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Article | IMSEAR | ID: sea-218729

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High blood pressure, is a condition that can damage the arteries, heart and other organs. It is common for cancer patients to have high blood pressure because some cancer treatments including chemotherapy, hormone therapy and targeted therapy, may have side effects on the cardiovascular system. If left untreated, high blood pressure may lead to a heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney damage and peripheral arterial disease, among other health problems. High blood pressure affects the heart by injuring the walls of the arteries. The force on the arteries is so great, it creates small tears in the artery walls. Through natural aging, your arteries harden and become much less elastic. Uncontrolled high blood pressure speeds up this progression, accelerating hardening of the arteries. Damaged arteries cannot deliver adequate blood flow to the body's organs. As a result, these “damaged” organs suffer because they do not receive proper blood supply.This may lead to a heart attack, stroke or other life-threatening illnesses.

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Article | IMSEAR | ID: sea-218610

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Cardiomyopathy is an adverse outcome of antineoplastic drug therapy that has become increasingly relevant in the management of cancer survivors. As the efficacy of anticancer treatments has improved, long-term outcomes are altered by the development of cardiotoxicity, which may be associated with an even worse prognosis than that of the underlying malignancy. From the research into mechanisms, prevention, and treatment, the specialized field of cardio-oncology has evolved, but the recognition and appropriate management of these patients is important for the general internist and general cardiologist as well.

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Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine ; (12): 371-375, 2013.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-672648

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Objective:To observe the combination effect of doxorubicin andCitrus hystrix(kaffir lime’s) peel ethanolic extract(ChEE) on blood serum alanine aminotransferase(ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase(AST) activity and cardio-hepato-histopathology of femaleSpragueDawley rats. Methods:Doxorubicin andChEE(5 rats per group) were administered in five groups of3 rats each for11 d.GroupI: doxorubicin(dox)4.67 mg/kg body weight;GroupII: dox+ChEE500 mg/kg body weight;GroupIII: dox+ChEE1000 mg/kg body weight;GroupIV:ChEE1000 mg/kg body weight;GroupV: untreated(control).Results:ChEE repaired cardiohistopathology profile of doxorubicin induced cardiotoxicity and hepatotoxicity rats, but did not repair neither hepatohistopathology profile nor reduce serum activity ofALT andAST.Conclusion:ChEE has potency to be developed as cardioprotector agent in chemotherapy.

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Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine ; (12): 371-375, 2013.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-312399

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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the combination effect of doxorubicin and Citrus hystrix (kaffir lime's) peel ethanolic extract (ChEE) on blood serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity and cardio-hepato-histopathology of female Sprague Dawley rats.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Doxorubicin and ChEE (5 rats per group) were administered in five groups of 3 rats each for 11 d. Group I: doxorubicin (dox) 4.67 mg/kg body weight; Group II: dox+ChEE 500 mg/kg body weight; Group III: dox+ChEE 1 000 mg/kg body weight; Group IV: ChEE 1 000 mg/kg body weight; Group V: untreated (control).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>ChEE repaired cardiohistopathology profile of doxorubicin induced cardiotoxicity and hepatotoxicity rats, but did not repair neither hepatohistopathology profile nor reduce serum activity of ALT and AST.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>ChEE has potency to be developed as cardioprotector agent in chemotherapy.</p>


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Animals , Female , Rats , Alanine Transaminase , Blood , Metabolism , Aspartate Aminotransferases , Blood , Metabolism , Citrus , Chemistry , Doxorubicin , Pharmacology , Toxicity , Heart , Liver , Metabolism , Pathology , Myocardium , Metabolism , Pathology , Plant Extracts , Chemistry , Pharmacology , Protective Agents , Chemistry , Pharmacology
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Curitiba; s.n; 20111123. 112 p. ilus.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-1128230

