Representações sociais sobre o planejamento reprodutivo entre mulheres em gravidez não planejada / Social representations of reproductive planning among women with unplanned pregnancies / Representaciones sociales sobre la planificación reproductiva de las mujeres con embarazo no planificado

Objetivo: conhecer as representações sociais sobre o planejamento reprodutivo entre mulheres em gravidez não planejada na Estratégia Saúde da Família. Método: estudo qualitativo, orientado pela Teoria das Representações Sociais, realizado com 15 gestantes, entre abril e maio de 2019. Utilizou-se a entrevista semiestruturada. Os dados foram organizados por meio do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo, com auxílio do software DSCsoft©. Protocolo de pesquisa aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Resultados: as representações sociais das mulheres em gravidez não planejada evidenciadas pelo Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo foram representadas por oito ideias centrais, a saber: "eu não me preveni, nem ele", "nós nos prevenimos", "eu comprava", "pegava no posto", "construir uma família", "ter esse acesso", "estou por fora" e "eu sei que é disponível". Conclusão: as representações sociais nos discursos das mulheres em gravidez não planejada estavam pautadas no desconhecimento acerca do planejamento reprodutivo, dos anticoncepcionais disponíveis e seu uso correto.

Objective: to understand the social representations of reproductive planning among women with unplanned pregnancies in the Family Health Strategy. Method: qualitative study, guided by the Theory of Social Representations, carried out with 15 pregnant women between April and May 2019. Semi-structured interviews were used. The data was organized using the Discourse of the Collective Subject, with the aid of DSCsoft© software. Research protocol approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Results: the social representations of women with unplanned pregnancies as evidenced by the Collective Subject Discourse were represented by eight central ideas, namely: "I didn't prevent myself, nor did he", "we prevented ourselves", "I would buy it", "I would get it at the health center", "build a family", "have this access", "I am not aware" and "I know it is available". Conclusion: the social representations in the women's speeches about unplanned pregnancies were based on a lack of knowledge about reproductive planning, the contraceptives available and their correct use.

Objetivo: conocer las representaciones sociales sobre la planificación reproductiva de las mujeres con embarazo no planificado en la Estrategia Salud de la Familia. Método: estudio cualitativo, basado en la Teoría de las Representaciones Sociales, realizado con 15 mujeres embarazadas, entre abril y mayo de 2019. Se utilizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas. Los datos fueron organizados mediante el Discurso del Sujeto Colectivo, con ayuda del software DSCsoft©. El protocolo de investigación fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética en Investigación. Resultados: las representaciones sociales de las mujeres con embarazo no planificado reveladas por el Discurso del Sujeto Colectivo fueron representadas por ocho ideas centrales, a saber: "yo no me cuidé y él tampoco", "nos cuidamos", "yo los compraba", "los buscaba en el centro de salud", "construir una familia", "tener acceso", "no participo" y "sé que está disponible". Conclusión: las representaciones sociales en los discursos de las mujeres con embarazo no planificado se basaron en la falta de conocimiento sobre la planificación reproductiva, en los anticonceptivos disponibles y su uso correcto.

Effect of sevoflurane on serum CK-MB levels after percutaneous coronary stent placement: A prospective randomized clinical trial

OBJECTIVES. Markers of myocardial injury, such as creatine kinase-myocardial band (CK-MB) mass, are elevated in up to 30% of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stent deployment. This elevation represents myocardial injury that can impact the patient in the long term, including the risk of death. Sevoflurane, an inhaled anesthetic, may have cardioprotective properties that benefit patients undergoing PCI. The primary objective was to compare serum CK-MB mass raise in patients who received sevoflurane to those who received a placebo prior to PCI. METHODS. We enrolled patients with coronary artery disease who were eligible for PCI in a randomized (1:1), double-blind, placebo-controlled trial; patients having experienced acute myocardial infarction within 72 hours and those with saphenous vein graft stenting were excluded. Patients (n = 1254) were randomized to receive sevoflurane (2% inspired fraction) or placebo (oxygen alone) for 30 minutes prior to PCI. Additionally, we compared substantial elevations in CK-MB mass (defined as >5x the upper limit of normal), length of stay in the intensive care unit and in-hospital, and 1-year mortality. RESULTS. Sevoflurane was unable to promote cardioprotection, as determined by CK-MB mass levels (sevoflurane group: 2.52 ± 9.64; control group: 1.84 ± 8.58; P=.32). No effect was noticed on the reduction among patients who (AQ: with?) increase (AQ: increased?) marker levels (prevalence of increase in CK-MB mass greater than the upper limit of normality was 30.8% in the sevoflurane group and 28.9% in the control group; P=.33; 4.6% vs 3.1%, respectively, for increases 5x above the upper limit of normality [P=.21]). CONCLUSIONS. Sevoflurane failed to reduce myocardial injury after PCI. Therefore, its usage should not be routinely recommended.

