Evaluación de la condición física y salud escolar en niños y niñas de la provincia de San Luis, Argentina / Assessment of children's physical fitness and school health in the province of San Luis, Argentina

Introducción. La evaluación de la condición física (CF), junto con otros indicadores de salud, es una estrategia utilizada para conocer el estado actual de los escolares. El principal objetivo fue medir en escolares sanluiseños el estado de salud actual, los niveles de CF y construir tablas de referencias de CF. Población y métodos. Escolares entre 9 y 12 años de edad (ambos sexos) fueron evaluados con dos indicadores de salud: índice de masa corporal y presión arterial. La CF fue medida con la batería ALPHA-Fitness. El orden de las pruebas fue el siguiente: tensión arterial, masa corporal, estatura, longitud de pie y mano, salto en longitud, velocidad en 30 metros, agilidad 4 × 10 m y la prueba de ida y vuelta en 20 metros. Se calculó el índice de masa corporal (IMC) y la maduración biológica. Resultados. Fueron evaluados 15548 escolares. Los valores promedios fueron presión arterial sistólica 101 ± 10 mmHg y diastólica 66 ± 7 mmHg; IMC 20,2 ± 4,3 kg/m2. Para la CF fueron las siguientes: componente cardiorrespiratorio VO2 máx. 39,87 ± 3,2 ml/kg/min y velocidad alcanzada en la prueba de ida y vuelta en 20 m 8,9 ± 0,6 km/h; componente neuromuscular; salto en longitud: 120,6 ± 23,9 cm, velocidad 30 m: 6,56 ± 0,85 s, agilidad 4 × 10 m: 15,17 ± 1,82 s. El rendimiento siempre fue superior en el grupo masculino (p <0,001). Conclusión. Los escolares mostraron niveles saludables de presión arterial. El 50 % de la muestra fue clasificada con sobrepeso u obesidad según el IMC. En ambos sexos, se observaron bajos niveles de CF. Por primera vez, se elaboraron tablas de referencia de CF en escolares sanluiseños

Introduction. The assessment of physical fitness (PF), is useful strategy to know the current status of schoolchildren. Our primary objective was to measure the current health status and PF levels of schoolchildren in San Luis and to develop PF reference tables. Population and methods. Schoolchildren aged 9 to 12 years (boys and girls) were assessed based on 2 health indicators: body mass index and blood pressure. PF was measured using the ALPHA-Fitness test battery. Blood pressure, body mass, height, foot and hand length, standing long jump, 30 m sprint, 4 × 10 m agility test, and 20 m shuttle run test were assessed. The body mass index (BMI) and biological maturation were estimated. Results. A total of 15 548 schoolchildren were assessed. Average systolic blood pressure was 101 ± 10 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure, 66 ± 7 mmHg; BMI: 20.2 ± 4.3 kg/m2. Average PF was, in the cardiorespiratory component, VO2 max.: 39.87 ± 3.2 mL/kg/min and speed reached during the 20 m shuttle run test: 8.9 ± 0.6 km/h; in the musculoskeletal component, standing long jump: 120.6 ± 23.9 cm, 30 m sprint: 6.56 ± 0.85 s, 4 × 10 m agility test: 15.17 ± 1.82 s. The performance was better in the boys group (p < 0.001). Conclusion. Blood pressure was normal. Fifty percent of the sample was overweight or obese as per their BMI. Both boys and girls showed low PF levels. PF reference tables for schoolchildren from San Luis were developed for the first time.

Effect of smoking habit on cardiopulmonary function in patients with myocardial infarction -A study based on cardiopulmonary exercise testing- / 体力科学

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between smoking and cardiopulmonary function, and the effect of smoking habit on exercise tolerance after discharge from the hospital, focusing on CPX test data of patients hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction, and on CPX test data at 6 months after discharge. A total of 123 male patients hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction between April 2014 and December 2020 were included. Laboratory and CPX data were compared between smokers and non-smokers. CPX data of smokers, ex-smokers and non-smokers were also compared in 24 patients who underwent CPX examination 6 months after discharge. HDL-C was significantly decreased (p < 0.05) and τON was significantly prolonged (p < 0.05) during hospitalization in smokers. τON was significantly shorter only in ex-smokers (p < 0.05) 6 months after discharge compared to during hospitalization. These results suggest that τON, which reflects the oxygen uptake kinetics of peripheral tissues, is shortened by smoking cessation.

Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Children: a Meta-Analysis Update

Abstract Background Obesity and overweight in childhood can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease throughout live. Objectives This study provides an update of a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCT) published in 2014, to assess the effects of physical activity interventions on preventing cardiovascular risk factors in childhood. Methods This update combines data from the previous search with new data obtained from June 2013 to June 2020. Searches were performed on PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane CENTRAL. The RCTs enrolled used interventions with physical activity longer than six months in school children aged 6-12 years, and evaluated body mass index (BMI), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels. Data analysis was performed using a random-effects model and a P value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results A total of 28,603 articles were retrieved, and 17 RCTs (11,952 subjects) were included. Physical activity interventions were associated with reduction in SBP [−2.11mmHg (95%CI −3.67, −0.54), I243%], DBP [−2.08mmHg (95%CI −3.68, −0,49), I265%] and TG [-0.08mmol/L (95% CI -0.13, -0.03), I20%], and increase in TC [0.17mmol/L (95%CI 0.04, 0.30), I20%]. However, the interventions were not associated with reductions in BMI [−0.03 kg/m2 (95%CI −0.17, 0.10), I20%]. Conclusion This update confirms and reinforces the beneficial effects of physical activity intervention in reducing systolic and diastolic blood pressure and TG levels.

