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13. Ischemic Heart Disease in German Immigrants and Their Descendants in a Region of Southern Brazil: A Comparison of Initial Symptoms Reported between two Generations
Abstract Background Nothing is known about ischemic heart disease (IHD) in the Germans who emigrated to Brazil during the last century. Objective We sought to compare age at diagnosis and IHD manifestations between German immigrants and their first-generation descendants in the region of Blumenau, Brazil. Methods We reviewed medical records of hospital
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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14. Thirty-day Outcomes of On-Pump and Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: an Analysis of a Brazilian Sample by Propensity Score Matching
Abstract Introduction: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) performed with and without cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) support has been widely discussed in the literature. However, little is known about the outcomes of those techniques in Brazil. This study aims at exploring 30-day mortality and morbidity outcomes of on- and off-pump isolated CABG in a large
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022
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15. Overview of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Adults in São Paulo, Brazil: Prevalence and Associated Factors in 2008 and 2015
Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the main cause of morbidity and mortality in Brazil. Objective To provide population-based data on prevalence and factors associated with CVD risk factors. Methods Individuals aged ≥20 years from two editions of the cross-sectional Health Survey of São Paulo focusing on Nutrition (ISA-Nutrition)
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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16. Braden scale for predicting pneumonia after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Stroke-associated pneumonia is an infection that commonly occurs in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage and causes serious burdens. In this study, we evaluated the validity of the Braden scale for predicting stroke-associated pneumonia after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. METHODS: Patients with spontaneous intracere
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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17. The effect of nutritional scores on mortality in COVID-19 patients
SUMMARY OBJECTIVES: While studies on the treatment for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continue all over the world, factors that increase the risk of severe disease have also been the subject of research. Malnutrition has been considered an independent risk factor. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the clinical effect of dietary habits and
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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18. Frequency of Congenital Aortic Arch Anomaly in COVID-19 Patients
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of aortic arch anomaly in COVID-19 patients and to determine whether it will be included in the risk classification. METHODS: The study was retrospectively conducted in a third-level hospital by scanning the contrast-enhanced thoracic computed tomography and thoracic computed tomogra
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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19. Risk factors associated with diabetes after liver transplant
ABSTRACT Objective: Post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM) is a common metabolic complication after liver transplant that negatively affects a recipient's survival and graft function. This study aims to identify risk factors associated with diabetes after liver transplant. Materials and methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted from September to
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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20. Labor interventions in low- and high-risk parturients in a university hospital
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The main aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of using interventions in low- and high-risk parturients on maternal and perinatal adverse outcomes during labor. METHODS: This is a prospective study. The analyzed variables were obtained through a questionnaire with puerperal women (between 1- and 48-h postpartum) and through medica
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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21. Prevalence of COVID-19 in medical school and residency in Porto Alegre, RS
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: A multicentric, cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the prevalence and risk factors for Coronavirus disease 2019 in medical students and residents from four universities and affiliated hospitals in Brazil. METHODS: A survey about contamination risk and symptoms was sent to all participants through email and WhatsApp. Preva
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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22. Lifestyle Intervention in Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Students with Dyslipidemia and Abdominal Obesity: A Randomized Study
Abstract Background The long incubation periods of cardiovascular diseases offer opportunities for controlling risk factors. In addition, preventive interventions in childhood are more likely to succeed because lifestyle habits become ingrained as they are repeated. Objective To investigate the effects of recreational physical activities, in combination
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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23. Comparison of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) vaccine side effects by age groups
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This online survey aims to compare the side effects that may occur after inactivated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) vaccination by age groups. METHODS: A total of 411 participants aged 18–100 who received inactivated coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine were included in the study. RESULTS: Participants were div
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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24. Total cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein and inflammatory parameters in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: In this study, the hormone profile, lipid profile, and inflammatory parameters of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome were compared with those of non-polycystic ovary syndrome patients to determine predictive markers in young polycystic ovary syndrome patients who have not yet had children. METHODS: Patients’ age, height, weight, b
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022