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Ferreira Campos L, de Andrade Costa G, Domingues Feitosa M, Ferreira Félix I, Gabrielli L, C Almeida MDC, Ml Aquino E, Aras Júnior R. Effect of hormone therapy on blood pressure and hypertension in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Menopause 2024:00042192-990000000-00320. [PMID: 38688468 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000002359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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IMPORTANCE Menopausal hormone therapy (HT) includes a wide variety of hormonal compounds, and its effect on blood pressure is still uncertain. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess evidence regarding the effect of HT on blood pressure in postmenopausal women and its association with arterial hypertension. EVIDENCE REVIEW This systematic review and meta-analysis included randomized clinical trials and prospective observational studies. Systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and the incidence of hypertension were assessed. All stages were independently performed by two reviewers. For blood pressure outcome, standardized mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated as effect measures. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 statistic. The results are presented based on the HT type. The incidence of hypertension was compared using descriptive analyses. FINDINGS Eleven studies were included with 81,041 women evaluated, of which 29,812 used HT. The meta-analysis, conducted with 8 studies and 1,718 women, showed an increase in SBP with the use of oral conjugated equine estrogens plus progestogen (SMD = 0.60 mm Hg, 95% CI = 0.19 to 1.01). However, oral or transdermal use of estradiol plus progestogen (SMD = -2.00 mm Hg, 95% CI = -7.26 to 3.27), estradiol alone, and tibolone did not show any significant effect. No significant effect on DBP was observed for any formulation. Women who used oral estrogen plus progestogen had a higher risk of incident hypertension than those who never used it. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE The effect of HT on blood pressure is influenced by the formulation used, especially the type of estrogen. The combined formulations of conjugated equine estrogens plus progestogen increased SBP and the risk of hypertension, which was not observed among estradiol plus progestogen, estradiol alone, and tibolone users.
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- Luana Ferreira Campos
- From the Programa de Pós-graduação em Medicina e Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN
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- Instituto de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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- Instituto de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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- From the Programa de Pós-graduação em Medicina e Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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Carvalho Lujan RA, de Melo Mascarenhas DA, de Amorim Aquino M, Costa Menezes A, Pereira de Souza Filho ML, Costa Sampaio Silva F, Godeiro Fernandez M, Silveira Alves CA, Aras Júnior R. Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia With Temporal Artery Eosinophilia: A Case Report. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2024; 58:95-99. [PMID: 37378998 DOI: 10.1177/15385744231184333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia (ALHE) is a benign vascular proliferative disorder with uncertain etiology and pathogenesis. The aim of this paper is to report a case of ALHE in the temporal artery and discuss the general aspects of this pathology. A 29-year-old female black patient sought the Vascular Surgery Outpatient Service, complaining of bulging in the right temporal region, associated with pain and local discomfort. Physical examination revealed pulsatile bulging in the right temporal region measuring approximately 2.5 × 1.5 cm. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance showed an expansive fusiform lesion in the superficial soft parts of the right temporal region, measuring 2.9 cm in the longest longitudinal axis. Surgical excision proved to be the best therapeutic option for the patient in this case. Histopathological sections showed the proliferation of vessels of different sizes, covered by swollen endothelium, prominent inflammatory infiltrate composed of lymphocytes, plasma cells, eosinophils, and scarce histiocytes. Immunohistochemical analysis of the lesion showed positivity for CD31, corroborating the diagnosis of ALHE.
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- Ricardo Augusto Carvalho Lujan
- Vascular Surgery Division, Professor Edgard Santos University Hospital, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Vascular Surgery Division, Professor Edgard Santos University Hospital, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Vascular Surgery Division, Professor Edgard Santos University Hospital, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Medicine and Health, Faculty of Medicine of Bahia, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Vascular Surgery Division, Professor Edgard Santos University Hospital, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Medicine and Health, Faculty of Medicine of Bahia, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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Silva FCS, Aras Júnior R. A Multifactorial Analysis of Extracranial Carotid Disease: A Comprehensive Approach to Sonographic Criteria. Ultrasound Q 2023; 39:10-16. [PMID: 35522736 DOI: 10.1097/ruq.0000000000000610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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ABSTRACT The present study brings a pictorial review aimed to discuss the multifactorial interpretation of extracranial carotid atheromatous disease, contemplating not only the degree of stenosis but also the arterial flow patterns, the intima-media thickness and the morphological characteristics of the atheromatous plaque. We merged the recommendations contained in the different reference literature on the topic to give a comprehensive approach to ultrasound criteria for diagnostic carotid examination. We infer that the carotid ultrasound evaluation must include important predictors of cardiovascular risk, which should be written in the ultrasound reports, thus allowing the adequate clinical approach to the disease.
