Abstract Background: It is crucial to monitor blood lipid levels accurately in older adults to assess cardiovascular risk. Although several portable strip-based devices are commercially available, their accuracy has not been well established. Objective: To evaluate the agreement of the Mission Cholesterol device and standard laboratory method results, using samples from older adults. Methods: Forty-nine patients (42 females) with an average age of 70 ± 8 years were included. The participants were instructed to fast for 12 hours before undergoing […]

Abstract Background: Distal transradial access (dTRA), an improvement of the conventional proximal transradial access (pTRA), has advantages in terms of faster hemostasis and lower rates of proximal radial artery occlusion (RAO). Objectives: We aim to describe our real-world experience with dTRA as the default approach for routine coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in a large-scale sample of all-comers patients. Methods: From February 2019 to April 2024, 6,800 consecutive patients undergoing coronary procedures via dTRA were enrolled in the […]

Abstract Background: In transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), the assessment of functional capacity is of great importance. A distance < 300m covered in the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) is linked to a poorer prognosis in heart failure (HF) patients. However, in ATTR-CM, this association is not well-established, particularly among its various presentations and variants. Objectives: To evaluate functional capacity and, the prognostic value of the 6MWT in patients with ATTR-CM and to identify their clinical characteristics according to the type of […]

Abstract Background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Adequate management of risk factors is directly correlated with better outcomes. Objectives This study aims to identify risk factors and evaluate the indicated medical treatment (both pharmacological and non-pharmacological) in patients with CAD. Methods Epidemiological data were collected from electronic medical records of patients treated at Cardiology outpatient clinics of a Tertiary Hospital and a descriptive analysis of the data was performed. Results Patients with documented CAD […]

Abstract Background: The triglyceride glucose (TyG) index is known to indicate conditions such as metabolic syndrome and atherosclerotic process. SYNergy between PCI with TAXUS (SYNTAX) and Cardiac Surgery scoring systems (SS) can show coronary anatomic severity and complexity because it is a quantitative and reproducible basic measurement before revascularization. There is no study in the literature investigating the relationship between the TyG index and the SYNTAX SS. Objective: This study aims to investigate a potential association between the TyG index […]

Abstract Background Brazil had high COVID-19 lethality/mortality with multiple social inequalities, where color/race was highly relevant, especially in Rio de Janeiro. Therefore, we hypothesize that COVID-19 hospitalized patients with a highly socially vulnerable background would have more significant in-hospital mortality. Objective To analyze the socioeconomic factors of social vulnerability and their association with COVID-19 mortality. Methods This work was a prospective study of 274 confirmed adult COVID-19 hospitalized patients in the University Hospital of Clementino Fraga Filho (HUCFF). The clinical […]

Abstract Background The lifetime risk of developing Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is one in three adults, with a prevalence ranging from 2% to 4%. In 2017, the Evaluated Heart valves, Rheumatic or Artificial (EHRA) classification was introduced to guide oral anticoagulation (OAC) for patients with AF and valvular heart disease. Objective To analyze the evolution of patients with AF according to the EHRA categorization type 1, type 2, and those without valvular heart disease (group 3). Method Prospective, observational, and longitudinal […]

Abstract Background Strategies aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are of utmost importance. Clinical decision support systems (CDSS) are guided by updated guidelines and may be capable of benefiting screening and early diagnosis initiatives in remote regions. Objective To develop a CDSS for screening hypertension and diabetes mellitus (DM), as well as to assess its feasibility and usability in the context of a primary care setting in a resource-constrained region. Methods This research focused on […]

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has been a worldwide challenge. In patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), previously submitted to coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), such impact should be analyzed. Objectives Evaluate the impact on quality of life of COVID-19 infection in patients with prior CABG. Methods Patients undergoing isolated CABG between July 2016 and July 2017 were enrolled. This is an observational, cross-sectional, prospective study. Patients were divided into two groups: Group (COVID-19) and Group (No-COVID), for analysis […]

Abstract Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a major cause of mortality in Brazil, requiring the improvement of healthcare mechanisms that can promote rapid and effective care for patients. Objectives To identify and characterize Brazilian policies and programs (PP) regarding urgency and emergency care in the context of CVD. Method The scoping review followed recommendations from the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). The search for studies was conducted across seven databases. The screening and eligibility steps were performed by reviewers independently, with […]