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Late follow-up of patients submitted to total cavopulmonary derivation: clinical aspects, reinterventions, and complications interfering in morbidity

Abstract Objective: To identify main complications in outpatient follow-up, as well as factors before or during operation that may interfere in patient's evolution. Methods: Retrospective study of patients submitted to total cavopulmonary shunt with extracardiac conduit from 2000 to 2014 at the Hospita...

Ejercicio físico en pacientes con diabetes e hipertensión: prevalencia de respondedores y no respondedores para mejorar factores de riesgo cardiometabólicos

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (6), 2018
Background: There is a wide interindividual variability in the response to a period of exercise training. The science have reported that a minimum of participants could be non-responders for improving different health-related outcomes after training. Aim: To compare the effects of a 6-weeks exercise pro...

Experiencia en el tratamiento endovascular del accidente cerebrovascular isquémico agudo en un centro chileno

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (6), 2018
Background: Recently, five randomized controlled trials confirmed the efficacy and safety of endovascular treatment with or without intravenous thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke with large-vessel occlusion. Aim: To report patients with ischemic stroke treated with endovascular methods. Material and...

Cardiovascular Risk in Xavante Indigenous Population

Arq. bras. cardiol; 110 (6), 2018
Abstract Background: The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors is little known in Brazilian indigenous populations. In the last two decades, important changes have occurred in the lifestyle and epidemiological profile of the Xavante people. Objective: to assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk...

Metabolic Syndrome-Related Features in Controlled and Resistant Hypertensive Subjects

Arq. bras. cardiol; 110 (6), 2018
Abstract Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is widespread among hypertensive patients. Clinical features and potential biomarkers of MetS in the presence of hypertension and resistant hypertension (RHTN) represent a great area of interest for investigation. Objective: The purpose of this study was t...

Is There any Relationship Between Myocardial Repolarization Parameters and the Frequency of Ventricular Premature Contractions?

Arq. bras. cardiol; 110 (6), 2018
Abstract Background: Ventricular premature contractions (VPCs) may trigger lethal ventricular arrhythmias in patients with structural heart disease. However, this role of VPCs in healthy people remains controversial once that not enough clinical trials are available. Recently, some myocardial repolariza...

Behavior of Blood Pressure Variables in Children and Adolescents with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Arq. bras. cardiol; 110 (6), 2018
Abstract Background: Duchenne muscular dystrophy is an X-chromosome-linked genetic disorder (locus Xp21). Involvement of the cardiovascular system is characterized by fibrous degeneration/replacement of myocytes with consequent ventricular hypertrophy and arterial hypertension. Objective: To assess, by...

Efeito da contaminação por saliva na resistência adesiva de braquetes cerâmicos utilizando uma resina ortodôntica hidrofílica

Introdução: Alguns fatores, como a presença de saliva, são capazes de influenciar a adesão do braquete ao dente durante o procedimento de colagem e podem causar falha da resistência adesiva. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a resistência ao cisalhamento de braquetes cerâmicos orto...

Comparación de la Salud Oral de Embarazadas y Puérperas Hospitalizadas según uso de Programa de Salud Oral Integral de la Embarazada: Estudio Transversal

RESUMEN: Dentro de las patologías orales, la caries, enfermedad periodontal y pérdida de dientes, son las enfermedades más frecuentes en la población adulta, sin embargo, su prevalencia en pacientes embarazadas del tercer trimestre y puérperas hospitalizadas es un área poco investigada. Comparar la...

Objective criteria for assessment of the quality of dental restorations improve student's critics towards the treatment assignment: a randomized controlled trial

Introduction: Objective parameters may help the decision of how to manage existing dental restorations in patients. Objective: This study tested the following hypotheses: i) teaching objective criteria to dental students enhances their criticism toward the indication for replacement of dental restorat...