Prevalence of cardiac arrhythmias during and after pregnancy in women with Chagas' disease without apparent heart disease.

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the effects of the elevation of the left-ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) on the value of the 1st temporal derivative of the ventricular pressure (dP/dt). METHODS:Nineteen anesthetized dogs were studied. The dogs were mechanically ventilated and underwent thoracotomy with parasympathetic ne...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Okoshi K,Fioretto JR,Bonatto RC,Tornero MT,Tucci PJ

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the utility of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF) in patients presenting with dyspnea to an emergency department (ED). METHODS:Seventy patients presenting with dyspnea to an ED from April to July 2001 were included in the study. Mean age was 72+/-...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Villacorta H,Duarte A,Duarte NM,Carrano A,Mesquita ET,Dohmann HJ,Ferreira FE

更新日期：2002-12-01 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：PURPOSE:In order to identify the reproducibility of head-up tilt test, a second test one week later in 22 patients with a positive first test, was performed. METHODS:The test was performed in a fasting state during the morning. The heart rate and blood pressure were monitored during 20 minutes in the supine position a...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Hachul D,Sosa EA,Consolim F,Magalhães L,Scanavacca M,Martinelli M,Bellotti G,Pileggi F

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 22q11.2 deletion syndrome is the most frequent human microdeletion syndrome. The phenotype is highly variable, being characterized by conotruncal heart defect, facial dysmorphisms, velopharyngeal insufficiency, learning difficulties and mental retardation. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to in...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Belangero SI,Bellucco FT,Kulikowski LD,Christofolini DM,Cernach MC,Melaragno MI

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the report of a 74-year-old female patient with a history of systemic hypertension and peripheral vascular disease who presented acute coronary syndrome symptoms. Coronary angiography showed coronary arteries with no significant obstructions. Ventriculography and echocardiography showed akinesia in mid and api...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Alves AA,Kowatsch I,Tsutsui JM,Nicolau JC,Lima MF,Mathias W Jr

更新日期：2008-03-01 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:High blood pressure is the major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Low blood pressure control rates in Latin American populations emphasize the need for gathering evidence on effective therapies. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of dietary interventions on blood pressure in Latin American populations...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Mazzaro CC,Klostermann FC,Erbano BO,Schio NA,Guarita-Souza LC,Olandoski M,Faria-Neto JR,Baena CP

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few data are available on diastolic function in patients with aortic stenosis (AOS) with indication of surgical treatment. A potential correlation between biomarkers and diastolic function has not been established. OBJECTIVE:The aim of our study was to evaluate diastolic function in patients with AOS waitin...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Boer BP,Vieira ML,Sampaio RO,Abensur H,Oliveira AG,Fernandes JR,Grinberg M

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

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：:Two 38 and 53-year old male patients with unstable angina, whose hemodynamic study showed an isolated stenosis of the left coronary artery ostium, were submitted to a surgical angioplasty of the left main coronary artery (LMCA) with saphenous vein patch. At the end of the operation, the patients presented intermitent ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Gerola LR,Eckert ID,Sejópolis JA,Najjar A,Scala LC,Fontes RD

更新日期：1997-09-01 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：:Despite being relatively recent, a growing and significant accumulation of experimental and clinical evidence has been observed that points to a gradual state of immune-inflammatory activation in patients with heart failure (HF). High levels of several cytokines are found in the circulation and cardiac muscle of indiv...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Candia AM,Villacorta H Jr,Mesquita ET

更新日期：2007-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Institutional documents recommend that hemodynamic variables--heart rate (HR) and systolic (SAP) and diastolic arterial pressure (DAP)--be routinely controlled at the aerobic part of supervised exercise sessions for coronary disease patients. OBJECTIVE:a) to determine the pattern and reproducibility of the ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Furtado EC,Ramos Pdos S,Araújo CG

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To verify the hypothesis that the pulmonary vein pulsatility index is higher in fetuses of diabetic mothers than it is in normal fetuses of nondiabetic mothers. METHODS:Twenty-four fetuses of mothers with either gestational or previous diabetes (cases), and 25 normal fetuses of mothers without systemic disea...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Zielinsky P,Piccoli AL Jr,Teixeira L,Gus EI,Mânica JL,Satler F,Vaz H,Nicoloso LH,Luchese S,Sheid M,Marcantonio S,Hatém D