Effects of acetylsalicylic acid alone or with omega-3 in patients with chronic coronary artery disease

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Antiplatelet agents such as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) play a prominent role in preventing atherothrombosis. However, low-responsive patients who will not benefit from an increased dosage of this drug, which can cause bleeding and gastrointestinal irritation, need to be identified. Drugs such as omega-3 fatty acids, which enhance the vasodilating condition and diminish platelet aggregation, can potentiate the anti-aggregating effects of ASA, avoiding its side effects. Thus, we assessed the alternative use of 200mg/day of ASA and 100mg/day of this drug combined with 1g of omega-3 in 152 patients with chronic coronary artery disease. METHODS: Our analysis included platelet function (ASPItest), TBX2 concentrations (ELISA), and SNPs polymorphisms in the rs3842787 and rs3842798 regions of the PTGS1 gene of the COX-1 enzyme and the rs5918 region of the ITGB3 gene of the fibrinogen's receptor subunit glycoprotein IIIa. RESULTS: ASPItest detected 38 non-responders. The reduction of ASPItest values was more significant in this group than in responders and fell to levels of responders in non-responders of the 200mg/day treatment. A rare allele of rs3842787 is associated with a worse ASPItest response, and the rare allele of the rs5918 polymorphism with a worse response related to TBX2 concentration. Both treatments showed no statistically significant difference in hematuria or bleeding, constituting safe treatment alternatives, and omega-3 treatment reduced monocyte levels. CONCLUSIONS: Our results underscore the usefulness of pharmacogenetics for personalized treatments, avoiding gastrointestinal effects and undesirable bleeding.

Ioxaglate versus IoDixanol for the prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy: the IDPC trial

BACKGROUND. Despite the potential benefits of percutaneous procedures for the assessment and treatment of coronary artery disease, these interventions require the use of iodine contrast, which might lead to contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and increased risk of dialysis and major adverse cardiac events (MACE). Aims. We sought to compare two different iodine contrasts (low vs. iso-osmolar) for the prevention of CIN among high-risk patients. METHODS. This is a single-center, randomized (1:1) trial comparing consecutive patients at high risk for CIN referred to percutaneous coronary diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures with low (ioxaglate) vs iso-osmolarity (iodixanol) iodine contrast. High risk was defined by the presence of at least one of the following conditions: age >70 years, diabetes mellitus, non-dialytic chronic kidney disease, chronic heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The primary endpoint was the occurrence of CIN, defined as a >25% relative increase and/or >0.5 mg/dL absolute increase in creatinine (Cr) levels compared with baseline between the 2nd and 5th day after contrast media administration. RESULTS. A total of 2268 patients were enrolled. Mean age was 67 years. Diabetes mellitus (53%), non-dialytic chronic kidney disease (31%), and ACS (39%) were highly prevalent. The mean volume of contrast media was 89 ml ± 48.6. CIN occurred in 15% of all patients, with no significant difference regarding the type of contrast used (iso = 15.2% vs low = 15.1%, P>.99). Differences were not observed in specific subgroups such as diabetics, elderly, and ACS patients. At 30-day follow-up, 13 patients in the iso-osmolarity group and 11 in low-osmolarity group required dialysis (P=.8). There were 37 (3.3%) deaths in the iso-osmolarity cohort vs 29 (2.6%) in the low-osmolarity group (P=.4). CONCLUSION. Among patients at high risk for CIN, the incidence of this complication was 15%, and independent of the use of low- or iso-osmolar contrast.

Serial assessment of coronary artery healing of a biodegradable polymer drug-eluting stent at 1, 2, and 3 months by optical coherence tomography (OCT)­the REPAIR trial

BACKGROUND: Although first-generation drug-eluting stent (DES) devices have effectively achieved their main goal of reducing restenosis, their safety has been limited by suboptimal polymer biocompatibility, delayed stent endothelialization, and local drug toxicity, which ultimately prompted the development of new-generation DES options carrying biocompatible or even biodegradable polymers. Aims. We sought to assess the vessel-healing pattern of the novel sirolimus-eluting Inspiron DES (Scitech Medical) using serial optical coherence tomography (OCT) and assuming the hypothesis that this thin-strut (75-µm), biodegradable-polymer DES promotes a faster healing, with very early strut coverage. METHODS. This is a prospective, multicenter, open-label, single-arm study enrolling 68 patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention guided by OCT. These patients were consecutively assigned into 3 groups. The first group had its OCT imaging follow-up performed at 3 months, the second group at 2 months, and the third group at 1 month. RESULTS: Mean age was 59.5 years, 70.6% were male, 41.2% had type 2 diabetes, and 29.4% presented with acute coronary syndrome. A total of 72 lesions were treated and 1.06 stents were implanted per patient. OCT assessment of the stents at 1, 2, and 3 months showed a strut coverage of 90.41%, 93.96%, and 97.21%, respectively (P=.04). CONCLUSION: The Inspiron DES showed an early strut healing pattern, with >90% of the struts covered by neointima within the first month and with almost all struts covered by the third month.

Independent clinical and echocardiographic predictors of restenosis after percutaneous mitral balloon commissurotomy in a large, consecutive cohort followed for 24 years

OBJECTIVES: to enlighten preprocedural risk factors of mitral valve restenosis in a large, single-center cohort of patients submitted to percutaneous mitral balloon commissurotomy (PMBC) for the treatment of mitral stenosis (MS) secondary to rheumatic heart disease. METHODS: this is a database analysis of a single-center, high-volume tertiary institution involving all consecutive PMBC procedures performed in the mitral valve (MV). Restenosis was diagnosed when MV area was <1.5 cm2 and/or loss of 50% or more of the immediate procedural result aligned with the return/worsened symptoms of heart failure. The primary endpoint was to determine the preprocedural independent predictors of restenosis after PMBC. Results: among a total of 1921 PMBC procedures, 1794 consecutive patients without previous intervention were treated between 1987 and 2010. Throughout 24 years of follow-up, MV restenosis was observed in 483 cases (26%). Mean age was 36 years and most (87%) were female. Median follow-up duration was 9.03 years (interquartile range, 0.33-23.38). Restenosis population, however, presented a significantly lower age at the procedure time as well as a higher Wilkins-Block score. At multivariate analysis, independent preprocedure predictors of restenosis were left atrium diameter (hazard risk [HR], 1.03; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.02-1.05; P<.04), preprocedure maximum gradient (HR, 1.02; 95% CI, 1.00-1.03; P=.04), and higher Wilkins-Block score (>8) (HR, 1.38; 95% CI, 1.14-1.67; P<.01). CONCLUSIONS: at long-term follow-up, MV restenosis was observed in a quarter of the population undergoing PMBC. Preprocedure echocardiographic findings, including left atrial diameter, maximum MV gradient, and Wilkins-Block score were found to be the only independent predictors.

