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High Residual Platelet Reactivity during Aspirin Therapy in Patients with Non-St Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome: Comparison Between Initial and Late Phases

Arq. bras. cardiol; 113 (3), 2019
Abstract Background: High platelet reactivity (HPR) during therapy with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is a poor prognostic factor in acute coronary syndromes (ACS). The prevalence of HPR during ACS is greater than that reported in stable diseases. However, it is unclear whether this prevalence of HPR is a ...

The role of a novel decision aid to support informed decision making process in patients with a symptomatic non - lower pole renal stone < 20 mm in diameter: a prospective randomized study

Int. braz. j. urol; 45 (5), 2019
ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the efficacy of a novel decision aid (DA) in improving the patients' level of knowledge and decreasing decisional conflicts while deciding for SWL vs. RIRS in case of a symptomatic renal stone <2 cm. Materials and Methods In this prospective randomized study patient...

Computed tomography window affects kidney stones measurements

Int. braz. j. urol; 45 (5), 2019
ABSTRACT Objectives Measurements of stone features may vary according to the non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) technique. Using magnified bone window is the most accurate method to measure urinary stones. Possible differences between stone measurements in different NCCT windows have not been eval...

An augmented patient-specific approach to administration of contrast agent for CT renal angiography

Int. braz. j. urol; 45 (5), 2019
ABSTRACT Purpose This hybrid retrospective and prospective study performed on 200 consecutive patients undergoing renal CTA, investigates the opacification of renal vasculature, radiation dose, and reader confidence. Materials and Methods 100 patients were assigned retrospectively to protocol A and t...

Macroplastique for women with stress urinary incontinence secondary to intrinsic sphincter deficiency

Int. braz. j. urol; 45 (5), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the subjective and objective outcomes of Macroplastique® (MPQ) in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) secondary to intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD). Materials and Methods Following Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, charts of non-neurogenic women w...

Telestroke en Chile: resultados de 1 año de experiencia de la Unidad de TeleACV del Servicio de Salud Metropolitano Sur en 7 hospitales ejecutores

Rev. méd. Chile; 147 (9), 2019
Background: Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is one of the leading causes of death in Chile. Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) is an effective treatment. Geographical barriers and lack of specialists limit its application. Telemedicine can overcome some of these pitfalls. Aim: To describe the implementation and...

Utilidad de mediciones objetivas para la programación en implantes cocleares

RESUMEN Introducción: La programación adecuada de los implantes cocleares permiten lograr niveles de estimulación auditivos óptimos. Se realiza de forma individualizada, siendo la detección del umbral de confort ideal un desafío. Se ha descrito la utilidad de los potenciales auditivos del tronco e...

Impacto de la rehabilitación vestibular en el riesgo de caída y la confianza del paciente

RESUMEN Introducción: Las alteraciones del sistema vestibular como la hipofunción vestibular unilateral, predisponen al usuario a sufrir caídas alterando así su confianza. Objetivo: Determinar el impacto de la rehabilitación vestibular en el riesgo de caídas y el grado de confianza en mujeres con...

Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program in elective colorectal surgery: a prospective cohort study

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the results of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol in elective colorectal surgery compared to the historical cohort of this hospital with standard care, in terms of hospital Length Of Stay (LOS), 30 days readmissions rate and 3-5 Clavien-Dindo Complications...

Psychological preparation reduces preoperative anxiety in children. Randomized and double-blind trial

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 95 (5), 2019
Abstract Objective: To verify the effect of psychological preparation on the relief of preoperative anxiety in children and to correlate parents' and children's levels of anxiety. Method: After the approval of the institutional Research Ethics Committee and written consent of the children's parents or ...