in relation to reduction of ventricular filling pressures, with the use of greater doses of vasodilators, through invasive hemodynamic monitoring. METHODS:Nineteen advanced HF patients were studied, in whom Swan-Ganz catheter was inserted to direct administrati...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Almeida Júnior GL,Esporcatte R,Rangel FO,Rocha RM,Gouvêa e Silva Gde M,Tura BR,Jorge JK,Drumond LE,Albanesi Filho FM

更新日期：2005-10-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:Although the effects of salt intake reduction on casual blood pressure have been extensively studied in hypertensive individuals, data on reductions of added salt on arterial stiffness in both normotensive and prehypertensive subjects are scarce. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of progressive reduction in...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Arantes AC,Sousa ALL,Vitorino PVO,Jardim PCBV,Jardim TSV,Rezende JM,Lelis ES,Rodrigues RB,Coca A,Barroso WKS

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：PURPOSE:To study the efficacy and tolerability of urapidil in patients with mild and moderate arterial hypertension, including ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM). METHODS:Twenty patients, either sex, 40 to 75 years old, with diastolic blood pressure (DBP) between 90 to 115mmHg were studied. The DBP was the fo...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Nobre F,Nogueira JL

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging is considered the gold-standard method for the calculation of cardiac volumes. Transthoracic impedance cardiography assesses the cardiac output. No studies validating this measurement, in comparison to that obtained by magnetic resonance imaging, are available. OBJECTIVE:T...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Villacorta Junior H,Villacorta AS,Amador F,Hadlich M,Albuquerque DC,Azevedo CF

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00