Effect of randomized prophylactic nitroglycerin on radial artery spasm during transradial catheterization: an analysis based on operator experience

One limitation to transradial access (TRA) is the occurrence of spasms (RAS), for which the use of prophylactic medications is recommended. Improvement in TRA material combined with the increase in operators' expertise, might mitigate this benefit. We assess the effect of preventive nitroglycerin on RAS during TRA, evaluating the role of the operator's experience. Patients received 500 µg nitroglycerin or placebo. The operator's expertise was classified as: inexperienced (I), intermediate (M), and experienced (E). 2040 patients were included. Prophylactic use of nitroglycerin did not reduce RAS (10.8% vs. 13.4% (placebo), p = 0.07). RAS incidence was 14.5% in I, 12.5% in M, and 9.7% in E (p = 0.01). In group I, nitroglycerin reduced RAS (17.4% vs. 11.1%, p = 0.04), which was not observed in other groups. Overall, nitroglycerin does not prevent RAS, which is more common among inexperienced operators. More experienced operators could abolish preventive nitroglycerin use.

Leitura etnográfica dos prontuários de mulheres do Centro de Acolhida Especial para Gestantes e Puérperas em São Paulo/SP / Ethnographic Reading of the medical records of women from the Special Shelter for Pregnant and Postpartum Women in São Paulo/SP

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo realizar uma leitura etnográfica dos registros em prontuários elaborados pela equipe técnica do Centro de Acolhida Especial para Gestantes e Puérperas uma associação sem fins lucrativos que mantém convênio com a Secretaria Municipal de Assistência e Desenvolvimento Social (SMADS) de São Paulo/SP e tem o objetivo de oferecer abrigamento provisório para gestantes e puérperas em situação de vulnerabilidade e risco social acompanhadas de seus recém-nascidos e filhos até 6 anos de 17 mulheres que tiveram passagem pelo serviço entre 2018 a 2021. Através da leitura dos registros em prontuários foi possível identificar que há concepções morais sobre maternidade por parte das profissionais. Além disso, verificamos que há uma psiquiatrização intensa dessas mulheres, na medida em que há encaminhamentos para consultas com psiquiatras, nas quais em sua maior parte há prescrições de medicações, muito mais do que outras alternativas de cuidado. Ao analisar através dos registros em prontuários como se dá o processo de desinstitucionalização da mulher e de seu recém-nascido é perceptível que a instituição busca colocar a criança dentro dos circuitos familiares, percebe-se como as técnicas dão uma ênfase na rede de apoio dessas mulheres. Nota-se como é relevante a informação de que elas vão ter apoio de alguma pessoa responsável para poder cuidar dos bebês, tendo em vista que essas mulheres não são tidas como capazes de exercer a maternagem de forma individual, sem a supervisão de outrem.

This present work aimed to conduct na etnographic analysis of the records in medical charts created by the technical team at the Special Shelter for Pregnant and Postpartum Women a non-profit association that is in partnership with the Municipal Department of Social Assistance and Development (SMADS) of São Paulo, Brazil. The shelters purpose is to provide temporary housing for pregnant and postpartum women in situations of vulnerability and social risk, accompanied by their newborns and children up to 6 years old. The study focuses on 17 women who used the service between 2018 and 2021. Through the analysis of the medical chart records, it was possible to identify moral conceptions about motherhood held by the professionals. Additionally, it was observed that there is an extensive medicalization of these women, as they are often referred to psychiatrists, with the majority receiving prescriptions for medications, rather than other care alternatives. When examining of the process of deinstitutionalization of the women and their newborns through the medical chart records, it becomes apparent that the institution seeks to integrate the child into family networks. The techniques employed emphasize the support networks available to these women. It is noteworthy that the information about them having a responsible person to care for the babies is emphasized, as these women are not seen as capable of independently carrying out motherhood without supervision from others.

