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Li B, Djahanpour N, Zamzam A, Syed MH, Jain S, Abdin R, Qadura M. Angiogenesis-related proteins as biomarkers for peripheral artery disease. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20166. [PMID: 37809892 PMCID: PMC10559913 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Background Angiogenesis plays an important role in peripheral artery disease (PAD) and angiogenesis-related proteins may act as prognostic biomarkers. This study assesses the potential for angiogenesis-related proteins to predict adverse events associated with PAD. Methods This was a case-control study. Patients with PAD (n = 250) and without PAD (n = 125) provided blood samples and were followed prospectively for three years. Concentrations of 17 angiogenesis-related proteins were measured in plasma. The incidence of major adverse limb event (MALE), defined as a composite of major amputation or vascular intervention, was the primary outcome. Worsening PAD status, defined as a drop in ankle brachial index ≥ 0.15, was the secondary outcome. Multivariable regression adjusted for baseline characteristics was conducted to determine the prognostication value of angiogenesis-related proteins in predicting MALE. Findings Relative to patients without PAD, 8 proteins related to angiogenesis were expressed differentially in PAD patients. Worsening PAD status and MALE were observed in 52 (14%) and 83 (22%) patients, respectively. Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) was the most reliable predictor of MALE (adjusted HR 0.79, 95% CI 0.15-0.86). Compared to individuals with high HGF, patients with low HGF had a decreased three-year freedom from MALE [66% vs 88%, p = 0.001], major amputation [93% vs 98%, p = 0.023], vascular intervention [68% vs 88%, p = 0.001], and worsening PAD status [81% vs 91%, p = 0.006]. Interpretation Measuring plasma levels of HGF in individuals with PAD can assist in identifying patients at elevated risk of adverse events related to PAD who may benefit from additional evaluation or treatment.
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- Ben Li
- Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto, Canada
- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto, Canada
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Wolosker N, Louzada ACS, Portela FSO, da Silva MFA, Schettino GDPP, Corrêa LH, Juniordata EA, Teivelis MP. Proposed public policies to improve outcomes in vascular surgery: an experts' forum. EINSTEIN-SAO PAULO 2023; 21:eAE0241. [PMID: 37585883 PMCID: PMC10421605 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2023ae0241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 08/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate outcomes of vascular surgeries and identify strategies to improve public vascular care. METHODS This was a descriptive, qualitative, and cross-sectional survey involving 30 specialists of the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein via Zoom. The outcomes of vascular procedures performed in the Public Health System extracted through Big Data analysis were discussed, and 53 potential strategies to improve public vascular care to improve public vascular care. RESULTS There was a consensus on mandatory reporting of some key complications after complex arterial surgeries, such as stroke after carotid revascularization and amputations after lower limb revascularization. Participants agreed on the recommendation of screening for diabetic feet and infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. The use of Telemedicine as a tool for patient follow-up, auditing of centers for major arterial surgeries, and the concentration of complex arterial surgeries in reference centers were also points of consensus, as well as the need to reduce the values of endovascular materials. Regarding venous surgery, it was suggested that there should be incentives for simultaneous treatment of both limbs in cases of varicose veins of the lower limbs, in addition to the promotion of ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy in the public system. CONCLUSION After discussing the data from the Brazilian Public System, proposals were defined for standardizing measures in population health care in the area of vascular surgery. Notification of complications of arterial surgeries is essential in identifying strategies to improve surgical outcomes. Screening of prevalent and/or morbid diseases allows early intervention and prevention of complications. Use of telemedicine in vascular follow-up allows optimizing the use of resources and reducing the burden on health services. Concentrating complex cases in reference hospitals leads to improved surgical outcomes.
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- Nelson Wolosker
- Hospital Israelita Albert EinsteinSão PauloSPBrazil Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
- Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert EinsteinHospital Israelita Albert EinsteinSão PauloSPBrazil Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Hospital Israelita Albert EinsteinSão PauloSPBrazil Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Hospital Israelita Albert EinsteinSão PauloSPBrazil Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Hospital Israelita Albert EinsteinSão PauloSPBrazil Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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O Silva G, Braghieri HA, D Oliveira M, Farah BQ, Kanegusuku H, Cucato GG, A Correia M, Ritti-Dias RM. Objective assessment of functional capacity in patients with peripheral artery disease: a narrative review. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2023; 21:867-875. [PMID: 37904510 DOI: 10.1080/14779072.2023.2277355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients with claudication symptoms exhibit impaired functional capacity, which has been associated with disease severity, worse quality of life and higher risk of cardiovascular events. Different tests have been used to assess functional capacity in PAD patients. Therefore, understanding the characteristics, strengths and limitations of these tests are important to support the choice of tests to be used in clinical practice. AREAS COVERED This review summarizes the main methods to assess functional capacity in PAD patients, discussing their psychometric properties, applications, and limitations. EXPERT OPINION Robust evidence supports the use of treadmill and six-minute walk tests in PAD patients, as their results are associated with clinically meaningful outcomes, adequate psychometric properties and are sensitive to effects of interventions. On the other hand, other functional tests (Shuttle-walk test, outdoor walking capacity test, timed-up and go, four-meter walk test, heel-rise test, short physical performance battery and modified physical performance battery) are related to activities of daily living and do not require sophisticated equipment and can be easily used in clinical practice. However, these other tests still need evidence regarding their clinical relevance, reliability, and ability to detect long-term intervention changes, providing further investigation directions.
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- Gustavo O Silva
- Post-graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Nove de Julho University, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Post-graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Nove de Julho University, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Recife, Brazil
- Department of Physical Education, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Post-graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Nove de Julho University, São Paulo, Brazil
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Zamzam A, Syed MH, Rotstein OD, Eikelboom J, Klein DJ, Singh KK, Abdin R, Qadura M. Validating fatty acid binding protein 3 as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for peripheral arterial disease: A three-year prospective follow-up study. EClinicalMedicine 2023; 55:101766. [PMID: 36531981 PMCID: PMC9755058 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2022.101766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) often remain undiagnosed and therefore suboptimally managed. Here, we investigated the diagnostic and prognostic potential of fatty acid binding protein 3 (FABP3) in patients with PAD. METHODS In the discovery phase, 374 PAD and 184 non-PAD patients were recruited from vascular surgery ambulatory clinics at St. Michael's Hospital (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) between October 4, 2017 to October 29, 2018. The diagnostic ability of baseline FABP3 level was investigated through receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curves to determine two cutoff points: 1) an exclusionary "rule out" cutoff point, and 2) a confirmatory "rule in" cutoff point. Next, these cutoff points were confirmed in the external validation phase using a separate cohort of 312 patients (180 PAD and 132 non-PAD) recruited from ambulatory vascular surgery clinics at St. Michael's Hospital (Canada) between November 6, 2018-July 30, 2019. Cox regression analyses were used to explore the independent association between FABP3 and major adverse limb events (MALE - defined as need for arterial revascularization or major amputation) and decrease in ankle-brachial index (ABI -defined as drop ≥0.15) during 3 years of follow-up. FINDINGS In the discovery phase, FABP3 levels were significantly elevated in patients with PAD compared to non-PAD patients. ROC analysis demonstrated that FABP3 had an AUC of 0.83 (95% CI: 0.81-0.86, p-value < 0.001). FABP3 exclusionary cutoff was <1.55 ng/ml (sensitivity = 96%; specificity = 40%), whereas FABP3 confirmatory cutoff was >3.55 ng/ml (sensitivity = 43%; specificity = 95%) - values that were confirmed in the external validation phase. Cox regression analysis demonstrated FABP3 to be an independent predictor of increase in MALE [HR = 1.14 (1.03-1.29); p-value = 0.010] and worsening PAD status (drop in ABI >0.15 [HR = 1.11 (1.02-1.19); p-value = 0.009]). INTERPRETATION Our findings suggested that FABP3 levels can be used as both a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for PAD, and may facilitate risk stratification in select individuals for purposes of vascular evaluation or intensive medical management. FUNDING Funding for this study was provided by the Bill and Vicky Blair Foundation.
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- Abdelrahman Zamzam
- Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A1, Canada
- Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 3M7, Canada
- Department of Critical Care, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London ON, N6A 5C1, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A1, Canada
- Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
- Corresponding author. St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond St, 7-076 Bond Wing, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8, Canada.
