High dose of amiodarone in a short-term period reduces the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.

abstract：BACKGROUND:In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), interstitial myocardial fibrosis is an important histological modification that has been associated with sudden death and evolution toward myocardial dilation. OBJECTIVE:To prospectively evaluate the prognostic value of the collagen volume fraction in HCM. METHODS:An e...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Arteaga E,de Araújo AQ,Bernstein M,Ramires FJ,Ianni BM,Fernandes F,Mady C

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in children is an increasingly common practice. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate, in our institution, the results of RFA in children younger than 15 years. METHODS:A total of 125 children submitted to RFA between May 1991 and May 2010 were analyzed. RESULTS:Sixty-seven (53.6%) children ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Melo SL,Scanavacca MI,Pisani C,Darrieux F,Hachul D,Hardy C,Camargo PR,Atik E,Sosa EA

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the sphygmomanometers calibration accuracy and the physical conditions of the cuff-bladder, bulb, pump, and valve. METHODS:Sixty hundred and forty five aneroid sphygmomanometers were evaluated, 521 used in private practice and 124 used in hospitals. Aneroid manometers were tested against a proper...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Mion Júnior D,Pierin AM,Alavarce DC,Vasconcellos JH

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：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：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:Unilateral pulmonary artery agenesis is an uncommon isolated anomaly and since 1978 only 119 cases have been reported. In general the condition presents as pulmonary hypertension (PH) in children and hemoptysis in adults. Interventions such as pulmonary artery reconstruction and lobectomies were performed in ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Atik E,Tanamati C,Kajita L,Barbero-Marcial M

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case in which a neonate with complete transposition of the great arteries was submitted to an atrial septostomy through transhepatic access due to congenital interruption of the inferior vena cava. The technical aspects of the procedure are discussed. ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Neves JR,Ferreiro CR,Fontes VF,Pedra CA

更新日期：2007-03-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To assess the benefit resulting from the use of abciximab associated with primary angioplasty. The following parameters were analyzed in-hospital, at 30 days, and 6 months: (a) flow in the culprit artery; (b) ventricular function; (c) combined outcome of death, acute myocardial infarction, and additional reva...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Brito ML,Souza Filho NF,Moura V AV,Lavalle LA,Darwich RZ,Leal M,Munhoz EC

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is defined as a "group of clinical symptoms compatible with acute myocardial ischemia", representing the leading cause of death worldwide, with a high clinical and financial impact. In this sense, the development of economic studies assessing the costs related to the treatment o...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Teich V,Piha T,Fahham L,Squiassi HB,Paloni Ede M,Miranda P,Araújo DV

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heart rate recovery after treadmill electrocardiographic exercise stress test is modulated by the autonomic nervous system. Analysis of heart rate variability can provide useful information about autonomic control of the cardiovascular system. OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to test the hypothesis of ass...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Antelmi I,Chuang EY,Grupi CJ,Latorre Mdo R,Mansur AJ

更新日期：2008-06-01 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：PURPOSE:To evaluate the results of percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty (PBV) for membranous subaortic stenosis (MSAS). METHODS:Seven patients with MSAS were submitted to PBV using the retrograde approach. Hemodynamic and angiographic studies were performed before and after the procedure. The balloon/annulus ratio varie...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Pedra CA,Gusmão Mde O,Esteves CA,Braga SL,Fontes VF

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The decrease in mortality due to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) has been achieved in the United States and the same decrease has been happening in developing countries, thanks to favorable changes in lifestyle and risk factors. Despite such consideration, the volume of information available on the distribution...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Ciorlia LA,Godoy MF

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) present a high prevalence and have an impact on the morbimortality of the elderly; however, this question is still unknown by the elderly treated in the Brazilian Public Health System (SUS). OBJECTIVE:To investigate the prevalence of CVRF among the elderly treated by SUS i...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Conceição Ferreira CC,Peixoto Mdo R,Barbosa MA,Silveira EA

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze, by cross-sectional echocardiography, morphological features of the atrial atrioventricular and ventricular septum potentially involved in the genesis of fixed subaortic stenosis. METHODS:Forty three children with fixed subaortic stenosis were compared with 86 normal children, matched by age, sex an...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Miyague NI,Bresolin AA,Gutierrez JA,Zielinsky P

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Benzathine penicillin G every 3 weeks is the standard protocol for secondary prophylaxis for recurrent rheumatic fever. OBJECTIVE:Assess the effect of Benzathine penicillin G on Streptococcus sanguinis and Streptococcus oralis in patients with cardiac valvular disease due to rheumatic fever receiving second...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Aguiar AA,Sampaio RO,Sampaio JL,Spina GS,Neves RS,Moreira LF,Grinberg M

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the radial approach offers an unquestionable result in terms of reduction of vascular complications and occurrence of severe bleeding in comparison to the femoral approach, so far it has only been used in few centers which elected it as the preferential access. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the current sta...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Andrade PB,Tebet MA,Andrade MV,Labrunie A,Mattos LA

更新日期：2011-04-01 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：: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：PURPOSE:To relate our experience with thrombolytic therapy in 8 patients with cardiac metal prosthesis complicated with thrombosis. METHODS:Eight patients with clinical and echocardiographic diagnosis of cardiac valvar prosthesis thrombosis were treated. RESULTS:The treatment efficacy was evaluated by clinical and ec...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Campagnucci VP,Suzuki HY,Franken RA,Rivetti LA

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heart disease of genetic origin in the world population, with a prevalence of at least 1/500. The association with systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is not uncommon, as it affects approximately 25% of the world population. Most studies aim at the differ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Gil TCP,Castier MB,Gondar AFP,Sales AF,Santos MO,Lima FCDS,Mourilhe-Rocha R

更新日期：2019-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peripartum cardiomyopathy is an idiopathic disorder defined by the occurrence of acute heart failure during late pregnancy or post-partum period in the absence of any other definable cause. Its clinical course is variable and severe cases might require heart transplantation. OBJECTIVE:To investigate long-te...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Bouabdallaoui N,Demondion P,Maréchaux S,Varnous S,Lebreton G,Mouquet F,Leprince P

更新日期：2018-02-01 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:Echocardiography is a useful method for screening and assessing response to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). 3D echocardiography has already established its role in the evaluation of ventricular volumes and ejection fraction (LVEF) with excellent correlation of results when compared with MRI. OBJECT...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Hotta VT,Martinelli Filho M,Mady C,Mathias W Jr,Vieira ML

更新日期：2011-08-01 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: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: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：:A 57 year-old male patient developed cardiogenic shock after inferior wall myocardial infarction. Cinecoronariography demonstrated a critical distal lesion of the right coronary artery. Transluminal percutaneous coronary angioplasty was carried out four hours after onset of pain and thirty minutes after hospital admis...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Medeiros Filho H,de Medeiros Mde F,de Souza JB,Montenegro S,Mesquita E

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00