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- Postgraduate Program in Medicine and Health, Faculty of Medicine of Bahia, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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Schonhofen IS, Fernandes AMS, Júnior RA, Macêdo TS, Silveira BBD, Costa GDA, Feitosa MD, Durães AR. Use of Electronic Messages in the Follow-Up of Patients With Heart Failure: Randomized Pilot Study. Health Serv Insights 2023; 16:11786329231154692. [PMID: 36816534 PMCID: PMC9932788 DOI: 10.1177/11786329231154692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Heart Failure (HF) has been ide.epsied as an important public health problem, with high morbidity and mortality, despite advances in current therapy. New strategies are demanded to reduce the number of hospitalizations and deaths. Telemedicine approaches could improve the management of patients with cardiovascular conditions. Sixty patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) were randomized to this pilot study. Weekly electronic messages were sent for 1 year. The use of telemedicine was effective instrument for the evolutionary follow-up of patients with HFrEF during the COVID-19 pandemic, but did not demonstrate an impact on the reduction of cardiovascular outcomes or hospitalization for HF. REBEC - Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials ide.epsier RBR-5q6x56k. Monitoring heart disease patients via WhatsApp during the COVID-19 pandemic. Available from http://www.ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-5q6x56k/.
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- Igor Santos Schonhofen
- Postgraduate Program in Medicine and
Health (PPgMS), Faculty of Medicine of Bahia, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador,
Bahia, Brazil,Igor Santos Schonhofen, Postgraduate
Program in Medicine and Health, Faculty of Medicine of Bahia, Federal University
of Bahia, Doutor Augusto Viana Street - Canela, Salvador, Bahia, 40110-060,
Brazil.
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- Medical School, Bahiana School of
Medicine and Public Health, EBMSP, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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Improta-Caria AC, De Sousa RAL, Roever L, Fernandes T, Oliveira EMD, Aras Júnior R, Souza BSDF. MicroRNAs in type 2 diabetes mellitus: potential role of physical exercise. Rev Cardiovasc Med 2022; 23:29. [DOI: 10.31083/j.rcm2301029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Pitanga FJG, Brito MP, Silva MS, Gomes JM, Aras Júnior R, Alves CFDA, Caria ACI. Physical activity for health and use of face masks in the COVID-19 pandemic. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 67:641-644. [PMID: 34550249 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20210212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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- Francisco José Gondim Pitanga
- Universidade Federal da Bahia, Instituto de Saúde Coletiva - Salvador (BA), Brazil.,Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia Seção Bahia, Departamento de Educação Física - Salvador (BA), Brazil
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- Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia Seção Bahia, Departamento de Educação Física - Salvador (BA), Brazil.,Universidade Católica de Salvador - Salvador (BA), Brazil
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- Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia Seção Bahia, Departamento de Educação Física - Salvador (BA), Brazil.,Universidade Federal da Bahia, Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia - Salvador (BA), Brazil
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- Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia Seção Bahia, Departamento de Educação Física - Salvador (BA), Brazil.,Universidade Federal da Bahia, Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia - Salvador (BA), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal da Bahia, Faculdade de Medicina da Bahia, Departamento de Medicina e Saúde - Salvador (BA), Brazil
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- Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia Seção Bahia, Departamento de Educação Física - Salvador (BA), Brazil.,Universidade Católica de Salvador - Salvador (BA), Brazil
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- Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia Seção Bahia, Departamento de Educação Física - Salvador (BA), Brazil.,Universidade Federal da Bahia, Faculdade de Medicina da Bahia, Departamento de Medicina e Saúde - Salvador (BA), Brazil
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Improta-Caria AC, Aras Júnior R. Physical Exercise Training and Chagas Disease: Potential Role of MicroRNAs. Arq Bras Cardiol 2021; 117:132-141. [PMID: 34320083 PMCID: PMC8294722 DOI: 10.36660/abc.20200330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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A doença de Chagas (DC) é causada pelo Trypanosoma Cruzi. Esse parasita pode infectar vários órgãos do corpo humano, especialmente o coração, causando inflamação, fibrose, arritmias e remodelação cardíaca, e promovendo a cardiomiopatia chagásica crônica (CCC) no longo prazo. Entretanto, poucas evidências científicas elucidaram os mecanismos moleculares que regulam os processos fisiopatológicos nessa doença. Os microRNAs (miRNAs) são reguladores de expressão gênica pós-transcricional que modulam a sinalização celular, participando de mecanismos fisiopatológicos da DC, mas o entendimento dos miRNAs nessa doença é limitado. Por outro lado, há muitas evidências científicas demonstrando que o treinamento com exercício físico (TEF) modula a expressão de miRNAs, modificando a sinalização celular em indivíduos saudáveis. Alguns estudos também demonstram que o TEF traz benefícios para indivíduos com DC, porém esses não avaliaram as expressões de miRNA. Dessa forma, não há evidências demonstrando o papel do TEF na expressão dos miRNAs na DC. Portanto, essa revisão teve o objetivo de identificar os miRNAs expressos na DC que poderiam ser modificados pelo TEF.