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Li B, Djahanpour N, Zamzam A, Syed MH, Jain S, Arfan S, Abdin R, Qadura M. The prognostic capability of inflammatory proteins in predicting peripheral artery disease related adverse events. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:1073751. [PMID: 36582735 PMCID: PMC9792492 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.1073751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Levels of inflammatory proteins and their prognostic potential have been inadequately studied in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). In this study, we quantified and assessed the ability of inflammatory proteins in predicting PAD-related adverse events. Methods In this prospective case-control study, blood samples were collected from patients without PAD (n = 202) and patients with PAD (n = 275). The PAD cohort was stratified by disease severity based on ankle brachial index (ABI): mild (n = 49), moderate (n = 164), and severe (n = 62). Patients were followed for 2 years. Plasma concentrations of 5 inflammatory proteins were measured: Alpha-2-Macroglobulin (A2M), Fetuin A, Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein (AGP), Serum Amyloid P component (SAP), and Adipsin. The primary outcome of our study was major adverse limb event (MALE), defined as the need for vascular intervention (open or endovascular revascularization) or major amputation. The secondary outcome was worsening PAD status, defined as a drop in ABI greater than or equal to 0.15 over the study period. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to assess the prognostic value of inflammatory proteins in predicting MALE, adjusting for confounding variables. Results Compared to patients without PAD, three inflammatory proteins were differentially expressed in patients with PAD (AGP, Fetuin A, and SAP). The primary outcome (MALE) and secondary outcome (worsening PAD) status were noted in 69 (25%) and 60 (22%) patients, respectively. PAD-related adverse events occurred more frequently in severe PAD patients. Based on our data, the inflammatory protein AGP was the most reliable predictor of primary and secondary outcomes. On multivariable analysis, there was a significant association between AGP and MALE in all PAD disease states [mild: adjusted HR 1.13 (95% CI 1.05-1.47), moderate: adjusted HR 1.23 (95% CI 1.16-1.73), severe: adjusted HR 1.37 (95% CI 1.25-1.85)]. High levels of AGP were associated with lower 2-year MALE-free survival in all PAD disease states [mild (64% vs. 100%, p = 0.02), moderate (64% vs. 85%, p = 0.02), severe (55% vs. 88%, p = 0.02), all PAD (62% vs. 88%, p = 0.01)]. Conclusion Levels of inflammatory protein AGP may help in risk stratifying PAD patients at high risk of MALE and worsening PAD status and subsequently facilitate further vascular evaluation and initiation of aggressive medical/surgical management.
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- Ben Li
- Unity Health Toronto, Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Unity Health Toronto, Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Unity Health Toronto, Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Unity Health Toronto, Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Unity Health Toronto, Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Unity Health Toronto, Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Unity Health Toronto, Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada,Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada,Unity Health Toronto, Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, St. Michael’s Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada,*Correspondence: Mohammad Qadura,
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Carvalho J, Correia MA, Kanegusuku H, Longano P, Wolosker N, Ritti-Dias RM, Cucato GG. Association between the risk of malnutrition and functional capacity in patients with peripheral arterial disease: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0273051. [PMID: 36083948 PMCID: PMC9462727 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Introduction The risk of malnutrition is an important predictor of functional capacity in the elderly population. However, whether malnutrition is associated with functional capacity in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) is poorly known. Purpose To analyse the association between the risk of malnutrition and functional capacity in patients with PAD. Methods This cross-sectional study included 135 patients with PAD of both genders, ≥50 years old, with symptomatic PAD (Rutherford stage I to III) in one or both limbs and with ankle-brachial index ≤0.90. The risk of malnutrition was assessed by the short form of the Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form and patients were classified as having normal nutritional status (n = 92) and at risk of malnutrition (n = 43). Functional capacity was objectively assessed using the six-minute walking test (6MWT, absolute maximal distance and relativized and expressed as a percentage of health subjects), short-physical performance battery (SPPB, balance, gait speed and the sit and stand test) and the handgrip test, and subjectively, using the Walking Impairment Questionnaire and Walking Estimated-Limitation Calculated by History. The association between the risk of malnutrition and functional capacity was analysed using bivariate and multivariate logistic regression adjustments for gender, age, ankle-brachial index, body mass index, use of statins, coronary arterial disease and stroke. For all statistical analyses, significance was accepted at p<0.05. Results Thirty-two per cent of our patients were classified with a risk of malnutrition. The risk of malnutrition was associated with the absolute 6MWT total distance (OR = 0.994, P = 0.031) relative 6MWT total distance (OR = 0.971, P = 0.038), lowest SPPB total score (OR = 0.682, P = 0.011), sit and stand (OR = 1.173, P = 0.003) and usual 4-meter walk test (OR = 1.757, P = 0.034). Conclusion In patients with PAD, the risk of malnutrition was associated with objective measurements of functional capacity.
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- Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo- SP, Brazil
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- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo- SP, Brazil
- Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Urinary Cystatin C Has Prognostic Value in Peripheral Artery Disease. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12070860. [PMID: 35883416 PMCID: PMC9313414 DOI: 10.3390/biom12070860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Despite its association with adverse outcomes, peripheral artery disease (PAD) remains undertreated. Cystatin C is elevated in patients with renal disease and may be a marker of cardiovascular disease. We examined the prognostic ability of urinary Cystatin C (uCystatinC) in predicting adverse PAD-related events. In this prospective case-control study, urine samples were collected from patients with PAD (n = 121) and without PAD (n = 77). The cohort was followed for 2 years. uCystatinC was normalized to urinary creatinine (uCr) (uCystatinC/uCr; μg/g). The primary outcome was major adverse limb event (MALE; composite of vascular intervention (open or endovascular) or major limb amputation). The secondary outcome was worsening PAD status (drop in ABI ≥ 0.15). Multivariable Cox regression and Kaplan–Meier analyses were performed to assess the prognostic value of uCystatinC/uCr with regards to predicting MALE and worsening PAD status. Our analysis demonstrated that patients with PAD had significantly higher median [IQR] uCystatinC/uCr levels (24.9 μg/g [14.2–32.9] vs. 20.9 μg/g [11.1–27.8], p = 0.018). Worsening PAD status and MALE were observed in 39 (20%) and 34 (17%) patients, respectively. uCystatinC/uCr predicted worsening PAD status with a hazard ratio (HR) of 1.78 (95% CI 1.12–2.83, p = 0.015), which persisted after controlling for baseline demographic and clinical characteristics (adjusted HR 1.79 [95% CI 1.11–2.87], p = 0.017). Patients with high uCystatinC/uCr had a lower 2-year freedom from MALE (77% vs. 89%, p = 0.025) and worsening PAD status (63% vs. 87%, p = 0.001). Based on these data, higher uCystatinC/uCr levels are associated with adverse PAD-related events and have prognostic value in risk-stratifying individuals for further diagnostic vascular evaluation or aggressive medical management.
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Li B, Zamzam A, Syed MH, Jahanpour N, Jain S, Abdin R, Qadura M. Urinary Fatty Acid Binding Protein 3 Has Prognostic Value in Peripheral Artery Disease. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:875244. [PMID: 35795372 PMCID: PMC9250966 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.875244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Despite its significant association with limb loss and death, peripheral artery disease (PAD) remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. The current accepted gold-standard for PAD screening, the ankle brachial index (ABI), is limited by operator dependence, erroneous interpretation, and unreliability in patients with diabetes. Fatty acid binding protein 3 (FABP3) is an intracellular protein that becomes released into circulation and excreted into urine following skeletal muscle injury. We examined the prognostic ability of urinary FABP3 (uFABP3) in predicting adverse PAD-related events. Methods In this prospective case-control study, urine samples were collected from patients with PAD (n = 142) and without PAD (n = 72). The cohort was followed for 2 years. uFABP3 was normalized to urinary creatinine (uCr) (uFABP3/uCr). The primary outcome was major adverse limb event (MALE; composite of vascular intervention [open or endovascular] or major limb amputation). The secondary outcome was worsening PAD status (drop in ABI≥0.15). Cox regression analyses with multivariable adjustment for baseline demographic and clinical variables were performed to assess the prognostic value of uFABP3/uCr with regards to predicting MALE and worsening PAD status. Results Patients with PAD had significantly higher median [IQR] uFABP3/uCr levels (3.46 [2.45–6.90] vs. 2.61 [1.98–4.62], p = 0.001). MALE and worsening PAD status were observed in 21 (10%) and 28 (14%) patients, respectively. uFABP3/uCr predicted MALE and worsening PAD status with adjusted hazard ratios (HR) of 1.28 (1.16–1.41, p = 0.001) and 1.16 (1.02–1.27, p = 0.021), respectively. Patients with high uFABP3/uCr had a lower 2-year freedom from MALE (86 vs. 96%, p = 0.047) and worsening PAD status (78 vs. 99%, p = 0.001). There was good discriminatory ability for uFABP3/uCr in predicting the primary outcome of MALE, with an area under the receiver operating characteristics curve (AUROC) of 0.78. Conclusions Measuring uFABP3/uCr levels in patients with PAD can help identify those at high risk of adverse PAD-related events. This study highlights the prognostic value of uFABP3 in risk-stratifying individuals for further diagnostic vascular evaluation or aggressive medical management.