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Resumo: Pesquisa qualitativa do tipo estudo de caso, que teve como objetivo descrever as ações de cuidado realizadas pelos sujeitos antes, durante e após a quimioterapia antineoplásica, desenvolvida em uma clínica privada de oncologia, localizada na cidade de Curitiba, Paraná, durante o período de 2010 a 2011. A amostra foi constituída por dez sujeitos, adultos, de ambos os sexos, que foram submetidos à quimioterapia antineoplásica por câncer de intestino e que haviam terminado o tratamento há mais de três meses. A coleta dos dados ocorreu nos meses de janeiro a maio de 2011, foi empregada a técnica relatos de vida, mediante entrevista narrativa. A idade dos sujeitos variou de 35 a 60 anos, seis eram do sexo masculino e quatro do feminino, e uma característica peculiar foi o elevado grau de escolaridade. A confluência das falas e a percepção e interpretação do pesquisador possibilitaram a definição das categorias revelação, adaptação e vivência da cura. Na categoria "revelação", identificou-se uma fase de constantes incertezas com a suspeita de que algo fora do normal estava acontecendo com seus corpos, mas ao mesmo tempo tentava fugir ou encontrar outras respostas para os sinais e sintomas. As ações de cuidado desenvolvidas neste período foram abandono de hábitos inadequados, busca por exames diagnósticos, preocupação com a família, entre outros. O diagnóstico de câncer de intestino desencadeia angústia, ansiedade e medo da possibilidade da morte. Após o impacto do diagnóstico, vem a fase de adaptação às novas situações impostas pelo câncer de intestino, repleta de alterações na rotina de vida, com acréscimo de ações de cuidado e com a prevenção aos efeitos colaterais da quimioterapia antineoplásica. Para além das orientações e cuidados oriundos dos profissionais da saúde, os sujeitos buscaram na medicina alternativa complementar novas estratégias de cuidado. Com o término do tratamento, o sujeito vivencia a cura mas ainda convive com o fantasma do câncer, demonstrado pelo medo da recidiva. O retorno ao trabalho foi uma forma de ocupação da mente a fim de evitar as lembranças da doença e, também, uma demonstração de que são capazes de voltar à rotina anterior. O enfoque principal desse estudo foram as ações de cuidado que o sujeito realiza em prol do seu bem estar durante o tratamento do câncer de intestino. Estas puderam ser descritas nos relatos de vida obtidos, subsidiadas pelas informações repassadas pela equipe de saúde e transformadas de acordo com o conhecimento e experiências prévias dos sujeitos. Destaque para o enfermeiro, que, em sua prática profissional, orienta quanto à doença, tratamento, possíveis efeitos colaterais e cuidados necessários; também acolhe o sujeito e sua família, auxiliando no enfrentamento da doença, facilitando com isto a reabilitação.


Abstract: Qualitative case study research, which objectified to describe the caring actions performed by subjects before, during and after antineoplastic chemotherapy held at a private health clinic in Curitiba, Parana State/Brazil from 2010 to 2011. Sample entailed 10 subjects, adult males and females, who underwent antineoplastic chemotherapy due to intestinal cancer, and had discontinued the treatment over three months before. For data collection, the technique of life accounts was used with a narrative interview to obtain the accounts. Data analysis features the individual description of two cases with further analysis among those ten interviews. Subject age ranged from 35 to 60 years, six males and four females, being high educational level a unique trait among them. The confluence of the accounts as well as the researcher's perception and interpretation enabled the definition of categories as follows: revelation, adaptation and healing experience. The "revelation" category was identified as a phase of steady uncertainties, something abnormal was suspected to be going on with their bodies but, simultaneously, they tried to evade, to find other easons for the signs and symptoms. The diagnosis of intestine cancer triggered anguish, anxiety and fear of the possibility of dying. It is pointed out that subjects reacted differently to the diagnosis depending on their living experiences. After the impact of the diagnosis, the adaptation phase imposed by the intestinal cancer follows, full of life routine changes added by caring and prevention measures to the side effects of antineoplastic chemotherapy which gives rise to the possibility of cure, free from cancer in spite of being a frightening treatment. Complementary to health professionals' guiding and care, subjects searched for new caring strategies in the alternative medicine. Finishing the treatment, subjects were still haunted by the cancer ghost, showing fear of a remission. Returning to work was one way of occupying the mind in order to avoid the memories of the illness, and it was also a way to show that they were able to return to their former life routine. It is pointed out that general commitment of the involved parts, that is, health professionals, subjects, family members, friends and support networks is deemed necessary for the success of the treatment as well as patients' well being. Nurses articularly stand out in their professional practice as they not only guide patients about the illness, treatment, probable side effects and necessary care, but also welcome patients and their families, helping disease coping, thus facilitating rehabilitation.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Oncology Nursing , Patients , Drug Therapy , Intestinal Neoplasms , Nursing Care
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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 55(2): 158-162, 2009. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-514814

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OBJETIVOS: Analisar os aspectos epidemiológicos, clínicos, desempenho profissional e doméstico nas pacientes com câncer de mama em tratamento quimioterápico. MÉTODOS: O estudo foi transversal, com 52 mulheres entrevistadas, divididas em dois grupos: afastadas e não afastadas das atividades profissionais e domésticas, durante o tratamento com quimioterapia para câncer de mama. As pacientes foram provenientes de dois hospitais, um situado no município de Santo André e o outro no município de São Bernardo do Campo. Ambos são hospitais públicos de referência, que atendem a população de Santo André, São Bernardo do Campo, São Caetano do Sul, Diadema e Mauá, que são municípios vizinhos, pertencentes ao Estado de São Paulo, próximos da capital. Utilizou-se o questionário WPAI-GH (Work Productitity and Actitity Impairment) para avaliar a atividade profissional e/ou doméstica das pacientes. RESULTADOS: As pacientes tinham idade média de 55,7 anos (dp=13,8), a maior parte de etnia branca (88,5 por cento), casada (55,8 por cento), assalariada (65,3 por cento) e a maioria se afastou das atividades (51,0 por cento), com estadiamento da doença mais avançado (p<0,05), fadiga e náuseas (p<0,05). A média do WPAI - GH foi 67,04 (dp = 5,62) para as pacientes afastadas, e 49,17 (dp = 6,89) para as não afastadas do trabalho (teste U de Mann-Whitney: p = 0,04). CONCLUSÃO: A quimioterapia acarreta diminuição da capacidade produtiva em parte significativa das mulheres com câncer de mama. O estadiamento mais avançado da neoplasia associou-se positivamente com o afastamento das atividades diárias das pacientes, provavelmente decorrente dos efeitos colaterais provocados, como fadiga e náuseas.


