Analysis of plasma homocysteine levels in patients with unstable angina.

abstract：BACKGROUND:There have been few studies on cardiovascular risk factors in adolescents with different degrees of obesity. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate metabolic effects associated with different degrees of obesity in adolescents and their impact on cardiovascular risks. METHODS:Cross-sectional study of 80 obese adolescents, d...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Lavrador MS,Abbes PT,Escrivão MA,Taddei JA

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Levosimendan, a calcium sensitizer, increases the sensitivity of the heart to calcium, thus increasing myocardial contractility without a rise in intracellular calcium. It was recently shown that levosimendan is beneficial in improving renal function. However, it remains to be established that the beneficial...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Zorlu A,Yücel H,Yontar OC,Karahan O,Tandogan I,Katrancioglu N,Yilmaz MB

更新日期：2012-06-01 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: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:Changes in the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene may contribute to the increase in blood pressure and consequently to the onset of heart failure (HF). The role of polymorphism is very controversial, and its identification in patients with HF secondary to Chagas disease in the Brazilian population is r...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Silva SJD,Rassi S,Pereira ADC

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Studies have demonstrated the diagnostic accuracy and prognostic value of physical stress echocardiography in coronary artery disease. However, the prediction of mortality and major cardiac events in patients with exercise test positive for myocardial ischemia is limited. Objective: To evaluate the effecti...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Araujo AC,Santos BF,Calasans FR,Pinto IM,Oliveira DP,Melo LD,Andrade SM,Tavares ID,Sousa AC,Oliveira JL

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:By reducing the specificity associated with loss of information, the influence of attenuation of the breasts is very important in myocardial perfusion studies. However, although several studies have been conducted over the past years, little has been developed to determine accurately the influence of the cha...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Oliveira A,Meguerian BA,Mesquita CT

更新日期：2011-01-01 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 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：:The case of a 19-year-old young man with clinical picture of congestive heart failure and supraventricular tachycardia is reported. Heart failure got better with conventional treatment, but the tachycardia persisted in spite of antiarrhythmic drugs. Echocardiogram showed dilated cardiomyopathy of important degree and ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Afonso MR,França HH

更新日期：1992-04-01 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：:We report a patient who developed dyspnea on mild exertion six years after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). Myocardial ischemia was documented by radionuclide imaging, and coronary angiography showed patency of all grafts and a large fistula between the left internal thoracic artery (LITA) and the left pul...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Almeida Júnior GL,Jorge JK,Neno AC,Nogueira FB,Hellmuth B,Lins RH,Vilella R,Carreira VJ,Thadeu I,Silva JP

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes mellitus is a severe chronic disease leading to systemic complications, including cardiovascular dysfunction. Previous cell therapy studies have obtained promising results with the use bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells derived from healthy animals (MSCc) in diabetes animal models. However, the a...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： José VSS,Monnerat G,Guerra B,Paredes BD,Kasai-Brunswick TH,Carvalho ACC,Medei E

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 65 year-old white man, with typical angina pectoris, underwent coronary angiography that showed dual left anterior descending artery (LAD), originating from the right coronary artery (RCA), associated with anomalous origin of the left circumflex artery (LCX) also from the RCA. This an extremely rare coronary artery ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Bastos Lde C,Ariê S,Martins JF,de Almeida RS,Jorge AC,Kahrbek T,Ferreira VL,Pereira FL

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the general population, regular practice of physical exercises is associated with improved physical capacity and reduction of cardiovascular events. Concerning patients with chronic kidney disease, a population with significant impairment of physical capacity and high rates of cardiovascular mortality, fe...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Henrique DM,Reboredo Mde M,Chaoubah A,Paula RB

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last decades the efficacy and safety of bare metal (BMS) and drug eluting stents (DES) have been demonstrated in many different clinical scenarios, leading to their use in more than 75% of the procedures worldwide. Compared to BMS, DES have shown lower rates of angiographic restenosis and target-vessel revasc...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Ribeiro EE,Ribeiro HB