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- Ben Li
- Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Keenan Research Center for Biomedical Science, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- *Correspondence: Mohammad Qadura
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Wolosker N, Silva MFAD, Portugal MFC, Stabellini N, Zerati AE, Szlejf C, Amaro Junior E, Teivelis MP. Epidemiological analysis of lower limb revascularization for peripheral arterial disease over 12 years on the public healthcare system in Brazil. J Vasc Bras 2022; 21:e20210215. [PMID: 36187218 PMCID: PMC9477476 DOI: 10.1590/1677-5449.202102152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Abstract Background Worldwide, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a disorder with high morbidity, affecting more than 200 million people. Objectives Our objective was to analyze surgical treatment for PAD provided on the Brazilian Public Healthcare System over 12 years using publicly available data. Methods The study was conducted with analysis of data available on the Brazilian Health Ministry’s database platform, assessing distributions of procedures and techniques over the years and their associated mortality and costs. Results A total of 129,424 procedures were analyzed (performed either for claudication or critical ischemia, proportion unknown). The vast majority of procedures were endovascular (65.49%) and this disproportion exhibited a rising trend (p<0.001). There were 3,306 in-hospital deaths (mortality of 2.55%), with lower mortality in the endovascular group (1.2% vs. 5.0%, p=0.008). The overall governmental expenditure on these procedures was U$ 238,010,096.51, and endovascular procedures were on average significantly more expensive than open surgery (U$ 1,932.27 vs. U$ 1,517.32; p=0.016). Conclusions Lower limb revascularizations were performed on the Brazilian Public Healthcare System with gradually increasing frequency from 2008 to 2019. Endovascular procedures were vastly more common and were associated with lower in-hospital mortality rates, but higher procedure costs.
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- Nelson Wolosker
- Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein, Brasil; Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Brasil
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Effect of frailty on physical activity levels and walking capacity in patients with peripheral artery disease: A cross-sectional study. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR NURSING 2021; 39:84-88. [PMID: 34507705 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvn.2021.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to analyze the effect of frailty on walking capacity and physical activity levels of patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). METHODS A cross-sectional study including 216 symptomatic PAD patients (e.g. claudication) was conducted. Moreover, the frailty profile was established, for which six-minute walk test, Walking Impairment Questionnaire (WIQ), and physical activity level were evaluated. RESULTS Frailty was prevalent in 13.4%, 72.2%, and 14.4% of frail, pre-frail, and not-frail patients, respectively. Walking capacity was lower in frail patients than in not-frail patients (p < 0.024). The domains of distance and speed of WIQ were lower in frail patients than in not-frail patients, and these domains were also lower in pre-frail than in not-frail patients (p < 0.050 for all). The domain of stairs was lower in frail patients than in not-frail and pre-frail patients (p = 0.016). Physical activity levels were similar among groups (p > 0.050). CONCLUSION Frailty is associated with further walking impairment in patients with PAD.
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Wolosker N, Portugal MFC, da Silva MFA, Massaud R, Amaro E, Jerussalmy C, Teivelis MP. Epidemiological Analysis of 37,424 Carotid Artery Stenosis Intervention Procedures During 11 Years in the Public Health System in Brazil: Stenting has Been More Common Than Endarterectomy. Ann Vasc Surg 2021; 76:269-275. [PMID: 34175419 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Stroke is a leading cause of death worldwide, with carotid atherosclerosis accounting for 10-20% of cases. In Brazil, the Public Health System provides care for roughly two-thirds of the population. No studies, however, have analysed large-scale results of carotid bifurcation surgery in Brazil. METHODS This study aimed to describe rates of carotid artery stenting (CAS) and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) performed between 2008 and 2019 in the country through web scraping of publicly available databases. RESULTS Between 2008 and 2019, 37,424 carotid bifurcation revascularization procedures were performed, of which 22,578 were CAS (60.34%) and 14,846 (39.66%) were CEA. There were 620 in-hospital deaths (1.66%), 336 after CAS (1.48%) and 284 after CEA (1.92%) (P = 0.032). Governmental reimbursement was US$ 77,216,298.85 (79.31% of all reimbursement) for CAS procedures and US$ 20,143,009.63 (20.69%) for CEA procedures. The average cost per procedure for CAS (US$ 3,062.98) was higher than that for CEA (US$ 1,430.33) (P = 0.008). CONCLUSIONS In Brazil, the frequency of CAS largely surpassed that of CEA. In-hospital mortality rates of CAS were significantly lower than those of CEA, although both had mortality rates within the acceptable rates as dictated by literature. The cost of CAS, however, was significantly higher. This is a pioneering analysis of carotid artery disease management in Brazil that provides, for the first time, preliminary insight into the fact that the low adoption of CEA in the country is in opposition to countries where utilization rates are higher for CEA than for CAS.
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- Nelson Wolosker
- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo, Brazil.; Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo - USP, São Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo, Brazil
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Braghieri HA, Correia MDA, de Carvalho JF, Longano P, Wolosker N, Cucato GG, Ritti-Dias RM, Kanegusuku H. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on drug treatment of patients with peripheral arterial disease: an observational cross-sectional study. J Vasc Bras 2021; 20:e20210021. [PMID: 34249118 PMCID: PMC8244965 DOI: 10.1590/1677-5449.210021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background The Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a negative impact on the population’s behavior. In this context, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on drug treatment of patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and intermittent claudication (IC) remains unclear. Objectives To analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on drug treatment of patients with PAD and IC. Methods In this cross-sectional, observational study, 136 patients with PAD and IC were recruited from our database and answered a questionnaire by telephone involving the following questions: a) precautions related to COVID-19; b) general health status; and c) treatment of diseases. Subsequently, patients were divided into two groups according to difficulty in obtaining their drugs (DOD: difficulty obtaining drugs, or NDOD: no difficulty obtaining drugs) and overall health was compared between groups. Results Seventeen percent of patients reported difficulties with obtaining drugs during the pandemic. A higher proportion of these patients reported being sadder (56.5% vs. 24.8%, P < 0.01) and having more difficulty sleeping (56.5% vs. 24.8%, P < 0.01) than of the patients in the NDOD group (P <0.01). The groups did not differ in terms of impairment of walking capability, anxiety, stress, or depression (P> 0.05). Conclusions A higher proportion of patients in the DOD group reported being sadder and having greater difficulty sleeping compared to the NDOD group during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVE, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein - EINSTEIN, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein - EINSTEIN, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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Braghieri HA, Kanegusuku H, Corso SD, Cucato GG, Monteiro F, Wolosker N, Correia MDA, Ritti-Dias RM. Validity and reliability of 2-min step test in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR NURSING 2021; 39:33-38. [PMID: 34120695 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvn.2021.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although 2-min step test (2MST) has been useful in general population, no study has investigated its validity in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). OBJECTIVE To analyze the validity and reliability of the 2MST in patients with PAD and claudication symptoms. METHODS Twenty-four patients with PAD and claudication symptoms were recruited and performed the 2MST comparing it to the six-minute walk test (6MWT). Test performance, step indicators, and heart rate were measured during the test. Validity was verified using Pearson correlation between the performance of 2MST (number of steps) and 6MWT (distance and number of steps). The reliability was analyzed by the intraclass correlation coefficient and by the limits of agreement of Bland and Altman. RESULTS A similar performance was observed between the two 2MST (65 ± 10 steps vs. 66 ± 10 steps, p = 0.43) with a significant intraclass coefficient correlation of 0.945. The bias between tests was of 0.79 steps with the limits of agreement between -9.6 and 11.2 steps. The 90% minimum detectable difference was 3.2 steps. The number of steps in 2MST was significantly correlated with the number of steps in 6MWT (r = 0.55, p<0.01). However, the number of steps in 2MST did not correlate with distance in the 6MWT (r = 0.26, p = 0.23). The peak heart rate was lower in 2MST compared to 6MWT (p<0.05). CONCLUSION The 2MST present adequate reliability and validity in patients with symptomatic PAD.
