Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, reliability and validity of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the 'Fit to Dance?' survey.

BACKGROUND: The 'Fit to Dance?' survey has been used in a number of studies to understand the health and wellbeing of dancers. These data have not been collected in Brazil as there is no validated questionnaire available in Brazilian Portuguese, culturally validated in Brazil with a scope as broad and comprehensive as that of 'Fit to Dance?'. OBJECTIVE: Translate into Brazilian Portuguese and culturally validate the questionnaire 'Fit to Dance?' in Brazil. METHODS: This was a validity and reliability study of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the 'Fit to Dance?' SURVEY: The stages of the research were: translation into the target language (Brazilian Portuguese), translation synthesis, translation validation and cross-cultural adaptation by a committee of experts in Dance Medicine and Science (DMS), reverse translation into English, pilot study (test/retest), and final version of the questionnaire. RESULTS: The questionnaire was applied to 21 dancers of different dance genres, with an age average of 25 ± 7.0 years. Cronbach's alpha (0.705), ICC (0.984) and Kappa (0.794) results reached adequate values. CONCLUSION: The Brazilian Portuguese version of the questionnaire 'Fit to Dance?' is effective, has adequate levels of validity and reliability, and can be used to report injuries and aspects of health and well-being of Brazilian dancers.

Factors associated with surgical site infection in myocardial revascularization: a retrospective longitudinal study.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze the influence of sociodemographic and clinical variables, as well as the surgical checklist adherence score, on the occurrence of surgical site infection among patients undergoing myocardial revascularization. METHODS: an observational, longitudinal, retrospective study was conducted at a university hospital, involving 266 medical records of patients who underwent myocardial revascularization surgery. Instruments containing sociodemographic, clinical, and infection-related variables were used, along with the Perioperative Surgical Safety Checklist. Descriptive, bivariate, and logistic regression analyses were employed. RESULTS: surgical site infection occurred in 89 (33.5%) patients. There was a statistically significant association between body temperature outside the range of 36 degrees Celsius to 36.5 degrees Celsius (p=0.01), the presence of invasive devices (p=0.05), surgical procedures with the anticipation of critical events (p<0.001), and the occurrence of infection. CONCLUSIONS: body temperature, the presence of invasive devices, and surgical procedures with the anticipation of critical events were significant factors contributing to an increased risk of infection.

PREVALÊNCIA E FATORES DE RISCOS ASSOCIADOS À HIPERTENSÃO ARTERIAL EM IDOSOS HOSPITALIZADOS / PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HYPERTENSION IN HOSPITALIZED ELDERLY

Introdução: A hipertensão é o principal fator contribuidor para todas as causas de morte e invalidez. Alterações fisiopatológicas em razão do envelhecimento justificam alta incidência da hipertensão no idoso. Objetivo: Verificar a prevalência e fatores associados a hipertensão em idosos hospitalizados. Método: Estudo transversal, quantitativo, realizado com 233 idosos em hospital de ensino brasileiro de grande porte. Dados sociodemográficos/clínicos e hábitos de vida foram coletados. Análise bivariada e regressão logística foram realizadas, sendo considerado significativo p<0,05. Resultados: A média de idade foi 70,9±8,1anos, com prevalência do sexo masculino (63,1%), brancos (62,2%) e hipertensos (67%). Idade ≥80anos (OR:3,965, IC 95%:1,430- 10,995) e diabetes (OR:4,196, IC 95%:1,968-8,946) foram significativos para ocorrência de hipertensão. Conclusão: Indivíduos muito idosos e diabetes foram fatores significativos para hipertensão em idosos hospitalizados.

Introduction: Hypertension is the main contributing factor to all causes of death and disability. Pathophysiological changes due to aging justify a high incidence of hypertension in the elderly. Objective: To verify the prevalence and factors associated with hypertension in hospitalized elderly. Method: Cross-sectional, quantitative study conducted with 233 elderly people in a large Brazilian teaching hospital. Sociodemographic/clinical data and lifestyle habits were collected. Bivariate analysis and logistic regression were performed, and p<0.05 was considered significant. Results: The mean age was 70.9±8.1 years, with prevalence of males (63.1%), whites (62.2%) and hypertensive (67%). Age ≥80 years (OR:3.965, 95% CI:1.430-10.995) and diabetes (OR:4.196, 95% CI:1.968-8.946) were significant for the occurrence of hypertension. Conclusion: Very elderly individuals and diabetes were significant factors for hypertension in hospitalized elderly.