Valor Prognóstico da Imagem de Ressonância Magnética Cardíaca de Perfusão em Estresse com Adenosina em Idosos com Doença Arterial Coronariana Conhecida ou Suspeita / Prognostic Value of Adenosine Stress Perfusion Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Older Adults with Known or Suspected Coronary Artery Disease

Resumo Fundamento: Há dados limitados sobre o valor prognóstico da ressonância magnética cardíaca (RMC) em estresse em pacientes idosos. Objetivo: Determinar o valor prognóstico da RMC em estresse com adenosina em idosos com doença arterial coronariana (DAC) conhecida ou suspeita. Métodos: Entre 2010 e 2015, pacientes consecutivos com 65 anos ou mais encaminhados para RMC em estresse com adenosina foram acompanhados para a ocorrência de eventos cardíacos graves (morte cardíaca e infarto do miocárdio não-fatal) e eventos cardiovasculares adversos maiores (ECAM) que também incluíram hospitalização por insuficiência cardíaca e acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico. As análises univariadas e multivariadas foram realizadas para determinar o valor prognóstico da isquemia miocárdica, com valor de p <0,05 considerado estatisticamente significante. Resultados: Após um período médio de seguimento de 50,4 meses em 324 pacientes (48% do sexo masculino, 73±7 anos), ocorreram 21 eventos cardíacos graves e 52 ECAM. Pacientes com isquemia miocárdica (n=99) apresentaram taxas significantemente maiores de eventos cardíacos graves (HR 5,25 [IC 95% 2,11-13,04], p<0,001) e ECAM (HR 3,01 [IC 95% 1,75-5,20], p<0,001) do que aqueles sem isquemia. A análise multivariada determinou a isquemia como preditor independente de eventos cardíacos graves (HR 3,14 [IC 95% 1,22-8,07], p=0,02) e ECAM (HR 1,91 [IC 95% 1,02-3,59], p=0,04). A isquemia forneceu um valor prognóstico incremental sobre fatores clínicos e fração de ejeção do ventrículo esquerdo para predizer eventos cardíacos graves e ECAM (p<0,01 para ambos). Nenhum evento adverso grave ocorreu durante ou imediatamente após os exames de RMC. Conclusão: A RMC em estresse com adenosina é segura e demonstra valor prognóstico em idosos com DAC conhecida ou suspeita.

Abstract Background: There is limited data on the prognostic value of stress cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) in older adults. Objective: To determine the prognostic value of adenosine stress CMR in older individuals with known or suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods: Between 2010 and 2015, consecutive patients aged 65 years or older referred for adenosine stress CMR were followed for the occurrence of severe cardiac events (cardiac death and nonfatal myocardial infarction) and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) that also included hospitalization for heart failure and ischemic stroke. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to determine the prognostic value of myocardial ischemia, with p-value <0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: After a mean follow-up period of 50.4 months in 324 patients (48% male, 73±7 years), 21 severe cardiac events and 52 MACE occurred. Patients with myocardial ischemia (n=99) had significantly higher rates of severe cardiac events (HR 5.25 [95% CI 2.11-13.04], p<0.001) and MACE (HR 3.01 [95% CI 1.75-5.20], p<0.001) than those without ischemia. Multivariable analysis determined ischemia as an independent predictor of severe cardiac events (HR 3.14 [95% CI 1.22-8.07], p=0.02) and MACE (HR 1.91 [95%CI 1.02-3.59], p=0.04). Ischemia provided an incremental prognostic value over clinical factors and left ventricular ejection fraction for predicting severe cardiac events and MACE (p<0.01 for both). No severe adverse events occurred during or immediately after CMR examinations. Conclusion: Adenosine stress CMR is safe and has prognostic value in older adults with known or suspected CAD.

Accelerated aging test in the determination of safflower seeds vigor

In assessing the quality of seed lots, the vigor tests are complementary to the germination test and they identify differences in the degree of deterioration of the lots. For safflower, there is little information regarding these tests. In this way, the intention of this study was to adapt the accelerated aging test methodology to assess the physiological potential of safflower seeds (Carthamus tinctorius). For this purpose, 12 seed lots were evaluated for thousand-seed weight, germination, first germination count, seedling emergence test (emergence percentage, emergence speed index, relative emergence frequency and the initial, final and mean times) and accelerated aging. For the accelerated aging test, the traditional and saline methods were used. For this, the samples were conditioned in periods of 0, 8, 16, 24, 32 and 48 hours at 42 °C. Afterwards, they were submitted to the germination test, with evaluation of normal seedlings on the 3rd day. The 12 lots were evaluated within each period, in independent experiments. The data were submitted to analysis of variance and the means were compared using the Scott-Knott clustering method at 5% probability. In the traditional accelerated aging test the periods of 16, 24, 32 and 48 hours were more efficient in differentiating the lots in vigor levels, as they stratified the lots in three classes and the time of 8 hour classified the lots in two levels of vigor. In the accelerated saline aging method the time 32 hours were more efficient since it ranked seed lots at three levels of vigor and the periods of 8, 16 and 24 hour stratified the lots in two levels. In results obtained by the principal component analysis it was verified. The variables traditional accelerated aging for 24 and 32 hours correlated with emergence in the field. Therefore, the traditional accelerated aging test at 42 °C for 24 hours are promising for evaluating the physiological quality of safflower seeds.

