Abstract The association between periodontitis and myocardial infarction remains unclear in the literature. Few studies have addressed periodontitis exposure as a predisposing factor for the development of myocardial infarction. Therefore, the present systematic review aims to analyze the association bet...
Abstract Background: Congenital heart disease is the leading cause of mortality among all congenital malformations. Objectives: To evaluate the incidence of congenital heart diseases in a central maternity hospital in Portugal from January 2003 to December 2018 and to determine survival in the first ye...
Abstract Background: To the best of our knowledge, there are studies related to QT and QTc interval in patients with hypocalcemia, but there are no studies evaluating T wave peak and end interval (Tp-e interval), Tp-e/QT and Tp-e/QTc ratios used to evaluate cardiac arrhythmia risk and ventricular repola...
Abstract Background Some of the patients admitted for acute myocardial infarction have non-obstructive coronary artery disease (MINOCA). Their prognosis is not always benign, making it necessary the development of tools for risk stratification of these patients. Objectives To describe the characteris...
Abstract Background: Pericardial effusion is a relatively common finding and can progress to cardiac tamponade; etiological diagnosis is important for guiding treatment decisions. With advances in medicine and improvement in the social context, the most frequent etiological causes have changed. Objecti...
Introducción:El síndrome de disfunción multiorgánica se caracteriza por el desarrollo de disfunción progresiva y potencialmente reversible en dos o más órganos inducido por una amplia variedad de agresiones. En su patogenia el sistema inmunológico-inflamatorio desempeña un papel indispensable.
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Abstract Background: Stroke related to atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with high recurrence and mortality rates. Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (ESUS) is associated with fewer vascular risk factors, less disability, and a high recurrence rate. Objective: To compare risk factors, functiona...
Introducción: La histerectomía periparto de emergencia es una cirugía de alto riesgo, que se
realiza mayoritariamente después de un parto vaginal o cesárea. Dada la importancia de las
complicaciones y la mortalidad de las embarazadas para el sistema de salud, el presente estudio
tuvo como objetivo i...