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- Universidade Nove de Julho, Rua Vergueiro 235, Sao Paulo, SP 01504-000, Brazil
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Anxiety and Depression Scores in Patients Subjected to Arterial Revascularization for Critical Limb Ischemia. Ann Vasc Surg 2021; 75:94-101. [PMID: 33951518 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.04.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study aims to examine the changes in anxiety and depression scores in 138 patients with critical limb ischemia (rest pain or gangrene) who had no previous psychiatric history, at 30 days and 6 months after surgical revascularization. METHODS Patients were submitted to a questionnaire-based evaluation using the Beck Anxiety and Depression Inventories before surgery (no more than three days before surgery) ("Pre-Op"), 30 days after surgical revascularization ("Early PO") and at least 6 months after surgical revascularization ("Late PO"). The cut-off scores for depression were (1) < 10, no depression or minimal depression; (2) 10‒18, mild to moderate depression; (3) 19‒29, moderate to severe depression; and (4) 30‒63, severe depression. The cut-off scores for anxiety were (1) < 8, no anxiety or minimal anxiety; (2) 8‒15, mild anxiety; (3) 16‒25, moderate anxiety; and (4) 26‒63, severe anxiety. RESULTS No perioperative mortality was observed 30 days after surgical revascularization. Thirty-nine (28.2%) patients underwent major (above-ankle) amputation within 30 days. Mean anxiety and depression scores, respectively, declined from 12.48 ± 9.74 (mean ± SD) and 16.92 ± 12.48 preoperatively to 4.89 ± 7.04 and 6.52 ± 9.36 postoperatively (P<0.001, both). Anxiety and depression scores were not significantly affected by preoperative comorbidities (systemic arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, previous stroke, and smoking), affected arterial territory (aortoiliac, femoropopliteal, or infrapopliteal), or surgical technique (open surgery vs endovascular therapy). Only patients undergoing amputation within 30 days showed no improvement in depressive symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Patients with critical limb ischemia have a high incidence of anxiety and depressive symptoms, which improve considerably after successful surgical revascularization. Major amputation was associated with a lack of improvement in depression scores. A formal psychiatric evaluation may be beneficial in patients who show no improvement in depressive symptoms.
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Dias-Santos EG, Farah BQ, Germano-Soares AH, Correia MDA, Souza AA, Hora JEJ, Ritti-Dias RM, Andrade-Lima A. Effects of Exercise Mode on Arterial Stiffness in Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease Patients: A Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial. Ann Vasc Surg 2021; 74:382-388. [PMID: 33549795 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.12.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Exercise program has been recommended for the treatment of symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients. However, whether exercise promotes reduction in arterial stiffness in these patients, who exhibit high arterial stiffness, is poor known. AIM To analyze the effects of a single session of resistance, walking, and combined exercises on arterial stiffness in symptomatic PAD patients and to describe individual responses and identify clinical predictors of arterial stiffness responses after exercises. METHODS Twelve patients with symptomatic PAD underwent four experimental sessions in random order: walking exercise (W - 10 bouts of 2-min walking at the speed corresponding to the onset of claudication pain with 2-min interval among sets), resistance exercise (R - 2 sets of 10 reps in eight resistance exercises), combined exercise (CO - 1 set of 10 reps in eight resistance exercises + 5 bouts of 2-min walking with 2-min interval between) and control session (C - resting in exercise room). Ambulatory arterial stiffness index (AASI) was obtained during ambulatory period after each session. Body mass index, ankle brachial index, sex and age also were evaluated. RESULTS AASI was lower in R compared to other sessions (R - 0.52 ± 0.05; W - 0.59 ± 0.05; CO - 0.64 ± 0.05; C - 0.60 ± 0.05, P < 0.001), with 75% of patients presenting lower AASI after R session. No difference was found between W, CO and C sessions (P> 0.05). Ankle brachial index was negatively correlated with R and W sessions net effect (r = -0.618 and -0.750, respectively; P< 0.05 for both), no correlation was found with CO. CONCLUSION A single bout of resistance exercise acutely reduces arterial stiffness in symptomatic PAD, while walking and combined exercise did not alter this variable. This response is more likely to occur in individuals with less severe disease.
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- Department of Physical Education, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, PE, Brazil
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Ragazzo L, Puech-Leao P, Wolosker N, de Luccia N, Saes G, Ritti-Dias RM, Cucato GG, Ferreira Kamikava DY, Zerati AE. Symptoms of anxiety and depression and their relationship with barriers to physical activity in patients with intermittent claudication. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2021; 76:e1802. [PMID: 33503171 PMCID: PMC7798127 DOI: 10.6061/clinics/2021/e1802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Although the practice of physical exercise in patients with intermittent claudication (IC) is often encouraged, adherence is low. The difficulty in performing physical training may be related to the psychological characteristics of patients with claudication. To verify the association between anxiety and depression symptoms and barriers to physical exercise and walking capacity in patients with IC. METHODS One-hundred and thirteen patients with a clinical diagnosis of IC were included in the study. Patients underwent clinical evaluation by a vascular surgeon, answered the Beck Depression Inventory, and Beck Anxiety Inventory tests were applied by the psychologist. The patients performed the 6-minute test and reported their barriers to physical activity practice in a questionnaire. RESULTS Patients with signs of depression had a shorter pain-free walking distance (p=0.015) and total walking distance (p=0.035) compared to patients with no signs of depression. Pain-free walking distance (p=0.29) and total walking distance (p=0.07) were similar between patients with and without signs of anxiety. Patients with symptoms of moderate to severe depression reported more barriers to physical activity practice compared to patients without signs of depression. CONCLUSION Symptoms of anxiety and depression are prevalent among patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD). Depression symptoms are associated with personal barriers to exercise, while anxiety symptoms are not. The main barriers to physical activity among patients with IC are exercise-induced pain and the presence of other diseases.
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- Luciana Ragazzo
- Hospital das Clinicas (HCFMUSP), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR
- *Corresponding author. E-mail:
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- Hospital das Clinicas (HCFMUSP), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR
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- Hospital das Clinicas (HCFMUSP), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR
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- Hospital das Clinicas (HCFMUSP), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR
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- Hospital das Clinicas (HCFMUSP), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR
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- Hospital das Clinicas (HCFMUSP), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR
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- Hospital das Clinicas (HCFMUSP), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR
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Thermographic Characterization of Cutaneous Ulcers of Different Etiologies. J Med Syst 2020; 44:160. [PMID: 32748024 DOI: 10.1007/s10916-020-01612-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The characterization of the temperature of skin ulcers may provide preliminary diagnostic evidence. The aim of this study was to characterize cutaneous ulcers of different etiologies by infrared thermography. 122 cutaneous ulcers of 87 patients (age 60.1 ± 15.7 years) were evaluated, allocated into five groups: venous ulcers (VU) n = 26, arterial ulcers (AU) n = 20, mixed ulcers (MU) n = 25, pressure ulcers (PU) n = 29, and neuropathic ulcers (NU) n = 22. The cutaneous temperature was recorded by infrared thermography (FLIR-450™); we also evaluated the ulcer area, the ankle brachial index (ABI), the range of motion (ROM) of the ankle, and pain. For the different variables, the statistical analysis was performed using the Kruskal Wallis test, ANOVA, the chi-squared test, and the Spearman test (SPSS™ software version 20, p < 0.05). A significant difference was found between the temperatures of PU and NU. The ABI was significantly lower in the MU and AU groups, and pain was also higher in these groups. The ROM was decreased in all groups, and the MU and VU groups had the lowest ROM. There was no correlation between temperature and the clinical findings (ABI, ROM, and pain). There was a moderate correlation in the analysis between the temperature and the area of the ulcer in the PU group, as larger ulcers had lower temperatures. It is possible to characterize cutaneous ulcers by infrared thermography, and there are temperature differences among ulcers with different etiologies.
