Clinical Features, Biochemical Parameters, and Treatment Adherence of Individuals Who Started the Treatment for Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis during the Pandemic Period.

This descriptive prospective study investigated the clinical features and treatment adherence of individuals who started the treatment for Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) during the COVID-19 pandemic in São Luís. Thirty-six TB patients and thirty-five age/sex-matched individuals were recruited between January 2021 and January 2022. The clinical features, sociodemographic information, and serum were obtained at the diagnosis time. Adherence to treatment and adverse reactions were investigated monthly. The most common symptoms in TB patients were cough (91.6%) and fever (83.3%). All TB patients had elevated pre-therapy levels of CRP and reduced HDL: 88.9% presented hypocalcemia and 47.2% showed elevated ALP and GGT. TB patients showed higher levels of ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, CRP, amylase, and triglycerides than the comparison group (p < 0.05), while the calcium levels were reduced (p < 0.0001). TB patients with anti-SARS-CoV-2-IgG antibodies (seroprevalence of 66.7%) presented higher values of amylase and lower CRP levels (p < 0.05). Most patients (~70%) reported at least one adverse drug reaction, mainly pruritus and nausea. The treatment abandonment rate was 19.2%. In conclusion, TB patients showed elevated pre-therapy levels of CRP, low levels of HDL, and hypocalcemia. Liver and pancreatic functions were also compromised in several patients before the therapy. The treatment non-adherence rate observed was similar to other studies performed before the pandemic period.

Fatores associados ao elevado percentual de gordura corporal em indivíduos fisicamente ativos / Factors associated with the high body fat percentage in physically active individuals

Introdução: O exercício físico é praticado com diversos objetivos, destacando-se a promoção na mudança da composição corporal, com a redução de gordura e aumento de massa magra. Assim, compreender os fatores que podem estar associados nesta modificação se torna relevante. Objetivo: Analisar os fatores demográficos, estilo de vida, bioquímico, alimentares e de treinamento associados ao percentual de gordura corporal em praticantes de exercício físico em academias. Materiais e Métodos: Estudo transversal com 143 praticantes de exercícios físicos saudáveis, de ambos os sexos. Características sociodemográficas e estilo de vida foram obtidas através da aplicação de questionário. O consumo alimentar foi obtido através de registros alimentares de 24h, considerando as médias de três dias. A composição corporal foi avaliada por meio de avaliação antropométrica e pelo teste de bioimpedância elétrica. A análise estatística contemplou o teste de Shapiro Wilk para verificação da normalidade; o qui-quadrado e exato de Fisher foram usados para avaliar a associação entre as variáveis categóricas e a variável resposta e os testes de Mann-Whitney e t de Student para as contínuas. A regressão de Poisson com variância robusta foi usada para determinar as associações entre variáveis estudadas. O software Stata versão 14.0 foi usado para análise estatística, tendo sido adotado o valor de p <0,05. Resultados: A prevalência de gordura corporal elevada foi de 49,3% nos homens e 79,2% nas mulheres. Os fatores associados foram o maior consumo de proteína e fibras nas mulheres e a concentração de monócitos nos homens. Conclusão: Apesar de se tratar de público fisicamente ativo, observou-se elevado percentual de gordura entre os participantes do estudo e os fatores associados reforçam o caráter multietiológico deste indicador. (AU)

Introduction: Physical exercise is practiced with several objectives, especially the promotion of changes in body composition, with fat reduction and increase in lean mass. Thus, understanding the factors that may be associated with this modification becomes relevant. Objective: To analyze demographic, lifestyle, biochemical, dietary, and training factors associated with the percentage of body fat in practitioners of physical exercise in gyms. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study with 143 healthy physical exercise practitioners, of both sexes. Sociodemographic characteristics and lifestyle were obtained through the application of a questionnaire. Food consumption was obtained through 24-hour food records, considering the averages of three days. Body composition was assessed using anthropometric assessment and the electrical bioimpedance test. The statistical analysis included the Shapiro Wilk test to verify normality, the chi-square and Fisher's exact test were used to assess the association between categorical variables and the response variable and the Mann-Whitney and Student t tests for the continuous variables. Poisson regression with robust variance was used to determine the associations between studied variables. Stata software version 14.0 was used for statistical analysis and a value of p <0.05 was adopted. Results: The prevalence of high body fat was 49.3% in men and 79.2% in women. The associated factors were the higher consumption of protein and fibers in women and the concentration of monocytes in men. Conclusion: Despite being a physically active public, a high percentage of fat was observed among the study participants and the associated factors reinforce the multi-etiological character of this indicator. (AU)