Efeito da nitroglicerina no espasmo e na oclusão da artéria radial em cateterismos transradiais realizados em mulheres / Effect of nitroglycerin on radial artery spasm and occlusion in transradial catheterizations performed in women

Introdução: O benefício do cateterismo transradial já foi confirmado em pacientes do sexo feminino. Mulheres submetidas a exames por cateterismo transradial apresentam desafios únicos. A ocorrência de espasmo e oclusão da artéria radial após o procedimento é maior em mulheres. Objetivamos avaliar o benefício da nitroglicerina na redução de espasmo e oclusão da artéria radial em mulheres submetidas a cateterismo transradial. Métodos: Estudo multicêntrico, prospectivo, randomizado 2x2 fatorial, duplo-cego. Participantes foram randomizados para nitroglicerina 500mcg ou placebo em dois momentos: após colocação do introdutor hemostático e antes da retirada. A avaliação de espasmo da artéria radial foi clínica, por meio de escala dor. A avaliação da oclusão da artéria radial foi realizada com Doppler, nas primeiras 12 horas. Resultados: Foram incluídos 2.040 pacientes, sendo 774 (37,5%) mulheres. A média de idade foi similar entre os sexos (62,2 anos versus 61,5 anos; p=0,27). A incidência de espasmo da artéria radial foi maior nas mulheres (21,2% versus 6,6%; p<0,01), bem como a incidência de oclusão da artéria radial (3,4% versus 1,8%; p=0,03). O uso da nitroglicerina no início do procedimento não reduziu a incidência de espasmo da artéria radial em mulheres quando comparado com o placebo (19,7% versus 22,6%; p=0,34), tampouco as taxas de oclusão da artéria radial (4,3% versus 2,5%; p=0,17). O uso da nitroglicerina ao fim do procedimento não reduziu a incidência de oclusão da artéria em mulheres (2,8% versus 3,9%; p=0,37). Conclusões: O espasmo e a oclusão da artéria radial são mais frequentes em mulheres submetidas a cateterismo transradial quando comparadas aos homens. O uso da nitroglicerina não apresenta efeito benéfico na redução dessas incidências.

Background: The benefit of transradial catheterization is well established in female patients. Women undergoing transradial catheterization exams present with unique challenges. The occurrence of radial artery spasm and occlusion after the procedure is higher in women. The objective of this study was to evaluate the benefit of nitroglycerin in reducing radial artery spasm and occlusion in women undergoing transradial catheterization. Methods: This was a 2x2 factorial randomized, multicenter, prospective, double-blinded study. Participants were randomized to nitroglycerin 500mcg or placebo at two time points: after placement of the hemostatic introducer and before its removal. The evaluation of the radial artery spasm was clinical, using a pain scale The evaluation of the radial artery occlusion was performed with Doppler, in the first 12 hours. Results: A total of 2,040 patients were included, of which 774 (37.5%) were female. Mean age was similar between sexes (62.2 years versus 61.5 years; p=0.27). The incidence of radial artery spasm was higher in women (21.2% versus 6.6%; p<0.01), as well as the incidence of radial artery occlusion (3.4% versus 1.8%; p=0.03). The use of nitroglycerin at the beginning of the procedure did not reduce the incidence of radial artery spasm in women when compared with placebo (19.7% versus 22.6%; p=0.34), nor did the rates of radial artery occlusion (4.3% versus 2.5%; p=0.17). The use of nitroglycerin at the end of the procedure did not reduce the incidence of artery occlusion in women (2.8% versus 3.9%; p=0.37). Conclusions: Radial artery spasm and occlusion are more frequent in women undergoing transradial catheterization when compared to men. The use of nitroglycerin does not have a beneficial effect in reducing these incidences.

O conceito teórico "espaço para amamentar" retratado nas campanhas da semana mundial de aleitamento materno / El concepto teórico de "Espacio para amamantar" retratado en las campañas de la Semana Mundial de Lactancia Materna / The theoretical concept of "Breastfeeding space" portrayed in the World Breastfeeding Week campaigns

Objetivo: analisar como os espaços para amamentar são retratados nos cartazes da campanha nacional de aleitamento materno, à luz da Teoria Interativa da Amamentação. Método: estudo documental realizado em cinco etapas pelo referencial metodológico de Análise Semiótica de Imagens Paradas por Gemma Penn. Os materiais escolhidos como amostra foram as imagens temáticas das campanhas da Semana Mundial de Aleitamento Materno no Brasil. Resultados: observa-se que a maioria das mulheres estava amamentando em espaços públicos. Destaca-se a abordagem ao direito da mulher trabalhadora e aspectos referentes à pandemia da COVID-19. Conclusão: o espaço em que ocorre o processo de amamentação é retratado de forma diversa quanto ao ambiente físico. No que se refere ao conceito teórico "espaço para amamentar", que inclui os gestos, posturas e comportamento dos que o ocupam, as campanhas se mostraram limitadas.

Objective: to analyze how breastfeeding spaces are portrayed in the posters from the National Breastfeeding Campaign, in the light of the Interactive Theory of Breastfeeding. Method: a documentary study carried out in five stages using the Semiotic Analysis of Still Images methodological framework by Gemma Penn. The materials chosen as sample were the thematic images from the World Breastfeeding Week campaigns in Brazil. Results: it was observed that most of the women breastfed in public spaces. The approach to working women's rights and several aspects referring to the COVID-19 pandemic stand out. Conclusion: the space where the breastfeeding process takes place is portrayed in various ways in terms of the physical environment. With regard to the theoretical concept of "Breastfeeding space", which includes the gestures, postures and behaviors of those who occupy it, the campaigns proved to be limited.

Objetivo: analizar de qué manera se retratan los espacios para amamantar en los pósteres de la campaña nacional de lactancia materna, a la luz de la Teoría Interactiva de la Lactancia Materna. Método: estudio documental realizado en cinco etapas conforme al marco metodológico del Análisis Semiótico de Imágenes Fijas de Gemma Penn. Los materiales elegidos como muestra fueron las imágenes temáticas de las campañas de la Semana Mundial de Lactancia Materna en Brasil. Resultados: se observa que la mayoría de las mujeres amamantaba en espacios públicos. Se destacan el enfoque con respecto a los derechos de las mujeres trabajadoras y aspectos referentes a la pandemia de COVID-19. Conclusión: el espacio en el que tiene lugar el proceso de lactancia se retrata de diversas maneras en cuanto al ambiente físico. En lo que refiere al concepto teórico de "Espacio para amamantar", que incluye los gestos, las posturas y las conductas de quienes lo ocupan, las campañas demostraron ciertas limitaciones.