Preoperative imaging and intraoperative stress test for Weber type B ankle fracture without medial malleolus fracture / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective:To explore the characteristics and clinical values of preoperative imaging signs and intraoperative stress test in the surgery of the Weber type B fracture without medial malleolar fracture.Methods:The data of 52 patients were reviewed who had been treated at Orthopaedic Trauma Department, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital for Weber type B ankle fracture without medial malleolar fracture from January 2018 to December 2021.They were assigned into 2 groups depending on their results of intraoperative stress test. In the positive group of 21 cases showing a positive intraoperative stress test, there were 19 males and 2 females with an age of (34.4±10.2) years; in the negative group of 31 cases showing a negative intra operative stress test, there were 22 males and 9 females with an age of (39.5±14.8) years. The 2 groups were compared in terms of the medial clear space, tibiofibular clear space and vertical length of the fibular fracture on the preoperative X-ray film, as well as the relative size of the posterior malleolar fracture fragment on the preoperative CT. The imaging characteristics of intraoperative stress tests were also observed.Results:There was no significant difference between the 2 groups in the preoperative general data, showing comparability between groups ( P>0.05). The medial clear space (7.2±2.5) mm and the vertical length of the fibular fracture [49.2 (33.7, 58.7) mm] in the positive group were significantly larger than those in the negative group [(4.5±1.7) mm and 29.6 (24.7, 36.0) mm] ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference between the 2 groups in the lower tibiofibular space [(6.0±1.9) mm versus (5.2 ± 1.4) mm] or in the relative size of posterior malleolar fracture measured by CT [15.8% (6.9%, 19.1%) versus 12.7% (0%, 18.9%)] ( P>0.05). The intraoperative stress test imaging data of a total of 22 cases were collected from the 2 groups (11 cases from each of the 2 groups). During the stress test, only the medial clear space was widened with no widening of the inferior tibiofibular space was found in 7 cases (5 cases in the positive group and 2 cases in the negative group). Conclusions:A routine stress test is recommended for Weber B ankle fracture without medial malleolus fracture, because instability sometimes exists after fibular fixation. Patients with a wider medial clear space and a longer fibular fracture line on X-ray after injury are more likely to be afflicted by instability after fibular fixation. In the patients with a widened medial clear space but without a widened inferior tibiofibular clear space during an intraoperative stress test, it calls for further study whether it is necessary to fix the inferior tibiofibular joint.

Glycemic safety of a maximum aerobic test in type 1 diabetics and their correlation with health parameters / Segurança glicêmica de um teste aeróbico máximo em pessoas com diabetes tipo 1 e sua correlação com parâmetros de saúde

To verify the glycemic safety of a maximal cardiorespiratory test (V̇ O2max) in T1DM patients and correlate the maximum cardiorespiratory values with metabolic control parameters such as glycemia, glycated hemoglobin, time of diagnosis (TD), and fat (body [GC] and visceral [GV]). The cross-sectional study evaluated ten T1DM patients (age 24.9 ± 7.5 years; time of diagnosis 11.5 ± 7.4; body mass index 22 ± 2 kg/m2 ). Metabolic glycemic control variables (before and after), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), time since diagnosis and total and visceral fat were collected. The CENESP maximum test protocol was used on the treadmill with direct maximal oxygen uptake (V̇ O2max). Normality test, paired t-test and correlations (p <0.05) were performed. In the results, blood glucose pre 189 ± 67 mg/dL vs. post 172 ± 66 mg/dL (p = 0.140). The V̇ O2max with a regular average score for men and women (37.4 ± 6.6 ml.kg.min-1). There was a negative and almost perfect correlation with TD, GC and GV (p = 0.028, p <0.000, and p <0.000). We conclude that is possible to perform a CENESP maximal with glycemic safe in T1DM. However, TD, GC, and GV negatively interfere with cardiorespiratory fitness and should be verified before the test. (AU)

Verificar a segurança glicêmica de um teste cardiorrespiratório máximo (V̇ O2max) em pacientes com diabetes mellitus tipo 1 (DM1) e correlacionar os valores com parâmetros de controle metabólico como glicemia, hemoglobina glicada, tempo de diagnóstico (DT) e gordura (corporal[GC] e visceral[GV]). O estudo transversal avaliou dez DM1 (idade 24,9 ± 7,5 anos; tempo de diagnóstico 11,5 ± 7,4; índice de massa corporal 22 ± 2 kg/m2). Foram coletadas variáveis de controle glicêmico metabólico (antes e depois), hemoglobina glicada (HbA1c), tempo de diagnóstico e gordura total e visceral. O protocolo de teste máximo do CENESP foi utilizado na esteira com consumo máximo direto de oxigênio (V̇ O2max). Teste de normalidade, teste t pareado e correlações (p<0,05) foram realizados. Nos resultados, glicemia pré 189 ± 67 mg/dL vs. pós 172 ± 66 mg/dL (p = 0,140). O V̇ O2max com pontuação média regular para homens e mulheres (37,4 ± 6,6 ml.kg.min-1). Houve correlação negativa e quase perfeita com DT, GC e GV (p = 0,028; p < 0,000 e p < 0,000). Concluímos que é possível realizar um CENESP máximo com segurança glicêmica no DM1. No entanto, DT, GC e GV interferem negativamente na aptidão cardiorrespiratória e devem ser verificados antes do teste.