Infusão Calórica e Proteica versus Prescrição Dietética na Terapia Nutricional Enteral do Paciente Oncológico / Caloric and Protein Infusion versus Dietary Prescription in Enteral Nutritional Therapy for Cancer Patients / Infusión de Calorías y Proteínas versus Prescripción Dietética en la Terapia Nutricional Enteral para Pacientes con Cáncer

Introdução: O suporte nutricional no paciente oncológico não se restringe ao cálculo das necessidades nutricionais e à prescrição dietética, é necessário que o volume prescrito seja realmente infundido. Objetivo: Comparar a infusão calórica e proteica com a prescrição dietética em pacientes oncológicos sob terapia nutricional enteral. Método: Estudo retrospectivo, analítico, conduzido em fichas de acompanhamento nutricional de pacientes que estiveram internados durante sete dias no mínimo, exclusivamente sob terapia nutricional enteral por sonda ou ostomia entre janeiro/2009 e dezembro/2012. As fichas que atenderam aos critérios de seleção foram ordenadas alfabeticamente e, aleatoriamente, selecionadas por intervalo de retirada (k=5). Coletaram-se: idade, sexo, localização tumoral, composição nutricional, volume prescrito e aquele infundido da fórmula enteral utilizada. Com estes dois últimos, calculou-se o indicador "prescrição versus infusão". Os testes t Student, t pareado e qui-quadrado foram aplicados a um nível de significância máximo de 5%. Resultados: Das 120 fichas analisadas, prevaleceram homens (61,7%) com idade média de 58,3±16,8anos. Em 2010, houve maiores médias de diferença entre volume prescrito e infundido (-392,64ml) e calorias prescritas versus infundidas (-528,23cal). Apenas 37,5% dos pacientes receberam um mínimo de 70% do volume prescrito. Conclusão: Houve um inadequado consumo da dieta infundida em relação à prescrita. Sugere-se que intervenções pela equipe multiprofissional em terapia nutricional minimizem as intercorrências encontradas.

Introduction: Nutritional support for cancer patients is not restricted to the calculation of nutritional needs and dietary prescription, it is necessary that the prescribed volume is actually infused. Objective: To compare caloric and protein infusion with dietary prescription in cancer patients undergoing enteral nutritional therapy. Method: Retrospective, analytical study, conducted on nutritional monitoring cards who were hospitalized at least for seven days, exclusively under enteral nutritional therapy by tube or ostomy, between January 2009 and December 2012. The cards that met the selection criteria were ordered alphabetically and randomly selected by withdrawal interval (k=5). It was collected: age, sex, tumor location, nutritional composition, prescribed and infused volume of the enteral formula utilized. With these last two, the indicator "prescription versus infusion" was calculated. Student t test, paired t test and chi-square test were applied at a maximum significance level of 5%. Results: Of the 120 cards analyzed, men (61.7%) were more prevalent with mean age of 58.3±16.8 years. In 2010, higher means of the difference between prescribed and infused volume (-392.64 ml) and prescribed versus infused calories (-528.23 cal) were observed. Only 37.5% of the patients received a minimum of 70% of the prescribed volume. Conclusion: There was an inadequate intake of the infused in relation to the prescribed diet. It is suggested nutritional therapy interventions from the multi-professional team to minimize the complications encountered.