Independent clinical and echocardiographic predictors of restenosis after percutaneous mitral balloon commissurotomy followed for 24 years

BACKGROUND: Mitral valve stenosis (MVS) is one of the most common structural heart diseases in developing countries, primarily due to rheumatic disease. Percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty (PMBV) has been, since its introduction in 1984, the preferred option of treatment for such disease. However, restenosis is presented with an approximate incidence of 20%. Echocardiographic scoring of the mitral apparatus has been the main tool used to indicate and foresee the possible result of the procedure. The objective of this study was to enlight risk factors of mitral valvular restenosis in a significant number of patients submitted to percutaneous mitral balloon commissurotomy for the treatment of mitral stenosis (MS), particularly when secondary to rheumatic heart disease. METHODS: This study reports the vast experience of a single center high volume tertiary institution where 1.794 consecutive patients were treated with PMBC between 1987 and 2011. The primary endpoint was to determine the independent predictors of this untoward event, defined as loss of over 50% of the original increase in maximum valve area (MVA) or MVA< 1.5 cm2. RESULTS: Mitral valve restenosis was observed in 26% of the cases (n=483). Mean population age was 36 years old, with most patients being female (87%). Mean follow up duration was 4.8 years. At multivariate analysis independent pre-procedural predictors of restenosis were: left atrial diameter (HR: 1.03, 95% ci: 1.01-1.04, p<0.01), pre procedure maximum gradient (HR: 1.01, 95% ci: 1.00-1.03, p=0.02) and higher wilkins scores (HR: 1.37, 95% ci: 1.13-1.66, p<0.01). CONCLUSION: In the very long term follow-up, mitral valve restenosis was observed in a quarter of the population undergoing PMBC. Preprocedure echocardiographic findings, including left atrial diameter, maximum valve gradient and high Wilkins scores were found to be the only independent predictors of this deleterious event.

Long-term follow-up in patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis and severe pulmonary artery hypertension submitted to percutaneous mitral balloon commissurotomy

BACKGROUND: Percutaneous balloon mitral commissurotomy (PMBC) is an attractive therapeutic approach in patients with mitral stenosis. The aim of this study was to assess the immediate and long-term clinical, echocardiographic and haemodynamic outcomes of PMBC in patients with severe pulmonary hypertension (PH). METHODS: Among all procedures (in more than two decades of experience), PMBC was performed from 1987 until 2011 at a single-center in 147 patients who had significant PH defined as baseline pulmonary artery mean pressure (PAMP) (systolic pulmonary pressure > 75 mmHg). All-cause mortality, need for mitral valve replacement (MVR) or new PMBC, and valve restenosis were evaluated during follow-up yearly. RESULTS: Mean age was 33.8 ± 12.8 years and 83.6% (123 patients) were women. Primary success was achieved in 89.8% of the patients (132 patients). Mitral valve area (MVA) increased from 0.83 ± 0.17 cm2 to 2.03± 0.35 cm2 (p<0.001), and at 20-years, mitral valve area was 1.46± 0.34 cm2 (p=0.235). Systolic pulmonary artery pressure decreased from 87.0 ± 6.0 mmHg to 60.0 ± 0.9 mmHg (p<0.001) The rates of all-cause mortality, need for MVR, new PMV, and valve restenosis were 0.67%, 20.0%, 8.78% and 30.4%, respectively, in long-term follow- up (mean 15.6 ± 4.9 years). CONCLUSIONS: PMBC is a safe and effective technique for the treatment of patients with mitral stenosis and PH. A significant decrease in pulmonary pressure was observed after commissurotomy. Although there was a gradual decrease of MVA at long-term follow-up, most patients remained asymptomatic and without major adverse events.

2016 Left ventricular diastolic function guideline have better prognostic value than 2009 guideline in patients with acute coronary syndrome

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Brazil and worldwide. In the context of diastolic dysfunction, echocardiography is the best non-invasive diagnostic method. However, the comparison of the two main guidelines for evaluate left ventricular diastolic function in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is scarce. OBJECTIVE: To compare the prognostic value of both guidelines of American Society of Echocardiography, from 2009 and 2016, in patients with ACS. METHODS: This is a sub-analysis of a prospective cohort observational study with 109 patients admitted to the emergency with ACS. The follow up was performed within 1 year and combined outcome was cardiovascular death or new heart failure. We used the non-parametric Spearman method to assess the correlation between the categories of diastolic function according to the guideline used. The Cox model and the Log rank test with Kaplan-Meier curves were used to compare the prognostic value of categorizing patients according to the guideline used. The results were expressed as hazard ratio with a confidence interval of 95%. RESULTS: The mean age was 63 years ± 11, most male patients (73.4%) and the predominant color of patients was white (60.4%). Among the main risk factors, the most frequent for coronary artery disease was dyslipidemia (78%), followed by systemic arterial hypertension (77.1%) and sedentary lifestyle (65.9%). The study identified a mean borderline ejection fraction, a high E/E' ratio, and LV diastolic and systolic volumes presented means above normal. The most common electrocardiographic change on admission was T-wave inversion (45%), and NSTEMI was the main clinical diagnosis (74%). The categories in which there was a greater disagreement between the guidelines were grade II diastolic dysfunction and normal function. The correlation between the diagnosis of diastolic dysfunction when compared to the use of the 2009 and 2016 guidelines was weak (R = 0.56 by Spearman's method; p<0.001). By the Kaplan-Meier curves, dividing the groups into with or without LA pressure elevation, the distinction between the evolution of the two groups is significant when performed by the 2016 guideline (Log Rank = 8.17; p = 0.04). CONCLUSION: The current guideline (2016) for the assessment of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction showed a higher prognostic value of combined outcome of cardiovascular death or new heart failure within one year, when compared to the guideline of 2009 in patients.

