Desempenho físico e qualidade de vida de pacientes hipertensos em um programa de orientação educacional / Physical performance and quality of life of hypertense patients in an educational guidance program

INTRODUÇÃO: Intervenções educacionais, que incluem aumento no nível de atividade física e controle da hipertensão arterial, podem ser estratégias eficazes e de baixo custo. OBJETIVO: Avaliar os efeitos de um programa educacional no controle da pressão arterial (PA), desempenho físico e qualidade de vida (QV) de hipertensos. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Estudo de intervenção, controlado, não randomizado, com adultos hipertensos, ambos os gêneros, acompanhados ambulatoriamente. O programa multiprofissional constituiu-se de 12 encontros com orientações sobre DCV e mudanças no estilo de vida. Aplicou-se o teste de caminhada dos seis minutos (TC6M), questionários QV Minnesota e Internacional de Atividade Física (IPAQ) e medidas de PA. Utilizou-se os testes t-Student pareado ou de Wilcoxon e ANOVA para medidas repetidas. RESULTADOS: Participaram 20 pacientes, 82% mulheres, 62±11 anos. Houve redução da pressão arterial sistólica (147,0 vs126,0) e diastólica (85,0 vs 70,0), aumento na distância percorrida (458±83 vs 499±77 p<0,001), redução nos sintomas de fadiga (4±3 vs 2±3 p<0,001) e dispneia (4±2 vs 2±2 p<0,05) aos esforços e referência de maior nível de AF (sedentários 2 vs 0; irregularmente ativos 12 vs 5; ativos 8 vs 11; muito ativos 0 vs 4). Redução na pontuação de todos os domínios na QV foi significante: Físico (14,5±11,7 vs 8,9±9,9 p=0,004); Emocional (8,4±6,5 vs 5,3±6,6 p=0,004); Outros (9,5±8,5 vs 6,6 p<0,001); Total (32,5±25,5 vs 19,7±23,5 p<0,001). CONCLUSÃO: Programas educacionais, envolvendo aumento da atividade física, são eficazes no controle da PA, aumento no desempenho físico e melhora na QV de pacientes hipertensos.

INTRODUCTION: Educational interventions, including increased physical activity and control of hypertension, can be effective and cost-effective strategies. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of an educational program on the control of blood pressure (BP), physical performance and quality of life (QOL) of hypertensive patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Non-randomized controlled intervention study with hypertensive adults, both genders, followed up on an outpatient basis. The multiprofessional program consisted of 12 meetings with guidance on CVD and lifestyle changes. The six-minute walk test (6MWT), the QL Minnesota and International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ) and BP measurements were applied. The paired Student t test or Wilcoxon and ANOVA tests were used for repeated measures. RESULTS: Twenty patients participated, 82% women, 62 ± 11 years old. There was a reduction in systolic (147.0 vs 126.0) and diastolic (85.0 vs 70.0) blood pressure, increased distance covered (458 ± 83 vs 499 ± 77 p <0.001), reduction in symptoms of fatigue (4 ± 3 vs 2 ± 3 p <0.001) and dyspnea (4 ± 2 vs 2 ± 2 p <0.05) on exertion and reference of higher PA level (sedentary 2 vs 0; irregularly active 12 vs 5; active 8 vs 11; very active 0 vs 4). Reduction in the score of all domains in QOL was significant: Physical (14.5 ± 11.7 vs 8.9 ± 9.9 p = 0.004); Emotional (8.4 ± 6.5 vs 5.3 ± 6.6 p = 0.004); Others (9.5 ± 8.5 vs 6.6 p <0.001); Total (32.5 ± 25.5 vs 19.7 ± 23.5 p <0.001). CONCLUSION: Educational programs involving increased physical activity are effective in controlling BP, increasing physical performance and improving QoL of hypertensive patients.

Estilo de vida após sete anos do evento coronariano isquêmico: estudo transversal / Lifestyle after seven years of post ischemic coronary event: cross-sectional study

FUNDAMENTOS: O envelhecimento acelerado da população e a não aderência de hábitos de vida saudável implica no aparecimento de comorbidades, levando assim à perda da capacidade funcional, limitando o indivíduo nas atividades laborais e sociais. A magnitude do problema leva a refletir sobre a importância dos programas multidisciplinares, despertando para a mudança de hábitos de vida, principalmente em indivíduos que sofreram um evento isquêmico a longo prazo. OBJETIVO: Comparar o estilo de vida de indivíduos após sete anos do evento coronariano isquêmico. MÉTODO: Trata-se de um estudo de coorte retrospectivo, composto por indivíduos portadores de Síndrome Coronariana Isquêmica. Critérios de inclusão: participantes de um estudo prévio, no período compreendido entre abril de 2006 a janeiro de 2007. Após o consentimento, foi realizada uma breve entrevista por contato telefônico, com as seguintes questões: dados sociodemográficos; comorbidades; estilo de vida; número de internações por problemas cardíacos; presença de dor torácica. As variáveis categóricas apresentadas em termos de frequência absoluta, enquanto os dados numéricos, em termos de média e desvio-padrão (XD ± DP). O teste de McNemar para comparação das variáveis categóricas pareadas e teste qui-quadrado para comparação das variáveis categóricas, p≤ 0,0 5. CAAE: 05874112.9.0000.5544. RESULTADOS: Destacam-se as comorbidades mais prevalentes a Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica 24 (80%), Dislipidemia 21 (70%), Diabete Mellitus 14 (46,6%). Após sete anos do evento, houve um aumento de hipertensos (p=0,01) em contrapartida redução de tabagistas (p=0,02). CONCLUSÃO: Apesar dos indivíduos terem modificado dois estilos de vida relevantes e significantes como a hipertensão e o tabagismo, a população estudada mantém elevadas taxas de fatores de risco cardiovasculares, necessitando de uma intervenção da equipe multidisciplinar.

