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Association between Periodontitis and Myocardial Infarction: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.); 34 (5,supl.1), 2021
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...

Congenital Heart Disesase: A Retrospective Analysis from a Tertiary Referral Centre in Portugal

Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.); 34 (5,supl.1), 2021
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...

QTc, Tp-e Interval and Tp-e/QTc Ratio in Patients with Hypocalcemia-case Control Study

Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.); 34 (5,supl.1), 2021
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...

Acute Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries - Stratifying the Risk of a "new" Clinical Entity using an "Old" Tool

Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.); 34 (5,supl.1), 2021
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...

Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade: Etiology and Evolution in the Contemporary Era

Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.); 34 (5,supl.1), 2021
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...

Factores asociados a la mortalidad en pacientes con síndrome de disfunción multiorgánica
Mortality associated factors in patients with multiorgan dysfunction síndrome

Rev. inf. cient.; 100 (6), 2021
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. O...

Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (ESUS) and Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation Patients: not so Different after all?

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...

Investigación de incidencia y complicaciones de histerectomía de emergencia en periparto
Investigation of Incidence and Complications of Emergency peripartum hysterectomy

Prensa méd. argent; 107 (7), 2021
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...