Risk Factors for In-Hospital Mortality from Cardiac Causes After Acute Myocardial Infarction

Abstract Background: Risk stratification on admission of patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is considered a clear strategy for effective treatment, early intervention, and survival. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the risk factors for in-hospital mortality from cardiac causes after STEMI. Methods: Observational, retrospective, longitudinal study, with a quantitative approach, based on data from the medical records of individuals diagnosed with STEMI treated at the Emergency Room of a large hospital in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, from January 2011 to July 2016. The outcome of interest was 30-day in-hospital mortality from after STEMI. For statistical analysis, the Pearson's chi-square test, Spearman's correlation and multivariable Cox-regression analysis were used, with a significance level of α = 0.05. Results: Of the 459 patients, 55 (12%) died from cardiac causes within 30 days after STEMI. Mean admission SBP of these patients was 109.08mmHg. The incidence of death was higher in women (23.7%), patients with systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) (13.8%) and elderly patients (16.5%). The elderly — heart rate (HR) = 3.54 — and women — HR = 2.55 — had a statistically significant higher risk of progressing to death when compared to younger adults and men. The highest admission SBP had a protective effect (HR = 0.97), reducing the chance of death by 3%. Conclusion: SBP on admission, female gender and advanced age were significant risk factors for death within 30 days after STEMI.

Factors associated with surgical site infection in myocardial revascularization: a retrospective longitudinal study / Factores asociados a la infección del sitio quirúrgico en la revascularización miocárdica: estudio longitudinal retrospectivo / Fatores associados à infecção de sítio cirúrgico em revascularização miocárdica: estudo longitudinal retrospectivo

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the influence of sociodemographic and clinical variables, as well as the surgical checklist adherence score, on the occurrence of surgical site infection among patients undergoing myocardial revascularization. Methods: an observational, longitudinal, retrospective study was conducted at a university hospital, involving 266 medical records of patients who underwent myocardial revascularization surgery. Instruments containing sociodemographic, clinical, and infection-related variables were used, along with the Perioperative Surgical Safety Checklist. Descriptive, bivariate, and logistic regression analyses were employed. Results: surgical site infection occurred in 89 (33.5%) patients. There was a statistically significant association between body temperature outside the range of 36 degrees Celsius to 36.5 degrees Celsius (p=0.01), the presence of invasive devices (p=0.05), surgical procedures with the anticipation of critical events (p<0.001), and the occurrence of infection. Conclusions: body temperature, the presence of invasive devices, and surgical procedures with the anticipation of critical events were significant factors contributing to an increased risk of infection.

RESUMEN Objetivos: analizar la influencia de variables sociodemográficas y clínicas, así como del puntaje de adherencia a la lista de verificación quirúrgica en aparición de infección del sitio quirúrgico en pacientes sometidos a revascularización miocárdica. Métodos: estudio observacional, longitudinal y retrospectivo realizado en un hospital universitario con 266 expedientes de pacientes sometidos a cirugía de revascularización miocárdica. Se utilizaron instrumentos que contenían variables sociodemográficas, clínicas y relacionadas con la incidencia de infecciones del sitio quirúrgico, así como la Lista de Verificación de Seguridad Quirúrgica Perioperatoria. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos, bivariados y de regresión logística. Resultados: la infección del sitio quirúrgico se produjo en 89 (33,5%) pacientes. Hubo una asociación estadísticamente significativa entre la temperatura fuera del rango de 36°C a 36,5°C(p=0,01), la presencia de dispositivos invasivos(p=0,05) y los procedimientos quirúrgicos con previsión de eventos críticos(p<0,001) y la aparición de infección. Conclusiones: la temperatura corporal, presencia de dispositivos invasivos y los procedimientos quirúrgicos con previsión de eventos críticos fueron factores significativos para aumentar el riesgo de infección.

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar a influência de variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas e do escore de adesão ao checklist cirúrgico sobre a ocorrência de infecção de sítio cirúrgico entre pacientes submetidos à revascularização miocárdica. Métodos: estudo observacional, longitudinal, retrospectivo, realizado em hospital universitário, com 266 prontuários de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia de revascularização miocárdica. Utilizaram-se instrumentos contendo variáveis sociodemográficas, clínicas e relacionadas à incidência de infecções de sítio cirúrgico; e a Lista de Verificação de Segurança Cirúrgica Perioperatória. Empregaram-se análises descritivas, bivariadas e regressão logística. Resultados: a infecção de sítio cirúrgico ocorreu em 89 (33,5%) pacientes. Houve associação estatisticamente significativa entre temperatura fora da faixa entre 36°C e 36,5°C (p=0,01), presença de dispositivos invasivos (p=0,05) e procedimentos cirúrgicos com previsão de eventos críticos (p<0,001) e ocorrência de infecção. Conclusões: temperatura corporal, presença de dispositivos invasivos e procedimentos cirúrgicos com previsão de eventos críticos foram fatores significativos para o aumento do risco de infecção.