Introducción: El soporte nutricional en pacientes oncológicos no se limita al cálculo de necesidades nutricionales y prescripción dietética, es necesario que el volumen prescrito sea efectivamente infundido. Objetivo: Comparar la infusión calórica y proteica con la prescripción dietética en pacientes oncológicos sometidos a terapia nutricional enteral. Método: Estudio retrospectivo, analítico, realizado en formularios de seguimiento de pacientes que estuvieron hospitalizados durante al menos siete días, exclusivamente bajo terapia nutricional enteral por sonda u ostomía entre enero/2009 a diciembre/2012. Los formularios que cumplieron con los criterios de selección se ordenaron alfabéticamente y se seleccionaron aleatoriamente por intervalo de retiro (k=5). Se recogió: edad, sexo, localización del tumor, composición nutricional, volumen prescrito y el infundido con la fórmula enteral empleada. Con estos dos últimos se calculó el indicador "receta versus infusión". La prueba t de Student, la prueba t pareada y la prueba de chi-cuadrado se aplicaron a un nivel máximo de significancia del 5%. Resultados: De los 120 registros analizados, predominó: hombres (61,7%), con una edad promedio de 58,3±16,8 años. En 2010, hubo mayores promedios de diferencia entre el volumen prescrito y el infundido (-392,64 ml) y las calorías prescritas frente a las infundidas (-528,23cal). Solo el 37,5% de los pacientes recibió un mínimo del 70% del volumen prescrito. Conclusión: Existió un consumo inadecuado de la dieta infundida en relación con la prescrita. Se sugiere que intervenciones del equipo multiprofesional en terapia nutricional minimicen las complicaciones encontradas.

Early application of Global Subjective Evaluation Produced by the Patient and survival in patients with cancer.

INTRODUCTION: Introduction: malnutrition is a frequent event in cancer, and unless identified early, it can lead to progressive functional impairment of the organism. Objective: to associate the early application of the Global Subjective Evaluation Produced by the Patient (GSEPP) to the time of hospitalization and death in cancer patients. Methods: a cross-sectional, analytical study carried out between July and September 2014 in patient records (> 20 years) with cancer, with hospitalization for more than three days in a reference cancer hospital. Age, sex, origin, disease location, antineoplastic treatment, length of stay and application of GSEPP, type of discharge, weight loss in one and six months, body mass index (BMI) and GSEPP score were collected. Results: three hundred and sixty-six patients were evaluated: 51.6% women, 54.9% adults, 27.6% tumors of the digestive tract, 11.5% with metastasis, 21.9% of deaths and 40.4% with hospitalization time greater than or equal to ten days. The length of hospital stay was statistically lower in the early application of GSEPP (11.4 ± 1.5 vs 23.3 ± 1.3 days). The delay in the application of GSEPP was positively correlated with the increase in length of hospital stay, the GSEPP score, as well as malnutrition by BMI and weight loss in one and six months. Conclusion: early application of GSEPP was associated with improvements in the parameters of malnutrition, shorter hospitalization time, but not mortality. Measures that abbreviate its application should be taken to awaken the importance and the impact of this instrument in the health of the evaluated patient.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Introducción: la desnutrición es un acontecimiento frecuente en el cáncer. Si no se identifica precozmente puede provocar el compromiso funcional progresivo del organismo. Objetivo: asociar la aplicación precoz de la Evaluación Subjetiva Global Producida por el Paciente (ASGPPP) al tiempo de internación y muerte en pacientes con cáncer. Métodos: estudio transversal, analítico, realizado entre julio y septiembre de 2014 en historiales de pacientes (> 20 años) con cáncer, con ingreso superior a tres días en un hospital de referencia en cáncer. Se recogieron los siguientes datos: edad, sexo, procedencia, localización de la enfermedad, tratamiento antineoplásico, tiempo de internación y de aplicación de la ASGPPP, tipo de alta, pérdida de peso al mes y seis meses, índice de masa corporal (IMC) y puntaje de la ASGPPP. Resultados: trescientos sesenta y seis pacientes: el 51,6% mujeres, el 54,9% adultos, el 27,6% con tumores del tracto digestivo, el 11,5% con metástasis, con un 21,9% de óbitos y un 40,4% de casos con tiempo de internación mayor o igual a diez días. El tiempo de ingreso fue estadísticamente menor en la aplicación precoz de la ASGPPP (11,4 ± 1.5 vs. 23,3 ± 1,3 días). La demora en la aplicación de la ASGPPP se correlacionó positivamente con el aumento del tiempo de internación, la puntuación de la ASGPPP, así como, la desnutrición medida mediante por IMC y la pérdida de peso al mes y a los seis meses. Conclusión: la aplicación precoz de la ASGPPP se asoció con mejoras de los parámetros de desnutrición y menor tiempo de internación, pero no con la mortalidad. Se deben tomar medidas que abrevien su aplicación para reforzar la importancia y el impacto de este instrumento en el pronóstico del paciente evaluado.