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Cavalcante BR, Ritti-Dias RM, Germano Soares AH, Domingues WJR, Saes GF, Duarte FH, da Cruz ADP, Wolosker N, Puech-Leão P, Cucato GG, Zerati AE. Graduated Compression Stockings Does Not Decrease Walking Capacity and Muscle Oxygen Saturation during 6-Minute Walk Test in Intermittent Claudication Patients. Ann Vasc Surg 2017; 40:239-242. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2016.10.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2016] [Accepted: 10/17/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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da Silva ND, Roseguini BT, Chehuen M, Fernandes T, Mota GF, Martin PKM, Han SW, Forjaz CLM, Wolosker N, de Oliveira EM. Effects of oral N-acetylcysteine on walking capacity, leg reactive hyperemia, and inflammatory and angiogenic mediators in patients with intermittent claudication. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2015; 309:H897-905. [PMID: 26116711 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00158.2015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2015] [Accepted: 06/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Increased oxidative stress and inflammation contribute to impaired walking capacity and endothelial dysfunction in patients with intermittent claudication (IC). The goal of the study was to determine the effects of oral treatment with the antioxidant N-acetylcysteine (NAC) on walking capacity, leg postocclusive reactive hyperemia, circulating levels of inflammatory mediators, and whole blood expression of angiogenic mediators in patients with IC. Following a double-blinded randomized crossover design, 10 patients with IC received NAC (1,800 mg/day for 4 days plus 2,700 mg before the experimental session) and placebo (PLA) before undergoing a graded treadmill exercise test. Leg postocclusive reactive hyperemia was assessed before and after the test. Blood samples were taken before and after NAC or PLA ingestions and 5 and 30 min after the exercise test for the analysis of circulating inflammatory and angiogenic markers. Although NAC increased the plasma ratio of reduced to oxidized glutathione, there were no differences between experimental sessions for walking tolerance and postocclusive reactive hyperemia. Plasma concentrations of soluble vascular cell adhesion protein-1, monocyte chemotactic protein-1, and endothelin-1 increased similarly following maximal exercise after PLA and NAC (P < 0.001). Whole blood expression of pro-angiogenic microRNA-126 increased after maximal exercise in the PLA session, but treatment with NAC prevented this response. Similarly, exercise-induced changes in whole blood expression of VEGF, endothelial nitric oxide synthase and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase R2 were blunted after NAC. In conclusion, oral NAC does not increase walking tolerance or leg blood flow in patients with IC. In addition, oral NAC prevents maximal exercise-induced increase in the expression of circulating microRNA-126 and other angiogenic mediators in patients with IC.
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- Natan D da Silva
- Department of Biodynamic, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Health and Kinesiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
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- Department of Biodynamic, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biodynamic, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biodynamic, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biophysics, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; and
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- Department of Biophysics, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; and
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- Department of Biodynamic, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Vascular and Endovascular Division, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biodynamic, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil;
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Gomes APF, Prazeres TMPD, Correia MDA, Santana FDS, Farah BQ, Ritti-Dias RM. Cardiovascular responses of peripheral artery disease patients during resistance exercise. J Vasc Bras 2015. [DOI: 10.1590/1677-5449.20130092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Resistance training has been used for the treatment of patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). However, cardiovascular responses during this type of exercise have not been fully elucidated in these patients. OBJECTIVES: To analyze the cardiovascular responses during resistance exercise and to verify whether there are any correlations between these responses and disease severity or blood pressure levels in patients with PAD. METHODS: Seventeen PAD patients performed one set of 10 repetitions of knee extension exercise with an intensity of 50% of one repetition maximum. The responses of systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and heart rate (HR) were continuously monitored using the finger photoplethysmography technique. The rate-pressure product (RPP) was obtained by multiplication of SBP and HR. RESULTS: During the resistance exercises there were significant increases in SBP (126 ± 14 vs. 184 ± 20 mmHg, p<0.001), DBP (68 ± 8 vs. 104 ± 14 mmHg, p<0.001), HR (76 ± 18 vs. 104 ± 30 bpm, p<0.001) and RPP (9523 ± 2115 vs. 19103 ± 6098 mmHg x bpm, p<0.001). A negative correlation was observed between relative change (Δ) in SBP and SBP at rest (r =-0.549, p=0.022). On the other hand, there was no relationship between Δ SBP and the ankle-brachial index (r=0.076, p=0.771). CONCLUSION: Increases in cardiovascular variables were observed during resistance exercise in PAD patients. The highest increases occurred in patients with lower SBP levels at resting.
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Cucato GG, Zerati AE, Chehuen MDR, Ritti-Dias RM, Saez G, Ragazzo L, Puech-Leão P, Wolosker N. Comparison between subjective and objective methods to assess functional capacity during clinical treatment in patients with intermittent claudication. EINSTEIN-SAO PAULO 2014; 11:495-9. [PMID: 24488391 PMCID: PMC4880389 DOI: 10.1590/s1679-45082013000400016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2013] [Accepted: 10/20/2013] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Objective To analyze if there is any relation between functional capacity assessed by subjective and objective methods regarding the current state and after clinical treatment in patients with intermittent claudication. Methods A total of 500 patients with intermittent claudication were enrolled. All patients underwent clinical examination and a functional evaluation by subjective (clinical visit) and objective method (treadmill test). Additionally, 50 patients were selected to evaluate the effect of clinical treatment by subjective and objective methods in relation to functional capacity. Results Out of 500 patients, only 60 (12.0%) had similar results in both methods. The remaining, that is 440 patients (88.0%) had subject values in disagreement with stress test findings. Regarding the clinical effect of the treatment on the functional outcomes, results were similar in both methods (χ2=1.7; p=0.427). Conclusion Although the subjective method overestimates the functional capacity when compared to the objective method, no significant differences were observed between both methods when analyzing the effect of clinical treatment. Thus, the subjective method provides similar information as compared with objective method, in monitoring the clinical treatment of patients with intermittent claudication.
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Effects of Clustered Comorbid Conditions on Walking Capacity in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease. Ann Vasc Surg 2014; 28:279-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2013.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2012] [Revised: 10/27/2012] [Accepted: 01/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Lopes PR, Barbosa JPDAS, Farah BQ, Chehuen MDR, Cucato GG, Wolosker N, Forjaz CLDM, Dias RMR. Relacao entre o nivel de atividade fisica estimado pelo Baltimore Activity Scale for Intermittent Claudication e a pedometria em pacientes com claudicacao intermitente. J Vasc Bras 2013. [DOI: 10.1590/jvb.2013.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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CONTEXTO: Os pacientes com claudicação intermitente apresentam níveis reduzidos de atividade física. A Baltimore Activity Scale for Intermittent Claudication (BASIC) foi validada para quantificar o nível de atividade física destes pacientes. No entanto, esta validação se baseou em apenas dois dias de monitoramento com acelerômetros, de modo que ainda permanece incerto se a BASIC fornece informações sobre os níveis de atividade física semanal. OBJETIVO: Analisar a correlação entre o nível de atividade física estimada pela BASIC e o nível obtido pelo pedômetro em uma semana, em pacientes com claudicação intermitente. MÉTODOS: Foram estudados 150 pacientes com claudicação intermitente, com idade entre 30 e 80 anos. Foram obtidos os dados sociodemográficos e verificada a presença de comorbidades e de fatores de risco cardiovascular, e a BASIC. O pedômetro foi utilizado por sete dias consecutivos, sendo a análise feita em três diferentes períodos de monitorização (todos os dias, dias da semana e do fim de semana). RESULTADOS: Foi observada correlação entre a BASIC e a média de passos de todos os dias (rho=0,343; p<0,001), dos dias de semana (rho=0,336; p<0,001) e dos dias do final de semana (rho=0,317; p<0,001). CONCLUSÃO: Em pacientes com claudicação intermitente, o nível de atividade física estimado pela BASIC se correlaciona com o nível de atividade física semanal.