Factors Associated With Elevated Blood Pressure in Nursing Workers

Abstract Introduction Nurses from the night shift are exposed to sleep deprivation, which is associated with circadian rhythm alteration, lifestyle changes, psychosocial stress, and, consequently, increased risk of blood pressure (BP) deregulation and hypertension. Objective To analyze risk factors associated with elevated BP levels in nursing workers. Methods A transversal, quantitative study was conducted with 172 nursing professionals of a large hospital in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The following data were collected: anthropometric and BP measurements, sociodemographic characteristics, clinical variables, and lifestyle habits. Results were evaluated by bivariate analysis and logistic regression. The level of significance adopted in the statistical analysis was 5%. Results Participants' average age was 42.7 ± 9.6 years old; 86.6% (n = 149) were female, and 20.3% (n = 35) had previous diagnosis of hypertension. Overweight and obesity (odds ratio [OR]: 2.187, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.060 - 4.509) and night shift (OR: 2.100, CI 95%: 1.061 - 4.158) were statistically significant (p < 0.05) for increased risk of elevated BP level. Conclusion Excessive weight and night shift were significant factors for increased BP in nursing workers.

Cardiovascular and metabolic changes in Brazilian truck drivers.

OBJECTIVE: To identify the relationship between the Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) and the presence of cardio-metabolic diseases, alcohol, and tobacco abuse among truck drivers. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach carried out with 235 truck drivers. Demographic, professional, clinical, alcohol, and tobacco abuse data were collected through interviews. The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) instrument was used for this study. An odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) adjusted for logistic regression were used for the association between variables. The Spearman's test was used to correlate quantitative variables. The significance level used was α = 0.05. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 235 truck drivers, all males, with an average age of 42.4 years, married (69.8%), self-reported white skin color (43.4%). ABI values equal to or less than 0.89 were identified in 38.7% of truck drivers. Tobacco abuse appeared in 18.5% of participants, and alcohol abuse was present in 8.9% of truck drivers according to the ASSIST rating. The most commonly found self-reported cardiometabolic diseases were obesity (29%), systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) (21.7%), and diabetes mellitus (DM) (10.6%). Those with altered ABI had 5.65 times the odds to have self-reported diabetes mellitus (95% CI 2.20-14.52; p = 0.0003), 2.86 times the odds to present alcohol abuse (95% CI 1.03-7.97; p = 0.0400), 3.03 times the odds to have edema (95% CI 1.25-7.36; p = 0.0144) and 5.10 times the odds to have varicose veins in the lower limbs (95% CI 2.22-11.73; p = 0.0001) compared to those with normal ABI values. CONCLUSION: Truck drivers have changes in the ABI which are associated with long working hours, alcohol abuse and the presence of diabetes mellitus.

Sleep quality and body composition in a nursing team

Recent studies have shown that nursing professionals have affected sleep quality, yet no relation between sleep quality and body composition has been established. The present study investigated the relation between body composition and sleep quality in nursing professionals. It was a transversal, quantitative, descriptive, and analytical study. Nursing workers from HC-UFU were randomly selected to participate in this study. Interviews were done with validated questionnaire to evaluate sleep quality of the professionals, and a bioimpedance exam was done with a tetrapolar device. Two hundred forty-three professionals of the nursing team participated in the survey, mostly females (n=205; 84.4%), nursing technicians (53.1%). Average abdominal circumference was 91.97±13.83 cm, body fat was 31.668.24% or 24.0711.50 kg. The body mass index (BMI) was 27.094.63. Most participants evaluated sleep quality as bad (n=99; 40.7%) and "Sleep Latency" between 31 and 60 minutes (n=74; 30.5%) in the dominion "Subjective Sleep Quality". Correlations were observed between: percentage of body water X Sleep Duration Dominion (r=-0.135; p<0.05); water resistance in the body X Dominion Sleep Efficacy (r=0.149; p<0.05); percentage of body fat X "Disfunction During the Day" (r=0.233; p<0.01); fat mass (kg) and fat percentages X "Sleep disturbance"(r=0.148; r=0.177; r=0.182; p<0.01) respectively; BMI X "Sleep Disturbance", (r=0.146; p<0.05) as well as percentage of lean mass and body water X "Sleep Disturbance" (r=-0.244; r=0.247; p<0.01). This is the first study comparing sleep quality with body composition data in a nursing team. It became clear that more studies should be done to obtain greater knowledge about the health profile of nursing teams and, therefore, establish better plans and solutions for the group studied.

Fatores de risco associados ao déficit neurológico em pessoas vítimas de acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico / Risk factors associated with neurological déficit in ischemic stroke victims / Factores de riesgo asociados al déficit neurológico en víctimas de ictus isquémico

Objetivo: Identificar os fatores de risco associados ao déficit neurológico em pessoas vítimas de acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo retrospectivo descritivo quantitativo realizado em um hospital no interior de Minas Gerais Brasil. Os dados foram coletados em 52 prontuários, através de um instrumento contendo variáveis sociodemográficas, clínicas e janelas de tempo de tratamento. Para avaliação do déficit neurológico utilizou-se National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale. Os testes de Shapiro-Wilk, Quiquadrado de Pearson, T Student e McNemar foram utilizados para a análise estatística. O nível de significância foi de 0,05. Resultados: Na admissão hospitalar houve prevalência do déficit neurológico moderado, e na alta hospitalar, o déficit neurológico leve. O valor do déficit neurológico na admissão hospitalar e alta hospitalar foram, respectivamente 13,10 (±7,2) e 7,58 (±8,3), p = (0,000). O período de internação foi de 7,78 dias para os indivíduos com déficit neurológico leve/moderado e 11,67 dias para déficit neurológico grave (p=0,044). O tempo de janela porta agulha foi 38 minutos nos pacientes com déficit neurológico leve/moderado e 55,3 minutos para o déficit neurológico grave (p=0,025). Conclusão: Destaca-se a influência da condição neurológica no tempo de internação e a importância do atendimento ágil por parte da equipe. (AU)