Intra and inter-rater reliability in dynamic valgus in soccer players / Confiabilidade intra e interavaliador no valgo dinâmico em atletas de futebol / Confiabilidad intra e interevaluador en el valgo dinámico en atletas de fútbol

ABSTRACT Introduction: The two-dimensional (2D) methods of dynamic assessment of knee valgus are popular because of their low cost and the fact that they are easy to implement. It is believed that dynamic valgus of the knee is one of the main disorders responsible for non-contact lesions of the anterior cruciate ligament. There are two categories of reliability with regard to data collectors: inter-rater (reliability among multiple data collectors) and intra-rater (reliability of a single data collector). Objectives: To assess intra and inter-rater reliability during the step-down test in professional soccer athletes, using initial and final angles for each test repetition. Methods: The sample consisted of 29 professional soccer players. All study participants were considered by club physiotherapists to be free of any musculoskeletal injury and were performing daily training tasks. Two male evaluators participated in the study. Results: For each data group, mean and standard deviation were determined. The intra- and inter-rater reliability of all data was determined using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), with a confidence interval of 95% and alpha of p ≤ 0.05. Rater 1 was classified in the first intra-rater stage of the analysis for heel touch, with good to excellent reliability. For the inter-rater analysis, both for heel touch and for greater valgus angle, there was excellent reliability among the raters. Conclusion: It was concluded that there is high inter-rater and intra-rater reliability through two-dimensional analysis using the Step Down Test in professional soccer athletes. Level of evidence II; Development of diagnostic criteria in consecutive patients (with a "gold" reference standard applied).

RESUMO Introdução: Os métodos bidimensionais (2D) de avaliação dinâmica de valgo de joelho são populares devido ao baixo custo e à grande facilidade de implementação. Acredita-se que o valgo dinâmico do joelho seja um dos principais responsáveis pelas lesões do ligamento cruzado anterior sem contato direto. Existem duas categorias de confiabilidade com relação aos coletores de dados: confiabilidade entre vários coletores, que é a confiabilidade interavaliador e a confiabilidade de um único coletor de dados, denominada confiabilidade intra-avaliador. Objetivos: Avaliar a confiabilidade intra e interavaliadores durante o Step Down Test em atletas profissionais de futebol, utilizando angulações iniciais e finais de cada repetição do teste. Métodos: A amostra foi composta por 29 jogadores de futebol profissional. Todos os participantes do estudo foram considerados livres de qualquer lesão musculoesquelética por fisioterapeutas do clube e estavam realizando tarefas diárias de treinamento. Dois avaliadores do sexo masculino participaram do estudo. Resultados: Para cada grupo de dados, a média e o desvio padrão foram determinados. A confiabilidade intra e interavaliadores de todos os dados foi determinada pelo coeficiente de correlação intraclasse (ICC), com intervalo de confiança de 95% e alfa de p ≤ 0,05. O avaliador 1 foi classificado no primeiro passo intra-avaliador da análise para toque do calcanhar com boa a excelente confiabilidade. Para análise interavaliadores, tanto para o toque do calcanhar quanto para maior ângulo valgo, houve excelente confiabilidade entre os avaliadores. Conclusão: Existe alta confiabilidade interavaliador e intra-avaliador por meio da análise bidimensional utilizando o Teste Step Down em atletas profissionais de futebol. Nível de evidência II; Desenvolvimento de critérios diagnósticos em pacientes consecutivos (com padrão de referência "ouro" aplicado).

RESUMEN Introducción: Los métodos bidimensionales (2D) de evaluación dinámica de valgo de rodilla son populares debido al bajo costo y a la gran facilidad de implementación. Se cree que el valgo dinámico de rodilla sea uno de los principales responsables por las lesiones del ligamiento cruzado anterior sin contacto directo. Existen dos categorías de confiabilidad con relación a los colectores de datos: confiabilidad entre varios colectores, que es la confiablidad interevaluador y la confiabilidad de un único colector de datos, denominada confiabilidad intraevaluador. Objetivos: Evaluar la confiabilidad intra e interevaluadores durante el Step Down Test en atletas profesionales de fútbol, utilizando angulaciones iniciales y finales de cada repetición del test. Métodos: La amuestra fue compuesta por 29 jugadores de fútbol profesional. Todos los participantes del estudio fueron considerados libres de cualquier lesión musculoesquelética por fisioterapeutas del club y estaban realizando tareas diarias de entrenamiento. Dos evaluadores de sexo masculino participaron del estudio. Resultados: Para cada grupo de datos, fueron determinados el promedio y la derivación estándar. La confiabilidad intra e interevaluadores de todos los datos fue determinada por el coeficiente de correlación intraclase (ICC), con intervalo de confianza de 95% y alfa de p ≤ 0,05. El evaluador 1 fue clasificado en el primer paso interevaluador del análisis para toque del talón con buena a excelente confiabilidad. Para análisis interevaluadores tanto para o toque del talón como para mayor ángulo valgo, hubo excelente confiabilidad entre los evaluadores. Conclusión: Existe alta confiabilidad interevaluador e intraevaluador por medio del análisis bidimensional utilizando el Test Step Down en atletas profesionales de fútbol. Nivel de evidencia II; Desarrollo de criterios diagnósticos en pacientes consecutivos (con estándar de referencia "oro" aplicado).