Risco cardiovascular de usuários de um centro de atenção psicossocial em álcool e drogas / Cardiovascular risk in users of an alcohol and drug psychosocial care center

Objetivo: Avaliar o risco cardiovascular de usuários de um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial em Álcool e Drogas. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo e analítico, realizado em um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial em Álcool e Drogas em São Luís, Maranhão. A amostra compôs-se por prontuários de homens adultos atendidos nos anos de 2015 a 2017. Os prontuários de usuários exclusivos de álcool não foram incluídos no estudo. Coletaram-se informações referentes aos aspectos socioeconômicos, demográficos, estilo de vida, histórico de dependência química, além das informações antropométricas. Utilizou-se o programa Stata®, versão 13.0, para análise dos dados, sendo realizada regressão de Poisson. Resultados: Dos 122 prontuários analisados, 73,5% (n=89) pertenciam à faixa etária de 20 a 39 anos, 79,5% (n=97) eram solteiros e 49,2% (n=60) possuíam ensino fundamental incompleto ou completo. Quanto ao estado nutricional, 54,9% (n=67) dos dependentes estavam eutróficos, 18,0% (n=22) deles estavam em risco para doenças cardiovasculares, de acordo com a circunferência da cintura, e também 17,2 % (n=21) pela razão cintura/estatura. Além disso, 36,6% (n=41) e 41,8% (n=51) dos dependentes permaneceram com risco de doença cardiovascular conforme a relação cintura/quadril e o índice de conicidade, respectivamente. Apresentar idade entre 40 e 59 anos (OR = 4,40; IC 95%: 1,52-12,75) e utilizar cocaína (OR = 3,27; IC 95%: 1,15 - 9,27) foram fatores de risco para doenças cardiovasculares pela razão cintura/estatura. Conclusão: O estudo identificou como dependentes químicos adultos jovens, eutróficos, com risco de doença cardiovascular e associação significativa da razão cintura/estatura com a idade e a utilização de cocaína. (AU)

Early application of Global Subjective Evaluation Produced by the Patient and survival in patients with cancer / Aplicación precoz de la Evaluación Subjetiva Global Producida por el Paciente y supervivencia en pacientes con cáncer

Introduction: malnutrition is a frequent event in cancer, and unless identifi ed early, it can lead to progressive functional impairment of the organism. Objective: to associate the early application of the Global Subjective Evaluation Produced by the Patient (GSEPP) to the time of hospitalization and death in cancer patients. Methods: a cross-sectional, analytical study carried out between July and September 2014 in patient records (> 20 years) with cancer, with hospitalization for more than three days in a reference cancer hospital. Age, sex, origin, disease location, antineoplastic treatment, length of stay and application of GSEPP, type of discharge, weight loss in one and six months, body mass index (BMI) and GSEPP score were collected. Results: three hundred and sixty-six patients were evaluated: 51.6% women, 54.9% adults, 27.6% tumors of the digestive tract, 11.5% with metastasis, 21.9% of deaths and 40.4% with hospitalization time greater than or equal to ten days. The length of hospital stay was statistically lower in the early application of GSEPP (11.4 ± 1.5 vs 23.3 ± 1.3 days). The delay in the application of GSEPP was positively correlated with the increase in length of hospital stay, the GSEPP score, as well as malnutrition by BMI and weight loss in one and six months. Conclusion: early application of GSEPP was associated with improvements in the parameters of malnutrition, shorter hospitalization time, but not mortality. Measures that abbreviate its application should be taken to awaken the importance and the impact of this instrument in the health of the evaluated patient