Left atrial minimum volume is better correlate of left atrial dysfunction by two-dimensional strain

BACKGROUND: The analysis of left atrial (LA) function can add important information to the understanding of cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, to assess its functioning the use of volumetric measurements is adopted. The maximum LA volume is the most echocardiography parameter used, however, some studies demonstrated that minimum LA volume is better to correlate with atrial dysfunction. Purpose: The purpose of this study was compare the accuracy of the phasic volumes of the left atrium in determining LA dysfunction identified by the two-dimensional strain. METHODS: This observational, cross-sectional study admitted 109 participants with diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome non-ST-segment elevation. The exams were performed within 72 hours of admission. LA volume was defined by the mean of measurements performed in the four and two-chamber apical windows using Simpson's method. The phasic volumes of the left atrium were measured using an electrocardiogram synchronized with the device. Reservoir LA strain less than 21% was the cut off to LA dysfunction. RESULTS: The phasic LA volume variables analyzed were maximal (LAVMAX), minimal (LAVMIN) and before atrial contraction (LAVBAC) volume, and each variable indexed for body surface (LAVIMAX, LAVIMIN and LAVIBAC). Therefore, a Roc curve was generated for each volume variable to assess which would be more accurate in predicting left atrial dysfunction. The Youden index was used to determine the cutoff point for each one of them. The areas under the Roc curves were: 0.83 (LAVIMIN), 0.81 (LAVMIN), 0.78 (LAVBAC), 0.76 (LAVIMAX), 0.74 (LAVIBAC) and 0.71 (LAVMAX). CONCLUSION: This study concluded that phasic volumes were good determinants of left atrial dysfunction identified by 2D strain. The minimum left atrial volume was the better correlated with left atrial dysfunction.

Left atrial minimum volume is better correlate of left atrial dysfunction by two-dimensional strain

BACKGROUND: The analysis of left atrial (LA) function can add important information to the understanding of cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, to assess its functioning the use of volumetric measurements is adopted. The maximum LA volume is the most echocardiography parameter used, however some studies demonstrated that minimum LA volume is better to correlate with atrial dysfunction. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was compare the accuracy of the phasic volumes of the left atrium in determining LA dysfunction identified by the two-dimensional strain. METHODS: This observational, cross-sectional study admitted 109 participants with diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome non-ST-segment elevation. The exams were performed within 72 hours of admission. LA volume was defined by the mean of measurements performed in the four and two-chamber apical windows using Simpson's method. The phasic volumes of the left atrium were measured using an electrocardiogram synchronized with the device. Reservoir LA strain less than 21% was the cut off to LA dysfunction. RESULTS: The phasic LA volume variables analyzed were maximal (LAVMAX), minimal (LAVMIN) and before atrial contraction (LAVBAC) volume, and each variable indexed for body surface (LAVIMAX, LAVIMIN and LAVIBAC). Therefore, a Roc curve was generated for each volume variable to assess which would be more accurate in predicting left atrial dysfunction. The Youden index was used to determine the cutoff point for each one of them. The areas under the Roc curves were: 0.83 (LAVIMIN), 0.81 (LAVMIN), 0.78 (LAVBAC), 0.76 (LAVIMAX), 0.74 (LAVIBAC) and 0.71 (LAVMAX). CONCLUSION: This study concluded that phasic volumes were good determinants of left atrial dysfunction identified by 2D strain. The minimum left atrial volume was the better correlate with left atrial dysfunction.

Stent dedicado liberador de sirolimus para o tratamento de lesões de bifurcação coronária: resultados de 9 meses com análise de imagem multimodal e seguimento clínico tardio de 2 anos / Dedicated sirolimus-eluting stent for the treatment of coronary bifurcation lesions: 9-month results with multimodal image analysis and 2-year late clinical follow-up