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- Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Brasil
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Farah BQ, Souza Barbosa JPDA, Cucato GG, Chehuen MDR, Gobbo LA, Wolosker N, Forjaz CLDM, Ritti-Dias RM. Predictors of walking capacity in peripheral arterial disease patients. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2013; 68:537-41. [PMID: 23778336 PMCID: PMC3634952 DOI: 10.6061/clinics/2013(04)16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2012] [Accepted: 12/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To estimate walking capacity in intermittent claudication patients through a prediction model based on clinical characteristics and the walking impairment questionnaire. METHODS The sample included 133 intermittent claudication patients of both genders aged between 30 and 80 years. Data regarding clinical characteristics, the walking impairment questionnaire and treadmill walking test performance were obtained. Multiple regression modeling was conducted to predict claudication onset distance and total walking distance using clinical characteristics (age, height, mass, body mass index, ankle brachial index lower, gender, history of smoking and co-morbid conditions) and walking impairment questionnaire responses. Comparisons of claudication onset distance and total walking distance measured during treadmill tests and estimated by a regression equation were performed using paired t-tests. RESULTS Co-morbid conditions (diabetes and coronary artery disease) and questions related to difficulty in walking short distances (walking indoors - such as around your house and walking 5 blocks) and at low speed (walking 1 block at average speed - usual pace) resulted in the development of new prediction models high significant for claudication onset distance and total walking distance (p<0.001). In addition, non-significant differences from the results obtained by the treadmill test and estimated by the current model (p>0.05) were observed. CONCLUSION The current study demonstrated that walking capacity can be adequately estimated based on co-morbid conditions and responses to the walking impairment questionnaire.
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França MA, Lima TM, Santana FDS, Lins-Filho OL, Cucato GG, Cardoso-Júnior CG, Ritti-Dias RM. Relação entre o desempenho nos testes de esforço em esteira e de seis minutos de caminhada em pacientes com claudicação intermitente dos membros inferiores. J Vasc Bras 2012. [DOI: 10.1590/s1677-54492012000400003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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CONTEXTO: O teste de caminhada de seis minutos e o teste de esforço em esteira têm sido frequentemente utilizados para quantificação da limitação funcional dos pacientes com doença arterial periférica. Todavia, ainda não está bem estabelecido se os resultados desses testes são correlacionados. OBJETIVOS: Relacionar a distância total de caminhada (DTC) obtida nos testes de seis minutos e de esforço em esteira em pacientes com doença arterial periférica e sintomas de claudicação intermitente. MÉTODOS: A amostra foi composta por 34 pacientes (65,5 ± 8,9 anos) de ambos os gêneros (26 homens e 8 mulheres). Os indivíduos realizaram o teste de seis minutos em corredor de 30 metros e o teste de esforço em esteira ergométrica utilizando-se protocolo específico para essa população, com intervalo de pelo menos sete dias entre os testes. Para a análise dos dados, foi utilizada a análise de correlação de Pearson. RESULTADOS: Houve correlação significante na DTC obtida nos testes de seis minutos e de esforço em esteira (r=0,48, p<0,01). Foi observada correlação significante entre a DTC obtida nos testes nos pacientes com menor comprometimento hemodinâmico do membro (r=0,69; p=0,01), enquanto que, nos pacientes com maior comprometimento hemodinâmico do membro, a correlação não foi significante (r=0,03, p=0,91). Além disso, foi observada correlação significante entre os testes tanto nos pacientes com baixos níveis de adiposidade (r=0,57; p=0,02) como nos pacientes com altos níveis de adiposidade (r=0,48, p<0,05). CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados deste estudo mostram que os dados obtidos do teste de seis minutos e de esforço em esteira são correlacionados, exceto em pacientes com maior comprometimento hemodinâmico do membro.
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Lopes PR, Barbosa JPDAS, Lima AHRDA, Miranda ADS, Rodrigues LBDCC, Rodrigues SLC, Dias RMR. Triagem pré-participação em exercício físico em pacientes com doença arterial periférica. J Vasc Bras 2012. [DOI: 10.1590/s1677-54492012000300005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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CONTEXTO: Os indivíduos com doença arterial periférica (DAP) apresentam alto risco de doença cardiovascular. Dessa forma, é imprescindível que os instrumentos de triagem pré-participação em exercício indiquem quais pacientes com DAP devem realizar avaliação cardiovascular antes de iniciar o programa de exercício. OBJETIVO: Comparar a sensibilidade de dois instrumentos de triagem pré-participação em exercício para identificação de indivíduos com DAP. MÉTODOS: Vinte e oito pacientes com DAP de ambos os sexos responderam ao questionário de prontidão para a atividade física (PAR-Q) e um questionário de estratificação do risco cardiovascular (QERC) baseado nas diretrizes do American College of Sports Medicine. RESULTADOS: O PAR-Q mostrou que a questão seis (Algum médico já recomendou o uso de medicamentos para a sua pressão arterial ou condição cardiovascular?) foi a que apresentou maior frequência de respostas positivas (82,1%). Considerando todas as respostas, cinco indivíduos não tiveram nenhuma positiva ao questionário (17,9%), indicando que estariam aptos para a prática de atividade física. Os resultados do QERC mostraram que as questões 11 (Você sente queimação ou sensação de câimbras em suas pernas quando faz caminhada?) e 2 (Algum médico já falou que você tem pressão alta?) apresentaram a maior frequência de respostas positivas (82,1%). CONCLUSÕES: Segundo o QERC, todos os indivíduos da amostra foram considerados com alto risco cardiovascular. O PAR-Q não foi sensível o suficiente para identificar todos os sujeitos, ao passo que o QERC identificou todos os indivíduos. Assim, sugere-se a utilização do QERC para identificação de indivíduos com DAP.
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Câmara LC, Ritti-Dias RM, Menêses AL, D'Andréa Greve JM, Filho WJ, Santarém JM, Forjaz CLDM, Puech-Leão P, Wolosker N. Isokinetic strength and endurance in proximal and distal muscles in patients with peripheral artery disease. Ann Vasc Surg 2012; 26:1114-9. [PMID: 22951062 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2012.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2012] [Revised: 03/08/2012] [Accepted: 03/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to analyze the muscle strength and endurance of the proximal and distal lower-extremity muscles in peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients. METHODS Twenty patients with bilateral PAD with symptoms of intermittent claudication and nine control subjects without PAD were included in the study, comprising 40 and 18 legs, respectively. All subjects performed an isokinetic muscle test to evaluate the muscle strength and endurance of the proximal (knee extension and knee flexion movements) and distal (plantar flexion and dorsiflexion movements) muscle groups in the lower extremity. RESULTS Compared with the control group, the PAD group presented lower muscle strength in knee flexion (-14.0%), dorsiflexion (-26.0%), and plantar flexion (-21.2%) movements (P < 0.05) but similar strength in knee extension movements (P > 0.05). The PAD patients presented a 13.5% lower knee flexion/extension strength ratio compared with the control subjects (P < 0.05), as well as lower muscle endurance in dorsiflexion (-28.1%) and plantar flexion (-17.0%) movements (P < 0.05). The muscle endurance in knee flexion and knee extension movements was similar between PAD patients and the control subjects (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION PAD patients present lower proximal and distal muscle strength and lower distal muscle endurance than control patients. Therefore, interventions to improve muscle strength and endurance should be prescribed for PAD patients.
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- Lucas Caseri Câmara
- Hospital das Clínicas of the School of Medicine of the University of São Paulo, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Gengo e Silva RDC, Brunorio L, Giribela CRG, Bortolotto LA, Wolosker N, Consolim-Colombo FM. Distances walked in the six-minute walk test: suggestion of defining characteristic for the nursing diagnosis Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2012; 20:251-8. [PMID: 22699724 DOI: 10.1590/s0104-11692012000200006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2011] [Accepted: 09/20/2011] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Distances walked in walking tests are important functional markers, although they are not accepted as defining characteristics of Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion. The aims of this study were to verify the distances participants with and without this nursing diagnosis walked in the six-minute walk test and if these measures may be considered defining characteristics of this phenomenon. Participants with (group A; n=65) and without (group B; n=17) this nursing diagnosis were evaluated regarding physical examination, vascular function and functional capacity. Participants of group A seemed to have worse vascular function and functional capacity compared with those of group B. Pain-free travelled distance was predictive of the nursing diagnosis. These results are important for the refinement of this diagnosis. In conclusion, this study provides evidences that the distances walked in the six-minute walk test may be considered defining characteristics of Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion.