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- Alex Cleber Improta-Caria
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina e Saúde, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, BA - Brasil.,Departamento de Educação Física em Cardiologia do Estado da Bahia, Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia,Salvador, BA - Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina e Saúde, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, BA - Brasil
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Aras Júnior R, Durães A, Roever L, Macedo C, Aras MG, Nascimento L, Improta-Caria AC, De Sousa RAL, Mansueto GN. The Impact of COVID-19 on the Cardiovascular System. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) 2021; 67Suppl 1:163-167. [PMID: 34259776 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.67.suppl1.20201063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) induces coronavirus-19 disease (COVID-19), has affected many people in Brazil and worldwide. This disease predominantly affects the organs of the respiratory system, but it also damages the brain, liver, kidneys and especially the heart. In the heart, scientific evidence shows that this virus can damage the coronary arteries, generating microvascular dysfunction, favoring acute myocardial infarction. Furthermore, with the increased expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, it can lead to myocarditis and cardiac fibrosis, inducing changes in the electrical conduction system of the heart, generating cardiac arrhythmias. All these factors mentioned are protagonists in promoting the increase in the mortality outcome. This outcome may be even higher if the individuals are elderly, or if they have other diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus or hypertension, because they may already have cardiomyopathy. In this context, this review focused on the impact that COVID-19 can have on the heart and cardiovascular system and the association of this impact with aging, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiac arrhythmias and arterial hypertension.
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- Roque Aras Júnior
- Universidade Federal da Bahia, Faculdade de Medicina - Salvador (BA), Brazil.,Universidade Federal da Bahia, Faculdade de Medicina, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina e Saúde - Salvador (BA), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal da Bahia, Faculdade de Medicina - Salvador (BA), Brazil.,Universidade Federal da Bahia, Faculdade de Medicina, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina e Saúde - Salvador (BA), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Uberlândia - Uberlândia (MG), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal da Bahia, Faculdade de Medicina - Salvador (BA), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal da Bahia, Faculdade de Medicina - Salvador (BA), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal da Bahia, Faculdade de Medicina, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina e Saúde - Salvador (BA), Brazil.,Fundação da Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia, Departamento de Educação Física em Cardiologia do Estado da Bahia - Ondina (BA), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Programa Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas - Teófilo Otoni (MG), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal da Bahia, Faculdade de Medicina, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina e Saúde - Salvador (BA), Brazil
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Improta-Caria AC, Soci ÚPR, Pinho CS, Aras Júnior R, De Sousa RAL, Bessa TCB. Physical Exercise and Immune System: Perspectives on the COVID-19 pandemic. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 67Suppl 1:102-107. [PMID: 34259761 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.67.suppl1.20200673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Physical exercise training (PET) has been considered an excellent non-pharmacological strategy to prevent and treat several diseases. There are various benefits offered by PET, especially on the immune system, promoting changes in the morphology and function of cells, inducing changes in the expression pattern of pro and anti-inflammatory cytokines. However, these changes depend on the type, volume and intensity of PET and whether it is being evaluated acutely or chronically. In this context, PET can be a tool to improve the immune system and fight various infections. However, the current COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, which produces cytokine storm, inducing inflammation in several organs, with high infection rates in both sedentary and physically active individuals, the role of PET on immune cells has not yet been elucidated. Thus, this review focused on the role of PET on immune system cells and the possible effects of PET-induced adaptive responses on SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19.
