Immediate analgesic effect of two modes of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.

OBJECTIVE: To compare and assess the immediate analgesic effects of conventional and burst transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in patients with chronic low back pain. METHODS: We conducted a three-arm single-blinded randomized controlled trial. A total of 105 patients with non-specific chronic low back pain aged between 18 and 85 years were randomly assigned into the following groups: Placebo Group (sham electrical stimulation), Conventional TENS Group (continuous stimulation at 100Hz for 100µs with sensory intensity), and Burst TENS Group (stimulation at 100Hz modulated at 2Hz for 100µs with motor-level intensity). All groups received a single application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for 30 minutes. The outcomes, namely, pain intensity, quality of pain, and pressure pain threshold were measured by the visual analog scale, McGill pain questionnaire, and algometry, respectively. The patients were evaluated before and immediately after the transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation application. RESULTS: Pain intensity (visual analog scale score) and quality of pain (McGill pain questionnaire score) significantly decreased (p<0.05) in Intervention Groups (Conventional TENS Group and Burst TENS Group). A positive effect was observed in the interventions compared to the Placebo Group in all domains of the McGill pain questionnaire (p<0.05), excepting for the pain intensity. Pressure pain threshold significantly increased (p<0.05) immediately after the transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation application in both Intervention Groups, but not in the Placebo Group. For significant difference was found during assessment when comparing both Intervetion Group. CONCLUSION: Both transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation modes were effective for pain modulation. Moreover, there was an increase in the pressure pain threshold. No significant results were found to indicate the best mode for the treatment of chronic low back pain.Clinical Trial Registration: RBR-59YGRB.

Short-wave diathermy in patients with chronic low back pain: a systematic review / Diatermia por ondas curtas em pacientes com dor lombar crônica: revisão sistemática / Diatermia por ondas cortas en pacientes con dolor lumbar crónico: revisión sistemática

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the evidence of application of short-wave diathermy (SWD) in individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and its prescription parameters. The data sources (MEDLINE, PubMed, LILACS, DARE, PsycINFO, AusportMed, SciELO, PEDro and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) were systematically searched for articles published up to December 2017. Randomized and non-randomized clinical trial studies that investigated the effect of the application of SWD on CLBP were selected. Two independent reviewers assessed the risk of bias in studies using the Jadad and the Downs & Black scales. Five studies (731 patients) were included, all of whom presented improvements in CLBP. The majority used continuous mode SWD, with only one using pulsed mode (82 and 200 Hz). SWD produced improvements in CLBP, but there is limited evidence for its application, and a lack of standardization of the parameters used. Furthermore, the results that address this topic should be interpreted with caution due to their low methodological quality and limited number. Level of evidence II; Systematic review.

RESUMO O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a evidência de aplicação da diatermia por ondas curtas (DOC) em indivíduos com dor lombar crônica (DLC) e seus parâmetros de prescrição. As fontes de dados (MEDLINE, PubMed, LILACS, DARE, PsycINFO, AusportMed, SciELO, PEDro e Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) foram pesquisadas sistematicamente quanto aos artigos publicados até dezembro de 2017. Estudos de ensaios clínicos randomizados e não randomizados que investigaram o efeito da aplicação da DOC na DLC foram selecionados. Dois revisores independentes avaliaram o risco de viés em estudos usando as escalas Jadad e Downs & Black. Cinco estudos (731 pacientes) foram incluídos e todos apresentaram melhora na DLC. A maioria usou a DOC de modo contínuo, com apenas um utilizando o modo pulsado (82 e 200 Hz). A DOC apresentou melhora na DLC, no entanto, há evidências limitadas para sua aplicação e ausência de padronização dos parâmetros utilizados. Além disso, os resultados que se referem a esse tópico devem ser interpretados com cautela devido à baixa qualidade metodológica e ao número limitado de estudos. Nível de evidência II; Revisão sistemática.

RESUMEN El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar la evidencia de la diatermia por ondas cortas (DOC) en individuos con dolor lumbar crónico (DLC) y sus parámetros de prescripción. Las fuentes de datos (MEDLINE, PubMed, LILACS, DARE, PsycINFO, AusportMed, SciELO, PEDro y Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) fueron utilizadas para búsquedas sistemáticas de artículos publicados hasta diciembre de 2017. Fueron seleccionados los estudios de ensayos clínicos aleatorizados y no aleatorizados que investigaron el efecto de la aplicación de DOC en DLC. Dos revisores independientes evaluaron el riesgo de sesgo en estudios usando las escalas Jadad y Downs & Black. Fueron incluidos cinco estudios (731 pacientes) y todos presentaron mejora en DLC. La mayoría usó la DOC de modo continuo, con sólo uno usando el modo pulsado (82 y 200 Hz). La DOC produjo mejoras en DLC, sin embargo, hay evidencias limitadas para su aplicación y ausencia de estandarización de los parámetros utilizados. Además, los resultados que se refieren a ese tópico deben interpretarse con cautela debido a la baja calidad metodológica y al número limitado de estudios. Nivel de evidencia II; Revisión sistemática.

