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Effectiveness of implantation of cardioverter-defibrillators therapy in patients with non-ischemic heart failure: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Objective: Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator has become the first-line therapy for prevention of sudden cardiac death. Controversial results still exist regarding the effectiveness of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) in non-ischemic heart failure. Methods: The PubMed, Embase, ...

Implantation of short-term and long-term right ventricular assist devices

Abstract The last decade has seen considerable growth in the use of left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), in end-phase heart failure treatment. The indications, contraindications and implantation techniques are well-defined. However, information about mechanical support for right ventricular failure is...

Non-Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia Episodes Predict Future Hospitalization in ICD Recipients with Heart Failure

Arq. bras. cardiol; 109 (4), 2017
Abstract Background: Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy is well known to reduce mortality in selected patients with heart failure (HF). Objective: To investigate whether monitored episodes of non-sustained ventricular tachycardia (NSVT) might predict future HF hospitalizations in ICD ...

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme ID Polymorphism in Patients with Heart Failure Secondary to Chagas Disease

Arq. bras. cardiol; 109 (4), 2017
Abstract Background: Changes in the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene may contribute to the increase in blood pressure and consequently to the onset of heart failure (HF). The role of polymorphism is very controversial, and its identification in patients with HF secondary to Chagas disease in the...

Causes and Predictors of In-Hospital Mortality in Patients Admitted with or for Heart Failure at a Tertiary Hospital in Brazil

Arq. bras. cardiol; 109 (4), 2017
Abstract Background: Although heart failure (HF) has high morbidity and mortality, studies in Latin America on causes and predictors of in-hospital mortality are scarce. We also do not know the evolution of patients with compensated HF hospitalized for other reasons. Objective: To identify causes and p...

Cardio-oncologia na população pediátrica

Nas últimas décadas, a oncologia pediátrica tem demonstrado expressivo sucesso no tratamento do câncer infantojuvenil, com significativo aumento das taxas de cura e sobrevida, principalmente devido ao diagnóstico precoce e à quimioterapia mais eficaz, além do auxílio da radioterapia em determinad...

Competencia de los cuidadores familiares para cuidar a los pacientes con falla cardíaca

INTRODUCCIÓN: El cuidador familiar es la fuente más importante de apoyo social y requiere desarrollar habilidades para reforzar las conductas de autocuidado en su familiar. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la competencia de cuidado de los cuidadores familiares de los pacientes con falla cardi...

Síndrome Cardiorrenal Tipo 2: Um Forte Fator Prognóstico da Sobrevida

Fundamento: A insuficiência renal é comum em pacientes com insuficiência cardíaca crônica, com uma prevalência entre 20% a 57%, e está associada a um mau prognóstico e um alto risco de reinternações. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi apresentar características epidemiológicas, clínicas e...

Ensayo clínico aleatorizado con grupos paralelos para comparar los cambios en los niveles del pro-péptido natriurético cerebral (Pro-PNC 1-76 ) en pacientes con falla cardiaca crónica sometidos a un programa de ejercicio supervisado versus basado en la comunidad

Acta méd. colomb; 42 (3), 2017
Resumen Objetivo: evaluar los niveles de pro-péptido natriurético cerebral (Pro-PNC - 76) de un grupo de pacientes con falla cardiaca crónica, quienes realizaron un programa de ejercicio protocolizado y compararlos con un grupo control con ejercicio basado en la comunidad. Diseño y métodos: ensayo...

Evaluation of Quality of Life in Patients with and without Heart Failure in Primary Care

Arq. bras. cardiol; 109 (3), 2017
Abstract Background: Heart failure (HF) is a major public health issue with implications on health-related quality of life (HRQL). Objective: To compare HRQL, estimated by the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), in patients with and without HF in the community. Methods: Cross-sectional study including 6...