BACKGROUND: The population's accelerated aging process and unhealthy lifestyle imply in the appearance of comorbidities, thus leading to the loss of functional capacity, limiting the individual in labor, recreational and social activities. The magnitude of the problem reflects on the importance of multidisciplinary programs, awakening the need to change lifestyle, especially in individuals who have suffered a long-term ischemic event. OBJECTIVE: To compare the lifestyle of individuals after seven years of ischemic coronary event. METHOD: This is a retrospective cohort composed of individuals with Ischemic Coronary Syndrome (ICS). Inclusion criteria: participants from a previous study, in the period from April 2006 to January 2007. After the consent, a brief interview was performed by telephone contact, with the following questions: sociodemographic data; comorbidities; Lifestyle; number of hospitalizations due to cardiac problems; presence of chest pain. The categorical variables presented in terms of absolute frequency, while the numerical data, in terms of mean and standard deviation (XD ± SD). The McNemar test for comparison of the categorical variables paired and chi-square test for comparison of the categorical variables, p≤ 0.05. CAAE: 05874112.9.0000.5544. RESULTS: We highlight the most prevalent comorbidities, Hypertension 24 (80%), Dyslipidemia 21 (70%), Diabetes 14 (46.6%). After seven years event, there was an increase in hypertensive patients (p = 0.01) in contrast smokers reduction (p = 0.02). CONCLUSION: Although the individuals have modified two significant lifestyles such as the relevant, hypertension and smoking, the studied population maintains high rates of cardiovascular risk factors, necessitating an intervention by the multidisciplinary team.

Fisioterapia no paciente transplantado cardíaco com histoplasmose recente / Physical therapy in cardiac transplanted patient with recent histoplasmosis

A histoplasmose é uma infecção sistêmica causada por um fungo dimórfico, comumente encontrado em solo contaminado por fezes de aves e morcegos. Em indivíduos imunocompetentes, cerca de 95% das infecções são assintomáticas, mas ocasionalmente a inalação de conídios pode causar manifestações pulmonares agudas ou crônicas. Indivíduos transplantados estão suscetíveis às infecções, mesmo no seguimento tardio do pós-operatório. Essas infecções, em pacientes imunossuprimidos, podem ser de difícil diagnóstico com quadros clínicos atípicos e alto risco de complicações. É relatado um caso de histoplasmose pulmonar em um jovem de 15 anos, transplantado há seis anos, que evoluiu para sepse, insufi ciência renal e respiratória, com consequente imobilismo e redução da capacidade funcional. O tratamento clínico e a intervenção fisioterapêutica, por meio de aplicação de ventilação não invasiva e programa de treinamento físico com cargas progressivas, resultaram em reversão da insuficiência respiratória e restabelecimento da capacidade funcional, respectivamente, com alta hospitalar após 57 dias de internação

Histoplasmosis is a systemic infection caused by a dimorphic fungus commonly found in the ground contaminated by feces from birds and bats. In immunocompetent individuals, about 95% of infections are asymptomatic, but occasionally the inhalation of conidia can cause acute or chronic pulmonary manifestations. Transplanted individuals are susceptible to infections even at late postoperative follow-up. These infections, in patients immunosuppressed, may be difficult to diagnose with atypical clinical high risk of complications. One case of pulmonary histoplasmosis is reported in a 15-year-old man, transplanted six years ago, who progressed to sepsis, renal and respiratory failure, resulting in immobility and reduced functional capacity. Clinical treatment and physical therapy intervention, through the application of noninvasive ventilation and physical training program with progressive loads, resulted in reversion of respiratory failure and restoration of functional capacity, then hospital discharge after 57 days of hospitalization

Quality of life of patients after an acute coronary event: hospital discharge.

BACKGROUND: The acute coronary syndrome (ACS) has a high morbi-mortality rate, including physical deficiencies and functional limitations with impact on quality of life. Cardiovascular rehabilitation 1 (CVR1) should begin as early as possible, to enable improvement in functional capacity and quality of life. Previous studies have shown association of cardiovascular diseases with quality of life, in which depression and anxiety are the domains most altered. The aim of the study is to verify the impact of an acute coronary event on quality of life at the moment of hospital discharge. METHODOLOGY: This was a cross-sectional study, with ACS patients hospitalized in ICU of a private hospital in the city of Salvador, Brazil, submitted to CVR1. The quality of life questionnaire Euroqol-5D was applied on discharge from hospital. Patients included in the study were those with ACV, who had medical permission to walk, had not been submitted to acute surgical treatment, were time and space oriented, and over the age of 18 years. Patients excluded from the study were those with cognitive, orthopedic and neurological problems, who used orthesis on a lower limb, and were in any condition of risk at the time of beginning with CVR1. Data were collected by a previously trained ICU team. RESULTS: Data were collected of 63 patients who revealed compromise in the domains of pain/feeling ill (20.63%) and anxiety/depression (38.09%). Statistical significance was observed in the association between sex and pain/feeling ill (P < 0.01), sex and anxiety/depression (P < 0.01), diabetes and mobility (P < 0.01), hereditary factors and anxiety/depression (p < 0.01), BMI and pain/feeling ill (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION: In this sample of patients, on discharge from hospital after ACS, the pain/feeling ill and anxiety/depression domains were shown to be compromised.