Correlação entre as lesões coronarianas diagnosticadas pela angiotomografia e as diagnosticadas pelo método visual da cineangiocoronariografia / Correlation between coronary injuries diagnosed by multislice CT coronary angiography and diagnosed by visible coronary cineangiography method

Avaliar a eficácia diagnóstica da angiotomografia coronariana (AC) comparada com a cineangiocoronariografia (CAT). Material e Métodos: Foram avaliados retrospectivamente 146 pacientes submetidos a AC e CAT com angiografia coronariana quantitativa (ACQ), com intervalo médio de um mês entre os exames. O estudo foi realizado no Hospital Cardiológico Costantini. Foram avaliados os fatores de risco da amostra, a localização das lesões e o grau de severidade da obstrução coronariana nos grandes vasos (TCE, DA, CX e CD). Os resultados dos métodos diagnósticos foram comparados pelo coeficiente de correlação de Pearson. A partir dos achados positivos foi realizada a avaliação de correlação entre os métodos perante a severidade das lesões. Resultados: A amostra foi composta predominantemente por homens (73,97%), sendo a hipertensão arterial (HAS) (71,91%) o fator de risco mais frequente. A artéria mais acometida foi a DA. Quanto ao grau de severidade das lesões, os resultados foram os seguintes na comparação entre AC e CAT: lesões discretas com correlação r = 0,23; moderadas com r = 0,53 e severas com r = 0,70. Na comparação entre AC e ACQ: lesões discretas com correlação r = 0,45; moderadas com r = 0,70 e severas com r = 0,67. Conclusão: A AC apresentou moderada com ACQ e CAT em lesões moderadas e severas, e forte correlação na ausência de lesões quando comparada com ACQ

To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of multislice CT coronary angiotomography compared with coronary cineangiography. Material and Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 146 patients submitted to MSCT and CA with quantitative coronary angiography (QCA), with a mean interval of one month between the exams. The study was carried out at the Costantini Cardiology Hospital. The risk factors for the sample, the location of the lesions and the degree of severity of the coronary obstruction in the large vessels (LCT, AD, CX and RC).The results of the diagnostic methods were compared using Pearson correlation coefficient. From the positive findings, a correlation evaluation was performed between the methods for the severity of the lesions. Results: The sample consisted predominantly of men (73.97%), and hypertension (SAH) (71.91%) was the most frequent risk factor. The most affected artery was AD. Regarding the degree of severity of the lesions, the results were as follows in the comparison between MSCT and CA: mild lesions with correlation r = 0.23, moderate with r = 0.53 and severe with r = 0.70. In the comparison between MSCT and QCA: mild lesions with correlation r = 0.45, moderate with r = 0.70 and severe with r = 0.67. Conclusion: MSCT showed moderate correlation with QCA and CA in moderate and severe lesions, and a strong correlation in the absence of lesions when compared with QCA

Efeito cardiovascular superior do modelo periodizado para prescrição de exercícios comparado ao convencional em coronariopatas / Superior cardiovascular effect of the periodized model for prescribed exercises as compared to the conventional one in coronary diseases

O exercício físico melhora a sobrevida e a qualidade de vida de pacientes coronarianos, mas a maneira ideal de prescrevê-lo é ainda controversa. Criar um modelo periodizado para prescrição de exercícios para pacientes coronarianos e compará-lo com o modelo convencional. Randomização de 62 pacientes coronarianos em tratamento farmacológico em dois grupos: treinamento convencional, não periodizado (GNP, n = 33) e periodizado (GP, n = 29). Os dois grupos foram submetidos aos mesmos exercícios durante as 36 sessões do programa, mas prescritos de maneira diferente. Todos os pacientes foram submetidos à seguinte avaliação: consulta médica admissional, teste de esforço cardiopulmonar, teste de 1 repetição máxima (1RM) e avaliação da composição corporal. O VO2 pico melhorou nos dois grupos, embora de maneira mais efetiva no GP (4% versus 1,7%, p < 0,001). Além disso, a capacidade funcional do GP aumentou em 13%, tendo havido significativa redução no percentual de gordura corporal (2,1%, p < 0,005) e no peso corporal (1,9 kg, p < 0,005). A força muscular nos dois grupos melhorou como diagnosticado pelo teste de 1RM para seis diferentes grupos musculares (quádriceps, isquiotibiais, bíceps, tríceps braquial, peitoral e grande dorsal), mas sem diferença significativa entre os grupos, tendo os dois modelos a mesma eficiência. O presente estudo mostrou que a periodização do treinamento de pacientes cardíacos pode melhorar a capacidade cardiorrespiratória e reduzir a porcentagem de gordura corporal mais efetivamente do que o modelo convencional

Physical exercise improves the survival and quality of life of coronary patients, but the ideal way of prescribing these exercises is still controversial. To create a new periodized model for the prescription of exercises for coronary patients and compare it with a conventional model. 62 coronary patients under pharmacological treatment were randomized into two groups: conventional (NPG, n = 33) and periodized (PG, n = 29) training. The two groups were submitted to the same exercises during the 36 sessions making up the program, but prescribed in different ways. All patients underwent an evaluation consisting of: medical admission consultancy, cardiopulmonary endurance testing, 1 maximum repetition test (1MR) and body composition evaluation. The VO2 peak improved in both groups, although more effectively in the PG (4% against 1.7%, p < 0.001). In addition, the functional capacity of this group improved by 13%, and there was a significant reduction in the percent body fat (2.1%, p < 0.005) and body weight (1.9 kg, p < 0.005). The muscle strength of both groups improved as diagnosed by the 1RM test for six different muscle groups (quadriceps, hamstrings, brachial biceps, brachial triceps, pectoral and large dorsal), and showed no significant difference between the groups, evidencing that the two models had the same efficiency. The present study showed that periodization of the training of cardiac patients can improve their cardiorespiratory capacity and reduce the percent body fat more effectively than the conventional one

Impact of a High-Intensity Training on Ventricular Function in Rats After Acute Myocardial Infarction / Repercussão do Treinamento de Alta Intensidade sobre a Função Ventricular de Ratos após Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio

