Hypertension Therapy
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1. Pode-se utilizar inibidores da enzima conversora de angiotensina (inibidores da ECA) como captopril ou enalapril ou bloqueadores do receptor de angiotensina (BRA) como losartana em pacientes que apresentam insuficiência renal crônica com albuminúria ou associada a diabetes tipo 2?
O uso de inibidores da ECA e BRA não é contraindicado em pacientes que apresentam insuficiência renal crônica com albuminúria ou associada a diabetes. Pelo contrário, nesses pacientes, essas medicações podem e devem ser utilizadas, pois diminuem a excreção urinária de proteínas e retardam a progressão da doença renal.
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Núcleo de Telessaúde Rio Grande do Sul. Publicado em: 12/06/2023
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2. Pharmaceutical Care in Primary Care: an Experience with Hypertensive Patients in the North of Brazil
Abstract Background: Uncontrolled blood pressure has been associated with poor adherence to drug treatment. Objectives: To assess blood pressure control in hypertensive patients attending primary health centers after implementation of a pharmaceutical follow-up program in a city of the north of Brazil. Methods: Observational, cross sectional, descriptive
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Body mass index and gestational weight gain: relevance in gestational diabetes and outcomes - A retrospective cohort study
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the influence of maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain (GWG) on blood glucose levels at diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and obstetric/neonatal outcomes. Subjects and methods: Retrospective cohort study including 462 women with GDM and singleton pregnancy delivered in our in
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Predictive Value of Myocardial injury in Patients with COVID-19 Admitted to a Quaternary Hospital in the City of Rio de Janeiro
Abstract Background In Brazil the factors involved in the risk of death in patients with COVID-19 have not been well established. Objective To analyze whether elevations of high-sensitivity troponin I (hTnI) levels influence the mortality of patients with COVID-19. Methods Clinical and laboratory characteristics of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 w
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Screening, diagnosis and management of hypothyroidism in pregnancy: Number 10 – October 2022
Key points Pregnancy places a metabolic overload on the maternal thyroid, especially in the first trimester, mainly because of the demand imposed by the conceptus. The fetal thyroid becomes functionally mature only around pregnancy week 20. Until then, the fetus depends on the transfer of maternal thyroid hormones (THs). Thyroid hormones are essential for
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. Publicado em: 2022
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6. 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 To investigate the medication profile and therapeutic
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-06
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7. Transcatheter Interatrial Shunts for the Treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
Abstract Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a clinical syndrome, which accounts for about 50% of patients with heart failure (HF). The morbidity and mortality associated with HFpEF is similar to HFrEF. Clinical trials to date have failed to show a benefit of medical therapy for HFpEF, which may due to lack of uniform phenotypes and het
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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8. Acute Kidney Injury after Heart Valve Surgery in Elderly Patients: any Risk Factors to Modify?
Abstract Introduction: Postoperative acute kidney injury contributes to longer hospital stays and increased costs related to cardiac surgery in the elderly. We analyse the influence of the patient’s age on risk factors for acute kidney injury after cardiac valve surgery. Methods: We evaluated the prevalence and risk factors for acute kidney injury in 939
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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9. Increase in COVID-19 inpatient survival following detection of Thromboembolic and Cytokine storm risk from the point of admission to hospital by a near real time Traffic-light System (TraCe-Tic)
Abstract Introduction Our goal was to evaluate if traffic-light driven personalized care for COVID-19 was associated with improved survival in acute hospital settings. Methods Discharge outcomes were evaluated before and after prospective implementation of a real-time dashboard with feedback to ward-based clinicians. Thromboembolism categories were “medi
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2020-10
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10. Trends and Predictors of Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Serial Cross-Sectional Study from 2011 to 2016
Abstract Background: Despite the efficacy of vitamin K antagonists against stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), the underuse of this therapy is well documented. Objectives: To evaluate trends and predictors of oral anticoagulants utilization in patients with AF. Methods: Observational, retrospective, serial cross-sectional study between 2011-
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2020-02
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11. Tadalafil-loaded PLGA microspheres for pulmonary administration: preparation and evaluation
Tadalafil, a long-acting PED-5 inhibitor, is commonly used for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). However, its efficacy and clinical application are severely limited by the poor water solubility, low bioavailability and a series adverse effects (e.g. headaches, indigestion). In this study, tadalafil was prepared and loaded into biodegrad
Braz. J. Pharm. Sci.. Publicado em: 20/12/2019
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12. Anesthesia for renal transplantation in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy: a retrospective study of 31 cases
Resumo Justificativa e objetivos A cardiomiopatia dilatada é um estado de aumento progressivo das câmaras cardíacas, principalmente do ventrículo esquerdo, que leva à diminuição do débito cardíaco e, por fim, à insuficiência cardíaca. Embora tenha etiologia multifatorial, é bastante comum em pacientes com doença renal terminal que precisam de
Rev. Bras. Anestesiol.. Publicado em: 20/12/2019