Comparison of modified biophysical profile and Doppler ultrasound in prediction of perinatal outcome in high-risk pregnancies

Background: The objective of this present study was to compare MBPP and umbilical artery Doppler flow in high-risk pregnant women in prediction of perinatal outcome.Methods: A cohort study was done on 150 high-risk pregnant women over 16 months. Antenatal women with singleton pregnancy who delivered within 48 hours of performing MBPP and Doppler USG, with presence of ≥1 high-risk factor like pre-eclampsia/gestational HTN, BOH, post-dated pregnancy, FGR, GDM, maternal heart disease, anaemia, hypothyroidism and IHCP were included in the study. MBPP (NST and AFI) and umbilical artery Doppler was performed. Perinatal outcome was measured in terms of stillbirth/IUD, LBW, Apgar <7 at 5 minutes, admission to NICU, neonatal death within 48 hours of delivery, MSL and neonatal seizures within 24-48 hours. Quantitative variables were compared using independent t-test/Mann Whitney test. Qualitative variables were correlated using Chi square test/Fisher exact test. Sensitivity, specificity, NPV, PPV were calculated and p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Data analysis was done using social sciences (SPSS) licensed version 21.0.Results: Majority belonged to the age group 21-25 years and were between 37-40 weeks of gestation. It was found that highest perinatal complications occurred in those with both abnormal MBPP and Doppler followed by those with only abnormal MBPP (p-value<0.0001).Conclusions: MBPP is a better predictor of perinatal outcome compared to umbilical artery Doppler USG in high-risk pregnant women. MBPP should be done in all high-risk pregnancies even if Doppler is normal. Both the tests must be performed in all high-risk pregnancies to improve perinatal outcome.

The role of non-stress test as a method to evaluate the outcome of high-risk pregnancy: a tertiary care center experience

Background: Non-stress test (NST) is a graphical recording of changes in fetal heart activity and uterine contraction along with fetal movement when uterus is quiescent. NST is primarily a test of fetal condition and it differs from contraction stress test which is a test of uteroplacental function. The present study aimed at evaluating the efficacy and diagnostic value of NST for antenatal surveillance in high-risk pregnancy and comparing the mode of delivery with test results.Methods: A clinical study of NST was done between November 2014 to October 2015. NST was used for their surveillance from 32 weeks of gestation and NST was recorded weekly, biweekly, on alternate days or even on daily basis depending on high risk factors and were followed up.Results: A total of 100 cases were enrolled in the study. The mean age of patients was 25.09±3.78 years. In all 14 cases (23.3%) with reactive NST underwent lower caesarean section (LSCS) whereas 36 cases (90%) with non-reactive NST underwent LSCS. The mean NST delivery interval with reactive NST was 9.8±7.1 hours and in cases with non-reactive NST it was 9.2±8.6 hours, the difference was statistically not significant (p=0.70).Conclusions: NST tells about acute fetal hypoxia and decision to delivery time can be made for those patients with fetal distress so that a major improvement in the outcome among parturient can be achieved with abnormal NST results. An abnormal NST should alert the clinician of fetal compromise and has to be followed up by other biophysical tests.

Study of effects of oligohydramnios on perinatal outcome

Background: Oligohydramnios has got a noteworthy influence on perinatal outcome. Hence, early detection and its timely management will aid in curtailing of perinatal morbidity and mortality and leading to decreased operative interventions. Therefore, the present study is conducted to look for the effects of oligohydramnios.Methods: This comparative study was a prospective observational study conducted at study institution. The women were divided into study and control groups based on AFI (amniotic fluid index), 100 cases were selected in each group.Results: Out of the 200 women, included in the present study, 35% of the patients in the study group had non-reactive non-stress test (NST) while in the control group 7% had it. Caesarean section was performed in 58% of cases in the study group as compared to 30% in the control group. Amongst these, Fetal distress was the most common indication for LSCS (lower segment caesarean section). There were no perinatal deaths in this study.Conclusions: Based on this study it has been observed that, amniotic fluid index of ≤5 cm was commonly associated with increased LSCS rates, intrauterine growth restriction, non-reactive NST, and abnormal Doppler velocimetry studies. Therefore, every case of oligohydramnios requires to be assessed meticulously. Prompt detection; timely management and treating the underlying condition improve outcome.

Respuestas cardiovasculares de pacientes con obesidad en la prueba de esfuerzo / Cardiovascular responses of obese patients to exercise stress test

RESUMEN Introducción: La obesidad es una enfermedad multisistémica que constituye un factor de riesgo coronario y se asocia frecuentemente a otros, como la hipertensión arterial, la diabetes y la dislipidemia, todo lo cual aumenta el riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular. Objetivo: Determinar la respuesta cardiovascular de los pacientes con obesidad durante una prueba de esfuerzo. Método: Estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal con 67 participantes obesos (45 mujeres y 22 hombres), con promedio de edad de 35±12,6 años. Para el desarrollo de esta investigación se obtuvieron variables antropométricas, signos vitales, escala de Borg, cuestionario para factores de riesgo cardiovascular, y se realizó una prueba de esfuerzo en tapiz rodante con protocolo de Bruce. Resultados: Los principales factores de riesgo cardiovascular encontrados fueron el sedentarismo (100%) y los antecedentes patológicos familiares (76%). Se obtuvo una frecuencia cardíaca máxima promedio de 172,82±18,81 latidos por minuto, que fue superior en las mujeres (173,9±17,5 vs. 168,9±22,1) y al asociarla con los factores de riesgo cardiovascular se encontró que fue mayor en los pacientes con menos de 4 factores de este tipo (179,4±17,7 vs. 167,1±18,6). Conclusiones: Se encontró una disminución de la respuesta cardiovascular en relación con el esfuerzo esperado para la prueba de esfuerzo. A mayor número de factores de riesgo cardiovascular presentes, menor fue la frecuencia cardíaca máxima alcanzada.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Obesity is a multisystemic disease and a coronary risk factor that is frequently associated with others, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and dyslipidemia. These all increase the risk of heart disease. Objective: We aimed to determine the cardiovascular response of obese patients during a stress test. Methods: An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 67 obese participants (45 women and 22 men) aged 35±12.6 years on average. To develop our research, we analyzed anthropometric variables and vital signs. The Borg scale, a cardiovascular risk factor interview and a Bruce treadmill stress test protocol were also applied. Results: The main cardiovascular risk factors found were sedentary lifestyle (100%) and family history of disease (76%). An average maximum heart rate of 172.82±18.81 beats per minute was obtained, which was higher in women (173.9±17.5 vs. 168.9±22.1). It was found to be higher in patients with less than four cardiovascular risk factors (179.4±17.7 vs. 167.1±18.6) when associated with cardiovascular risk factors. Conclusions: A decrease in cardiovascular response was found in relation to the expected test effort. The greater the number of cardiovascular risk factors, the lower the maximum heart rate achieved.