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- Alex Cleber Improta-Caria
- Universidade Federal da Bahia, Faculdade de Medicina, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina e Saúde - Salvador (BA), Brazil.,Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia, Departamento de Educação Física em Cardiologia - Salvador (BA), Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Educação Física e Esporte, Laboratório de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular do Exercício - São Paulo (SP), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal da Bahia, Faculdade de Medicina, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina e Saúde - Salvador (BA), Brazil.,União de Faculdades de Alagoas e Faculdade Figueiredo Costa - Maceió (AL), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal da Bahia, Faculdade de Medicina, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina e Saúde - Salvador (BA), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Programa Multicêntrico de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas - Diamantina (MG), Brazil
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Pinho CS, Caria ACI, Aras Júnior R, Pitanga FJG. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on levels of physical fitness. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 66Suppl 2:34-37. [PMID: 32965353 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.66.s2.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by infections from a novel human coronavirus, has been reported since December 2019 in China but was only made official in March 2020. Since then, it has had an impact worldwide, both due to its aggressiveness and its fast propagation. Society has been facing this pandemic by following the recommendations and determinations of the WHO and the strategies deployed by governmental institutions. Among these, social isolation has been shown to be the most important, because when isolating, society tends to move less, with a consequent increase in physical inactivity and sedentary behavior, affecting its levels of physical fitness. The objectives of this review were: to review the most important effects of physical inactivity and sedentary behavior on the physical fitness levels of the population during the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSION The role of a regular practice of activities on the levels of physical fitness is fundamental to define the balance of quality of life during a COVID-19.
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- Cristiano Silva Pinho
- . Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia, União de Faculdades de Alagoas, Unifal - FIC, Maceió, AL, Brasil.,. Instituto de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, BA, Brasil
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- . Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina e Saúde, Faculdade de Medicina e Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, BA, Brasil.,. Departamento de Educação Física em Cardiologia da Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia (Defic-SBC), seção Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brasil
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- . Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina e Saúde, Faculdade de Medicina e Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, BA, Brasil
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- . Departamento de Educação Física em Cardiologia da Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia (Defic-SBC), seção Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brasil.,. Instituto de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, BA, Brasil
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Improta-Caria AC, Nonaka CKV, Cavalcante BRR, De Sousa RAL, Aras Júnior R, Souza BSDF. Modulation of MicroRNAs as a Potential Molecular Mechanism Involved in the Beneficial Actions of Physical Exercise in Alzheimer Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E4977. [PMID: 32674523 PMCID: PMC7403962 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21144977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Alzheimer disease (AD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases, affecting middle-aged and elderly individuals worldwide. AD pathophysiology involves the accumulation of beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain, along with chronic neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. Physical exercise (PE) is a beneficial non-pharmacological strategy and has been described as an ally to combat cognitive decline in individuals with AD. However, the molecular mechanisms that govern the beneficial adaptations induced by PE in AD are not fully elucidated. MicroRNAs are small non-coding RNAs involved in the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression, inhibiting or degrading their target mRNAs. MicroRNAs are involved in physiological processes that govern normal brain function and deregulated microRNA profiles are associated with the development and progression of AD. It is also known that PE changes microRNA expression profile in the circulation and in target tissues and organs. Thus, this review aimed to identify the role of deregulated microRNAs in the pathophysiology of AD and explore the possible role of the modulation of microRNAs as a molecular mechanism involved in the beneficial actions of PE in AD.
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- Alex Cleber Improta-Caria
- Post-Graduate Program in Medicine and Health, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Bahia, Bahia 40110-909, Brazil; (A.C.I.-C.); (R.A.J.)
- University Hospital Professor Edgard Santos, Bahia 40110-909, Brazil
- Center for Biotechnology and Cell Therapy, São Rafael Hospital, Bahia 40110-909, Brazil; (C.K.V.N.); (B.R.R.C.)
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- Center for Biotechnology and Cell Therapy, São Rafael Hospital, Bahia 40110-909, Brazil; (C.K.V.N.); (B.R.R.C.)