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the feasibility, efficacy and safety of the use of 4F Judkins catheters for coronary angiography. METHODS:From August/95 to January/96, 70 patients with suspected coronary artery disease underwent coronary cineangiography by the Judkins technique, with 4F catheters. Following puncture of the right ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Berti S,Feres F,Castro D,Gusmão M,Staico R,Padilha R,Chaves A,Centemero M,Mattos LA,Sousa A,Sousa JE

更新日期：1998-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Several studies have been attempting to ascertain the risks of Sleep Apnea Syndrome (SAS) and its morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVE:The main objective was to verify whether SAS increases the risk of death; the secondary objective was to evaluate its morbidity in relation to cardiovascular disease and the n...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Fonseca MI,Pereira T,Caseiro P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To test the association between diabetes mellitus and ischaemic heart disease (IHD) in males and females, after adjusting for known confounders and/or modifiers of effect. METHODS:The study was designed as a case-control and the period of data collection was one year (March/93 until February/94). The associati...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： de Moraes SA,de Souza JM

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare blood pressure, lipid profile, food intake, and anthropometric data of adolescents with or without a familial history of hypertension. METHODS:Forty-three adolescents from both sexes were assessed, with ages ranging from 11 to 18 years old. Twenty had hypertensive parents, and 23 had normotensive ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Elias MC,Bolívar MS,Fonseca FA,Martinez TL,Angelini J,Ferreira C,Kasinski N,de Paola AA,Carvalho AC

更新日期：2004-02-01 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：:A 78-year-old patient presented with shortness of breath after falling down. Transthoracic echocardiogram showed an extensive thrombus in the right atrium (RA), extensive thrombosis of the inferior vena cava (IVC), and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). A magnetic resonance confirmed the thrombosis of the RA extending t...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Hotta VT,Bluemke DA,Staszko KF,Pereira AN,Rochitte CE

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment of heart failure has evolved in recent decades suggesting that survival is increasing. OBJECTIVE:To verify whether there has been improvement in the survival of patients with advanced heart failure. METHODS:We retrospectively compared the treatment and follow-up data from two cohorts of patie...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Carlo CH,Cardoso JN,Ochia ME,Oliveira MT Jr,Ramires JA,Pereira-Barretto AC

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent MADIT II and SCD-HeFT trials have led to an expansion of indications for use of prophylactic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) in patients with severe left-ventricular impairment. This therapy has not been fully adopted in our health care system, mainly due to its high cost. OBJECTIVE:To a...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Hadid C,Avellana P,Di Toro D,Gomez CF,Visser M,Prieto N

更新日期：2008-05-01 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：PURPOSE:To study the quantitative and qualitative aspects of junctional rhythm (JR) during radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation of slow pathway in atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia. METHODS:Twenty five patients, 5 males, ages ranging from 15 to 76 years, with recurrent atrioventricular nodal reentrant tach...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Mendonça A,de Paola AA,Mehta N,Silva RM,Figueiredo E,Gondim FA,Hara VM,Távora MZ,Martinez Filho EE

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficiency of a non-surgical treatment of the femoral false aneurysm following cardiac catheterization using the color Doppler echocardiography monitorization. METHODS:From August 1993 to October 1996, 17 patients were evaluated by the color Doppler echocardiography, 7 women and 10 men, between...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Engelhorn CA,Picheth FS,Castro Júnior N,Dabul Júnior NM,Engelhorn AL,Casagrande C

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a well established procedure with current precise indications. The advent and spread of this technique was possible after the introduction of the coronary angiogram. Although many evaluation methods have been developed in the past years, to date, none have been able to replace th...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Gaia DF,Palma JH,Branco JN,Teles CA,Catani R,Buffolo E

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the report of a rare case of endomyocardial fibrosis associated with massive calcification of the left ventricle in a male patient with dyspnea on great exertion, which began 5 years earlier and rapidly evolved. Due to lack of information and the absence of clinical signs that could characterize impairment of ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Canesin MF,Gama RF,Smith DL,Kazuma FJ,Takiuchi A,Barretto AC

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00