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the value of pericardial biopsy as a complementary exam in the etiology of pericardial effusion. METHODS:We analyzed retrospectively (from 1990 to 1997) 38 patients with pericardial effusion. The age ranged between 3 months and 79 years (mean 41.15 +/- 21.78 years). Pericardial biopsy was performe...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Fernandes F,Ianni BM,Arteaga E,Benvenutti L,Mady C

更新日期：1998-06-01 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:Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is implicated in the pathogenesis of coronary heart disease (CHD), and IL-6 expression has associated with reduced DNA methylation of its gene promoter. However, there are no data on IL-6 promoter methylation and the risk of CHD. OBJECTIVE:To examine whether IL-6 promoter methylation me...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Zuo HP,Guo YY,Che L,Wu XZ

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common autosomal dominant disorder, characterized by a high level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and a high risk of premature cardiovascular disease. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate clinical and anthropometric characteristics of patients with the familiar hyperc...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Lorenzo A,Silva JDLD,James CE,Pereira AC,Moreira ASB

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the in-hospital results and clinical follow-up of young patients (< 50 years) with multivessel coronary artery disease undergoing stent implantation in native coronary arteries and to compare their results with those of patients with single-vessel coronary artery disease. METHODS:We retrospectively...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Anello AL,Moscoso I,Tófano RJ,Salman AA,Cristóvão SA,Mauro MF,Batista de O Neto J,Mangione JA

更新日期：2003-11-01 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:Betablockers are used in the treatment of angina pectoris and others ischemic coronary diseases, reducing mortality and cardiovascular events. Atenolol is a hydrophilic betablocker which is characterized by gastrointestinal absorption, small extent of distribution and renal function-dependent elimination. O...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Leite Fda S,dos Santos LM,Bonafé WW,Chignalia AZ,Carmona MJ,Suyama MJ,Malbouisson LM,Auler JO Jr,Santos SR

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of cardiac implantable electronic devices after death has become a source of controversy. There are no uniform recommendations for such management in Brazil; practices rely exclusively on institutional protocols and regional custom. When the cadaver is sent for cremation, it is recommended to remove the...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Oliveira JC,Fagundes AA,Alkmim-Teixeira R,Baggio Junior JM,Armaganijan L,d'Avila A,Saad EB,Andrade VS,Moraes LGB,Kuniyoshi R,Rezende AGDS,Pimentel M,Rodrigues TDR,Brito Junior HL,Nadalin E,Pisani CF,Arfelli E,Cintra FD

更新日期：2020-12-01 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:Patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) experience elevated cardiac stress because of the repetitive and intermittent character of dialysis. Changes in ventricular electrical systole induced by necessary dialysis significantly contribute to predict sudden death due to arrhythmia in ESKD. OBJECTIVE:The...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Valentim B,Pereira A,Coelho P,Pereira T

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the morbidity and mortality of patients with and without metabolic syndrome (MS) (according to the First Brazilian Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of MS) undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) during hospitalization and after 30 days. METHODS:A total of 107 patients who underwent C...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Pimenta E,Passarelli O Jr,Borelli F,Sousa MG,Gun C,Amato V,Amodeo C,Piegas LS

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Assess the efficacy of the different strategies employed in the management of acute closure and verify the late prognosis of patients who develop this complication. METHODS:From january 1987, through December 1990, 2315 consecutive patients underwent percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) in our...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Nunes GL,Sousa AG,Tanajura LF,Cano MN,Maldonado G,Feres F,Mattos LA,Pinto IM,Sousa JE

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the prevalence of systemic hypertension in two different populations: a representative sample of the adult urban population of Porto Alegre, and individuals who sought blood pressure measurement in a hypertension prevention and control campaign. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was carried out invo...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Fuchs SC,Petter JG,Accordi MC,Zen VL,Pizzol AD Jr,Moreira LB,Fuchs FD

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze patients operated on in Brazil from May 1968 until June 1993. METHODS:Three patients were transplanted in the historical period of 1968 and 1969. In the modern period from 1984-1993, 380 transplants were performed in 379 patients. These patients were transplanted in 23 services in 20 hospitals. Thes...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia

authors： Stolf NA

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00