Heart Transplant
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13. Giant Left Atrium Associated with Massive Thrombus Formation 14 Years after Orthotopic Heart Transplantation
Abstract We report the case of a 60-year-old patient who underwent orthotopic heart transplant 14 years earlier. Routine echocardiography showed giant masses in the left atrium. There were no symptoms or thromboembolic events in the past. Magnetic resonance imaging study revealed very enlarged left atrium (8.7 × 10.6 cm) occupied by irregular smooth mass (7
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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14. Brazilian Academy of Cardiovascular Surgery: From Idea to Reality
Abstract We report the case of a 60-year-old patient who underwent orthotopic heart transplant 14 years earlier. Routine echocardiography showed giant masses in the left atrium. There were no symptoms or thromboembolic events in the past. Magnetic resonance imaging study revealed very enlarged left atrium (8.7 × 10.6 cm) occupied by irregular smooth mass (7
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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15. Choosing statins: a review to guide clinical practice
ABSTRACT Statins are among the most widely prescribed medicines in the world and have proved their value in reducing cardiovascular events and mortality. Many patients report adverse effects that lead to interruption of treatment. This review aims to individualize statin treatment, considering efficacy for reducing cardiovascular risk and safety, in the sett
Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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16. Giant Left Atrium Associated with Massive Thrombus Formation 14 Years after Orthotopic Heart Transplantation
Abstract We report the case of a 60-year-old patient who underwent orthotopic heart transplant 14 years earlier. Routine echocardiography showed giant masses in the left atrium. There were no symptoms or thromboembolic events in the past. Magnetic resonance imaging study revealed very enlarged left atrium (8.7 × 10.6 cm) occupied by irregular smooth mass (7
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 13/01/2020
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17. Successful Repair of Infantile Scimitar Syndrome with Contralateral Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in an Infant
Abstract Infantile scimitar syndrome (SS) is a rare congenital heart disease and has high mortality. Guidelines have not been established, but surgery is indicated in symptomatic patients. Despite the various surgical approaches, outcomes continue to be disappointing. We present our surgical experience with an infantile SS patient who had stenotic pulmonary
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 13/01/2020
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18. Organ and tissue donation: use of quality tool for process optimization
Resumo Objetivo: Identificar por meio de uma ferramenta de gestão causas de perdas de possíveis e potenciais doadores de órgãos e tecidos como oportunidades de melhorias no sistema de doação de órgãos e tecidos. Método: Estudo quantitativo, descritivo, desenvolvido em três hospitais no Sul do País, o qual utilizou um instrumento da Organização
Esc. Anna Nery. Publicado em: 23/09/2019
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19. Left Ventricular Reconstruction Surgery in Candidates for Heart Transplantation
Abstract Objective: To report our center’s experience in the surgical treatment of ventricular reconstruction, an effective and efficient technique that allows patients with end-stage heart failure of ischemic etiology to have clinical improvement and increased survival. Methods: Observational, clinical-surgical, sequential, retrospective study. Patients
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 22/07/2019
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20. Reactivation of Chagas disease in a heart transplant patient infected by sylvatic Trypanosoma cruzi discrete typing unit I
Abstract Heart transplantation is an effective treatment for Chagas disease patients with severe cardiomyopathy. However, Trypanosoma cruzi reactivation is of great concern. The T. cruzi parasite is classified into six discrete typing units (DTUs identified as TcI-TcVI). It is unknown whether there is an association between T. cruzi genetic lineages and the
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 18/07/2019
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21. Refractory ascites and graft dysfunction in early renal transplantation
Resumo A ocorrência de ascite no pós-Transplante Renal (TR) é infrequente, podendo ser consequência de complicações cirúrgicas ou médicas. Caso clínico: 61 anos, masculino, antecedentes de hipertensão arterial, carcinoma da língua e hábitos alcoólicos 12-20g/dia. Doença renal crônica secundária à doença renal poliquística autossômica domi
J. Bras. Nefrol.. Publicado em: 18/03/2019
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22. Rational Use of Mechanical Circulatory Support as a Bridge to Pediatric and Congenital Heart Transplantation
Abstract Introduction: Donor shortage and organ allocation is the main problem in pediatric heart transplant. Mechanical circulatory support is known to increase waiting list survival, but it is not routinely used in pediatric programs in Latin America. Methods: All patients listed for heart transplant and supported by a mechanical circulatory support betw
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2018-06
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23. Treinamento Intervalado de Alta Intensidade em Transplantados de Coração: Uma Revisão Sistemática com Meta-Análise
Resumo O transplante de coração é considerado procedimento eficiente e padrão ouro para pacientes com quadro de insuficiência cardíaca terminal. Verifica-se que após o procedimento cirúrgico os pacientes apresentam menor valor de potência aeróbia (VO2máx) e respostas hemodinâmicas descompensadas. O objetivo do presente estudo foi de verificar por
Arq. Bras. Cardiol.. Publicado em: 19/02/2018
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24. Subcutaneous infection by Graphium basitruncatum in a heart transplant patient
ABSTRACT Graphium basitruncatum, a synanamorph of Pseudoallescheria has been rarely reported in human infections. We report a case of subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis caused by this fungus in a heart transplant recipient. We also describe the phenotypic, molecular methods and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-T
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2017-12