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Papillary Muscle Free Strain in Patients with Severe Degenerative and Functional Mitral Regurgitation

Arq. bras. cardiol; 108 (4), 2017
Abstract Fundamento: The role of papillary muscle function in severe mitral regurgitation with preserved and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction and the method of choice to evaluate PM have still been the subjects of controversy. Objectives: To evaluate and compare papillary muscle function in a...

Quality of Life Score as a Predictor of Death in Dogs with Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease

Arq. bras. cardiol; 108 (4), 2017
Abstract Background: The knowledge of the variables predicting mortality is important in clinical practice and for therapeutic monitoring in mitral valve disease. Objectives: To determine whether a quality of life score evaluated with the Functional Evaluation of Cardiac Health questionnaire would pred...

Cognitive cooperation groups mediated by computers and internet present significant improvement of cognitive status in older adults with memory complaints: a controlled prospective study

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 75 (4), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective To estimate the effect of participating in cognitive cooperation groups, mediated by computers and the internet, on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) percent variation of outpatients with memory complaints attending two memory clinics. Methods A prospective controlled interv...

Characteristics of 419 patients with acquired middle ear cholesteatoma

Abstract Introduction: Cholesteatoma is a destructive lesion that can result in life-threatening complications. Typically, it presents with hypoacusis and continuous otorrhea as symptoms. Because it is a rare disease, there are few studies in Brazil describing the characteristics of patients with the di...

Evaluation of the learning curve for transurethral plasmakinetic enucleation and resection of prostate using a mentor-based approach

Int. braz. j. urol; 43 (2), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the mentor-based learning curve of one single surgeon with transurethral plasmakinetic enucleation and resection of prostate (PKERP) prospectively. Materials and Methods Ninety consecutive PKERP operations performed by one resident under the supervision of an experienced...

Comparative analysis of short - term functional outcomes and quality of life in a prospective series of brachytherapy and Da Vinci robotic prostatectomy

Int. braz. j. urol; 43 (2), 2017
ABSTRACT Introduction There is a growing interest in achieving higher survival rates with the lowest morbidity in localized prostate cancer (PC) treatment. Consequently, minimally invasive techniques such as low-dose rate brachytherapy (BT) and robotic-assisted prostatectomy (RALP) have been developed ...

Assessment of satisfaction and Quality of Life using self - reported questionnaires after urethroplasty: a prospective analysis

Int. braz. j. urol; 43 (2), 2017
ABSTRACT Objectives To assess patient satisfaction and quality of life after urethroplasty using two different self-reported outcome measures and to compare it with objective clinical data. Materials and Methods We prospectively collected data from 35 consecutive patients who underwent urethroplasty ...

Assessment of hormonal activity in patients with premature ejaculation

Int. braz. j. urol; 43 (2), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose Premature ejaculation is considered the most common type of male sexual dysfunction. Hormonal controls of ejaculation have not been exactly elucidated. The aim of our study is to investigate the role of hormonal factors in patients with premature ejaculation. Materials and Methods Sixt...

Comparison of the effects of sugammadex and neostigmine on postoperative nausea and vomiting

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 67 (2), 2017
Abstract Background and objectives: The aim of our study is to compare the effects of sugammadex and neostigmine, used for neuromuscular blockage antagonism, on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Methods: Our study was completed with 98 ASA I-II risk patients undergoing endotracheal intubation u...

Postoperative surveillance in neurosurgical patients - usefulness of neurological assessment scores and bispectral index

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 67 (2), 2017
Abstract Background and objectives: We examined the additive effect of the Ramsay scale, Canadian Neurological Scale (CNS), Nursing Delirium Screening Scale (Nu-DESC), and Bispectral Index (BIS) to see whether along with the assessment of pupils and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) it improved early detection o...