Objective: To identify the risk factors associated with neurological deficit in people who victims of ischemic stroke. Methods: This is a retrospective quantitative descriptive study carried out in a hospital in the interior of Minas Gerais Brazil. Data were collected from 52 medical records, using an instrument containing sociodemographic and clinical variables and treatment time windows. To assess neurological deficit, the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale was used. The Shapiro-Wilk, Pearson Chi- square, T Student and McNemar testes were used for statistical analysis. The significance level was 0,05. Results: At hospital admission there was a prevalence of moderate neurological deficit, and at hospital discharge, mild neurological deficit. Neurological deficit values at hospital admission and discharge werw respectively 13,10 (±7,2) and 7,58 (±8,3), p = (0,000). The hospital stay was 7,78 days for individuals with mild/moderate neurological deficit and 11,67 days for severe neurological deficit (p=0,044). The needle door window time was 38 minutes for patients with mild/moderate neurological deficit and 55,3 minutes for severe neurological deficit (p=0,025). Conclusion: The influence of the neurological condition on the length of stay and the importance of prompt care by the team are highlighted. (AU)

Objetivo: Identificar los factores de riesgo asociados al déficit neurológico en personas víctimas de ictus isquémico. Métodos: Se trata de un estudio cuantitativo descriptivo retrospectivo realizado en un hospital del interior de Minas Gerais Brasil. Se recolectaron datos de 52 historias clínicas, utilizando un instrumento que contiene variables sociodemográficas y clínicas y ventanas de tiempo de tratamiento. Para evaluar el déficit neurológico, se utilizó la National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizaron las pruebas de Shapiro-Wilk, Chi-cuadrado de Pearson, T de Student y McNemar. El nivel de significancia fue 0.05. Resultados: al ingreso hospitalario prevaleció déficit neurológico moderado y al alta hospitalaria déficit neurológico leve. Los valores de déficit neurológico al ingreso y al alta hospitalaria fueron respectivamente 13,10 (± 7,2) y 7,58 (± 8,3), p = (0,000). La estancia hospitalaria fue de 7,78 días para individuos con déficit neurológico leve / moderado y de 11,67 días para déficit neurológico severo (p = 0,044). El tiempo de ventana de la puerta de la aguja fue de 38 minutos para pacientes con déficit neurológico leve / moderado y de 55,3 minutos para déficit neurológico severo (p = 0,025). Conclusión: Se destaca la influencia de la afección neurológica en la duración de la estadía y la importancia de una atención inmediata por parte del equipo. (AU)

Avaliação da segurança do paciente na perspectiva dos profissionais de saúde

Objetivo: Avaliar a cultura de segurança do paciente na perspectiva dos profissionais de saúde das unidades assistenciais de áreas críticas em um hospital universitário. Material e Método: Estudo observacional, seccional, de abordagem quantitativa, realizado com 207 profissionais de saúde, médicos, enfermeiros e técnicos em enfermagem de um hospital no estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil, no período de janeiro a novembro de 2020. Os participantes foram obtidos por meio de amostra não probabilística e responderam ao questionário Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture, instrumento já validado para a realidade brasileira. Empregaram-se análises estatística descritiva e de regressão linear múltipla; o nível de significância considerado foi α =0,05. Resultados: A dimensão melhor avaliada foi "Aprendizado Organizacional - melhoria contínua" (64,4%). Nenhuma dimensão foi considerada área forte por não receber pontuação ≥ 75%. Oito dimensões foram consideradas áreas frágeis (≤ 50%), sendo a dimensão "Respostas não punitivas aos erros" a pior avaliada (20,3%). A nota de segurança do paciente conferida pelo profissional em sua área de trabalho no hospital (β = 0,502; p< 0,001) e o tempo de trabalho no hospital (β = 0,135; p= 0,032) foram estatisticamente significativos quando associadas ao escore geral. Conclusão: O estudo permitiu identificar fragilidades dentro da instituição, sendo a resposta não punitiva aos erros a mais preocupante. Os líderes devem propor intervenções que propiciem um ambiente livre de culpa, para que os profissionais relatem os eventos adversos. Considerar a segurança do paciente como uma prioridade da gestão pode proporcionar melhor qualidade aos serviços oferecidos pela organização.