- D’Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR), Rio de Janeiro 20000-000, Brazil
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- Center for Biotechnology and Cell Therapy, São Rafael Hospital, Bahia 40110-909, Brazil; (C.K.V.N.); (B.R.R.C.)
- D’Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR), Rio de Janeiro 20000-000, Brazil
- Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Bahia 40110-909, Brazil
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- Physiological Science Multicentric Program, Federal University of Valleys´ Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Minas Gerais 30000-000, Brazil;
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- Post-Graduate Program in Medicine and Health, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Bahia, Bahia 40110-909, Brazil; (A.C.I.-C.); (R.A.J.)
- University Hospital Professor Edgard Santos, Bahia 40110-909, Brazil
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- Center for Biotechnology and Cell Therapy, São Rafael Hospital, Bahia 40110-909, Brazil; (C.K.V.N.); (B.R.R.C.)
- D’Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR), Rio de Janeiro 20000-000, Brazil
- Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Bahia 40110-909, Brazil
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Lacerda PN, Almeida RF, Pinto FGF, Gomes Júnior AM, Santos JM, Macêdo CRBD, Fernandes AMS, Aras Júnior R. Assessment of Right Ventricle Function and Myocardial Fibrosis by Cardiovascular
Magnetic Resonance in Patients with Inferior Wall Myocardial Infarction. International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences 2017. [DOI: 10.5935/2359-4802.20170037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Oliveira MMC, Sampaio EES, Aras Júnior R. Therapeutic adherence and functional capacity in heart failure. Arq Bras Cardiol 2015; 105:322. [PMID: 26466075 PMCID: PMC4592183 DOI: 10.5935/abc.20150114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2015] [Accepted: 07/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Sampaio E, Júnior RA, Matta JAD, Macedo C, Oliveira MM, dos Santos Júnior U, Câmara S. Risk Factors Associated to Stroke in Patients With Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator at an Outpatient Clinic in the City of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Chest 2014. [DOI: 10.1378/chest.1834748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Durães AR, Durães MAO, Correia LC, Fernandes AMS, Aras Júnior R. Impact of aspirin use in the incidence of thromboembolic events after bioprosthesis replacement in patients with rheumatic disease. Braz J Cardiovasc Surg 2013; 28:347-52. [DOI: 10.5935/1678-9741.20130054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2013] [Accepted: 06/19/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Fernandes AMS, Bitencourt LS, Lessa IN, Viana A, Pereira F, Bastos G, de Macedo CRB, Aras Júnior R. Impact of socio-economic profile on the prosthesis type choice used on heart surgery. Rev Bras Cir Cardiovasc 2012; 27:211-216. [PMID: 22996971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2012] [Accepted: 04/23/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Valvar heart disease is an important public health problem, more common in developing countries, especially in younger. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the epidemiological features of patients and its influence on the prosthesis type choice used on patients who underwent valve surgery. METHODS Cross-sectional. Data such as age, sex, provenance, surgery procedure and prosthesis type were retrospectively analyzed. We reviewed 366 charts of all patients submitted to heart valve surgery during three years in a public health cardiovascular treatment center. RESULTS 52% of patients were female. The age range was from 5 to 82, the median was 41 years old. In regards 37.7% of patients came from Salvador (Bahia, Brazil) and 62.3% from countryside. Valve replacement was performed in 73% of patients, whereas 7.38% underwent valvuloplasty and 18.3% underwent valve repair and replacement. Regarding type of prosthesis, 70.0% received bioprosthesis and 30.0% received metal prosthesis. On note bioprosthesis were more used in younger (P<0,001). CONCLUSION Biological prostheses were used predominantly in younger. This might be possible due to a low social-economic status, avoiding metal valve implantation and the consequent anticoagulation therapy.
