A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Sandra Mari Barbiero
, Rafael B. Carloto
, Danielly Steffen Pereira
, Gabriela C. Schwantes
, Marcela Menuci Guimarães
, [...]
Sandra Mari Barbiero
, Rafael B. Carloto
, Danielly Steffen Pereira
, Gabriela C. Schwantes
, Marcela Menuci Guimarães
, [...]
Abstract Background: Long-term outcomes of patients with Fontan circulation are uncertain regarding the prevalence and role of risk factors (RFs) such as increased body mass index (BMI), arterial hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. Objectives: To describe the prevalence of RFs in patients with univentricular heart, with variable follow-up times. Methods: This mixed cohort study was performed with 66 patients, who underwent blood count, fasting blood glucose, C-reactive protein (CRP), and lipid profile tests; systolic/diastolic blood pressure (SBP/DBP) measurements; and anthropometric and sociodemographic […]
Keywords: Child, Adolescent; Fontan Procedure/methods; Cardiovascular Diseases; Heart Defects, Congenital/surgery; Risk Factors; Obesity; Physical Inactivity