Objective: To assess patient safety culture from the perspective of health care professionals working in critical care units at a university hospital. Material and Method: Observational, sectional study, with a quantitative approach, conducted with 207 health professionals, doctors, nurses and nursing technicians from a hospital in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, from January to November 2020. The participants were obtained through a non-probabilistic sample and answered the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture questionnaire, an instrument already validated for the Brazilian context. Descriptive statistical and multiple linear regression analyses were used; the significance level was α =0.05. Results: The best assessed dimension was "Organizational learning - continuous improvement" (64.4%). No dimension was considered particularly strong as it did not receive a score ≥ 75%. Eight dimensions were considered weak areas (≤ 50%), with the dimension "Non-punitive response to error" being the worst assessed (20.3%). The patient safety score given by the professional in their hospital working area (β=0.502, p<0.001) and the length of time working in the hospital (β=0.135, p=0.032) were statistically significant when associated with the overall score. Conclusions: This study makes it possible to identify weaknesses within the institution, with the non-punitive response to errors being the most concerning. Leaders should propose interventions that provide a blame-free environment for professionals to report adverse events. Considering patient safety as a management priority can provide better quality to the services offered by the organization.

Objetivo: Evaluar la cultura de seguridad del paciente desde la perspectiva de los profesionales de la salud que laboran en las unidades de cuidados críticos de un hospital universitario. Material y Método: Estudio observacional, seccional, con abordaje cuantitativo, realizado con 207 profesionales de la salud, médicos, enfermeros y técnicos de enfermería de un hospital en el estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil, de enero a noviembre de 2020. Los participantes fueron obtenidos a través de una muestra no probabilística y respondieron al cuestionario Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture, un instrumento ya validado para la realidad brasileña. Se utilizaron análisis estadísticos descriptivos y de regresión lineal múltiple; el nivel de significancia considerado fue de α =0,05. Resultados: La dimensión mejor evaluada fue "Aprendizaje organizacional - mejora continua" (64,4%). Ninguna dimensión se consideró un área fuerte por no recibir una puntuación ≥ 75%. Se consideraron áreas frágiles ocho dimensiones (≤ 50%), siendo la dimensión "Respuesta no punitiva al error" la peor evaluada (20,3%). El puntaje de seguridad del paciente otorgado por el profesional en su área laboral del hospital (β= 0,502, p <0,001) y el tiempo de trabajo laboral en el hospital (β= 0,135, p = 0,032) fueron estadísticamente significativos cuando se asociaron con la puntuación general. Conclusión: El estudio permitió identificar debilidades dentro de la institución, siendo la respuesta no punitiva a los errores la más preocupante. Los líderes deben proponer intervenciones que proporcionen un entorno libre de culpa para que los profesionales informen los eventos adversos. Considerar la seguridad del paciente como una prioridad de gestión puede aportar una mejor calidad a los servicios que ofrece la organización.

Características laborais associadas à pressão arterial elevada entre caminhoneiros / Labor characteristics associated with high blood pressure among truck drivers / Características laborales asociadas a la hipertensión arterial entre los camioneros

Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência de pressão arterial elevada entre caminhoneiros e sua associação a características laborais. Métodos: coleta de dados realizada por meio de instrumento semi estruturado, com questões sobre variáveis sociodemográficas, hábitos de vida, laborais, e clínicos. Não foram incluídos caminhoneiros com história clínica de hipertensão arterial. Resultados: 184 caminhoneiros com idade média (±DP) de 41,3 (±10,2) anos; a maioria percorria ao menos 3.000 km por semana (58,7%) e dirigia por mais de 10 horas diariamente (63,0 %). PA elevada foi verificada em 73 (39,6%) participantes. Mediante a análise da Odds ratio ajustado, verificou-se que entre os caminhoneiros que rodavam 3000km ou mais por semana (n=76, 41,3%) a chance de PA elevada era 2,3 vezes maior comparado ao grupo que rodava menos de 3000Km por semana (p<0,05). Conclusão: A maior distância percorrida pelos caminhoneiros aumentou cerca de duas vezes a chance desse profissional ter sua PA elevada (AU).

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of high blood pressure among truck drivers and its association with job characteristics. Methods: data collection performed using a semi-structured instrument, developed by the researchers, with questions about sociodemographic variables, life habits, work, and clinical. Blood pressure (BP) was measured, in addition to the measurement of body weight and height. Truck drivers with a medical history of high blood pressure were not included. Results: 184 truck drivers with a mean age (± SD) of 41.3 (± 10.2) years were included; the majority covered at least 3,000 km per week (58.7%) and drove for more than 10 hours daily (63.0%). Elevated BP was verified in 73 (39.6%) participants. Through the analysis of the adjusted Odds ratio, it was found that among truck drivers who traveled 3000km or more per week (n = 76, 41.3%) the chance of high BP was 2.3 times greater compared to the group who rode less than 3000 km per week (p <0.05). Conclusion: The greater distance traveled by truck drivers increased about twice the chance of this professional having his BP increased (AU).