Abstract Background: Physical exercise should be part of the treatment of post-acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients. Objective: To evaluate the effects of two training prescription models (continuous x interval) and its impact on ventricular function in rats after AMI with normal ventricular function. Methods: Forty Wistar rats were evaluated by echocardiography 21 days after the AMI. Those with LVEF = 50% (n = 29) were included in the study and randomized to control group (CG n = 10), continuous training group (CTG n = 9) or interval training group (ITG, n = 10). Then, a swimming test with control of lactate production was performed. Based on its result, the lactate threshold (LT) was established to define the training intensities. After six weeks, the animals were reassessed by echocardiography and lactate production. Outcome measures were end-diastolic diameter (EDD), end-systolic diameter (ESD), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF, %) lactate at rest, lactate without overload, and lactate with 12g and 13.5g of additional load. Group comparisons of quantitative variables of the study were performed by one-factor analysis of variance (ANOVA). The Newman-Keuls test was used for multiple comparisons of the groups. Within-group comparisons of dependent variables between the two training protocols were performed by Student's t-test. Normality of the variables was tested by the Shapiro-Wilks test. Values of p < 0.05 indicated statistical significance. Results: EDD, ESD, and LVEF before and after the training period were similar in within-group comparisons. However, EDD was significantly different (p=0.008) in the CG. Significant differences were found for L12g (p=0.002) and L13.5g (p = 0.032) in the ITG, and for L12g (p = 0.014) in the CG. No differences were found in the echocardiographic parameters between the groups. Significant differences were found in lactate without overload (p = 0.016) and L12 (p = 0.031) in the second assessment compared with the first, and between the groups - ITG vs. CG (p = 0.019) and CTG vs. CG (p = 0.035). Conclusion: Both methods produced a training effect without altering ventricular function.

Resumo Fundamento: O exercício físico deve fazer parte do tratamento de pacientes pós-infarto agudo do miocárdio (IAM). Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos de treinamento produzidos por dois modelos distintos (contínuo x intervalado) e sua repercussão sobre a função ventricular de ratos pós-IAM com função ventricular normal. Métodos: Quarenta ratos Wistar pós-IAM foram avaliados ecocardiograficamente 21 dias após o evento. Aqueles com FEVE = 50% (n = 29) foram incluídos e randomizados: controle (GC n = 10), treinamento contínuo (GTC n = 9) e treinamento intervalado (GTI n = 10). Após, foi realizado um teste de natação com controle de lactato. A partir do resultado foi definido o limiar de lactato (LL) para determinar as intensidades do treinamento. Após seis semanas, foram reavaliados com ecocardiografia e controle de lactato. Como desfecho, foram avaliados: diâmetros diastólico e sistólico final (DDF, DSF, mL), fração de ejeção do ventrículo esquerdo (FEVE, %), lactato de repouso, livre de carga (LC), lactato com 12 g e 13,5 g de carga adicional. Para a comparação dos grupos em relação às variáveis quantitativas do estudo, foi considerado o modelo de análise da variância com um fator (ANOVA). Nas comparações múltiplas dos grupos foi usado o teste de Newman-Keuls. Na comparação entre as duas avaliações, dentro de cada grupo, foi usado o teste t de Student para amostras dependentes. A condição de normalidade das variáveis foi avaliada pelo teste de Shapiro-Wilks. Valores de p < 0,05 indicaram significância estatística. Resultados: Com relação à análise intragrupos, entre o período pré- e pós-treinamento foi identificado semelhança para DDF, DSF, FEVE, porém o GC apresentou diferença significativa para a variável DDF (p = 0,008). Houve diferença do GTI para L12g (p = 0,002) e L13,5g (p = 0,032) e para o GTC na variável L12g (p = 0,014). Não houve diferença para as variáveis ecocardiográficas entre os grupos. Houve diferença nas variáveis LC e L12g na segunda avaliação (p = 0,016 e p = 0,031, respectivamente) e entre os grupos: GTI vs. GC (p = 0,019) e GTC vs. GC (p = 0,035). Conclusão: Os dois métodos produziram efeito de treinamento sem alterar a função ventricular.

Impact of a High-Intensity Training on Ventricular Function in Rats After Acute Myocardial Infarction.

BACKGROUND: Physical exercise should be part of the treatment of post-acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of two training prescription models (continuous x interval) and its impact on ventricular function in rats after AMI with normal ventricular function. METHODS: Forty Wistar rats were evaluated by echocardiography 21 days after the AMI. Those with LVEF = 50% (n = 29) were included in the study and randomized to control group (CG n = 10), continuous training group (CTG n = 9) or interval training group (ITG, n = 10). Then, a swimming test with control of lactate production was performed. Based on its result, the lactate threshold (LT) was established to define the training intensities. After six weeks, the animals were reassessed by echocardiography and lactate production. Outcome measures were end-diastolic diameter (EDD), end-systolic diameter (ESD), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF, %) lactate at rest, lactate without overload, and lactate with 12g and 13.5g of additional load. Group comparisons of quantitative variables of the study were performed by one-factor analysis of variance (ANOVA). The Newman-Keuls test was used for multiple comparisons of the groups. Within-group comparisons of dependent variables between the two training protocols were performed by Student's t-test. Normality of the variables was tested by the Shapiro-Wilks test. Values of p < 0.05 indicated statistical significance. RESULTS: EDD, ESD, and LVEF before and after the training period were similar in within-group comparisons. However, EDD was significantly different (p=0.008) in the CG. Significant differences were found for L12g (p=0.002) and L13.5g (p = 0.032) in the ITG, and for L12g (p = 0.014) in the CG. No differences were found in the echocardiographic parameters between the groups. Significant differences were found in lactate without overload (p = 0.016) and L12 (p = 0.031) in the second assessment compared with the first, and between the groups - ITG vs. CG (p = 0.019) and CTG vs. CG (p = 0.035). CONCLUSION: Both methods produced a training effect without altering ventricular function.