Efectos de un programa de ejercicio aeróbico submáximo sobre el rendimiento cardiorrespiratorio y la potencia anaeróbica

Introducción: Existen beneficios en salud al realizar ejercicio físico, sin embargo, son pocas las investigaciones que reportan el rendimiento anaeróbico y su correlación con indicadores cardiorrespiratorios. Por tal motivo, el propósito de esta investigación fue determinar valores de rendimiento cardiorrespiratorio y aptitud anaeróbica después de un programa de ejercicio aeróbico en el cual se determinó la correlación entre ellos. Métodos: 22 hombres (20±2 años) conformaron dos grupos, G1-(entrenamiento), 6 semanas/tres días por semana, intensidad horaria de 45 minutos/día, G2-(Control). Antes y después realizaron un test de Wingate y una prueba de esfuerzo de predominancia aeróbica. Resultados: Aumentos significativos entre el pre-pos en G1 en VO2máx y vatios que mejoraron 7,6 % y 15,9 % respectivamente, diferencia significativa en la PP y en PM/kg con una mejora del 18,8 % y 18,9 %, respectivamente. Conclusión: Un programa de ejercicio aeróbico submáximo en bicicleta estática aumenta el rendimiento cardiorrespiratorio y rendimiento anaeróbico sin que exista una relación de dependencia entre las diferentes variables.

Introduction: There are health benefits when performing physical exercise, however, there are few investigations that report anaerobic performance and its correlation with cardiorespiratory indicators, for this reason, the purpose of this research was to determine the values of cardiorespiratory performance and anaerobic fitness after an aerobic exercise program determining the correlation between them. Method: 22 men (20 ± 2 years), were divided into two groups, G1 (training), 6 weeks, three days a week with an hourly intensity of 45 minutes per day, G2 (control). Before and after exercise they performed a Wingate test and a predominantly aerobic stress test. Results: Significant increases between pre-post in G1 in VO2Max and watts improving 7.6% and 15.9% respectively, a significant difference in PP and PM/kg improving 18.8% and 18.9% respectively. Conclusion: A submaximal aerobic exercise program on a stationary bike increases cardiorespiratory performance and anaerobic performance without a dependency relationship between the different variables.

A study to correlate admission non stress test and immediate post-partum umbilical cord arterial pH with neonatal outcome

Background: Continuous electronic fetal monitoring in labour has become a standard practice in developed countries; this may not be possible in low middle-income countries. So, this study was conducted to correlate admission non stress test (NST) and immediate post-partum umbilical cord arterial (UCA) pH with neonatal outcome.Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted at tertiary care centre in North India. After informed and written consent, 100 pregnant women with singleton live pregnancy of gestational age ≥32 weeks admitted in labour, were subjected to admission NST and immediately after delivery sample for UCA pH was taken. Clinically relevant neonatal outcome was correlated with admission NST and UCA pH. Appropriate statistical tests were used and p-value <0.05 taken as significant.Results: Admission NST was normal, suspicious, pathological in 67%, 27%, 6% subjects, respectively. Study found statistically significant correlation between admission NST and UCA pH with neonatal outcomes (i.e. fetal distress, need of advanced resuscitation, delayed oral feeding). Fetal distress was seen in 9 newborns, in these 8 delivered by CS and 1 required ventous application. Admission NST had high sensitivity (88.89%) and NPV (98.5%) for detection of fetal distress. The optimal cut off for pH and lactate was 7.25 and 2.55 mmol/L, respectively to predict fetal distress.Conclusions: Admission NST can be considered as a screening modality to detect fetus in distress and it showed good correlation with umbilical cord arterial pH for predicting short term neonatal outcome.

Analysis of morbid obese women aerobic potential / Análisis del potencial aeróbico de obesas mórbidas

Abstract Introduction: nowadays, with the increase of world obesity and the numbers of morbidly obese people, a concerning public health problem that is difficult to solve rises up. Objective: to analyse the physiological responses after the 6-minute walk tests and maximum stress test in the arm cycle ergometer in morbidly obese pre-bariatric surgery women. Methods: fifteen level III obesity women aged 35.6 ± 6.6 years took part in this experiment. Firstly, they went through an anamnesis and body composition analysis; secondly, they were submitted to a 6-minute walk test and a maximum stress test in arm cycle ergometer on alternate days. Results: patients were able to perform the maximum stress test and showed better aerobic potentials in the arm cycle ergometer than in the 6-minute walk test. No significant differences were found between SPO2 and diastolic blood pressure between the moments of rest and after the tests, neither in the systolic blood pressure after the 6-minute walk test and the values of rest and post 5 minutes in the maximum stress test. The main differences found were between the maximum systolic blood pressure in the cycle ergometer test and the other moments and the heart rate after the tests and the heart rate at rest. Conclusion: the maximum stress test in arm cycle ergometer is a safe method that allows greater requirement and control applied to the heart system than in the 6-minute walk test. In addition, it allows the development of a more individualized aerobic training and prescription of aerobic physical exercise program.