Objetivo: Evaluar la prevalencia de hipertensión arterial en los camioneros y su asociación con las características laborales. Métodos: recolección de datos realizada mediante un instrumento semiestructurado, desarrollado por los investigadores, con preguntas sobre variables sociodemográficas, hábitos de vida, laborales y clínicos. Se midieron la presión arterial (PA), el peso corporal y la altura. No fueron incluidos los camioneros con antecedentes médicos de hipertensión arterial. Resultados: se incluyeron 184 camioneros con una edad media (± DE) de 41,3 (± 10,2) años; la mayoría recorría al menos 3.000 km por semana (58,7%) y conducía más de 10 horas diarias (63,0%). Se detectó PA elevada en 73 (39,6%) participantes. Mediante el análisis de la razón de probabilidades ajustada, se observó que los camioneros que viajaban más de 3000 km por semana (n = 76, 41,3%) tenían 2,3 veces más probabilidades de desarrollar PA elevada que los que viajaban menos de 3000 km por semana (p <0,05). Conclusión: Un aumento en la distancia que recorren los camioneros aumentó aproximadamente el doble las posibilidades de que la PA de los mismos subiera (AU).

Rastreamento da pressão arterial elevada e fatores de riscos associados em comunidade universitária / Tracking of high blood pressure and associated risk factors in the university community / Seguimiento de la hipertensión arterial y los factores de riesgo asociados en una comunidad universitaria

Objetivo: Rastrear, em uma comunidade adulta/jovem universitária, valores de pressão arterial e sua associação com fatores de risco cardiovascular. Método: Estudo transversal, realizado com 270 estudantes e 28 professores/técnicos administrativos em uma universidade pública do interior de Minas Gerais-Brasil. Medidas antropométricas e da pressão arterial foram realizadas, além de dados sociodemográficos/clínicos e hábitos de vida coletados. Análises bivariadas foram realizadas. Resultados: A média da idade dos estudantes e professores/técnicos administrativos foram, respectivamente, 23±5anos e 43±7anos, com prevalência do sexo feminino (75%). Setenta porcento dos participantes foram classificados como normotensos e 30% como pressão arterial elevada, sendo 93% pré-hipertensos e 7% hipertensos. A média da pressão arterial sistólica/diastólica e índice de massa corpórea foram maiores nos participantes com pressão arterial elevada (p<0,05). Os fatores de risco cardiovascular não apresentaram associação com a pressão arterial elevada (p>0,05). Conclusão: Alta taxa de pré-hipertensão foi observada na comunidade universitária. (AU).

Objective: Tracking, in a university young/adult community, blood pressure values and their association with cardiovascular risk factors. Method: Cross-sectional study, conducted with 270 students and 28 professors/administrative technicians at a public university in the interior of Minas Gerais-Brazil. Anthropometric and blood pressure measurements were performed, in addition to socio-demographic/clinical data and life habits collected. Bivariate analyses were performed. Results: The average age of students and teachers/technicians were, respectively, 23±5 years and 43±7 years, with prevalence of female (75%). Seventy percent of participants were classified as normotensive and 30% as elevated blood pressure, 93% being pre-hypertensive and 7% hypertensive. The mean systolic/diastolic blood pressure and body mass index were higher in participants who were identified as having elevated blood pressure (p<0.05). Cardiovascular risk factors were not associated with elevated blood pressure levels (p>0.05). Conclusion: A high rate of pre-hypertension was observed in the university community. (AU).

Objetivo: estudiar, en una comunidad universitaria de adultos/jóvenes, los valores de presión arterial y su asociación con factores de riesgo cardiovascular. Método: estudio transversal, realizado con 270 estudiantes y 28 profesores/técnicos administrativos de una universidad pública del interior de Minas Gerais-Brasil. Se hicieron mediciones antropométricas y de presión arterial, además se recolectaron datos sociodemográficos/clínicos y hábitos de vida. Se realizaron análisis bivariados. Resultados: la edad promedio de los estudiantes y profesores/técnicos administrativos fue, respectivamente, 23 ± 5 años y 43 ± 7 años, predominó el sexo femenino (75%). El setenta por ciento de los participantes fue clasificado como normotenso y el 30% como con presión arterial alta, de los cuales el 93% eran prehipertensos y el 7% hipertensos. La presión arterial sistólica/diastólica media y el índice de masa corporal fueron más altos en los participantes con presión arterial alta (p <0,05). Los factores de riesgo cardiovascular no se asociaron con niveles elevados de presión arterial (p> 0,05). Conclusión: se observó una alta tasa de prehipertensión en la comunidad universitaria. (AU).