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Souza Barbosa JPDA, Lima RA, Gardner AW, de Barros MVG, Wolosker N, Ritti-Dias RM. Reliability of the Baltimore Activity Scale Questionnaire for Intermittent Claudication. Angiology 2011; 63:254-8. [PMID: 21733944 DOI: 10.1177/0003319711414864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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We assessed the reliability of the Baltimore Activity Scale for Intermittent Claudication (BASIC) for the evaluation of physical activity levels in individuals with intermittent claudication. We also identify the characteristics of the patients that influence the reliability of this questionnaire. A total of 38 men and women with peripheral artery disease and symptoms of intermittent claudication participated in the study. BASIC was administered to patients by the same evaluator at 2 different visits, separated by 7 days. The concordance coefficient ranged from .43 (How often do you walk at a fast pace?) to .85 (What happens when you feel pain while you walk?). The concordance coefficient of BASIC total score was .60. Higher concordance coefficients were observed in women (.66 vs .55), in younger patients (.63 vs .56), and in patients with lower ankle-brachial index (.64 vs .55). The reliability of BASIC questionnaire ranged from moderate to good in patients with claudication.
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Ritti-Dias RM, Basyches M, Câmara L, Puech-Leao P, Battistella L, Wolosker N. Test-retest reliability of isokinetic strength and endurance tests in patients with intermittent claudication. Vasc Med 2010; 15:275-8. [DOI: 10.1177/1358863x10371415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The objective was to determine the reliability of isokinetic strength and endurance testing in the ankle joints of patients with intermittent claudication. Twenty-three patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and symptoms of intermittent claudication participated in the study. Isokinetic strength and endurance testing of the ankle joint were performed in symptomatic and asymptomatic legs on 3 separate days. Intraclass coefficient correlation of peak torque (PT) and total work (TW) ranged from 0.77 to 0.92 and 0.89 to 0.96, respectively. PT and TW increased significantly and similarly in both legs from day 1 to day 2 (PT: +42 ± 84% in the symptomatic leg and +33 ± 51% in the asymptomatic leg, p < 0.05;TW: +38 ± 26% in the symptomatic leg and +26 ± 50% in the asymptomatic leg, p < 0.05). In conclusion, isokinetic strength and endurance testing in the ankle joints of patients with PAD presents reliability coefficients ranging from 0.77 to 0.96. However, strength and endurance increased between the first and the other test sessions performed on separate days, suggesting that two test sessions are necessary for the accurate evaluation of strength and endurance in patients with PAD.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Zerati AE, Wolosker N, Ayzin Rosoky RM, Fernandes Saes G, Ragazzo L, Puech-Leão P. Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With Intermittent Claudication and its Correlation With the Segment of Arterial Obstruction. Angiology 2010; 61:784-8. [DOI: 10.1177/0003319710366127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Intermittent claudication reflects the presence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of the MetS in claudicants and its correlation with age, gender, localization of arterial obstruction, and symptomatic coronary disease. Patients (n = 170) with intermittent claudication were studied. The mean age was 65 years (33-89). Metabolic syndrome was diagnosed in 98 patients (57.6%). The mean age of patients with MetS was 63.5 years compared with 67.0 years for patients without MetS ( P = .027). Considering patients aged ≥65 years, MetS was present in 46 (48.9%) individuals and in 52 (68.4%) patients younger than 65 years ( P = .011). Metabolic syndrome must be actively searched for in claudicant patients.
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- Antonio Eduardo Zerati
- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division, São Paulo University Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil,
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division, São Paulo University Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division, São Paulo University Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division, São Paulo University Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division, São Paulo University Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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Rosoky RMA, Wolosker N, Nasser M, Zerati AE, Gidlund M, Puech-Leão P. Oxidized low-density lipoprotein and ankle-brachial pressure index in patients with clinically evident peripheral arterial disease. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2010; 65:383-7. [PMID: 20454495 PMCID: PMC2862667 DOI: 10.1590/s1807-59322010000400006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2009] [Revised: 01/19/2010] [Accepted: 01/19/2010] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate whether oxidized low-density lipoprotein is a suitable predictor of peripheral arterial disease severity. The role of oxidized low-density lipoprotein in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis has already been investigated. Its relevance as a predictor of the appearance and worsening of coronary arterial disease is also well known. However, the same is not true regarding peripheral arterial disease. METHOD Eighty-five consecutive patients with an ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) < 0.9 and the presence of either intermittent claudication or critical lower leg ischemia were included. The plasma level of IgG autoantibodies against oxidized low-density lipoprotein was evaluated through an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The results were categorized into quartiles according to the ankle-brachial pressure index (a marker of peripheral arterial disease severity), and significant differences were investigated with the Kruskal-Wallis test. RESULTS There was no significant difference between the quartiles for this population (p = 0.33). No correlation was found between the ankle-brachial pressure index and oxidized low-density lipoprotein levels in subjects with clinically evident peripheral arterial disease with a wide range of clinical manifestations. CONCLUSIONS Oxidized low-density lipoprotein is not a good predictor of peripheral arterial disease severity.
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- Ruben Miguel Ayzin Rosoky
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo - São Paulo/SP, Brazil
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo - São Paulo/SP, Brazil
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo - São Paulo/SP, Brazil
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo - São Paulo/SP, Brazil
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- Department of Immunology, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo - São Paulo/SP, Brazil. Tel.: 55 11 3071.1464,
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo - São Paulo/SP, Brazil
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Wolosker N. Hiper-homocisteinemia associada ao aumento no risco de doença vascular obstrutiva periférica: verdade ou mito? J Vasc Bras 2009. [DOI: 10.1590/s1677-54492009000400002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Cunha-Filho ITD, Pereira DAG, Carvalho AMBD, Garcia JP, Mortimer LM, Burni IC. Correlação entre o índice tornozelo-braço antes e após teste de deslocamento bidirecional progressivo. J Vasc Bras 2007. [DOI: 10.1590/s1677-54492007000400006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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CONTEXTO: A alteração de fluxo sangüíneo observada nos pacientes com doença arterial obstrutiva periférica (DAOP) contribui para a redução da capacidade deambulatórida. Entretanto, ainda existe uma grande variabilidade nas correlações entre medidas inferenciais de comprometimento de fluxo e testes de deslocamento. OBJETIVO: Estabelecer o nível de correlação entre as medidas do índice tornozelo-braço (ITB), pré e pós-esforço, com um novo teste de deambulação chamado teste de deslocamento bidirecional progressivo (TDBP). MÉTODOS: Vinte e um pacientes claudicantes, com diagnóstico de DAOP, tiveram registrados o ITB antes e após a realização de um teste de caminhada no solo, com controle externo e progressivo de velocidade (TDBP). RESULTADOS: Foram registrados a distância (261,07±160,63 metros), o tempo (292,30±122,61 segundos) e a velocidade (1,23±0,34 m/s) obtidos no início do surgimento de sintoma claudicante, bem como durante o surgimento de sintoma limitante (369,52±157,97 metros, 377,71±104,60 segundos, 1,46±0,29 m/s, respectivamente). A média do ITB de repouso foi de 0,66±0,14, e de pós-esforço foi de 0,42±0,19. Não se observou nenhuma correlação importante entre as variáveis do teste (distância, tempo e velocidade) com o ITB de repouso e nem após esforço. CONCLUSÃO: O tempo, velocidade e distância de surgimento de sintoma claudicante e de sintoma claudicante limitante durante o teste de caminhada progressiva são independentes da medida inferencial de fluxo sangüíneo através do ITB de repouso e pós-exercício.
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Ludyga T, Kuczmik WB, Kazibudzki M, Nowakowski P, Orawczyk T, Glanowski M, Kucharzewski M, Ziaja D, Szaniewski K, Ziaja K. Ankle-Brachial Pressure Index Estimated by Laser Doppler in Patients Suffering from Peripheral Arterial Obstructive Disease. Ann Vasc Surg 2007; 21:452-7. [PMID: 17379477 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2006.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2006] [Accepted: 08/04/2006] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ankle-brachial index (ABI) measurements are widely used for evaluating the functional state of circulation in the lower limbs. However, there is some evidence that the value of ABI does not accurately reflect the degree of walking impairment in symptomatic patients with peripheral arterial obstructive disease (PAOD). We investigated the diagnostic value of ABI estimated by means of laser Doppler flowmetry (IT) for evaluating limb ischemia. We wanted to know whether laser Doppler could be more sensitive than the Doppler method in predicting walking capacity in patients with stable intermittent claudication. We analyzed a group of 30 patients with intermittent claudication (Fontain II, II/III) who were admitted for reconstructive treatment. There were 21 men and 9 women, aged 46-74 (mean 61) years. All patients underwent the treadmill test, and pain-free walking distances were measured. In each patient, we measured ABI using the two different methods: Doppler ultrasound device (ABI-Doppler) and laser Doppler (ABI-laser Doppler). The claudication distances were 25-200 m (mean 73 +/- 50.2 m). ABI-Doppler was 0.2-0.7 (0.582 +/- 0.195). ABI-laser Doppler measurements were 0.581 (+/-0.218). A correlation was found between ABI-Doppler and claudication distance (r = 0.46, P = 0.009). Also, ABI-laser Doppler values significantly correlated with claudication distances (r = 0.536, P = 0.002). The ABI evaluated by laser Doppler correlated well with claudication distances in patients with PAOD. Comparison of Doppler and laser Doppler measurements used for determining ABI showed that both methods have similar predictive power for walking capacity; however, higher correlation was observed between claudication distances and ABI measured by laser Doppler flowmetry. ABI-laser Doppler measurements are easier, are quicker, and seem to be better suited for noncompliant patients. Further investigation should be undertaken to determine whether laser Doppler is superior to the Doppler method in advanced occlusive arterial disease.
