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Evaluation of the effects of intra-arterial sugammadex and dexmedetomidine: an experimental study

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (5), 2016
Abstract Background: Intra-arterial injection of medications may cause acute and severe ischemia and result in morbidity and mortality. There is no information in the literature evaluating the arterial endothelial effects of sugammadex and dexmedetomidine. The hypothesis of our study is that sugammadex ...

Jabuticaba-Induced Endothelium-Independent Vasodilating Effect on Isolated Arteries

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (3), 2016
Abstract Background: Despite the important biological effects of jabuticaba, its actions on the cardiovascular system have not been clarified. Objectives: To determine the effects of jabuticaba hydroalcoholic extract (JHE) on vascular smooth muscle (VSM) of isolated arteries. Methods: Endothelium-denu...

The Labdane Ent-3-Acetoxy-Labda-8(17), 13-Dien-15-Oic Decreases Blood Pressure In Hypertensive Rats

Arq. bras. cardiol; 106 (6), 2016
Abstract Background: Labdane-type diterpenes induce lower blood pressure via relaxation of vascular smooth muscle; however, there are no studies describing the effects of labdanes in hypertensive rats. Objective: The present study was designed to investigate the cardiovascular actions of the labdane-ty...

p-cresol mas não p-cresil sulfato estimulam a produção de MCP-1 via NF-κB p65 em células vasculares musculares lisas humanas

J. bras. nefrol; 38 (2), 2016
RESUMO Introdução: p-cresol (PC) e p-cresil sulfato (PCS) são responsáveis por muitas das consequências clínicas uremia, tais como a aterosclerose em pacientes com Doença Renal Crônica (DRC). Objetivos: No presente trabalho, investigamos in vitro o impacto de PC e PCS na expressão da quimiocin...

Development of an ex vivo model of endovenous laser ablation of the great saphenous vein in a pilot study

Acta cir. bras; 31 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT PURPOSE: To develop an ex vivo model for the analysis of macroscopic, histological and immunohistochemical changes after experimental endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) of the great saphenous vein (GSV). METHODS: We describe a model produced with glass tubes and introducer sheaths to mimic the...