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Abordaje supraclavicular para el traumatismo vascular subclavio
Supraclavicular approach for subclavian vascular injuries

Rev. cuba. cir; 55 (3), 2016
Introducción: la lesión traumática de los vasos subclavios no es frecuente. La causa fundamental está centrada en las heridas por armas de fuego y por objetos perforo-cortantes. La hemorragia o un hematoma en la zona de la base del cuello o tórax superior nos hacen pensar en esta lesión. El tratami...

Algunas especificidades concernientes al paciente politraumatizado grave
Some Specifics Concerning About Severe Trauma Patient

Rev. cuba. cir; 55 (3), 2016
El trauma se produce con patrones definidos que permiten identificar factores de riesgo como género (masculino), edad (las extremas de la vida), nivel socioeconómico (bajo), uso de sustancias peligrosas y adictivas, problemas psicológicos y escasa educación relacionada con la seguridad. La mortalidad...

Long-term mortality predictors in patients with small aortic annulus undergoing aortic valve replacement with a 19- or 21-mm bioprosthesis

Abstract Introduction: Replacement of the aortic valve in patients with a small aortic annulus is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. A prosthesis-patient mismatch is one of the main problems associated with failed valves in this patient population. Objective: To evaluate the long-term m...

Surgery for tetralogy of fallot in adults: early outcomes

Abstract Objective: To study the in-hospital outcome of adult patients who had undergone surgical repair for Tetralogy of Fallot. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted at the Punjab Institute of Cardiology searching the hospital records. All those adult patients who had undergone rep...

Biatrial approach provides better outcomes in the surgical treatment of cardiac myxomas

Abstract Objective: We aimed to present clinical features, surgical approaches, importance of surgical technique and long-term outcomes of our patients with cardiac myxoma who underwent surgery. Methods: We retrospectively collected data of patients with cardiac myxoma who underwent surgical resection ...

Complications after Surgical Procedures in Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: Results of a Prospective Registry

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (3), 2016
Abstract Background: Complications after surgical procedures in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) are an emerging problem due to an increasing number of such procedures and aging of the population, which consequently increases the frequency of comorbidities. Objective: To iden...

Proportional Mortality due to Heart Failure and Ischemic Heart Diseases in the Brazilian Regions from 2004 to 2011

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (3), 2016
Abstract Background: Heart failure (HF) and ischemic heart diseases (IHD) are important causes of death in Brazil. Objective: To assess proportional mortality (PM) due to HF and IHD as underlying causes stratified by sex and age groups in the Brazilian geoeconomic regions from 2004 to 2011. Methods: D...

Fondaparinux versus Enoxaparin - Which is the Best Anticoagulant for Acute Coronary Syndrome? - Brazilian Registry Data

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (3), 2016
Abstract Background: Recent studies have shown fondaparinux's superiority over enoxaparin in patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (ACS), especially in relation to bleeding reduction. The description of this finding in a Brazilian registry has not yet been documented. Objective: To com...

Syntax Score and Major Adverse Cardiac Events in Patients with Suspected Coronary Artery Disease: Results from a Cohort Study in a University-Affiliated Hospital in Southern Brazil

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (3), 2016
Abstract Background: The importance of coronary anatomy in predicting cardiovascular events is well known. The use of traditional anatomical scores in routine angiography, however, has not been incorporated to clinical practice. SYNTAX score (SXscore) is a scoring system that estimates the anatomical ex...