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Respostas pressóricas em indivíduos normotensos submetidos a diferentes intensidades em sessões de treinamento de força

OBJETIVO: Investigar o efeito do treinamento de força (TF) com distintas intensidades sobre a cocorrência e magnitude da hipotensão pós-exercício (HPE). MÉTODOS: sete homens normotensos foram submetidos a duas sessões de TF, com intensidades de 60% e 85% de 1RM, respectivamente. A p...

Aortic Arch Calcification on Routine Chest Radiography is Strongly and Independently Associated with Non-Dipper Blood Pressure Pattern

Arq. bras. cardiol; 114 (1), 2020
Abstract Background: Non-dipper blood pressure (NDBP) is one of the important causes of hypertension-related target organ damage and future cardiovascular events. Currently, there is no practical tool to predict NDBP pattern. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between...

Efficacy of a behavior change program on cardiovascular parameters in patients with hypertension: a randomized controlled trial

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the efficacy of a behavior change program named Vida Ativa Melhorando a Saúde on cardiovascular parameters in hypertensive patients. Methods Ninety hypertensive patients aged over 40 years were randomly allocated to one of two groups: Vida Ativa Melhorando a Saúde ...

Vitamin D, vitamin D binding protein, vitamin D receptor levels and cardiac dysautonomia in patients with multiple sclerosis: a cross-sectional study

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 77 (12), 2019
ABSTRACT Vitamin D is a pleiotropic steroid hormone that modulates the autonomic balance. Its deficiency has been described as an environmental risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS). The aim of this study was to investigate the serum levels of vitamin D, vitamin D binding protein (VDBP) and vitamin D r...

Effects of sertraline in the prevention of low blood pressure in patients undergoing hemodialysis

J. bras. nefrol; 41 (4), 2019
Abstract Introduction: Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) is a major complication of hemodialysis, with a prevalence of about 25% during hemodialysis sessions, causing increased morbidity and mortality. Objective: To study the effects of sertraline to prevent IDH in hemodialysis patients. Methods: This w...

Fluid and hemodynamic management in hemodialysis patients: challenges and opportunities

J. bras. nefrol; 41 (4), 2019
Abstract Fluid volume and hemodynamic management in hemodialysis patients is an essential component of dialysis adequacy. Restoring salt and water homeostasis in hemodialysis patients has been a permanent quest by nephrologists summarized by the 'dry weight' probing approach. Although this clinical appro...

Association between benign prostate enlargement-related storage and voiding symptoms and systolic blood pressure: a single-center cross-sectional study

Säo Paulo med. j; 137 (5), 2019
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Lower urinary tract symptoms significantly worsen quality of life. The hypothesis that they might lead to serious systolic blood pressure alterations through inducing sympathetic nervous activity has not been studied so far. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the relationship between ben...

Effects of high-intensity interval training compared to moderate-intensity continuous training on maximal oxygen consumption and blood pressure in healthy men: A randomized controlled trial

Biomédica (Bogotá); 39 (3), 2019
Abstract Introduction: Aerobic exercise generates increased cardiorespiratory fitness, which results in a protective factor for cardiovascular disease. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) might produce higher increases on cardiorespiratory fitness in comparison with moderate-intensity continuous tra...

Salt Preference is Linked to Hypertension and not to Aging

Arq. bras. cardiol; 113 (3), 2019
Abstract Background: Seasoning is one of the recommended strategies to reduce salt in foods. However, only a few studies have studied salt preference changes using seasoning. Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare preference for salty bread, and if seasoning can change preference in hypertens...

Stress and Food Consumption Relationship in Hypertensive Patients

Arq. bras. cardiol; 113 (3), 2019
Abstract Background: Stress is a state of threat to the balance of the organism, which can cause biological and psychological changes. In hypertensive patients, stress can interfere with blood pressure levels, influence on food choices and neglect of the diet. Objective: This study aims to describe the...