INTRODUÇÃO: As bifurcações coronárias apresentam anatomia singular devido a geometria com diferentes diâmetros em cada segmento do vaso (proximal e ramos distais) e ao formato cônico da parte central (carina) que conecta o segmento proximal com os ramos distais. Os stents dedicados para bifurcação buscam falicitar a intervenção coronária percutânea (ICP) nessas lesões, minimizando os riscos de comprometimento do ramo lateral (RL), e melhorar os resultados clínicos imediatos e tardios. O stent farmacológico liberador de sirolimus BiOSS LIM (Balton, Varsóvia, Polônia) apresenta uma plataforma dedicada para bifurcações com um desenho composto por duas partes (proximal e distal, com diâmetro proximal maior que o distal) conectadas por dois elos localizados na região central do dispositivo que permite melhor adequação do stent à geometria da bifurcação assim como maior abertura e melhor acesso ao RL. OBJETIVO: Reportar o desempenho e a eficácia tardia por meio de imagem multimodal do stent dedicado BiOSS LIM no tratamento de lesões de bifurcação coronária. MÉTODOS: Um total de 35 pacientes (36 lesões de novo excluindo tronco da coronária esquerda) foram prospectivamente incluídos em um centro único e submetidos à ICP com o stent BiOSS LIM com abordagem provisional. Re-estudo invasivo foi realizado aos 9 meses em todos os pacientes e incluiu análises com métodos de imagem invasivos ­ ultrassom intracoronário (USIC) e tomografia de coerência óptica (OCT). Seguimento clínico foi realizado até 24 meses. RESULTADOS: A média das idades era 59,0±7,2 anos, 26% tinham diabetes, 29% tinham histórico de infarto do miocárdio (IM), e 46% apresentaram-se com síndrome coronária aguda recente (<30dias). A maioria das lesões era localizada na artéria coronária descendente anterior (69%), sendo classificadas como bifurcação verdadeira (Medina 1-1-1, 1-0-1, 0-1-1) em 42%. O stent BiOSS LIM foi implantado com sucesso em todos os casos, e um stent adicional foi implantado no RL em 25%. A pós-dilatação pela técnica POT ("proximal optimization technique") e o "kissing-balloon" final foram realizados em apenas 36% e 58%, respectivamente; não se observou comprometimento persistente do RL ao final do procedimento. Na fase intra-hospitalar, 01 paciente apresentou IM periprocedimento. No seguimento até 24 meses, 03 pacientes foram submetidos a revascularização da lesão alvo, sendo que não foram reportados eventos adversos adicionais. A Tabela apresenta os resultados dos métodos de imagem. CONCLUSÕES: O stent dedicado BiOSS LIM demonstrou elevada taxa de sucesso no tratamento de lesões de bifurcação coronária com abordagem técnica provisional e eficácia tardia na prevenção de hiperplasia neointimal nos diferentes segmentos anatômicos da bifurcação. No seguimento clínico muito tardio, observou-se segurança sustentada e taxa relativamente baixa de recorrências.

Efeito da nitroglicerina no espasmo e oclusão da artéria radial em cateterismos transradiais realizados em mulheres / Effect of nitroglycerin on radial artery spasm and occlusion in transradial catheterizations performed in women

INTRODUÇÃO: O benefício do cateterismo por acesso transradial (ATR) já foi confirmado em pacientes do sexo feminino. As mulheres submetidas a exames por esta via de acesso apresentam desafios únicos, geralmente relacionados a um menor calibre arterial. A ocorrência de espasmo (EAR) e oclusão da artéria (OAR) após o procedimento também são descritas como maiores em mulheres. OBJETIVOS Avaliar o benefício do uso de nitroglicerina na redução de EAR e OAR em mulheres submetidas a ATR. MÉTODOS: Estudo multicêntrico, prospectivo, randomizado 2x2 fatorial, duplo-cego. Participantes foram randomizados para nitroglicerina 500 mcg ou placebo em dois momentos: após a colocação do introdutor hemostático e antes da retirada do introdutor. Todos os pacientes receberam hemostasia patente ou de pressão mínima. A avaliação de EAR foi clínica, através de escala numérica de dor (graduada de 0 a 10), e foi definida como presente nos casos em que seja maior que 6. A avaliação de OAR foi realizada com ultrassonografia com Doppler, realizada nas primeiras 12 horas após o procedimento. RESULTADOS: Foram incluídos 2040 pacientes, sendo 774 (37,5%) mulheres. A média de idade foi similar entre os sexos (62,2 anos vs. 61,5; p=0,27), mas as mulheres apresentaram maior IMC (29,3 vs. 28,1; p<0,01) e artérias radiais menores (2,33 mm vs. 2,74; p<0,01) A incidência de EAR foi maior nas mulheres (21,2% vs. 6,6%; p<0,01), bem como a incidência de OAR (3,4% vs. 1,8%; p=0,03). O uso da nitroglicerina no início do procedimento não reduziu a incidência de EAR em mulheres quando comparado com o placebo (19,7% vs. 22,6%; p=0,34), tão pouco as taxas de OAR (4,3% vs 2,5%; p=0,17). O uso da nitroglicerina ao final do procedimento não reduziu a incidência de OAR em mulheres (2,8% vs. 3,9%; p=0,37). CONCLUSÕES: O EAR e a OAR são mais frequentes em mulheres submetidas a cateterismo por ATR quando comparado aos homens. O uso da nitroglicerina não apresenta efeito benéfico na redução destas incidências, independente do momento de utilização.

Avaliação de espasmo e oclusão de artéria radial após cateterismo transradial, considerando o calibre de introdutor utilizado / Evaluation of radial artery spasm and occlusion after transradial catheterization, considering the sheath gauge used