Comparative Study between Perfusion Changes and Positive Findings on Coronary Flow Reserve / Estudo Comparativo entre Alterações de Perfusão e Achados Positivos da Reserva de Fluxo Coronariano

Abstract Background: Functional assessment of coronary artery obstruction is used in cardiology practice to correlate anatomic obstructions with flow decrease. Among such assessments, the study of the coronary fractional flow reserve (FFR) has become the most widely used. Objective: To evaluate the correlation between FFR and findings of ischemia obtained by noninvasive methods including stress echocardiography and nuclear medicine and the presence of critical coronary artery obstruction. Methods: Retrospective study of cases treated with systematized and standardized procedures for coronary disease between March 2011 and August 2014. We included 96 patients with 107 critical coronary obstructions (> 50% in the coronary trunk and/or ≥ 70% in other segments) estimated by quantitative coronary angiography (QCA) and intracoronary ultrasound (ICUS). All cases presented ischemia in one of the noninvasive studies. Results: All 96 patients presented ischemia (100%) in one of the functional tests. On FFR study with adenosine 140 g/kg/min, 52% of the cases had values ≤ 0.80. On correlation analysis for FFR ≤ 0.80, the evaluation of sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, accuracy, and ROC curve in relation to the stenosis degree and length, and presence of ischemia, no significant values or strong correlation were observed. Conclusion: Coronary FFR using a cut-off value of 0.80 showed no correlation with noninvasive ischemia tests in patients with severe coronary artery obstructions on QCA and ICUS.

Resumo Fundamento: A avaliação funcional da obstrução arterial coronariana é empregada na prática cardiológica para correlacionar a obstrução anatômica e a queda de fluxo. Dentre as formas de avaliação, o estudo da reserva fracionada de fluxo (RFF) coronariano se tornou a mais utilizada. Objetivo: Avaliar a correlação entre a RFF com achados de isquemia, obtidos por métodos não invasivos como a ecocardiografia de estresse ou medicina nuclear, e a presença de obstrução crítica da artéria coronária. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo de casos tratados com procedimentos sistematizados e padronizados para doença coronariana entre março de 2011 e agosto de 2014. Foram incluídos 96 pacientes com 107 obstruções coronarianas críticas (> 50% no tronco da coronária e/ou ≥ 70% nos demais segmentos) estimadas por angiografia coronariana quantitativa (ACQ) e ultrassonografia intracoronariana (USIC). Todos os casos apresentaram isquemia em um dos estudos não invasivos. Resultados: Ao estudo da RFF com adenosina na dose de 140 µg/kg/min, valores ≤ 0,80 foram encontrados em 52% dos casos. Na análise de correlação para RFF ≤ 0,80, avaliando-se sensibilidade/especificidade, valor preditivo positivo/negativo, acurácia e curva ROC em relação ao grau de estenose, extensão da estenose e presença de isquemia, não foram observados valores de significância ou de forte correlação. Conclusão: A RFF coronariana a um valor de corte de 0,80 não apresentou correlação com testes não invasivos de isquemia em pacientes com obstruções coronarianas graves à ACQ e USIC.

Comparative Study between Perfusion Changes and Positive Findings on Coronary Flow Reserve.

BACKGROUND: Functional assessment of coronary artery obstruction is used in cardiology practice to correlate anatomic obstructions with flow decrease. Among such assessments, the study of the coronary fractional flow reserve (FFR) has become the most widely used. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the correlation between FFR and findings of ischemia obtained by noninvasive methods including stress echocardiography and nuclear medicine and the presence of critical coronary artery obstruction. METHODS: Retrospective study of cases treated with systematized and standardized procedures for coronary disease between March 2011 and August 2014. We included 96 patients with 107 critical coronary obstructions (> 50% in the coronary trunk and/or ≥ 70% in other segments) estimated by quantitative coronary angiography (QCA) and intracoronary ultrasound (ICUS). All cases presented ischemia in one of the noninvasive studies. RESULTS: All 96 patients presented ischemia (100%) in one of the functional tests. On FFR study with adenosine 140 g/kg/min, 52% of the cases had values ≤ 0.80. On correlation analysis for FFR ≤ 0.80, the evaluation of sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, accuracy, and ROC curve in relation to the stenosis degree and length, and presence of ischemia, no significant values or strong correlation were observed. CONCLUSION: Coronary FFR using a cut-off value of 0.80 showed no correlation with noninvasive ischemia tests in patients with severe coronary artery obstructions on QCA and ICUS.