OBJECTIVES: Evaluate patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy with respect to their epidemiologic and clinical variables as well as performance at work or at home. METHODS: this was a cross-sectional study including 52 women interviewed during breast cancer chemotherapy, stratified in two groups: those who continued to work and do household tasks, and did not continue to work or do household tasks. Patients were from two public hospitals in the State of São Paulo, one in Santo Andre and the other in São Bernardo do Campo. The WPAI - GH (Work Productivity and Activity Impairment) questionnaire was used to evaluate work and household performance of professionals or housewives, respectively. RESULTS: Mean age of the patients was 55.7 (SD=13.8), most were Caucasian (88.5 percent), married (55.8 percent), employed (65.3 percent) and the majority had to stop working because of treatment (51.0 percent), at more advanced stage (p<0.05), fatigue and nausea (p<0.05). Mean WPAI - GH was 67.04 (SD = 5.62) for patients who stopped working and 49.17 (SD = 6.89) for those who continued to work (Mann-Whitney U test: p = 0.04). CONCLUSION: Chemotherapy leads to a decrease in performance of a sizable fraction of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. A more advanced stage of neoplasia was positively associated with withdrawal from these activities probably due to side effects such as fatigue and nausea.


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Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Absenteeism , Breast Neoplasms/drug therapy , Employment/statistics & numerical data , Activities of Daily Living , Antineoplastic Agents/adverse effects , Epidemiologic Methods , Fatigue/etiology , Nausea/etiology
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Rev. bras. otorrinolaringol ; 74(1): 53-60, jan.-fev. 2008. ilus, tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-479828

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O colesteatoma de orelha média atingia mais de 5 milhões de pessoas até a década de 80. Vários modelos animais já foram utilizados para alternativas de tratamento do colesteatoma sem sucesso. OBJETIVO: Estudar os efeitos do ácido trans-retinóico, uso tópico na orelha externa em cobaias, na inibição da formação do colesteatoma de orelha média induzido pelo propilenoglicol. Estudo experimental prospectivo. MATERIAL E MÉTODOS: 25 cobaias foram submetidas à aplicação de propilenoglicol a 100 por cento na bula timpânica bilateralmente e uma solução de ácido trans-retinóico foi aplicada topicamente (total de 5 aplicações) na orelha externa, região justa-timpânica, na orelha direita, enquanto na orelha esquerda aplicou-se solução fisiológica (orelha controle). As cobaias foram sacrificadas após 6 semanas do procedimento inicial e os ossos temporais foram separados, fixados e descalcificados, para análise macroscópica e histológica. RESULTADOS: Os achados macroscópicos evidenciaram a presença e suspeita de colesteatoma em 25 por cento das orelhas direitas e 85 por cento das orelhas esquerdas (P=0,0003*). Os achados histológicos dos 40 ossos temporais evidenciaram a presença de colesteatoma em 30 por cento das orelhas direitas e 75 por cento das orelhas esquerdas (P=0,0104*). CONCLUSÃO: O uso tópico do ácido trans-retinóico é efetivo na inibição da formação de colesteatoma induzido pelo propilenoglicol em cobaias.


Middle ear cholesteatoma affected more than 5 million people until the 80`s. Many animal models were used, unsuccessfully, to study an alternative therapy to cholesteatoma. AIM: observe the effect of the trans-retinoic acid in the inhibition of middle ear cholesteatomas induced by propylene glycol. STUDY DESIGN: Clinical and Experimental. METHODS: 25 guinea pigs were submitted to the application of a 100 percent propylene glycol solution in their bulla bilaterally and a solution of trans-retinoic acid was applied locally in the external right ear, while in the left ear saline solution was applied (control ear). The guinea pigs were slaughtered and their temporal bones were prepared for macroscopic and histological analysis. RESULTS: The macroscopic findings had evidenced the presence of cholesteatoma in 25 percent of the right ears and 85 percent of the left ears (P=0.0003 *). The histological study had evidenced the presence of cholesteatoma in 30 percent of right ears and 75 percent of the left ears (P=0.0104*). CONCLUSION: The local use of the trans-retinoic acid is effective in inhibiting the induced formation of cholesteatomas in guinea pigs.


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Animals , Female , Guinea Pigs , Male , Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use , Cholesteatoma, Middle Ear/prevention & control , Propylene Glycol , Tretinoin/therapeutic use , Administration, Cutaneous , Cholesteatoma, Middle Ear/chemically induced , Cholesteatoma, Middle Ear/pathology , Disease Models, Animal , Prospective Studies
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