INTRODUÇÃO: O benefício do cateterismo por acesso transradial (ATR) está bem estabelecido, principalmente em intervenções coronárias, onde o uso de medicações aumenta o risco de sangramento. O uso da via no cateterismo diagnóstico permite maior conforto ao paciente e reduz complicações relacionadas com a via de acesso. A ocorrência de espasmo (EAR) e oclusão da artéria (OAR) são as complicações mais frequentes do ATR. O uso de introdutores de menor calibre poderia reduzir estas complicações. OBJETIVOS: Comparar a incidência de EAR e OAR em cateterismo diagnósticos, considerando-se o calibre do introdutor utilizado. MÉTODOS: Estudo multicêntrico, prospectivo, observacional. A escolha do introdutor a ser utilizado ficou a cargo do médico responsável pelo procedimento. Todos pacientes receberam heparina na dose de 5000 UI e receberam hemostasia patente ou de pressão mínima ao final do procedimento. A avaliação de EAR foi clínica, através de escala numérica de dor (graduada de 0 a 10), e foi definido como presente nos casos em que seja maior que 6. A avaliação de OAR foi realizada com ultrassonografia com Doppler, realizada nas primeiras 12 horas após o procedimento. RESULTADOS: Foram incluídos 1534 pacientes submetidos a cateterismo diagnóstico, sendo 625 (40,7%) mulheres. A maioria dos procedimentos foi em síndromes coronárias crônicas (61,5%). Foram utilizados introdutores 5F em 1185 (77,2%) e 6 F em 349 (22.8%), todos os procedimentos foram concluídos com o introdutor inicialmente escolhido, sem necessidade de troca. A relação introdutor: artéria foi maior que 1 em 43,4% dos pacientes no grupo 5F e 39,3%, no grupo 6F (p=0,19). A incidência de EAR foi igual nos dois calibres de introdutores utilizados (11,4% vs. 12,3%; p=0,63), bem como a incidência de OAR (2,8% vs. 2,0%; p=0,42). CONCLUSÕES: O EAR e a OAR tem frequência similar em cateterismo diagnósticos realizados com introdutores 5F ou 6F. O papel do hemodinamicista na escolha do calibre a ser utilizado pode ter colaborado com este resultado, visto que não houve diferença na relação de calibre entre introdutor: artéria nos dois grupos, portanto um trabalho randomizado poderia não apresentar o mesmo resultado.

Randomized clinical trial on prevention of radial occlusion after transradial access using Nitroglycerin: PATENS trial

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether administration of nitroglycerin at the beginning or end of a transradial approach (TRA) procedure would preserve radial patency. BACKGROUND: The TRA is becoming the preferred vascular access route in coronary interventions. Radial artery occlusion (RAO) is the most frequent complication. Routine vasodilator treatment aims to reduce spasm and possibly prevent RAO. METHODS: The authors designed a prospective, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, 2-by-2 factorial, placebo-controlled trial encompassing patients undergoing the TRA. Patients were randomized to either 500 µg nitroglycerin or placebo; each arm was also subrandomized to early (upon sheath insertion) or late (right before sheath removal) nitroglycerin administration to evaluate the superiority of nitroglycerin in the prevention of RAO with 24 hours on Doppler ultrasound. RESULTS: A total of 2,040 patients were enrolled. RAO occurred in 49 patients (2.4%). Fifteen of these patients (30.6%) showed reestablishment of flow at 30 days. Nitroglycerin, compared with placebo, did not reduce the risk for RAO at either of the 2 time points (early, 2.5% vs 2.3% [P = 0.66]; late, 2.3% vs 2.5% [P = 0.66]). By multivariable analysis, the presence of spasm (OR: 3.53; 95% CI: 1.87-6.65; P < 0.001) and access achieved with more than 1 puncture attempt (OR: 2.58; 95% CI: 1.43-4.66; P = 0.002) were independent predictors of RAO. Conclusions: The routine use of nitroglycerin was not associated with a reduction in the rate of RAO, regardless of the time of administration (at the beginning or end of the TRA procedure).

Passo-a-passo para utilização de fibrina rica em plaquetas como agente hemostático após exodontia: descrição da técnica / Step-by-step for use of platelet-rich fibrin as a hemostatic agent after exodontic: description of the technique

A extração dentária é um dos procedimentos mais frequentes em cirurgia oral e maxilofacial e está relacionada a mudanças fisiológicas no processo alveolar. Neste sentido, entre as principais complicações transoperatórias está a hemorragia, que ocorre geralmente devido a lesões de vasos sanguíneos presentes no alvéolo dentário onde se realizou a exodontia. Uma alternativa para se obter a hemostasia é a utilização da Fibrina Rica em Plaquetas (PRF), um concentrado leucoplaquetário, obtido através do sangue do paciente. A membrana obtida é rica em leucócitos, plaquetas e fatores de crescimento que promovem a modulação de células envolvidas no processo de cicatrização, favorecendo um melhor e mais rápido reparo das lesões cirúrgicas. Esta matriz de fibrina apresenta diversas utilidades para a odontologia, demonstrando bons resultados, além do baixo custo e fácil obtenção. O objetivo deste artigo é descrever a técnica de obtenção da PRF usada como agente hemostático após exodontia, orientando assim, sua reprodutibilidade e utilização.

Tooth extraction is one of the most frequent procedures in oral and maxillofacial surgery and is related to physiological changes in the alveolar process. In this sense, among the main transoperative complications is hemorrhage, which usually occurs through the dental alveolus, due to damage to the blood vessels where the extraction was performed. An alternative to obtain hemostasis is the use of Fibrin Rich in Platelets (PRF), which is a white platelet concentrate obtained from the patient's blood that undergoes a centrifugation step. The membrane obtained after this process is rich in leukocytes, platelets and growth factors that promote modulation of cells involved in the healing process, favoring a better and faster repair of surgical lesions. This fibrin matrix has several uses for dentistry, showing good results, in addition to being low cost and easy to obtain. The aim of this article is to describe the technique for obtaining Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) used as a hemostatic after tooth socket extraction, thus allowing its reproducibility and use.