Results: 31

Evaluation of perioperative high-sensitive cardiac troponin i as a predictive biomarker of major adverse cardiovascular events after noncardiac surgery

Rev. invest. clín; 72 (2), 2020
ABSTRACT Background: Various studies suggest that perioperative concentrations of high-sensitivity troponins are incremental and predictive factors of a major adverse cardiac event (MACE) and all-cause mortality. Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the predictive value of high-sensiti...

Proteína C reactiva ultrasensible y riesgo cardiovascular en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2

Rev. Col. méd. cir; 159 (1), 2020
Objetivo: describir el riesgo cardiovascular de pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2), según los valores de proteína C reactiva ultrasensible (PCR-us). Material y métodos: estudio descriptivo transversal, realizado en el Patronato del Diabético de zona 1, Ciudad de Guatemala, en el cual partic...

Does Cystatin C have a role as metabolic surrogate in peritoneal dialysis beyond its association with residual renal function?

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (1), 2020
ABSTRACT Introduction: It has been suggested that cystatin C levels are modified by obesity and inflammation. Furthermore, cystatin C has been associated with cardiovascular events and mortality outcomes. Aim: To study the association of cystatin C with the metabolic profile and cardiovascular disease ...

Biogénesis y mecanismo de acción de los MicroARN como biomarcadores séricos en las enfermedades cardiovasculares
Biogenesis and mechanism of action of MicroRNAs as serum biomarkers in cardiovascular diseases

Las enfermedades cardiovasculares constituyen la principal causa de mortalidad y morbilidad en el mundo actualmente, lo que obliga a la realización de los continuos avances en las estrategias diagnóstico precoz y tratamiento con el fin de mejorar el pronóstico y disminuir la mortalidad. Sin duda esto ...

Evaluation of monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio, lymphocytes, monocytes, and platelets in psoriasis,

An. bras. dermatol; 95 (1), 2020
Abstract Background: Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease that is associated with cardiovascular comorbidities. Objectives: The objective of this retrospective study is to assess the C-reactive protein, monocyte-to-high-density-lipoprotein ratio, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte rat...

Cardiovascular system and estrogen in menopause

Inflammatory Biomarkers and Carotid Thickness in HIV Infected Patients under Antiretroviral Therapy, Undetectable HIV-1 Viral Load, and Low Cardiovascular Risk

Arq. bras. cardiol; 114 (1), 2020
Abstract Background: People living with HIV are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease and carotid thickness, due to the inflammation caused by the virus, the antiretroviral therapy, and other risk factors. However, few studies have observed the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases and carotid thi...

The APOB rs693 polymorphism impacts the lipid profile of Brazilian older adults

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 53 (3), 2020
The apolipoprotein B (APOB) gene contains several polymorphic sites described as risk modifiers for cardiovascular events. The objective of this study was to verify the association of the classic APOB Xba I polymorphism (rs693) with atherosclerotic risk factors in a segment of the Brazilian elderly popul...

Associações entre consumo de produtos lácteos, proteína C-reativa e perfil lipídico em adultos: resultados do ELSA-Brasil

Anormalidades lipídicas e inflamação sistêmica subclínica estão associadas ao processo de aterosclerose, sendo utilizadas como marcadores de risco cardiovascular. Estudos sugerem um possível efeito benéfico dos produtos lácteos na saúde cardiovascular, mas os resultados em marcadores lipídicos...

Cardiovascular risk assessment using the lipid accumulation product index among primary healthcare users: a cross-sectional study

Säo Paulo med. j; 137 (2), 2019
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The lipid accumulation product (LAP) index is an abdominal adiposity marker. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to describe the cardiovascular risk of primary healthcare users through the LAP index and correlate it with anthropometric and biochemical indicators. DESIGN AND SET...