Introducción: la desnutrición es un acontecimiento frecuente en el cáncer. Si no se identifi ca precozmente puede provocar el compromiso funcional progresivo del organismo. Objetivo: asociar la aplicación precoz de la Evaluación Subjetiva Global Producida por el Paciente (ASGPPP) al tiempo de internación y muerte en pacientes con cáncer. Métodos: estudio transversal, analítico, realizado entre julio y septiembre de 2014 en historiales de pacientes (> 20 años) con cáncer, con ingreso superior a tres días en un hospital de referencia en cáncer. Se recogieron los siguientes datos: edad, sexo, procedencia, localización de la enfermedad, tratamiento antineoplásico, tiempo de internación y de aplicación de la ASGPPP, tipo de alta, pérdida de peso al mes y seis meses, índice de masa corporal (IMC) y puntaje de la ASGPPP. Resultados: se evaluaron trescientos sesenta y seis pacientes: el 51,6% mujeres, el 54,9% adultos, el 27,6% con tumores del tracto digestivo, el 11,5% con metástasis, con un 21,9% de óbitos y un 40,4% de casos con tiempo de internación mayor o igual a diez días. El tiempo de ingreso fue estadísticamente menor en la aplicación precoz de la ASGPPP (11,4 ± 1.5 vs. 23,3 ± 1,3 días). La demora en la aplicación de la ASGPPP se correlacionó positivamente con el aumento del tiempo de internación, la puntuación de la ASGPPP, así como, la desnutrición medida mediante IMC y la pérdida de peso al mes y a los seis meses. Conclusión: la aplicación precoz de la ASGPPP se asoció con mejoras de los parámetros de desnutrición y menor tiempo de internación, pero no con la mortalidad. Se deben tomar medidas que abrevien su aplicación para reforzar la importancia y el impacto de este instrumento en el pronóstico del paciente evaluado

Anemia as the cause of clinical inability of candidates to blood donation for a hemotherapy and hematology center in the state of Maranhão, Brazil / Anemia como causa da inaptidão clínica em candidatos a doação de sangue em um Centro de Hemoterapia e Hematologia, Maranhão, Brasil

Objective: To evaluate anemia as a cause of clinical disability in blood donors in the state of Maranhão- Brazil. Methods: This study addresses a time series of prevalence of anemia among blood donor candidates. Secondary data were collected from the Information System of the Blood Center of Maranhão. Donor candidates were treated between 2001 and 2010. Statistical analysis was performed with Epi Info version 6.04d. Results: The proportion of clinical disability was 16.8% (n = 1,672) and 63.27% (n = 6,198) consisted of men. Considering the unfit group, anemia was the second most frequent cause with 16.68% (n = 16,729). In men, drug use was the most frequent cause of inability (90.94%, n = 650) and anemia was the last cause with 28.76% (n = 458). In women, anemia was the major cause of clinical inability (71.24%, p = 0.000). Conclusion: Anemia is an important cause of inability, and in women it is the first one (AU)

Objetivo: Avaliar a anemia como causa de inaptidão clínica de candidatos a doação de sangue no estado do Maranhão. Métodos: Este estudo trata de uma série temporal da prevalência de anemia entre os candidatos doadores de sangue. Foram coletados dados secundários do Sistema de Informação do Hemocentro do Maranhão. Os candidatos a doação foram atendidos entre os anos de 2001 e 2010. A análise estatística foi realizada com Epi Info versão 6.04d. Os dados foram considerados estatisticamente significativos quando p <0,05. Resultados: A proporção de inaptidão clínica foi de 16,8% (n=1,672) sendo desses 63,27% (n=6,198) eram homens. Considerando-se o grupo de inaptos, a anemia foi a segunda causa mais frequente com 16.68% (n= 16,729). Nos homens, o uso de drogas foi a causa mais frequente de inaptidão (90.94%; n= 650) e a anemia foi a última causa com 28.76% (n=458). Em mulheres a anemia representou a maior causa de inaptidão clínica (71.24%; p=0,000). Conclusão: A anemia configura-se como causa importante de inaptidão, principalmente em mulheres, sendo a primeira (AU)

Scored patient-generated Subjective Global Assessment: Length of hospital stay and mortality in cancer patients / Avaliação Subjetiva Global produzida pelo paciente: tempo de internação e mortalidade em pacientes com câncer