Diagnóstico de Enfermagem em pacientes com infarto do miocárdio: estudo longitudinal / Nursing diagnoses in patients whit myocardial infarction: follow up study / Diagnósticos de Eanfermería em pacientes com infarto de miocardio: estudio longitudinal

Objetivo: Identificar o diagnóstico de enfermagem prioritário no paciente pós-infarto do miocárdio com supradesnivelamento do segmento ST. Métodos: Estudo observacional, longitudinal, prospectivo, realizado com 54 pacientes de ambos os sexos, admitidos na fase aguda do infarto durante os primeiros cinco dias pós-infarto (D1 a D5), em um hospital de ensino. Amostragem foi não probabilística. Para a coleta de dados, utilizou-se um instrumento estruturado a partir do modelo teórico conceitual das Necessidades Humanas Básicas. Empregaram-se análises descritivas e bivariadas. Resultados: O diagnóstico de enfermagem de maior incidência no D1 pós-infarto foi Debito cardíaco diminuído, seguido por padrão respiratório ineficaz e dor aguda. O diagnóstico de enfermagem Débito Cardíaco Diminuído foi associado aos indivíduos não brancos (p<0,05). Conclusão: Observou-se a prevalência do diagnóstico de enfermagem prioritário de débito cardíaco diminuído nos cinco primeiros dias pós-infarto. (AU)

Objective: Identify the priority nursing diagnosis in the post-myocardial infarction patient with ST segment elevation. Methods: Observational, longitudinal, prospective study conducted with 54 patients of both sexes, admitted in the acute phase of infarction during the first five days post-infarction (D1 to D5), in a teaching hospital. Sampling was non-probabilistic. To collect data, we used a structured instrument from the conceptual theoretical model of Human Basic Needs. We used descriptive and bivariate analysis. Results: The nursing diagnosis with the highest incidence in post-infarction D1 was a decrease in cardiac output, followed by an ineffective breathing pattern and acute pain. The nursing diagnosis Decreased Cardiac Output was associated with non-white individuals (p <0.05). Conclusion: The prevalence of the priority nursing diagnosis of decreased cardiac output was observed in the first five days after infarction. (AU)

Objetivo: Identificar el diagnóstico de enfermería prioritario en el paciente con infarto de miocardio con elevación del segmento ST. Métodos: Estudio observacional, longitudinal, prospectivo, realizado con 54 pacientes de ambos sexos, ingresados en la fase aguda del infarto durante los primeros cinco días posteriores al infarto (D1 a D5), en un hospital universitario. El muestreo no fue probabilístico. Para la recolección de datos, se utilizó un instrumento estructurado a partir del modelo teórico conceptual de las necesidades humanas básicas. Se utilizaron análisis descriptivos y bivariados. Resultados: El diagnóstico de enfermería con la mayor incidencia en el post-infarto D1 fue disminución del gasto cardíaco, seguido de un patrón de respiración ineficaz y dolor agudo. El diagnóstico de enfermería Disminución del gasto cardíaco se asoció con individuos no blancos (p <0.05). Conclusión: La prevalencia del diagnóstico de enfermería prioritario de disminución del gasto cardíaco se observó en los primeros cinco días después del infarto. (AU)

Associations between surgical wound infectious and clinical profile in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

BACKGROUND: Infections are surgical severe adverse events that pose risks to patient safety in health services, in addition to increasing costs and morbidity and mortality. AIM: This study aims to describe the infectious profile of patients undergoing cardiac surgery and associate comorbidities and lifestyle habits with surgical wound infection. DESIGN: Observational and retrospective study. METHODS: The study included 453 patients undergoing cardiac surgery in a public teaching hospital from January 2014 to January 2019. Data were collected from the clinical records through an instrument composed of variables clinical characteristics, comorbidities, life habits, infection rates, infectious agents, clinical management and surgical wound features. Simple frequency, measures of central tendency and variability, Chi-Square test and logistic regression were used for data analysis. RESULTS: There was a predominance of hypertensive patients (367; 81%), smokers (107; 23.6%), alcoholics (76; 16.8%). Surgical wound infection affected 86 (19%) patients. Besides, most patients were under antibiotic therapy (310; 68.4%). Klebsiella pneumoniae; Staphylococcus epidermides and Staphylococcus aureus were the most frequent pathogens. Diabetes Mellitus, nephropathy and age were statistically significant (P<0.05) for higher risk of surgical wound infection. CONCLUSION: Chronic diseases and lifestyle habits were related to postoperative infection. More research is needed, focusing on risk factors for the development of surgical wound infection.

Maternal SARS-CoV-2 Infection Associated to Systemic Inflammatory Response and Pericardial Effusion in the Newborn: A Case Report.

Vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 has already been described, while clinical consequences to the fetus are still under investigation. This article reports a case of systemic fetal inflammatory response and pericardial effusion. As far as is known, this is the first case of fetal/neonatal cardiac complications related to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Impacto da cirurgia de revascularização miocárdica na qualidade de vida / Impact of myocardial revascularization surgery on quality of life

