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Aerobic Training after Myocardial Infarction: Remodeling Evaluated by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance

Arq. bras. cardiol; 106 (4), 2016
Abstract Background: Numerous studies show the benefits of exercise training after myocardial infarction (MI). Nevertheless, the effects on function and remodeling are still controversial. Objectives: To evaluate, in patients after (MI), the effects of aerobic exercise of moderate intensity on ventricu...

Potential Utility of the SYNTAX Score 2 in Patients Undergoing Left Main Angioplasty

Arq. bras. cardiol; 106 (4), 2016
Abstract Background: The revascularization strategy of the left main disease is determinant for clinical outcomes. Objective: We sought to 1) validate and compare the performance of the SYNTAX Score 1 and 2 for predicting major cardiovascular events at 4 years in patients who underwent unprotected left...

Correlation of Insulin Resistance with Anthropometric Measures and Blood Pressure in Adolescents

Arq. bras. cardiol; 106 (4), 2016
Abstract Background: Blood pressure is directly related to body mass index, and individuals with increased waist circumference have higher risk of developing hypertension, insulin resistance, and other metabolic changes, since adolescence. Objective: to evaluate the correlation of blood pressure with i...

Endothelial Effect of Statin Therapy at a High Dose Versus Low Dose Associated with Ezetimibe

Arq. bras. cardiol; 106 (4), 2016
Abstract Background: The effect of statins on the endothelial function in humans remains under discussion. Particularly, it is still unclear if the improvement in endothelial function is due to a reduction in LDL-cholesterol or to an arterial pleiotropic effect. Objective: To test the hypothesis that ...

Incidence of allergic contact sensitization in central Chinese subjects with chronic urticaria

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (2), 2016
Abstract BACKGROUND: Chronic urticaria (CU) can be provoked by a wide variety of causes. Some studies suggest contact sensitization may play a role in the disease. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the incidence and distribution characteristics of allergic contact sensitization in central Chinese subjects with...

Assessment of adiposity in psoriatic patients by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry compared to conventional methods

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (2), 2016
Abstract BACKGROUND: Obesity is considered a chronic low-grade inflammatory disease that shares mediators of inflammation with psoriasis, such as TNF-α and IL-6. The relationship between these two conditions involves factors such as predisposition and response to therapy, in addition to an associat...

Análisis de concentraciones plasmáticas de voriconazol y su perfil de seguridad en pacientes oncológicos pediátricos

Rev. chil. infectol; 33 (2), 2016
Background: Voriconazole (VCZ) serum drug levels (SDL) vary widely and are associated with increased mortality when they are below the therapeutic range for invasive aspergillosis (IA). Aim: To describe VCZ SDL in oncology pediatric patients in order to reach adequate concentrations for prophylaxis (X...

Epidemiología y pronóstico de pacientes con infección del torrente sanguíneo en 10 hospitales de Colombia

Rev. chil. infectol; 33 (2), 2016
Background: Knowing the local epidemiology and etiology of bloodstream infections allows tailoring the empirical initial antimicrobial therapy to obtain a better outcome for these episodes. Aim: To describe the epidemiological and microbiological aspects as well as the factors associated with mortality i...

Candida parapsilosis: principal causa de candidemia en un hospital de referencia para adultos de Costa Rica

Rev. chil. infectol; 33 (2), 2016
Background: Invasive Candida bloodstream infections are frequent and display high mortality in clinical practice. There is scarce published on this topic in Central America. Objective: To characterize the epidemiology of candidemia in a hospital setting in Costa Rica. Methods: 210 cases of nosocomial can...

Coverage of Miller class I and II gingival recessions treated with subepithelial connective tissue graft, acellular dermal matrix, and enamel matrix proteins. Pilot study

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare clinical findings obtained in the treatment of gingival recessions using subepithelial connective tissue graft (SECT), acellular dermal matrix (ADM), and enamel matrix proteins (EMP). Material and method: Twelve patients with Miller class I and II recessio...