ABSTRACT Objective To determine the association of a scored patient-generated Subjective Global Assessment with mortality and length of hospital stay in cancer patients. Methods Cross-sectional study carried out between July and September 2014 using secondary data collection using data from 366 medical records of patients admitted to a hospital recognized as a cancer center of excellence. The present study included patients with hospital stay over than or equal three days and minimum age of 20 years. The patient-generated Subjective Global Assessment scores were calculated and compared with the patients' clinical and anthropometric characteristics and outcomes (death and long length of stay in hospital). Results Of the 366 patients evaluated, 36.0% were malnourished. The presence of malnutrition, according to the scored patient-generated Subjective Global Assessment, was statistically associated with the presence of metastasis (52.4%). On the other hand, malnutrition, according to the body mass index in adults (55.8%) and in older elderly patients (54.2%), was associated with death (55.0%). The adjusted logistic regression model showed that the following factors were associated with prolonged hospitalization: early nutritional screening, presence of severe malnutrition, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and surgical procedures. As for mortality, the associated factors were: male reproductive system tumor, presence of metastasis, clinical treatment, prolonged hospitalization, and the presence of some degree of malnutrition. Conclusion The patient-generated Subjective Global Assessment score is an important risk marker of prolonged hospitalization and mortality rates. It is a useful tool capable of circumventing significant biases in the nutritional evaluation of cancer patients.

RESUMO Objetivo Associar a Avaliação Subjetiva Global produzida pelo paciente à mortalidade e ao tempo de internação em pacientes com câncer. Métodos Pesquisa transversal analítica com coleta secundária de dados, conduzida entre julho e setembro de 2014 em 366 prontuários de pacientes internados entre janeiro de 2010 a janeiro de 2014 de um hospital de referência em câncer. Participaram do estudo pacientes com tempo de internação maior ou igual a três dias e idade mínima de 20 anos. Foi coletado o escore da avaliação subjetiva global produzida pelo paciente e associado às características clínicas, antropométricas e do desfecho dos pacientes (óbito e elevado tempo de internação). Resultados Dos 366 avaliados, 36.0% eram desnutridos. A presença de desnutrição pela avaliação subjetiva global produzida pelo paciente se associou estatisticamente com a presença de metástase (52.4%), desnutrição (e morte (55.0%) pelo índice de massa corporal em adultos (55.8%) e em idosos (54.2%) e morte (55.0%). O modelo de regressão logística ajustada demonstrou que foram associadas ao tempo de internação prolongada: triagem nutricional precoce, presença de desnutrição grave e os tratamentos radio e quimioterápicos associados e o cirúrgico. Já em relação à mortalidade: a localização tumoral no sistema reprodutor masculino, a presença de metástase, o tratamento clínico, a internação prolongada e a presença de algum grau de desnutrição estiveram associadas. Conclusão O escore da avaliação subjetiva global produzida pelo paciente é um marcador de risco importante para internação prolongada e morte. Sendo um instrumento valioso, capaz de contornar vieses significativos na avaliação nutricional do paciente com câncer.

Impact of Cardiovascular Interventions on the Quality of Life in the Elderly

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The elderly population is growing rapidly. Political and socio-economic changes led to the demographic transition in this population with the highest number of surgeries and as well as many comorbidities. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of cardiovascular intervention on quality of life of elderly patients after three and six months. METHODS: Analytical prospective cohort study with elderly between 60 and 80 years of age, of both sexes, with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease and underwent cardiovascular intervention during the period June 2010 to June 2011. Data were collected by individual interviews in the pre and postoperative periods (after three and six months) by telephone. We used the SF-36 to analyse quality of life in order to assess the physical and mental health of the study population. RESULTS: Of the 44 individuals evaluated, 59.1% were men, 75% in the range of 65 to 74 years, 38.6% were white and 38.6% were black, 31.8% were uneducated, 43.2% were married and 68.2% had less than a minimum wage. Prevailed patients: non-diabetics (68.2%), non-obese (81.8%), hypertensive (84.1%), non-alcoholic and non-smokers (68.2% and 61.4%, respectively). A significant increase in the average of the SF-36 scores between pre and post-surgical periods (three and six months) for the domains: functional capacity, pain, general health, vitality and emotional aspect. CONCLUSION: The elderly population undergoing intervention may have cardiovascular benefits and improvements of quality of life. Physical fitness improvement measures can be taken to resume that capability.

Impact of Cardiovascular Interventions on the Quality of Life in the Elderly.

