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Perfil de riesgo para la inocuidad de alimentos presencia de arsénico en Argentina
Risk profile for food safety: presence of arsenic in Argentina

INTRODUCCIÓN: El arsénico (As) se encuentra ampliamente distribuido en la naturaleza. Los compuestos de As inorgánico (iAs) son los más tóxicos y están clasificados como agentes cancerígenos, que ocasionan múltiples efectos negativos sobre la salud. El objetivo fue describir el problema de inocui...

Gestational risk as a determining factor for cesarean section according to the robson classification groups

Abstract Objective To analyze and compare the frequency of cesarean sections and vaginal deliveries through the Robson Classification in pregnant women attended at a tertiary hospital in two different periods. Methods Cross-sectional, retrospective study of birth records, comprising 4,010 women, cond...

Correlation between Surgical Risk Scales with Respiratory Muscle Strength and Functional Independence in Patients Submitted to Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Abstract Background The European Heart Surgery Risk Assessment System (EuroSCORE) and InsCor have been used to predict complications of cardiac surgery. However, their application to predict lung function and functionality is still uncertain. Objective To correlate surgical risk scales with functiona...

Risk Stratification in Chest Pain: Impact on the Diagnosis of Acute Coronary Syndrome

Abstract Background The implementation of institutional protocols in the emergency department (ED) for risk stratification in patients with chest pain has been recommended. Objective To assess the sensitivity, specificity and predictive value of an institutional risk stratification protocol for chest...

The Role of Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Risk Scoring Systems in Predicting Coronary Atherosclerosis

Abstract Background Comparative data on the performance of cardiovascular risk scoring systems (CRSSs) in patients with severe coronary artery disease (CAD) are lacking. Objectives To compare different CRSSs regarding their ability to discriminate patients with severe CAD. Method A total of 414 patien...

Comparison of cardiovascular risk calculators in patients with diabetes

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Cardiovascular risk stratification is an important clinical practice to estimate the severity of cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes. This study aimed to compare the stratification of global cardiovascular risk with the specific risk stratification for patients wit...

Consideraciones para comunicar riesgos y beneficios de la mamografía a mujeres desde la perspectiva de los expertos

Rev. méd. Chile; 149 (2), 2021
Background: Breast cancer (BC) has a high mortality rate in developing countries due to a scarcity of early detection. Risk communication is critical to support women who face the decision to undertake BC screening. Thus, they can balance their perceived and real risk, and make informed choices. Aim: To ...

Valor do Diâmetro do Átrio Esquerdo com Escore CHA2DS2-Vasc na Predição da Trombose Atrial Esquerda/Trombose de Apêndice Atrial Esquerdo na Fibrilação Atrial Não Valvar

Arq. bras. cardiol; 116 (2), 2021
Resumo Fundamentos A fibrilação atrial é a arritmia persistente mais comum e é o principal fator que leva ao tromboembolismo. Objetivo Investigar o valor do diâmetro do átrio esquerdo combinado com o escore CHA2DS2-VASc na predição da trombose atrial esquerda/trombose de apêndice atrial esqu...

Resposta para: Complementariedade do escore NUTRIC modificado com ou sem proteína C-reativa e avaliação subjetiva global na predição de mortalidade em pacientes críticos