Resumen Introducción: Actualmente, con el aumento de la obesidad en el mundo y del número de obesos mórbidos se evidencia un problema de salud pública de difícil resolución. Objetivo: analizar las respuestas fisiológicas tras las pruebas de caminata de 6 minutos y de esfuerzo máximo en cicloergómetro de brazos en obesas mórbidas precirugía bariátrica. Métodos: se evaluaron 15 mujeres con obesidad grado III con edad media de 35,6 ± 6,6 años, las cuales participaron inicialmente de una anamnesis con el análisis de la composición corporal y posteriormente participaron en días alternos de la prueba de 6 minutos de caminata y del mismo, prueba de esfuerzo máximo en cicloergómetro de brazos. Resultados: las pacientes lograron realizar la prueba de esfuerzo máximo y demostraron mejores potenciales aeróbicos en el cicloergómetro de brazos que en la prueba de caminata. No se encontraron diferencias significativas entre la SPO2 y la presión arterial diastólica entre los momentos de reposo y después de las pruebas y también en la presión arterial sistólica posterior a la prueba de caminata y los valores de reposo y después de 5 minutos en la prueba de esfuerzo máximo. Las principales diferencias se observaron entre la presión arterial sistólica máxima en la prueba en cicloergómetro y los otros momentos y en la frecuencia cardiaca después de las pruebas y las frecuencias cardiacas en reposo. Conclusión: la prueba de esfuerzo máximo en cicloergómetro de brazos es un método seguro que posibilita mayor exigencia y control aplicado al sistema cardíaco que en la prueba de caminata. Adicionalmente, permite un programa de entrenamiento y una prescripción del ejercicio físico aeróbico más individualizados.

Role of Non-stress Test and Vibroacoustic Stimulation Test in Prediction of Perinatal Outcome in High-risk Pregnancies

Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the fetal well being by non-stress-test (NST) and vibroacoustic stimulationtest (VAST) in high-risk pregnancies, to assess the perinatal outcome, to study the ability of the VAST to convert a false-positive(non-reactive) NST to a reactive one.Materials and Methods: Atotal of 100 pregnant women with >32 weeks gestation having certain high-risk factors were subjectedto NST and if NST came out to be non-reactive, vibroacoustic stimulation was given with artificial larynx. Perinatal outcome wasassessed by various parameters (meconium stained liquor, Apgar score at 5 min, neonatal intensive care units admission). Theresults were analyzed by Chi-square test to find the association between NST, VAST results, and perinatal outcome.Results: It was found that VAST reduced the number of false-positive results by 31%. As compared to NST, VAST had lesssensitivity (78.05% vs. 80.48%), and better specificity (95.08% vs. 83.61%), better positive predictive valve (91.43% vs. 82.35%)in predicting perinatal outcome.Conclusion: The addition of vibroacoustic stimulation to the NST reduced significantly the number of non-reactive tests. NSTwhen reactive does represents a satisfactory indicator for fetal well-being but non-reactive test needs further evaluation beforeany active intervention.

Dyspnea is associated with poor physical performance among community-dwelling older adults: a population-based cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dyspnea and poorer physical performance are conditions that may be related and be present among the elderly. However, few studies have evaluated associations between these variables. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether there is an association between dyspnea and physical performance among community-dwelling older adults of both sexes (age 60 years and over). DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study conducted in the city of Macapá, state of Amapá, Brazil. METHODS: Socioeconomic and health data were collected using a structured form. Frailty syndrome was assessed based on the frailty phenotype proposed by Fried et al. Dyspnea was measured using the modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) scale and physical performance was measured using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). Data were analyzed using a linear regression model. RESULTS: A total of 411 subjects (70.15 ± 7.25 years) were evaluated, most of them females (66.4%). It was observed from the mMRC scale that 30.9% (n = 127) of the subjects had some dyspnea symptoms: grade 1 was most frequent. The physical performance score from the SPPB was 9.22 ± 2.01. Higher dyspnea scores were associated with poor physical performance, both in the crude analysis (β = -0.233; P = 0.028) and after adjustment for frailty condition (β = -0.148; P = 0.002) and for the socioeconomic and health variables (age, sex, number of diseases, smoking habit and frailty status) (β = -0.111; P = 0.025). CONCLUSION: Higher dyspnea score was independently associated with poor physical performance among community-dwelling older adults.

Role of Non-stress Test in Antenatal Fetal Assessment in High-risk Pregnancy in Comparison with Normal Pregnancy

Background and Objectives: Non-stress test (NST) is one of the most widely used primary tests for the assessment of fetal well-being. It is a graphical recording of fetal heart activity and uterine contractions simultaneously and continuously when uterus is quiescent with fetal movements. It has been incorporated into biophysical profile system. It is simple, inexpensive, non-invasive, easily performed, and interpreted. Hence, it can be used to screen a large population as an outpatient department procedure. This study was done to observe the efficacy and diagnostic value of NST for antenatal surveillance and comparison of test results with mode of delivery and adverse perinatal outcome. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 high-risk (HR) pregnant women (study group – selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria) and 100 low-risk (LR) pregnant women (control group) were randomly enrolled into study and followed up with NST from 32 weeks of gestation and repeated at appropriate intervals in cases of the HR group. Results: In the LR group, there was an increased incidence of intrapartum fetal death (IPFD), meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF), and decreased liquor quantity in non-reactive (NR) subgroup compared to reactive NST (R-NST) subgroup. However, in the HR group, NR-NST was associated with significantly increased incidence of decreased liquor quantity, low Apgar score at 5 min of birth, and perinatal mortality compared to the R-NST subgroup. Although the statistical incidence of IPFD was not significant in the NR-NST subgroup compared to R-NST, it appeared clinically significant. MSAF incidence was not significant in these two NST result subgroups. Sensitivity, specificity, and negative predictive value of NST in the LR group were 100%, 81.8%, and 100%, respectively; likewise, in the HR group, they are 75%, 78.1%, and 98.7%, respectively, for perinatal mortality. Conclusion: NST is a valuable screening test for detecting fetal compromise in both HR and LR fetuses that may have a poor perinatal outcome. Predictive value of NST for perinatal mortality was higher in the LR group compared to the HR group though statistically was not significant.

