Search Results - "Vilarinho, Karlos Alexandre de Souza"
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Use of a novel polyvinyl alcohol membrane as a pericardial substitute reduces adhesion formation and inflammatory response after cardiac reoperation
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (01-04-2014)“…Background Adhesions may increase the incidence of lethal complications of cardiac reoperations, which account for up to 20% of all open-heart surgeries…”
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Atorvastatin Improves Ventricular Remodeling after Myocardial Infarction by Interfering with Collagen Metabolism
Published in PloS one (23-11-2016)“…Therapeutic strategies that modulate ventricular remodeling can be useful after acute myocardial infarction (MI). In particular, statins may exert effects on…”
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Development of cardioplegic solution without potassium: experimental study in rat
Published in Revista brasileira de cirurgia cardiovascular (01-10-2013)“…Myocardial preservation during open heart surgeries and harvesting for transplant are of great importance. The heart at the end of procedure has to resume its…”
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Diacerein improves left ventricular remodeling and cardiac function by reducing the inflammatory response after myocardial infarction
Published in PloS one (27-03-2015)“…The inflammatory response has been implicated in the pathogenesis of left ventricular (LV) remodeling after myocardial infarction (MI). An anthraquinone…”
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Myocardial tissue remodeling after orthotopic heart transplantation: a pilot cardiac magnetic resonance study
Published in The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging (2018)“…After orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT), the allograft undergoes characteristic alterations in myocardial structure, including hypertrophy, increased…”
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Correction: Atorvastatin Improves Ventricular Remodeling after Myocardial Infarction by Interfering with Collagen Metabolism
Published in PloS one (14-02-2017)“…[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0166845.]…”
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Ventricular pacing threshold after transthoracic external defibrillation with two different waveforms: an experimental study
Published in Europace (London, England) (01-02-2013)“…Although an increase in the ventricular pacing threshold (VPT) has been observed after administration of transthoracic shock for ventricular defibrillation,…”
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Six-minute walk test as a tool for assessing the quality of life in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery
Published in Revista brasileira de cirurgia cardiovascular (01-04-2012)“…To assess the quality of life in patients undergoing myocardial revascularization using the six-minute walk test. Prospective observational study with patients…”
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Late outcomes of mitral repair in rheumatic patients
Published in Revista brasileira de cirurgia cardiovascular : orgao oficial da Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular (01-10-2011)“…The long-term results after surgical repair of rheumatic mitral valve remain controversial in literature. Our aim was to determine the predictive factors which…”
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A bovine pericardium rigid prosthesis for left ventricle restoration: 12 years of follow-up
Published in Revista brasileira de cirurgia cardiovascular (01-06-2011)“…Myocardial infarction might result in dilated left ventricle and numerous techniques have been described to restore the original left ventricle shape and…”
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Associated factors with survivals in patients undergoing orthotopic heart transplant using retrograde blood microcardioplegia
Published in Revista brasileira de cirurgia cardiovascular (2012)“…Several techniques and cardioplegic solutions have been used for heart preservation during transplant procedures. Unfortunately, there is a lack of ideal…”
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The effects of modified ultrafiltration on pulmonary function and transfusion requirements in patients underwent coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Published in Revista brasileira de cirurgia cardiovascular : orgao oficial da Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular (01-01-2010)“…The inflammatory response after cardiac surgery increases vascular permeability leading to higher mortality and morbidity in the post operative time. The…”
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Teste de caminhada de seis minutos como ferramenta para avaliar a qualidade de vida em pacientes submetidos à cirurgia de revascularização miocárdica
Published in Revista brasileira de cirurgia cardiovascular (01-06-2012)“…OBJETIVO: Avaliar a utilidade do teste de caminhada de seis minutos como indicador prognóstico de qualidade de vida em pacientes submetidos a revascularização…”
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Identification of a statistical method as a quality tool: patient's length of stay in the operating room
Published in Revista brasileira de cirurgia cardiovascular : orgao oficial da Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular (01-07-2009)“…To identify a statistical method that may express the patient length of stay in the operating room and build a 'matrix of relationship' for optimizing this…”
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Resultados tardios da plastia mitral em pacientes reumáticos
Published in Revista brasileira de cirurgia cardiovascular (01-12-2011)“…INTRODUÇÃO: Os resultados tardios da plastia mitral em pacientes reumáticos são controversos na literatura. OBJETIVO: Estudo observacional e prospectivo que…”
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A Simpler and Shorter Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Protocol Improves Functional Status and Modulates Inflammatory Profile in Patients with End-Stage Congestive Heart Failure
Published in International journal of cardiovascular sciences (01-12-2017)“…Abstract Background: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) using a stimulation wave for 5 days/week over 8 weeks has been used as a treatment option for…”
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Early changes in contractility indices and fibrosis in two minimally invasive congestive heart failure models
Published in European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery (01-02-2010)“…Background: Heart failure is a common and often fatal disease. Numerous animal models are used to study its aetiology, progression and treatment. This article…”
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Fatores associados à sobrevida em pacientes submetidos a transplante cardíaco utilizando microcardioplegia sanguínea retrógrada Associated factors with survivals in patients undergoing orthotopic heart transplant using retrograde blood microcardioplegia
Published in Revista brasileira de cirurgia cardiovascular (01-09-2012)“…INTRODUÇÃO: Uma grande variedade de técnicas e soluções é utilizada na preservação do coração durante o transplante, o que demonstra a falta de método ideal na…”
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Teste de caminhada de seis minutos como ferramenta para avaliar a qualidade de vida em pacientes submetidos à cirurgia de revascularização miocárdica Six-minute walk test as a tool for assessing the quality of life in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery
Published in Revista brasileira de cirurgia cardiovascular (01-06-2012)“…OBJETIVO: Avaliar a utilidade do teste de caminhada de seis minutos como indicador prognóstico de qualidade de vida em pacientes submetidos a revascularização…”
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A bovine pericardium rigid prosthesis for left ventricle restoration: 12 years of follow-up Prótese rígida de pericárdio bovino para remodelamento ventricular esquerdo: 12 anos de seguimento
Published in Revista brasileira de cirurgia cardiovascular (01-06-2011)“…BACKGROUND: Myocardial infarction might result in dilated left ventricle and numerous techniques have been described to restore the original left ventricle…”
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