Thyroid dysfunction and cardiological management in patients receiving amiodarone.

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:Excessive weight is a cardiovascular risk factor since it generates a chronic inflammatory process that aggravates the endothelial function. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the endothelial function in individuals with excess weight and mild dyslipidemia using brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (BAFMD), and the as...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Menti E,Zaffari D,Galarraga T,Lessa JR,Pontin B,Pellanda LC,Portal VL

更新日期：2016-06-01 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

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：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

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：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effects of the relief of the mitral stenosis by percutaneous ballon valvotomy in the function of the left atrial appendage. METHODS:Twelve patients with symptomatic mitral stenosis, in sinus rhythm, were studied. They were submitted to the transesophageal echocardiogram before and after effecti...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Tatani SB,Campos Filho O,Fischer CH,Moisés VA,Souza JA,Alves CM,Paola AA,Carvalho AC

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this paper is to review clinical and laboratory features of this unusual pathology and its complications, indicating transcatheter embolization as a first choice for its management. Our case report is of a seven year-old child, with complex pulmonary arteriovenous fistula of the anterior segment of right su...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： de Melo JC,de Araújo AP,Monteiro Eda S,Rongel EB,Felipe H,Ferreira MC,Tavares W,Medeiros R

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) women have a high prevalence of obesity and alterations in cardiovascular autonomic control, mainly modifications in heart rate variability (HRV) autonomic modulation. However, there are few studies about other autonomic control parameters, such as blood pressure variabilit...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Philbois SV,Gastaldi AC,Facioli TP,Felix ACS,Reis RMD,Fares TH,Souza HCD

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies on hypermobility have aroused great interest in the last decades, as they are associated to musculoskeletal disorders, as well as abnormalities in several organic systems, such as the mitral valve prolapse. Therefore, in this study, data on the association between joint hypermobility and the mitral valve prola...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Cavenaghi S,Marino LH,Oliveira PP,Lamari NM

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the clinical pattern of subaortic stenosis associated with perimembranous ventricular septal defect. METHODS:From January 1979 to June 2000, 36 children with perimembranous ventricular septal defect and fixed subaortic stenosis were followed-up regarding anatomic characteristics, evolvement, and cli...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Horta Mda G,Faria CA,Rezende DF,Masci TL,Rabelo CC,Katina T,Oliveira Md,Oliveira LP

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are limited data regarding the use of hypolipidemic agents concomitantly with immunosuppressive drugs. Best evidence is provided for the use of statins and cyclosporine. In terms of pharmacodynamics, these two drugs have different substrates. In respect to pharmacokinetics, statins usually do not modify serum co...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Izar MC

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a major cause of death in developed countries as well as in developing countries. In general, the clinical manifestations of CVD, such as myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral vascular disease, are caused by an atherosclerotic process with onset as from the middle age. However,...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Santos MG,Pegoraro M,Sandrini F,Macuco EC

更新日期：2008-04-01 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 test the hypothesis that myocardial hypertrophy is associated with increased serum insulin levels in children of diabetic mothers and to determine the frequency and timing of this spontaneous regression. METHODS:Seventy-two patients were studied (54 children of diabetic mothers and 18 controls). Diagnosis o...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Zielinsky P,da Costa MH,Oliveira LT,Bonow FP,da Silva NI,Hagemann LL

更新日期：1997-12-01 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：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：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that short periods of ischemia may increase the myocardial protection obtained with intermittent crossclamping of the aorta. METHODS:In the control group (18 patients), surgery was performed with systemic hypothermia at 32 degrees C and intermittent crossclamping of the aorta. Extracor...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Fernandes PM,Jatene FB,Gentil AF,Coelho FF,Kwasnicka K,Stolf NA,de Oliveira SA

更新日期：2001-10-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine hypertension prevalence and its associated risk factors. METHODS:A cross-sectional, population-based study of people ages 20 to 69 living in the urban area of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, was conducted. The dependent variable systemic hypertension was defined as blood pressure > or = 160 ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： da Costa JS,Barcellos FC,Sclowitz ML,Sclowitz IK,Castanheira M,Olinto MT,Menezes AM,Gigante DP,Macedo S,Fuchs SC

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous mitral and tricuspid balloon valvuloplasty was realized in the same procedure using a double lumen exchange catheter that could accommodate two guide wires and two balloons (19 mm and Trefoil 3 c 10 mm--Schneider) with simultaneous insufflation. Hemodynamically successful was accomplished as evidenced by ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Romão N,Prytzlik R,Salles Netto M,Berland J,Rocha P,Pessanha EA

更新日期：1989-12-01 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: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：:We report the case of an 8-month-old female infant with Uhl's anomaly, who underwent successful cardiac transplantation. The clinical findings, complementary laboratory tests, anatomic findings, and differential diagnosis of the anomaly are discussed. ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Ikari NM,Azeka E,Aiello VD,Atik E,Barbero-Marcial M,Ebaid M

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Total generalized lipodystrophy (Berardinelli - Seip Syndrome) is a rare hereditary disease characterized by insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus and a small quantity of adipose tissue and is of unknown origin. Common cardiovascular alterations related to this syndrome are cardiac hypertrophy and arterial hypertension....

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Viégas RF,Diniz RV,Viégas TM,Lira EB,Almeida DR

更新日期：2000-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To study the factors associated with the risk of in-hospital death in acute myocardial infarction in the Brazilian public health system in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. METHODS:Sectional study of a sample with 391 randomly drawn medical records of the hospitalizations due to acute myocardial infarction recorded in...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Escosteguy CC,Portela MC,Medronho Rde A,de Vasconcellos MT

更新日期：2003-06-01 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：:This is the case of a 42 year-old male with systemic amyloidosis, probably primary, and heart involvement. Physiopathological and clinical aspects are described as well as the rarity of the diagnosis in vivo. The limited aspects of therapy are also described. ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Mendes RG,Evora PR,Mendes JA,Haddad J,Carvalho S

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stress is defined as a complicated state that related to homeostasis disturbances, over-activity of the sympathetic nervous system and hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis responses. Cardiac preconditioning reduces myocardial damages. OBJECTIVE:This study was designed to assess the cardioprotective effects o...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Imani A,Parsa H,Chookalaei LG,Rakhshan K,Golnazari M,Faghihi M

更新日期：2019-10-10 00:00:00