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- Tomasz Ludyga
- Department of General and Vascular Surgery, Silesian Medical University, Ziołowa 45/47, 40-635 Katowice, Poland
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Nakano L, Wolosker N, Rosoki RA, Netto BM, Puech-Leão P. Objective evaluation of upper limb claudication: use of isokinetic dynamometry. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2006; 61:189-96. [PMID: 16832550 DOI: 10.1590/s1807-59322006000300002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this work is to present an objective, practical, and reproducible method for evaluating the functional limitation caused by occlusive arterial disease in upper limbs: a stress test using an isokinetic dynamometer. METHODS Twenty-three patients with unilateral subclavian artery occlusive disease were included in the study, forming group 1. Seven patients of similar age, with atherosclerotic or Takayasu's disease in the aorto-iliac segment, without subclavian artery occlusive disease, were included as a control group (group 2). For all tests, we utilized the CYBEX 6000 isokinetic dynamometer. The elbow was tested using a series of 30 repetitions of extension and flexion of the arm, performed up to a maximum of 270 repetitions (9 series) or until the limit of the tested limb was reached. RESULTS We initially compared all the limbs without arterial disease of both groups to analyze whether they presented similar functional performance. No significant difference was found for any of the parameters studied. Considering that upper limbs without arterial disease have a similar response to exercise in these analyzed parameters, we compared the upper limbs in group 1 (with and without subclavian artery occlusive disease). For all parameters, the limbs with subclavian artery occlusive disease presented significantly lower values than the control limbs (P < 0.05), which can be objectively attributed to the ischemia (there were different responses in different individuals, which allows the quantification of the limitation caused by subclavian artery occlusive disease). CONCLUSION In this study, we present a new stress test for impairment in patients with subclavian artery occlusive disease that might facilitate the classification of patients according to their functional impairment, and thus result in a better choice of therapeutic approach for each case as well as reporting of objective parameters that allow comparisons of the results of different treatments, including for long-term follow-up.
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- Lívio Nakano
- Department of Vascular Surgery, São Paulo University Medical School, Brazil.
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Wolosker N, Muraco Neto B, Munia MA, Rosoky RA, Ramos RS, Puech-Leão P. External aggression to the limb as a predictive factor in the evolution of patients undergoing arterial revascularization. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2005; 60:451-4. [PMID: 16358133 DOI: 10.1590/s1807-59322005000600004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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PURPOSE A variety of predictive factors for the evolution of arterial grafts in patients with critical ischemia have been well defined in clinical studies, including diabetes mellitus, dialytic renal insufficiency, smoking, and distal arterial runoff. The goal of this study was to determine whether patients with critical ischemia undergoing arterial reconstruction in which ischemic lesions appeared spontaneously, compared to those in which the ischemic lesion appeared following an external aggression to the limb present different patterns of evolution. METHODS From February 2002 to January 2004, 100 patients undergoing infra-inguinal arterial reconstruction were followed. They were divided into 2 groups: 1) the spontaneous group (n = 52), comprising individuals presenting with ischemic lesions of spontaneous origin and 2) the external aggression to the limb group (n = 48), comprising individuals for which an external causal mechanism for the appearance of the ischemic lesion was identified. The variables analyzed were limb salvage and graft functioning rates. RESULTS Patients with spontaneous lesions had rates of limb salvage and graft functioning significantly lower than those for patients with lesions that were secondary to external aggression (42.3% versus 87.5%, respectively for both outcomes; P <.001). CONCLUSIONS The absence of an external aggression as a contributing factor to a critical ischemic lesion in the lower limb may result in a poorer evolution of both graft function and limb salvage following arterial revascularization. However, this factor is not expected to directly influence the case conduct, since almost half of the patients without evident external aggression had good graft functioning and limb salvage. This prognostic factor should be used just as all others are, i.e., to give patients and doctors a better idea of the possible evolution in such cases.
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- Nelson Wolosker
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Hospital das Clinicas, São Paulo University Medical School, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Wolosker N, Nakano L, Rosoky RA, Munia MA, Netto BM, Puech-Leão P. Endovascular treatment for intermittent claudication in patients who do not improve with clinical treatment. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2005; 60:193-200. [PMID: 15962079 DOI: 10.1590/s1807-59322005000300003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To study the results including long-term follow-up obtained with endovascular treatment of patients with intermittent claudication who did not experience clinical improvement with conservative treatment. METHODS From January 1992 to January 2002, 62 of 1380 patients (4.5%) with intermittent claudication underwent endovascular treatment and were followed up for up to 120 months (mean 76 months). The variables analyzed were the functioning of the arterial segment undergoing the endovascular procedure, the evolution of the maximum walking distance, and incidence of related morbidity and mortality. RESULTS Fifty-two patients (84%) experienced no walking limitation after the procedure, and 6 patients (10%) improved but still exhibited some degree of limitation, for a total improved outcome of 94%. The patency rate was 82%. There was no intraoperative mortality. One primary failure and one immediate thrombosis occurred, and both were surgically corrected. Thrombosis of the treated artery occurred in 6 patients 12, 16, 25, 29, 62, and 66 months after the procedure. These patients started to experience intermittent claudication with a walking distance to onset that was similar to their presurgical distance to onset. During follow-up, a mortality rate of 12.9% (8 patients) was observed, 6 due to myocardial infarctions and 2 due cerebral infarction. Three patients underwent coronary bypasses 22, 36, and 55 months after the endovascular surgery, and 2 patients underwent coronary angioplasty after 6 and 26 months. The mean follow up period was 76 months (range 0-120 months). CONCLUSION This study shows that endovascular treatment of intermittent claudication brought about a lasting regression of the ischemic conditions in a significant number of patients, with excellent patency rates. It was concluded that this is a good alternative for selected patients, with low rates of complications and positive long-term results.
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- Nelson Wolosker
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Fidelis Júnior R, Amatuzzi MM, Leão PP, Leme LEG. Trombose arterial relacionada à artroplastia total de joelho: revisão de literatura. ACTA ORTOPEDICA BRASILEIRA 2005. [DOI: 10.1590/s1413-78522005000400011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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As complicações arteriais após artroplastia total de joelho (ATJ) são raras, no entanto a doença arterial oclusiva (DAO) associada à osteoartrose crônica do joelho, pode representar um problema. Uma vez que as seqüelas podem ser desastrosas, a abordagem operatória da ATJ deveria ser diferente quando a DAO esteja presente. A maior parte dos casos referidos esteve atribuída aos seguintes fatores: uso de torniquete, manipulação operatória excessiva ou correção de contratura de flexão. A DAO é subestimada nos pacientes com osteoartrose e a maior parte dos casos ocorre em pacientes com evidências clínicas ou radiológicas de doença arterial. A avaliação vascular deveria ser considerada nestas situações. Alem disso, é difícil reconhecer e tratar prontamente um membro isquêmico no período pós-operatório de uma ATJ. Em que pese à pequena incidência da trombose arterial, é referido um alto risco de amputação. A revisão de literatura mostrou que a incidência referida de DAO em pacientes apresentando osteoartrose de joelho e aspectos da trombose arterial pós ATJ. Foram, ainda, identificados os fatores preditivos de complicações isquêmicas ateroscleróticas na ATJ. Lesões devidas ao trauma direto de artérias normais, levando aos pseudo-aneurismas, fístulas artério-venosas e sangramento não foram estudadas.
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