In most patients, coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) causes minor respiratory symptoms or even no symptoms. SARS-CoV-2 infection can also cause extrapulmonary manifestations and complications. COVID-19 is more severe and fatal among patients with pre-existing cardiovascular risk factors or diseases. Increases in cardiac troponin (cTn) are indicative of myocardial injury and frequently found in patients with COVID-19. The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention published a survey demonstrating that among patients diagnosed with COVID-19, 13% had hypertension, 5% had diabetes mellitus, […]

The relationship between arterial hypertension (AH) and excess weight in young populations is well established. This association involves several conditions including hyperinsulinemia, altered adipokine profile, elevated markers of subclinical inflammation, and inadequate habits, including physical inactivity. – In a study – conducted in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, an increased body mass index in adolescents was correlated with a higher prevalence of elevated blood pressure (BP) and higher risk of developing AH at young adult age. From a […]

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) continue to be an important public health problem and one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, generating economic and social impacts., In Brazil, CVD costs have been increasing significantly and are the highest when compared to other causes of hospitalization. Moreover, as the population ages, and with the increase in CVD prevalence, these expenses tend to be even higher. Therefore, early detection and possible changes in cardiovascular risk factors can be important in order […]

Abstract Background Hypertension is an increasingly common problem in adolescents; amongst the associated factors, physical inactivity and obesity are increasing the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Objective To verify whether there is an association between higher blood pressure levels amongst adolescents with the relationship between different levels of body mass index (BMI) and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). Method Cross-sectional study consisting of 860 adolescents. Higher blood pressure (BP) was considered as borderline and hypertension as the classification. BMI was categorized as […]

Abstract Background Religiosity is a system of worship and doctrine that is shared by a group, and spirituality is the individual search for the meaning of life. The relationship between spirituality/religiosity (S/R) and health has a long history, and a positive correlation between spirituality and chronic diseases has been described in scientific literature, showing a decrease in morbidity and mortality in general. Objective To evaluate the association between S/R and the quality of life of patients with diabetes and/or systemic […]

Abstract Background The analysis of the atherogenic potential of the lipid profile for biomarkers, such as the TG/HDL-c ratio, predicts cardiovascular risk better than isolated lipids. Objective To identify the TG/HDL-c cutoff points for multiple risks (hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, obesity) and to evaluate the association between sociodemographic, clinical, laboratory, anthropometric, and life habit variables and the TG/HDL-c ratio in hypertensive and/or diabetic individuals in the context of Primary Health Care. Methods This was a cross-sectional study with 833 hypertensive and/or […]

Abstract Background: In most healthy individuals, blood pressure (BP) shows a circadian rhythm. Being non-dipper increases cardiovascular risk in normotensive and hypertensive individuals. Nocturnal dipping shows a correlation with the state of inflammation. Objetive: To investigate the relationship between inflammation-based indexes and nocturnal BP pattern in normotensive individuals. Method: This is a retrospective study that included patients evaluated with ambulatory BP monitoring (ABPM). A total of 131 normotensive individuals were included and grouped as dippers and non-dippers. The normality of […]

Abstract Background: There are divergences in the literature regarding the experimental model (Wistar-WIS or Wistar Kyoto-WKY) to be used as a Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat (SHR) control. The characterization of these models in terms of cardiovascular parameters provides researchers with important tools at the time of selection and application in scientific research. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of WIS and WKY as a Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat (SHR) control by assessing the long-term behavior of blood […]

Cardiovascular risk (CVR) is a field of great relevance with a growing number of studies throughout the country due to the magnitude of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which have caused nearly 18 million deaths in 2016 and represent 31% of worldwide deaths.– In Brazil, CVD also lead the mortality and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) rates,4.5 with negative effects on the quality of life of individuals, family members, and societies.3.5 It is noteworthy that CVD has an unequal effect on populations, with […]

Blood pressure control is the greatest challenge in the treatment of hypertension., The control rate varies from 10% to 32% among continents, and it is related to the development level of each country, with averages ranging from 27% in low- and middle-income countries to 51% in high-income countries. In Brazil, the rates of awareness (22% – 77%), treatment (11% – 78%), and blood pressure control (10% – 36%) also vary depending on the population studied. Clinical inertia, inappropriate lifestyle, and […]