Pulmonary Function
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13. Correlation between Surgical Risk Scales with Respiratory Muscle Strength and Functional Independence in Patients Submitted to Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Abstract Background The European Heart Surgery Risk Assessment System (EuroSCORE) and InsCor have been used to predict complications of cardiac surgery. However, their application to predict lung function and functionality is still uncertain. Objective To correlate surgical risk scales with functional independence and pulmonary function in patients under
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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14. High-resolution CT pulmonary findings in children with severe asthma
Abstract Objective: To compare quantitative CT parameters between children with severe asthma and healthy subjects, correlating to their clinical features. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed CT data from 19 school-aged children (5-17 years) with severe asthma and 19 control school-aged children with pectus excavatum. The following CT parameters were eval
J. Pediatr. (Rio J.). Publicado em: 2021-02
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15. Mucociliary Clearance of Different Respiratory Conditions: A Clinical Study
Abstract Introduction Mucociliary clearance (MCC) is the first line of defense of the pulmonary system. Mucociliary clearance impairment may lead to increased risk of respiratory infections, lung injury, pulmonary repair problems, chronic dysfunctions and progression of respiratory diseases. Objective To characterize the MCC of active and passive smokers a
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2021-01
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16. Heterotopic Heart Transplantation as a Left Ventricular Biological Assistance: a New Two-Stage Method Proposal
Abstract Since Barnard’s first heterotopic heart transplant in 1974, Copeland’s method has been the greatest contribution to heterotopic transplants but has the drawback of donor’s right ventricular atrophy. This new method proposes a modification in the anastomosis of the superior vena cava aiming to pre-serve donor’s right ventricular function by d
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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17. Reasons to avoid vitamin D deficiency during COVID-19 pandemic
ABSTRACT The effects of vitamin D on the musculoskeletal system are well established. Its deficiency causes osteomalacia, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and an increased risk for fractures and falls. However, clinical and experimental evidence points to extra-skeletal actions of vitamin D, including on immune and respiratory systems. Thus, during this COVID-
Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 2020-10
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18. Association between lung function, thoracoabdominal mobility and posture in cystic fibrosis: pilot study
Resumo Introdução: A deterioração da função pulmonar é a principal causa de mortalidade na fibrose cística (FC), portanto é fundamental estudar diferentes fatores que se relacionam com esta variável. Objetivo: Verificar em indivíduos FC, a associação da função pulmonar com a mobilidade toracoabdominal e a postura. Método: Estudo piloto tra
Fisioter. mov.. Publicado em: 13/01/2020
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19. Infra-Abdominal Muscles Activation Brings Benefits to the Pulmonary Function of Patients with Sternal Instability after Cardiac Surgery
Abstract Objective: To compare physical therapy strategies involving abdominal muscle stabilization, with and without upper limb movement, in patients with sternal instability after heart surgery and during in-hospital care. Methods: This prospective, longitudinal, randomized, and comparative clinical study included 20 patients, which were divided into two
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 13/01/2020
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20. Infra-Abdominal Muscles Activation Brings Benefits to the Pulmonary Function of Patients with Sternal Instability after Cardiac Surgery
Abstract Objective: To compare physical therapy strategies involving abdominal muscle stabilization, with and without upper limb movement, in patients with sternal instability after heart surgery and during in-hospital care. Methods: This prospective, longitudinal, randomized, and comparative clinical study included 20 patients, which were divided into two
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2020-01
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21. Clinical and functional correlations of the difference between slow vital capacity and FVC
RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a relação da diferença entre a capacidade vital lenta (CVL) e CVF (ΔCVL-CVF) com dados demográficos, clínicos e de função pulmonar. Métodos: Estudo analítico, transversal, no qual os participantes responderam a um questionário de saúde respiratória e foram submetidos a espirometria e pletismografia. A amostra foi divid
J. bras. pneumol.. Publicado em: 20/12/2019
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22. The Brazilian Portuguese-language version of the Manchester Respiratory Activities of Daily Living questionnaire: construct validity, reliability, and measurement error
RESUMO Objetivo: Testar a validade de construto, a confiabilidade e o erro de medida da versão em português do Brasil do questionário Manchester Respiratory Activities of Daily Living (MRADL) em pacientes com DPOC. Métodos: Avaliamos 50 pacientes com DPOC, 30 dos quais eram homens. A média de idade foi de 64 ± 8 anos, e a mediana do VEF1 em porcentag
J. bras. pneumol.. Publicado em: 13/12/2019
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23. Bronchodilator test in extreme old age: Adverse effects of short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonists with clinical repercussion and bronchodilator response
RESUMO OBJETIVOS: Avaliar se idade cronológica é um fator limitante para realizar prova broncodilatadora, determinar efeitos adversos significativos com repercussão clínica dos beta-2 agonistas de curta ação e avaliar a resposta broncodilatadora na espirometria, na velhice extrema. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal, retrospectivo. Amostra extraída do ban
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.. Publicado em: 02/12/2019
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24. Colonization by Pneumocystis jirovecii in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: association with exacerbations and lung function status
ABSTRACT Exposure to Pneumocystis jirovecii (P. jirovecii) can lead to a wide variety of presenting features ranging from colonization in immunocompetent patients with lung disease, to invasive infections in immunocompromised hosts. Colonization by this fungus in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could be associated with higher rates
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 25/11/2019