Morphologic study of different treatments for gastrocnemius muscle contusion in rats / Estudo morfológico entre diferentes tratamentos da contusão muscular de gastrocnêmio em ratos

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the effects of ultrasound and stretching in morphology after rat muscle contusion. METHODS: Male Wistar rats (n = 35, 8-9 weeks, 271 ± 14 g) were divided into five groups: control group (CG = 3); lesion group (LG = 8); lesion + ultrasound group (LUG = 8); lesion + stretching group (LSG = 8); lesion + ultrasound + stretching group (LUSG = 8). The ultrasound was applied in LUG and LUSG from the third to the seventh day, the dose used was 50% pulsed, 0.5 W/cm2, 5 min. From the tenth until the twenty first day, passive stretching was performed, in four repetitions lasting 30 s each with 30 s of rest. Initial and final body weight, muscle weight and length, number and sarcomere length, muscle fiber cross-sectional area, and percentage of collagen were evaluated after 22 days. RESULTS: The final body weight was higher than the initial in all groups. The number of sarcomeres was statistically higher in LSG than LUG and higher in LUSG than LUS and CG; in sarcomere length was higher in LUG when compared with LSG (p < 0.05). The cross sectional area in LG was higher than LSG, and the percentage of collagen was higher in LG when compared with LSG and CG; in LUG when compared with LSG and CG; and in LUSG when compared with CG. CONCLUSION: The passive stretching protocol induced sarcomerogenesis and antifibrotic effect over the muscle submitted to contusion. Ultrasound, even in association with stretching, was not sufficient to prevent fibrosis in the injured muscle.

RESUMO OBJETIVO: Avaliar os efeitos do ultrassom terapêutico e/ou alongamento, na morfologia após contusão muscular em ratos. MÉTODOS: Ratos Wistar machos (n = 35, 8-9 semanas, 271 ± 14 g) foram divididos em cinco grupos: Grupo Controle (GC = 3); Grupo Lesão (GL = 8); Grupo Lesão + Ultrassom (GLUS = 8); Grupo Lesão + Alongamento (GLA = 8); Grupo Lesão + Ultrassom + Alongamento (GLUSA = 8). A aplicação do ultrassom no GLUS e GLUSA foi feita do terceiro ao sétimo dia, pulsado 50%, 0,5 W/cm2, 5 min. Do décimo ao vigésimo primeiro dia foi feito o alongamento passivo no GLA e GLUSA, em quatro repetições de 30 s, com 30 s de intervalo, cada repetição. Após 22 dias, os ratos foram pesados e os músculos de ambas as patas foram retirados para análise do peso e comprimento muscular, número e comprimento dos sarcômeros, área de secção transversa e porcentagem de colágeno. RESULTADOS: O peso corporal final foi maior do que o inicial em todos os grupos. O número de sarcômeros foi maior no GLA em relação ao GLUS e no GLUSA em relação ao GLUS e ao GC; o comprimento dos sarcômeros foi maior no GLUS comparado com o GLA (p < 0,05). A área de secção transversa no GL foi maior do que no GLA e a porcentagem de colágeno foi maior no GL comparado com o GLA e o GC; no GLUS com o GLA e o GC; no GLUSA com o GC. CONCLUSÃO: O protocolo de alongamento passivo induziu a sarcomerogênese e apresentou efeito antifibrótico em músculos submetidos a contusão. O ultrassom, independentemente da associação com o alongamento, não foi suficiente para impedir a fibrose nos músculos lesados.

Morphologic study of different treatments for gastrocnemius muscle contusion in rats.

OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the effects of ultrasound and stretching in morphology after rat muscle contusion. METHODS: Male Wistar rats (n = 35, 8-9 weeks, 271 ± 14 g) were divided into five groups: control group (CG = 3); lesion group (LG = 8); lesion + ultrasound group (LUG = 8); lesion + stretching group (LSG = 8); lesion + ultrasound + stretching group (LUSG = 8). The ultrasound was applied in LUG and LUSG from the third to the seventh day, the dose used was 50% pulsed, 0.5 W/cm2, 5 min. From the tenth until the twenty first day, passive stretching was performed, in four repetitions lasting 30 s each with 30 s of rest. Initial and final body weight, muscle weight and length, number and sarcomere length, muscle fiber cross-sectional area, and percentage of collagen were evaluated after 22 days. RESULTS: The final body weight was higher than the initial in all groups. The number of sarcomeres was statistically higher in LSG than LUG and higher in LUSG than LUS and CG; in sarcomere length was higher in LUG when compared with LSG (p < 0.05). The cross sectional area in LG was higher than LSG, and the percentage of collagen was higher in LG when compared with LSG and CG; in LUG when compared with LSG and CG; and in LUSG when compared with CG. CONCLUSION: The passive stretching protocol induced sarcomerogenesis and antifibrotic effect over the muscle submitted to contusion. Ultrasound, even in association with stretching, was not sufficient to prevent fibrosis in the injured muscle.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar os efeitos do ultrassom terapêutico e/ou alongamento, na morfologia após contusão muscular em ratos. MÉTODOS: Ratos Wistar machos (n = 35, 8-9 semanas, 271 ± 14 g) foram divididos em cinco grupos: Grupo Controle (GC = 3); Grupo Lesão (GL = 8); Grupo Lesão + Ultrassom (GLUS = 8); Grupo Lesão + Alongamento (GLA = 8); Grupo Lesão + Ultrassom + Alongamento (GLUSA = 8). A aplicação do ultrassom no GLUS e GLUSA foi feita do terceiro ao sétimo dia, pulsado 50%, 0,5 W/cm2, 5 min. Do décimo ao vigésimo primeiro dia foi feito o alongamento passivo no GLA e GLUSA, em quatro repetições de 30 s, com 30 s de intervalo, cada repetição. Após 22 dias, os ratos foram pesados e os músculos de ambas as patas foram retirados para análise do peso e comprimento muscular, número e comprimento dos sarcômeros, área de secção transversa e porcentagem de colágeno. RESULTADOS: O peso corporal final foi maior do que o inicial em todos os grupos. O número de sarcômeros foi maior no GLA em relação ao GLUS e no GLUSA em relação ao GLUS e ao GC; o comprimento dos sarcômeros foi maior no GLUS comparado com o GLA (p < 0,05). A área de secção transversa no GL foi maior do que no GLA e a porcentagem de colágeno foi maior no GL comparado com o GLA e o GC; no GLUS com o GLA e o GC; no GLUSA com o GC. CONCLUSÃO: O protocolo de alongamento passivo induziu a sarcomerogênese e apresentou efeito antifibrótico em músculos submetidos a contusão. O ultrassom, independentemente da associação com o alongamento, não foi suficiente para impedir a fibrose nos músculos lesados.

