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J. bras. med ; 80(5): 52-6, maio 2001. graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-296423

ABSTRACT

O desenvolvimento de monitores portáteis para automonitorização da glicose sangüínea tem fácil aceitação pelos pacientes e médicos, sendo amplamente utilizado atualmente, o que torna essencial avaliar o quanto esses resultados correspondem à glicemia plasmática. Assim, avaliamos a acurácia e precisão de dois monitores digitais à disposição no mercado: um utiliza a glicose desidrogenase (Ap1) e o outro a glicose oxigenase (Ap2) na mensuração da glicemia capilar


Subject(s)
Humans , Blood Chemical Analysis/instrumentation , Blood Chemical Analysis/trends , Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring/instrumentation , Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring/methods , Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring/trends , Diabetes Mellitus/blood
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Ann Thorac Surg ; 68(4): 1272-7, 1999 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10543492

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The development of new technologies such as transmyocardial laser revascularization and, more recently, local delivery of angiogenic growth factors has refocused attention on the surgical management of diffuse coronary artery disease. In some cases, coronary endarterectomy is also technically feasible. To facilitate decision-making among these options, we reviewed our experience with coronary endarterectomy to determine the results to be expected with this more traditional approach. METHODS: A search of our computerized database identified 7,096 patients undergoing myocardial revascularization between January 1, 1986 and March 30, 1997, of whom 177 (2.3%) underwent endarterectomy of at least one coronary artery. Perioperative events were derived from the database. Follow-up information was obtained from patients at 3 months to 11.5 years (mean = 55.7 +/- 38.8 months) after surgery. RESULTS: Endarterectomy was performed on the right coronary artery (RCA) system in 100 patients, the left anterior descending (LAD) system in 52, the circumflex system in 18, and in multiple distributions in 7. The 30-day mortality was 7% for RCA, 0% for LAD, 17% for circumflex, and 14% for multi-system endarterectomy (p = 0.20). There were no statistically significant differences in perioperative myocardial infarction or ventricular dysrhythmia between these groups. Actuarial survival at 5 years was 76% for patients undergoing RCA endarterectomy and 75% for left sided (LAD or circumflex) endarterectomy (p = 0.91). At late follow-up, 74% (86/117) of survivors were angina-free, 6% (7/117) had undergone subsequent angioplasty, and 3% (4/117) had undergone subsequent surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Coronary endarterectomy can be accomplished with acceptable operative risk and good long-term results, even when applied in a highly selective manner. The results of novel therapies for diffuse coronary artery disease should be considered in the context of those achievable with more traditional approaches.


Subject(s)
Coronary Disease/surgery , Endarterectomy/methods , Actuarial Analysis , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Coronary Disease/mortality , Feasibility Studies , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Postoperative Complications/mortality , Survival Rate
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Ann Thorac Surg ; 68(2): 399-404; discussion 404-5, 1999 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10475403

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Proximal anastomosis of the radial artery to the side of the internal thoracic artery (ITA) permits complete arterial revascularization in most patients, with the aim of improving long-term results of coronary artery bypass through greater long-term graft patency. The short-term results, however, have yet to be defined. We therefore reviewed our early experience with this grafting strategy. METHODS: Between October 1, 1993, and September 1, 1998, 649 patients aged 30 to 85 years (mean, 60+/-10 years) had primary coronary artery bypass using an ITA and radial artery in a T-graft configuration. Left ventricular function was severely depressed (ejection fraction <35%) in 12%, and left main stenosis was present in 14%. RESULTS: A total of 937 distal anastomoses were performed with the left ITA (1.4 per patient) and 1,452 with the radial artery (2.2 per patient). There was one perioperative death (0.2%). There were 32 (5%) q-wave myocardial infarctions, and 14 patients (2%) had transient low output syndrome. There was one episode of hypoperfusion corrected by lengthening the left ITA. Angiography for clinical indications in 27 patients 1 to 35 months postoperatively (mean, 9.5+/-8.3 months) demonstrated a distal anastomotic patency of 100% for ITA and 82% for radial artery grafts. CONCLUSIONS: Complete arterial revascularization can be achieved with an ITA and radial artery T-graft with low operative risk and acceptable early patency. These results support the continued investigation of this grafting strategy.


Subject(s)
Anastomosis, Surgical/methods , Arteries/transplantation , Coronary Artery Bypass/methods , Graft Occlusion, Vascular/etiology , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Thoracic Arteries/surgery , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Graft Occlusion, Vascular/surgery , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care , Postoperative Complications/surgery , Reoperation , Retrospective Studies
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Cardiol Clin ; 15(4): 739-48, 1997 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9403171

ABSTRACT

Atrial fibrillation is the most common dysrhythmia encountered in clinical practice. A significant number of patients fail medical therapy because of inability to convert or control the rhythm pharmacologically, intolerance of the requisite medication, or persistent symptoms despite apparently satisfactory rate control. Based on experimental studies establishing the electrophysiologic basis of atrial fibrillation, a surgical procedure has been developed that is highly effective in restoring sinus rhythm without further requirement for medications. The evolution of this procedure, its current indications, and results are outlined.


Subject(s)
Atrial Fibrillation/surgery , Heart Conduction System/surgery , Atrial Fibrillation/physiopathology , Atrial Flutter/physiopathology , Humans , Ischemic Attack, Transient/etiology , Postoperative Complications
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