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Algunas variables antropométricas como factor de riesgo cardiometabólico en mujeres de edad mediana

Medicentro (Villa Clara); 25 (2), 2021
RESUMEN Introducción: el tejido adiposo presenta funciones metabólicas, endocrinas y regulatorias, tanto a nivel sistémico como local. El análisis de la composición corporal constituye un elemento importante para valorar el enfoque de riesgo cardiometabólico en mujeres de edad mediana. Objetivo:...

Recommendations for the management of cardiovascular risk in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia on tyrosine kinase inhibitors: risk assessment, stratification, treatment and monitoring

ABSTRACT This manuscript summarizes the results of the consensus meeting composed of hematologists and cardiologists to establish recommendations for the prevention and follow-up of cardiovascular (CV) risk in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) treated with BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors (T...

Blood pressure control of hypertensive patients followed in a high complexity clinic and associated variables

J. bras. nefrol; 43 (2), 2021
Abstract Introduction: Arterial hypertension is a disease that has a high impact on cardiovascular mortality and morbidity; however, it is still insufficiently controlled. Objectives: To assess hypertension control in patients seen at a specialized clinic and to identify associated variables. Method: ...

Avaliação de pacientes com insuficiência cardíaca admitidos em hospital secundário

Objetivo: Elaborar um perfil clínico e epidemiológico de pacientes com insuficiência cardíaca descompensada, de acordo com a etiologia da descompensação, e analisar o desfecho clínico dentre os diferentes grupos etiológicos encontrados. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo e observacional. Os pacientes...

Acute Blood Pressure Response to Different Resistance Programs in Trained Men

Abstract Background Resistance training is used in different exercise programs, with different objectives and different levels of physical fitness. Training-related variables, such as volume, rest time and intensity, can affect the response of blood pressure (BP), but studies on the effect of these vari...

Programa educativo para favorecer la adherencia terapéutica en pacientes hipertensos de Manzanillo

Rev. inf. cient; 100 (3), 2021
RESUMEN Introducción: En investigaciones realizadas en el contexto cubano, se han puesto en evidencia las dificultades que presentan los pacientes hipertensos con la adherencia a los tratamientos. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad de un programa educativo, basado en el Modelo de Creencias de Salud, p...

Intervención educativa para elevar el nivel de conocimiento sobre hipertensión arterial en adolescentes
Educational intervention to raise the level of knowledge on arterial hypertension in adolescents

Rev. medica electron; 43 (3), 2021
RESUMEN Introducción: la hipertensión arterial del adulto tiene sus inicios en la niñez, por lo que la percepción de riesgo debe aumentar en las edades pediátricas. Objetivo: elevar el nivel de conocimiento sobre hipertensión arterial en adolescentes de la Escuela Secundaria Básica Antonio Rod...

Physical Activity Level, Anthropometric and Cardiovascular Profile Among Students in Sergipe State Attending Public Schools

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality among adults. Evidence has shown that sedentary behaviors are the main preventable outcome, however, many sedentary children also become sedentary adults. Therefore, identifying potential risk factors as early as possible co...

Drug Profile and Therapeutic Adherence of African-Brazilians with Apparent Resistant Hypertension

Abstract Background Resistant hypertension (RH) is manifested by the presence of blood pressure values resistant to antihypertensive therapy. RH is highly prevalent among black individuals, increasing cardiovascular risk in this population and requiring effective control of this comorbidity. Objectives...