Myocardial regeneration after implantation of porcine small intestinal submucosa in the left ventricle.

INTRODUCTION: Most cardiomyocytes do not regenerate after myocardial infarction. Porcine small intestinal submucosa has been shown to be effective in tissue repair. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate myocardial tissue regeneration and functional effects of SIS implantation in pigs after left ventriculotomy. METHODS: Fifteen pigs were assigned to two groups: porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS) (N=10) and control (N=5). The SIS group underwent a mini sternotomy, left ventriculotomy and placement of a SIS patch. The control group underwent a sham procedure. Echocardiography was performed before and 60 days after the surgical procedure. Histological analysis was performed with hematoxylin-eosin stain and markers for actin 1A4, anti sarcomeric actin, connexin43 and factor VIII. RESULTS: Weight gain was similar in both groups. Echocardiography analysis revealed no difference between groups regarding end diastolic and systolic diameters and left ventricular ejection fraction, both pre (P=0.118, P=0.313, P=0.944) and post procedure (P=0.333, P=0.522, P=0.628). Both groups showed an increase in end diastolic (P<0,001 for both) and systolic diameter 60 days after surgery (P=0.005, SIS group and P=0.004, control group). New cardiomyocytes, blood vessels and inflammatory reactions were histologically identified in the SIS group. CONCLUSION: SIS implantation in pigs after left ventriculotomy was associated with angiomuscular regeneration and no damage in cardiac function.

Myocardial regeneration after implantation of porcine small intestinal submucosa in the left ventricle / Regeneração miocárdica após implante de submucosa intestinal suína no ventrículo esquerdo

Introduction: Most cardiomyocytes do not regenerate after myocardial infarction. Porcine small intestinal submucosa has been shown to be effective in tissue repair. Objective: To evaluate myocardial tissue regeneration and functional effects of SIS implantation in pigs after left ventriculotomy. Methods: Fifteen pigs were assigned to two groups: porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS) (N=10) and control (N=5). The SIS group underwent a mini sternotomy, left ventriculotomy and placement of a SIS patch. The control group underwent a sham procedure. Echocardiography was performed before and 60 days after the surgical procedure. Histological analysis was performed with hematoxylin-eosin stain and markers for actin 1A4, anti sarcomeric actin, connexin43 and factor VIII. Results: Weight gain was similar in both groups. Echocardiography analysis revealed no difference between groups regarding end diastolic and systolic diameters and left ventricular ejection fraction, both pre (P=0.118, P=0.313, P=0.944) and post procedure (P=0.333, P=0.522, P=0.628). Both groups showed an increase in end diastolic (P<0,001 for both) and systolic diameter 60 days after surgery (P=0.005, SIS group and P=0.004, control group). New cardiomyocytes, blood vessels and inflammatory reactions were histologically identified in the SIS group. Conclusion: SIS implantation in pigs after left ventriculotomy was associated with angiomuscular regeneration and no damage in cardiac function. .

Introdução: A grande maioria dos cardiomiócitos não tem capacidade de regeneração após o infarto do miocárdio. A submucosa do intestino porcino tem-se mostrado eficiente como reparador tecidual. Objetivo: Analisar a capacidade de regeneração tecidual miocárdica e o efeito funcional do implante da submucosa do intestino porcino após ventriculotomia esquerda em porcos. Métodos: Quinze porcos foram separados em dois grupos: submucosa (N=10) e controle (N=5). Os animais do grupo submucosa foram submetidos a uma mini esternotomia inferior e ao implante da submucosa porcina na ventriculotomia esquerda. No grupo controle, foi realizada apenas a mini-esternotomia. Foi realizada análise ecocardiográfica no pré-operatório e 60 dias após o procedimento cirúrgico. A análise histológica foi feita com hematoxilina-eosila e marcadores para Actina 1A4, anti-actina sarcomérica, conexina43 e fator VIII. Resultados: O ganho de peso foi semelhante entre os grupos. Considerando a análise ecocardiográfica, não foi identificada diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos com relação ao diâmetro sistólico final, diâmetro diastólico final e fração de ejeção ventricular esquerda, tanto no pré (P=0.118, P=0.313, P=0.944) quanto no pós-operatório (P=0.333, P=0.522, P=0.628). Ambos os grupos mostraram um aumento no diâmetro sistólico final (P=0.005, grupo submucosa e P=0.004, grupo controle) e diâmetro diastólico final (P<0,001 para ambos) 60 dias após a cirurgia. À histologia, identificou-se a presença de novos cardiomiócitos, fibras musculares lisas, vasos sanguíneos e reação inflamatória no grupo submucosa. Conclusão: O implante de submucosa intestinal porcina após ...

