Myocardial Protection in Cardiac Surgery - What is the Ideal Method?
Conclusion Registry data from two centers in southern Brazil demonstrate that th e complete revascularization strategy is associated with a significant reduction in primary and secondary outcomes in a 1-year follow-up when compared to the incomplete revascularization strategy (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; 115(2):229-237) (Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia)
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Is Complete Revascularization Truly Superior to Culprit-Lesion-Only PCI in Patients Presenting with ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction?
Conclusion Registry data from two centers in southern Brazil demonstrate that th e complete revascularization strategy is associated with a significant reduction in primary and secondary outcomes in a 1-year follow-up when compared to the incomplete revascularization strategy (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; 115(2):229-237) (Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia)
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Complete Revascularization Versus Treatment of the Culprit Artery Only in ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Multicenter Registry
Conclusion Registry data from two centers in southern Brazil demonstrate that th e complete revascularization strategy is associated with a significant reduction in primary and secondary outcomes in a 1-year follow-up when compared to the incomplete revascularization strategy (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; 115(2):229-237) (Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia)
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Short Editorial: Distinct Prognostic Competence between the Clinical and Anatomical Models in Acute Coronary Syndromes: Comparison by Type of Outcome
Conclusion Clinical and anatomic models similarly predict cardiovascular death in ACS. However, recurrence of coronary instability is better predicted by anatomic variables than clinical data. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; [online].ahead print, PP.0-0) (Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia)
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Prognostic Contrast between Anatomical and Clinical Models Regarding Fatal and Non-Fatal Outcomes in Acute Coronary Syndromes
Conclusion Clinical and anatomic models similarly predict cardiovascular death in ACS. However, recurrence of coronary instability is better predicted by anatomic variables than clinical data. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; [online].ahead print, PP.0-0) (Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia)
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Takotsubo Syndrome, Does it Exist as a Specific Disease?
Resumo Fundamento A s índrome de takotsubo (takotsubo) é uma forma de cardiomiopatia adquirida. Dados nacionais sobre essa condição são escassos. O Registro REMUTA é o primeiro a incluir dados multicêntricos dessa condição no nosso país. Objetivo Descrever as características clínicas, prognóstico, tratamen to intra-hospitalar e mortalidade hospitalar e em 1 ano de seguimento. Métodos Estudo observacional, retrospectivo, tipo registro. Incluídos pacientes internados com diagnóstico de takotsubo ou que desenvolveram esta condição durante internação por outra causa. Os desfechos avaliados incluí ram...
Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia - August 28, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Takotsubo Multicenter Registry (REMUTA) – Clinical Aspects, In-Hospital Outcomes, and Long-Term Mortality
Resumo Fundamento A s índrome de takotsubo (takotsubo) é uma forma de cardiomiopatia adquirida. Dados nacionais sobre essa condição são escassos. O Registro REMUTA é o primeiro a incluir dados multicêntricos dessa condição no nosso país. Objetivo Descrever as características clínicas, prognóstico, tratamen to intra-hospitalar e mortalidade hospitalar e em 1 ano de seguimento. Métodos Estudo observacional, retrospectivo, tipo registro. Incluídos pacientes internados com diagnóstico de takotsubo ou que desenvolveram esta condição durante internação por outra causa. Os desfechos avaliados incluí ram...
Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia - August 28, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Which Risk Score Best Assesses Clinical Objectives in Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
Conclusion Low agreement was found between the two strategies. The novel ESC model decreased the ICD recommendations, especially in those with class IIa recommendation, but left unprotected all patients with SCD or appropriate shock. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; 115(2):197-204) (Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia)
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Discrepancy between International Guidelines on the Criteria for Primary Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Conclusion Low agreement was found between the two strategies. The novel ESC model decreased the ICD recommendations, especially in those with class IIa recommendation, but left unprotected all patients with SCD or appropriate shock. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; 115(2):197-204) (Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia)
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Intermittent Diet in Exercise-Induced Cardiac Remodeling
Conclusions Intermittent fasting is associated with improved glucose tolerance and attenuates cardiac remodeling induced by exercise training (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; 115(2):184-193) (Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia)
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Intermittent Fasting Attenuates Exercise Training-Induced Cardiac Remodeling
Conclusions Intermittent fasting is associated with improved glucose tolerance and attenuates cardiac remodeling induced by exercise training (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; 115(2):184-193) (Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia)
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Blood Pressure Control: The secret is…Team Work!
Conclusions A BP control rate around 70% was found in patients attending a multidisciplinary team care center for hypertension. Focus on patients with diabetes, younger than 60 years and males should be given to further improve these results. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; 115(2):174-181) (Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia)
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Blood Pressure Control and Associated Factors in a Real-World Team-Based Care Center
Conclusions A BP control rate around 70% was found in patients attending a multidisciplinary team care center for hypertension. Focus on patients with diabetes, younger than 60 years and males should be given to further improve these results. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; 115(2):174-181) (Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia)
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Obesity, Overweight, Body Adiposity and Cardiovascular Risk in Children and Adolescents
Conclusions The excess of body adiposity influenced both the reduction of ApoA1 values and the increase of ApoB levels, being these changes more relevant among adolescents. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; [online].ahead print, PP.0-0) (Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia)
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Body Adiposity and Apolipoproteins in Children and Adolescents: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies
Conclusions The excess of body adiposity influenced both the reduction of ApoA1 values and the increase of ApoB levels, being these changes more relevant among adolescents. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; [online].ahead print, PP.0-0) (Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia)
Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia - August 28, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research