INTRODUCTION: The elderly population is growing rapidly. Political and socio-economic changes led to the demographic transition in this population with the highest number of surgeries and as well as many comorbidities. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of cardiovascular intervention on quality of life of elderly patients after three and six months. METHODS: Analytical prospective cohort study with elderly between 60 and 80 years of age, of both sexes, with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease and underwent cardiovascular intervention during the period June 2010 to June 2011. Data were collected by individual interviews in the pre and postoperative periods (after three and six months) by telephone. We used the SF-36 to analyse quality of life in order to assess the physical and mental health of the study population. RESULTS: Of the 44 individuals evaluated, 59.1% were men, 75% in the range of 65 to 74 years, 38.6% were white and 38.6% were black, 31.8% were uneducated, 43.2% were married and 68.2% had less than a minimum wage. Prevailed patients: non-diabetics (68.2%), non-obese (81.8%), hypertensive (84.1%), non-alcoholic and non-smokers (68.2% and 61.4%, respectively). A significant increase in the average of the SF-36 scores between pre and post-surgical periods (three and six months) for the domains: functional capacity, pain, general health, vitality and emotional aspect. CONCLUSION: The elderly population undergoing intervention may have cardiovascular benefits and improvements of quality of life. Physical fitness improvement measures can be taken to resume that capability.

Marcadopres de obesidade e risco cardiovascular em mulheres com síndrome dos ovários policísticos / Obesity and cardiovascular risk markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Fundamentos: A obesidade é muito frequente em mulheres portadoras de síndrome dos ovários policísticos (SOP) e está associada ao aumento do risco cardiovascular. Objetivo: Associar medidas antropométricas: índice de massa corpórea (IMC), circunferência da cintura(CC), relação cintura-estatura (RCEST), relação cintura quadril (RCQ), percentual de gordura corporal (%GC)a fatores de risco cardiovascular (FRCV): pressão arterial elevada, perfil lipídico e glicemia de jejum alterados, em mulheres com SOP. Métodos: Estudo transversal realizado com 78 mulheres portadoras de SOP, diagnosticadas pelo critério de Rotterdam. Foram mensurados: colesterol total (CT), triglicerídeos (TG), LDL-colesterol (LDL-c), HDL-colesterol (HDL-c), glicemia de jejum e pressão arterial (PA) em todas as pacientes, bem como as variáveis antropométricas. Resultados: A prevalência de obesidade foi elevada, tanto avaliada pelo IMC (34,6%), quanto avaliada pelo %GC (61,5%). A alteração do perfil lipídico foi relevante na amostra, especialmente a diminuição do HDL-c observada em 34,6% das mulheres. O IMC, CC e RCEST apresentaram correlação positiva significativa com todos os FRCV analisados neste estudo. Conclusões: A presença de FRCV foi elevada na amostra estudada. Os indicadores antropométricos utilizados apresentaram boa correlação com o risco cardiovascular em mulheres com SOP. Isso sugere a viabilidade do uso desses indicadores na avaliação clínica, com vistas à detecção do risco cardiovascular nessas pacientes.

Background: Obesity is very frequent in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and is associated with the increased cardiovascular risk. Objective: To associate anthropometric measurements body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC),waist to height ratio (WHtR), waist hip ratio (WHR), body fat percentage (BF%) with the following cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF): high blood pressure, lipid profile and fasting glucose changes among women with PCOS. Methods: Cross-section study conducted with 78 women with PCOS, diagnosed according to the Rotterdam Consensus. The following were measured: total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), LDL cholesterol (LCL-c) HDL cholesterol (HDL-c), fasting glucose and blood pressure (BP) in all patients, as well as anthropometric variables. Results: The prevalence of obesity was high when assessed by BMI (34.6%) and BF% (61.5%). The lipid profile was relevant in the sample, especially the decrease in HDL-c noted in 34.6% of the women. The BMI, WC and WHtR showed significant positive correlation with all CVRF analyzed in this study. Conclusions: The presence of cardiovascular risk : factors was high in the sample studied. The anthropometric indicators used in this study showed a good correlation to cardiovascular risks among women with PCOS. This suggests the feasibility of using these indicators in clinical evaluations in order to detect cardiovascular risks among these patients.