Efeitos de curto prazo de um programa de atividade física moderada em pacientes com síndrome metabólica / Short-term effects of moderate intensity physical activity in patients with metabolic syndrome

OBJETIVO: Avaliar se um programa de exercícios de intensidade moderada por um pequeno período pode alterar os parâmetros inflamatórios e melhorar os diferentes componentes da síndrome metabólica em pacientes sedentários. MÉTODOS: Dezesseis pacientes completaram 12 semanas de exercício supervisionado, que consistiu em caminhar 40 a 50 minutos 3 vezes por semana, atingindo 50 a 60% da frequência cardíaca de reserva. Os parâmetros avaliados pré e pós-intervenção foram circunferência de cintura, pressão arterial sistólica e diastólica, triglicérides, LDL-colesterol, HDL-colesterol, colesterol total, proteína C-reativa e interleucina 8. RESULTADOS: Houve redução significativa na circunferência da cintura (102,1±7,5cm versus 100,8±7,4cm; p=0,03) e índice de massa corporal (29,7±3,2kg/m² versus 29,3±3,5kg/m²; p=0,03). A pressão arterial sistólica diminuiu de 141±18 para 129±13mmHg e a diastólica de 79±12 para 71±10mmHg (p<0,05 para ambos). Não foram observadas alterações no colesterol total, LDL-colesterol e triglicérides, mas houve melhora significativa nos níveis de HDL-colesterol, - 45,5±6,0 versus 49,5±9,8mg/dL (p=0,02). Houve uma tendência na redução de proteína C-reativa (8,3%; p=0,07) e interleucina 8 (17,4%; p=0,058). A melhora na capacidade cardiovascular foi demonstrada por um aumento de 13% no volume de oxigênio estimado (p<0,001). CONCLUSÃO: Os benefícios do exercício aeróbico com intensidade moderada puderam ser observados em apenas 12 semanas de treinamento em pacientes sedentários com síndrome metabólica. Considerando a facilidade de autoaplicabilidade e os efeitos metabólicos comprovados, tal programa pode ser uma primeira abordagem para pacientes sedentários com síndrome metabólica.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate whether a short-term moderate intensity exercise program could change inflammatory parameters, and improve different components of metabolic syndrome in sedentary patients. METHODS: Sixteen patients completed the 12-week program of supervised exercise, which consisted of a 40 to 50 minutes of walking, 3 times a week, reaching 50 to 60% of the heart rate reserve. The parameters evaluated before and after intervention were waist circumference, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, C-reactive protein and interleukin 8. RESULTS: There was a significant reduction in waist circumference (102.1±7.5cm to 100.8±7.4cm; p=0.03) and in body mass index (29.7±3.2kg/m² versus 29.3±3.5kg/m²; p=0.03). Systolic blood pressure dropped from 141±18 to 129±13mmHg and diastolic from 79±12 to 71±10mmHg (with p<0.05 for both). No changes were observed on total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, although HDL cholesterol levels improved, from 45.5±6.0 to 49.5±9.8mg/dL (p=0.02). There was a trend toward reduction of C-reactive protein (8.3%; p=0.07) and interleukin 8 levels (17.4%; p=0.058). The improvement in cardiovascular capacity was demonstrated by an increase of 13% in estimated volume of oxygen (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: Benefits of aerobic exercise of moderate intensity were seen within only 12 weeks of training in sedentary patients with metabolic syndrome. Considering the easy self-applicability and proven metabolic effects, an exercise program could be a first approach to sedentary patients with metabolic syndrome.

Efeito do exercício associado ao transplante de células-tronco sobre a função ventricular de ratos pós-infarto agudo do miocárdio / Effect of exercise associated with stem cell transplantation on ventricular function in rats after acute myocardial infarction

OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito da associação terapêutica entre o transplante autólogo de células-tronco e o exercício físico aquático, sobre a fração de ejeção do ventrículo esquerdo (FEVE) de ratos com disfunção ventricular pós-infarto agudo do miocárdio (IAM). MÉTODOS: Foram induzidos ao IAM, por ligadura da artéria coronária esquerda, 21 ratos Wistar. Os animais foram submetidos à ecocardiografia para avaliação da FEVE (%) e dos volumes diastólico e sistólico finais do ventrículo esquerdo (VDF, VSF, ml), randomizados e ao transplante das células-tronco mononucleares. Os animais foram divididos em quatro grupos: grupo sedentário sem células (n=5), sedentário com células (n=5), treinado sem células (n=5) e treinado com células (n=6). O treinamento físico foi iniciado 30 dias após o IAM e realizado em piscina adaptada durante 30 dias. No início e no final do protocolo de treinamento físico, foram realizadas dosagens de lactato. Os animais foram submetidos a nova ecocardiografia após 60 dias do IAM. RESULTADOS: Comparação dos valores de FEVE 30 dias e 60 dias pós-IAM, respectivamente: sedentário sem (35,20 ± 7,64% vs. 22,39 ± 4,56% P=0,026), com células (25,18 ± 7,73% vs. 23,85 ± 9,51% P=0,860) e no treinado sem (21,49 ± 2,70% vs. 20,71 ± 7,14% P=0,792), treinado com células (28,86 ± 6,68 vs. 38,43 ±7,56% P=0,062). Identificou-se a diminuição de fibras colágenas, nas regiões de fibrose miocárdica no grupo treinado com e sem células. CONCLUSÃO: A associação terapêutica entre exercício físico e o transplante autólogo de células-tronco foi benéfica contra as ações do remodelamento ventricular.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the functional and anatomical-pathological effect of transplantation of bone marrow mononuclear cells associated to aquatic physical activity after myocardial infarction in rats. METHODS: Twenty-one rats were induced by myocardial infarction, through left coronary artery ligation. After a week, the animals were subjected to echocardiography for evaluation of left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF, %) and dyastolic and end systolic volume of the left ventricle (EDV, ESV, ml), randomized and the transplantation of mononuclear stem cells. The animals were divided into four groups: sedentary group without cells (n=5), sedentary with cells (n=5), trained without cells (n=5) and trained with cells (n=6). The physical training was started 30 days after infarction and held in swimming during 30 days. At the beginning and at the end of the physical training protocol were held assay of lactate. The animals have been subjected to new echocardiography after 60 days of myocardial infarction. RESULTS: Two months after the transplant, were observed decrease in FE in the control group (35.2 to 23.54 P=0.022) and addition of LVEF and stabilization of ventricular remodeling in the group trained with cells (29.85 to 33.43% P=0.062 and 0.71 to 0.73 ml, P=0.776, respectively). Identified the reduction of collagen fibers, myocardial fibrosis regions in the group trained with and without cells. CONCLUSION: The group trained with cells improves ventricular function compared to the control group, suggesting the benefit of associated cell therapy will physical activity.