Study of fetal doppler velocimetry versus non stress test as predictors of adverse perinatal outcome in high risk pregnancies

Background: Pregnancy is a unique, physiologically normal event in a women’s life. Objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of the doppler velocimetry versus non stress test in relation to perinatal outcome in high risk pregnancies.Methods: This is a prospective study conducted in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology, Narayana Medical College and Hospital. 100 women with high risk pregnancy were recruited. All were examined systematically, and Doppler velocimetry and non-stress test were done.Results: All cases were divided into four groups based on NST and doppler velocimetry of umbilical artery and middle cerebral artery. 10% of women had abnormal doppler. Middle cerebral artery doppler abnormality was noted in 3% and CPR abnormality in 3% of women in the study group. 15% had abnormal NST. In Group A, out of 88 patients 9 had fetal compromise. In Group B, out of 5 patients all had fetal compromise. In Group C, out of 4 patients none had fetal compromise. In Group D, all 3 patients had fetal compromise. In Group D, all 3 had neonatal deaths. Average birth weights in Group A was 2.7 kg, in Group B was 2 kg, in Group C was 2.5 kg, in Group D was 1.4 kg. Two (2.2%) newborn in Group A, 4 (80%) newborns in Group B, 3 (100%) in Group had Apgar < 7 at 5 minutes. 4 (4.5%) babies in Group A, 5 (100%) babies in Group B, 3 (100%) babies in Group D were admitted in NICU. Umbilical artery doppler was found to have sensitivity 46.6%, specificity - 94%, PPV - 93%, NPV - 54%. Middle cerebral artery doppler was found to have sensitivity 73.3%, specificity - 90%, PPV - 91.6%, NPV- 69.3%.Conclusions: In present study, highest percentage of perinatal complications and perinatal deaths were seen in groups with abnormal tests of NST and velocimetry. Group D had the worst perinatal outcome.

Valores normativos de condición física en escolares argentinos de la provincia de Neuquén: estudio Plan de Evaluación de la Condición Física / Physical fitness standards in students from the province of Neuquén, Argentina. Physical Fitness Assessment Plan study

Introducción. Actualmente, se desconocen las características de la condición física (CF) en niños y adolescentes escolares de la provincia de Neuquén. Por eso, desde la Secretaría de Deporte de dicha provincia, se desarrolló el Plan de Evaluación de la Condición Física. El principal propósito del estudio fue aplicar la batería ALPHA-Fitness en escolares neuquinos, con el objetivo de construir tablas normativas de referencia de la CF.Población y métodos. 4487 alumnos neuquinos de ambos sexos, de entre 9 y 18,9 años de edad, fueron evaluados con la batería ALPHA-Fitnessde alta prioridad en 4 componentes de la CF: 1) Morfológico: peso corporal y estatura para calcular el índice de masa corporal; 2) Muscular: salto en largo sin carrera previa; 3) Motor: 4 x 10 m para evaluar la velocidad/agilidad; y 4) Cardiorrespiratorio: test de ida y vuelta en 20 m (20 m-SRT; por shuttle run test).Resultados. El índice de masa corporal medio obtenido fue 22,9 ± 4,7 kg/m2; se clasificó el 25 % en la categoría sobrepeso, y el 12,7 %, en obesidad. Los valores medios obtenidos para la CF fueron componente cardiorrespiratorio: 4,3 ± 2,5 etapas, 10,1 ± 1,2 km/h, volumen de oxígeno máximo de 38,7 ± 6,7 ml/kg/min; salto en largo: 147,3 ± 34,6 cm; motor: 13,0 ± 1,5 s. Los sujetos masculinos tuvieron mayor rendimiento en las pruebas de CF (p < 0,001).Conclusión. Los resultados de este estudio proveen las primeras tablas normativas de CF en niños y adolescentes de ambos sexos para la provincia de Neuquén, Argentina.

Introduction. At present, there is no information about the physical fitness (PF) of children and adolescents attending school in the province of Neuquén. The provincial Department of Sports developed the Physical Fitness Assessment Plan. The main objective of this study was to administer the ALPHA-Fitness test battery to the students of Neuquén in order to develop PF reference standards.Population and methods. A total of 4487 male and female students of Neuquén aged 9-18.9 years were assessed based on four PF components of the high priority ALPHA-Fitness test battery: 1) morphological: body weight and height to estimate body mass index; 2) musculoskeletal: standing long jump test; 3) motor: 4 x 10 m speed/agility test; and 4) cardiorespiratory: 20-m shuttle run test (SRT).Results. The mean body mass index was 22.9 ± 4.7 kg/m2; 25 % of participants were overweight and 12.7 %, obese. The mean values for the cardiorespiratory component were 4.3 ± 2.5 stages, 10.1 ± 1.2 km/h, maximal oxygen volume of 38.7 ± 6.7 mL/kg/min; standing long jump: 147.3 ± 34.6 cm; and for the motor component:13.0 ± 1.5 s. Male participants had a better performance in PF tests (p < 0.001).Conclusion. The study results provide the first PF standards for male and female children and adolescents of the province of Neuquén, Argentina.