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TpTe and TpTe/QT: novel markers to predict sudden cardiac death in ESRD?

J. bras. nefrol; 41 (1), 2019
ABSTRACT Introduction: Reliable markers to predict sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) remain elusive, but echocardiogram (ECG) parameters may help stratify patients. Given their roles as markers for myocardial dispersion especially in high risk populations such as...

Balance autonómico basal y durante el ejercicio isométrico en jóvenes con diferente reactividad cardiovascular

CorSalud; 11 (1), 2019
RESUMEN Introducción: El sistema nervioso autónomo desempeña un papel importante en los reajustes cardiovasculares al ejercicio. En la hiperreactividad cardiovascular existe una mayor sensibilidad del sistema simpático ante diferentes estímulos estresantes. Objetivo: Determinar las característi...

Efeito da fisioterapia aquática na força muscular respiratória de crianças e adolescentes com Síndrome de Down

A força muscular respiratória em crianças e adolescentes com Síndrome de Down é comprometida pela hipotonia generalizada que os acometem. Analisar os efeitos da fisioterapia aquática na força muscular respiratória em crianças e adolescentes com síndrome de Down. Estudo de intervenção, quasi-e...

Dor no recém-nascido: perspectivas da equipe multiprofissional na unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal

Objetivou-se analisar a dor no recém-nascido sob a perspectiva da equipe multiprofissional de uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo e exploratório, com abordagem quantitativa, realizado com 27 profissionais. A coleta de dados deu-se durante o mês de junho de 2016 ...

Adaptação cardiovascular no Teste de Caminhada dos Seis Minutos em pacientes com DPOC: estudo transversal

Rev. Pesqui. Fisioter; 9 (1), 2019
OBJETIVO: Avaliar o comportamento da adaptação cardiovascular e da saturação periférica de oxigênio em indivíduos com DPOC submetidos no teste de caminhada dos seis minutos (TC6). MATERIAL E MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo de corte transversal, que foram incluídas pessoas com diagnóstico de DPOC...

Low levels of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate are associated with the risk of developing cardiac autonomic dysfunction in elderly subjects

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the relationships between serum dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) levels and heart rate variability (HRV) among different age groups. Subjects and methods: Forty-five healthy men were divided into 3 groups: young age (YA; 20-39 yrs; n = 15), middle age (MA; 40-59 yrs...

Study of chronic diseases (Edoc): methodological aspects

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Describe the sampling design and other methodological aspects of the Study of Chronic Diseases (Edoc). METHODS: Edoc comprises two household surveys with distinct populations, one with adults aged 18 to 59 years (Edoc-A) and another with older adults aged 60 years or more (Edoc-I), ...

Functional capacity in children and adolescents with congenital heart disease

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the physical activity level and functional capacity of children and adolescents with congenital heart disease and to describe correlations between functionality, surgical and echocardiographic findings, metabolic and inflammatory profile and differences between acyanotic...

Sympathetic activity is negatively associated to uremic state and hemodynamic instability during hemodialysis sessions

INTRODUCTION: Hemodynamic instabilities, characterized by oscillations of blood pressure, are common during hemodialysis sessions (HD), culminating in intradialytic hypotension owing to volume withdrawal from the cardiovascular system. The ability to carry out immediate adjusts in cardiovascular system, ...

Unexpectedly prolonged fasting and its consequences on elderly patients undergoing spinal anesthetics. A prospective observational study

Acta cir. bras; 34 (3), 2019
Abstract Purpose: To measure the preoperative fasting durations with respect to time of the day and its effect on vital parameters and electrocardiogram in elderly patients undergoing surgery under spinal anesthesia. Methods: This study investigated 211 patients older than 60 years undergoing elective ...