Sintomas de estresse identificados pelos participantes de um programa de prevenção de doenças cardiovasculares / Stress symptoms identified by the participants of a prevention program of cardiovascular diseases

O estresse é considerado um dos fatores de riscos modificáveis das doenças cardiovasculares e deve ser identificado e controlado. Programas de prevenção, visando o aumento da qualidade de vida, são um desafio para as equipes multiprofissionais. Este estudo se propõe a identificar sintomas de estresse em pacientes que frequentam um Programa de Prevenção (Clube do Coração) de um Hospital Cardiológico privado em Curitiba, Paraná. Participaram 113 pacientes com idade média de 64 anos )=-11,2), sendo 69 (61,1%) homens e 44 (38,9%) mulheres que responderam ao Questionário de Sintomas de Estresse de LIPP (2007). Este instrumento classifica ausência ou presença de estresse percebido na última semana em três níveis: pouco, alto e altíssimo, por meio de 12 sintomas (tensão nuca, irritabilidade, lapsos de memória, sensação de incompetência, cansaço matinal, repetir coisas, ansiedade, baixo nível de trabalho, queimação estomacal, vontade de sumir, nada vale a pena e distúrbio do sono). Os dados foram coletados em duas reuniões bimestrais consecutivas do Programa. Os resultados foram analisados pelo programa computacional Estatística v.8.0 pelo teste exato de Fischer e do Quadrado (x²) e indicaram estresse em 40(35,4%) participantes, sendo 36,4% mulheres e 34.8% homens. A ansiedade (77,5% e p=0,829), lapsos de memória (77,5% e p=0,397), distúrbio do sono (74,4% e p=1) e a irritabilidade (74,4% e p=0,378) foram os sintomas prevalentes. Independentemente do gênero, a faixa etária neste estudo indicou que 38,9% tinham de 66-75 na os e 36,3% estavam entre 51-65 anos, revelando a necessidade de estudar sintomas de estresse nesta população.

Stress in considered one of the modifiable risks of cardiovascular diseases and it should be identified and controlled. Prevention Programs aimed at increasing quality of life are a challenge for the multidisciplinar. The purpose f this study was to identify stress symptoms in patients attending a prevention program (Club Heart) in a private Cardiac Hospital in Curitiba, Paraná. A group of 113 patients participated in this study, age average of 64 years old (+- 11.2) 69 (61.1%) men and 44 (38.9%) women who responded to the questionnaire Lipp Stress Symptoms (2007). This instrument classifies the absence or presence of perceived stress the week before in three levels: low, high and very high, over 12 symptoms (neck tension, irritability, memory lapses, feelings of incompetence, morning tiredness, repeating things, anxiety, low level of work, heart burning, desire to disappear, worthlessness ans sleep disturbance). Data collection was developed in two consecutive bimonthly meetings of the Club Heart. The results were analyzed by the computer program Statistics v.8.0 by Fischer's exact test or chi-square and indicated stress in 40 (35%) participants: 36,4%women and 34.8% man. The anxiety (77.5% p=0.829), memory lapses (77.5%; p=0.378) sleep disturbance (74.4%; p=1) and irritability (74.4;p=0.378) were the prevalence symptoms. Regardless of gender, age group in this study indicated that 38.9% were 66-75 years and 36.3% were between 51-65 years revealing the need to study stress symptoms in this population.

Effect of exercise associated with stem cell transplantation on ventricular function in rats after acute myocardial infarction.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the functional and anatomical-pathological effect of transplantation of bone marrow mononuclear cells associated to aquatic physical activity after myocardial infarction in rats. METHODS: Twenty-one rats were induced by myocardial infarction, through left coronary artery ligation. After a week, the animals were subjected to echocardiography for evaluation of left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF, %) and dyastolic and end systolic volume of the left ventricle (EDV, ESV, ml), randomized and the transplantation of mononuclear stem cells. The animals were divided into four groups: sedentary group without cells (n=5), sedentary with cells (n=5), trained without cells (n=5) and trained with cells (n=6). The physical training was started 30 days after infarction and held in swimming during 30 days. At the beginning and at the end of the physical training protocol were held assay of lactate. The animals have been subjected to new echocardiography after 60 days of myocardial infarction. RESULTS: Two months after the transplant, were observed decrease in FE in the control group (35.2 to 23.54 P=0.022) and addition of LVEF and stabilization of ventricular remodeling in the group trained with cells (29.85 to 33.43% P=0.062 and 0.71 to 0.73 ml, P=0.776, respectively). Identified the reduction of collagen fibers, myocardial fibrosis regions in the group trained with and without cells. CONCLUSION: The group trained with cells improves ventricular function compared to the control group, suggesting the benefit of associated cell therapy will physical activity.