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- André Maurício S Fernandes
- Unidade de Internação Cardiologia, Hospital Ana Nery, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brasil
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Fernandes AMS, Bitencourt LS, Lessa IN, Viana A, Pereira F, Bastos G, Macedo CRBD, Júnior RA. Impact of socio-economic profile on the prosthesis type choice used on heart surgery. Braz J Cardiovasc Surg 2012. [DOI: 10.5935/1678-9741.20120056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Fernandes AMS, Bitencourt LS, Lessa IN, Viana A, Pereira F, Bastos G, Macedo CRBD, Júnior RA. Impact of socio-economic features on the prosthesis type choice used on heart surgery. Braz J Cardiovasc Surg 2012. [DOI: 10.5935/1678-9741.20120036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Vieira EA, Carvalho WA, Aras Júnior R, Couto FD, Couto RD. Razão triglicérides/HDL-C e proteína C reativa de alta sensibilidade na avaliação do risco cardiovascular. J Bras Patol Med Lab 2011. [DOI: 10.1590/s1676-24442011000200004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Reis FJFBD, Fernandes AMS, Bitencourt AGV, Neves FBCS, Kuwano AY, França VHP, Macedo CRBD, Cruz CGD, Sahade V, Aras Júnior R. Prevalence of anemia and renal insufficiency in non-hospitalized patients with heart failure. Arq Bras Cardiol 2010; 93:268-74. [PMID: 19851655 DOI: 10.1590/s0066-782x2009000900011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2007] [Accepted: 03/28/2008] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Heart Failure (HF) is a common disease with a high rate of mortality. Anemia and renal failure (RF) are often found in patients with HF associated with higher severity of the heart disease and a worse prognosis. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevalence of anemia and RF, as well as the association between these two conditions, in non-hospitalized patients with HF. METHODS Patients treated at the HF Outpatient Clinic of a university hospital were followed from July 2003 to November 2006. Anemia was defined as hemoglobin levels < 13 mg/dl for men and 12 mg/dl for women. Renal function was assessed by the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), calculated by the simplified formula of the MDRD (Modification of Diet in Renal Disease) study. RESULTS Of the 345 patients included in this study, 26.4% (n = 91) had anemia and 29.6% had moderate to severe renal failure (GFR < 60 ml/min). The association between anemia and a higher prevalence of renal failure was statistically significant (41.8% vs. 25.2%; p = 0.005). The patients at functional class III and IV presented a higher incidence of anemia (39.0% vs. 19.4%; p <0.001) and renal failure (38.2% vs. 24.8%; p = 0.007). No association was observed between anemia or renal failure and history of hypertension, diabetes, systolic function or etiology of HF. CONCLUSION The prevalence of anemia and renal failure was high in this population and was associated with the severity of the HF (functional classes III and IV).
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UNLABELLED Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) orders are those orders that direct non-initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of cardiopulmonary arrest. PURPOSE To evaluate ethical implications of DNR orders in the clinical pratice. METHODS The authors reviewed critically the major ethical issues associated with DNR orders, mainly focusing their risks and benefits, and the application of the Personalistic's view in this orders. RESULTS Reaction to the widespread use of this orders is not universally positive, and concerns about its possible overuse and abuse have been raised. DNR orders alone can not resolve the complex problem of the terminally ill, patients and the therapeutic futility. CONCLUSION From the Personalistic's point of view, in all instances, the physician must remain aware that her primary duty is to hold the patient's dignity.
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- C Urban
- Núcleo de Estudos de Bioética, Hospital Nossa Senhora das Graças, Curitiba, PR.
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Almeida JA, Novelli EL, Dal Pai Silva M, Júnior RA. Environmental cadium exposure and metabolic responses of the Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. Environ Pollut 2001; 114:169-175. [PMID: 11504339 DOI: 10.1016/s0269-7491(00)00221-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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The contamination of water by metal compounds is a worldwide environmental problem. This study was undertaken to evaluate the impact of short-term cadmium exposure on metabolic patterns of the freshwater fish Oreochromis niloticus. The fish were exposed to 320, 640, 1,280 and 2,560 microg/l sublethal concentrations of Cd++ (CdCl2) in water for 7 days. The specific activities of the enzymes phosphofructo kinase (PFK-E.C.2.7.1.11.), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH-E.C.1.1.1.27.) and creatine kinase (CKE.C.2.7.3.2.) were decreased in white muscle after cadmium treatments, indicating decreases in the capacity of glycolysis in this tissue. Cadmium exposure induced increased glucose concentration in white muscle of fish. On the other hand, cadmium exposure at sublethal concentrations increased phosphofructo kinase and LDH in red muscle of fish. Cadmium significantly decreased total protein concentrations in liver and white muscle regardless of tissue glycogen levels. The data suggest that cadmium acts as a stressor, leading to metabolic alterations similar to those observed in starvation.
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- J A Almeida
- University Estadual Paulista, UNESP, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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