Objetivo: avaliar o impacto da Cirurgia de Revascularização do Miocárdio na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde. Método: trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, observacional, longitudinal, prospectivo, com 51 participantes submetidos à CRVM, por meio da aplicação dos questionários para avaliar a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde EuroQol-3L (EQ5D-3L) e MacNew QLMI. Organizaram-se os dados em planilha Excel®, validando-os por dupla digitação e exportando-os para o SPSS, versão 17.0. Resultados: incluíram-se 51 participantes, sendo 74,5% do sexo masculino, 54,9% compostos por idosos ≥ 60 anos, 62,7% com cor da pele autorreferida branca, 76,4% tiveram infarto agudo do miocárdio, 72,5% apresentavam Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica, 82,4% eram sedentários, 54,9%, ex-tabagistas e 45,1%, etilistas. Evidenciou-se, nas dimensões do EQ-5D-3L, melhora da qualidade de vida quanto ao domínio ansiedade/depressão (p = 0,000) e a Escala Visual Analógica identificou melhora do estado de saúde (p = 0,005). Demonstrou-se, no questionário MacNew QLMI, melhora da qualidade de vida nos domínios: emocional (p = 0,000); físico (p = 0,000) e social (p = 0,000). Conclusão: evidenciou-se melhora da QVRS analisada pelos questionários genérico e específico após transcorrer seis meses do pós-operatório de CRVM.(AU)

Objective: to assess the impact of Myocardial Revascularization Surgery on health-related quality of life. Method: this is a quantitative, observational, longitudinal, prospective study, with 51 participants submitted to MRVS, through the application of questionnaires to assess health-related quality of life EuroQol-3L (EQ-5D-3L) and MacNew QLMI. Data was organized in an Excel® spreadsheet, validating them by double typing and exporting them to SPSS, version 17.0. Results: 51 participants were included, of which 74.5% were male, 54.9% were elderly ≥ 60 years old, 62.7% had selfreported skin color, 76.4% had acute myocardial infarction, 72 , 5% had Systemic Arterial Hypertension, 82.4% were sedentary, 54.9%, ex-smokers and 45.1%, alcoholics. In the dimensions of the EQ-5D-3L, there was an improvement in the quality of life regarding the anxiety / depression domain (p = 0.000) and the Visual Analogue Scale identified an improvement in health status (p = 0.005). The MacNew QLMI questionnaire demonstrated an improvement in the quality of life in the following domains: emotional (p = 0.000); physical (p = 0.000) and social (p = 0.000). Conclusion: there was an improvement in the HRQoL analyzed by the generic and specific questionnaires after six months after the MRVS operation.(AU)

Objetivo: evaluar el impacto de la cirugía de revascularización de miocardio en la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud. Método: este es un estudio cuantitativo, observacional, longitudinal, prospectivo, con 51 participantes sometidos a CRVM, mediante la aplicación de cuestionarios para evaluar la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud, EuroQol-3L (EQ-5D-3L) y MacNew QLMI. Los datos se organizaron en una hoja de cálculo Excel®, validada por doble tipeo y exportada a SPSS, versión 17.0. Resultados: se incluyeron 51 participantes, hombres (74.5%), ancianos ≥ 60 años (54.9%), color de piel autoinformado blanco (62.7%), infarto agudo de miocardio (76.4%), hipertensión arterial sistémica (72,5%), inactividad física (82,4%), tabaquismo (54,9%) y alcoholismo (45,1%). Las dimensiones del EQ-5D-3L mostraron una mejora en la calidad de vida con respecto al dominio de ansiedad / depresión (p = 0,000) y la Escala Analógica Visual identificó una mejora en el estado de salud (p = 0,005). El cuestionario MacNew QLMI demostró una mejora en la calidad de vida en los dominios: emocional (p = 0,000); física (p = 0.000) y social (p = 0.000). Conclusión: hubo una mejora en la CVRS analizada por los cuestionarios genéricos y específicos, seis meses después del postoperatorio de CABG.(AU)

TCF7L2 polymorphism is associated with low nitric oxide release, endothelial dysfunction and enhanced inflammatory response after myocardial infarction.

BACKGOUND: The favorable effects of insulin during myocardial infarction (MI) remain unclear due to the divergence between mechanistic studies and clinical trials of exogenous insulin administration. The rs7903146 polymorphism of the transcription factor 7-like 2 (TCF7L2) gene is associated with attenuated insulin secretion. METHODS: In non-diabetic patients with ST-elevation MI (STEMI), using such a model of genetically determined down-regulation of endogenous insulin secretion we investigated the change in plasma insulin, C-peptide, interleukin-2 (IL-2), C-reactive protein (CRP), and nitric oxide (NOx) levels between admission (D1) and the fifth day after MI (D5). Coronary angiography and flow-mediated dilation (FMD) were performed at admission and 30 days after MI, respectively. Homeostasis Model Assessment estimated insulin secretion (HOMA2%ß) and insulin sensitivity (HOMA2%S). RESULTS: Although glycemia did not differ between genotypes, carriers of the T-allele had lower HOMA2%ß and higher HOMA2%S at both D1 and D5. As compared with non-carriers, T-allele carriers had higher plasma IL-2 and CRP at D5, higher intracoronary thrombus grade, lower FMD and NOx change between D1 and D5 and higher 30-day mortality. CONCLUSION: In non-diabetic STEMI patients, the rs7903146 TCF7L2 gene polymorphism is associated with lower insulin secretion, worse endothelial function, higher coronary thrombotic burden, and higher short-term mortality. GENERAL SIGNIFICANCE: During the acute phase of MI, a lower capacity of insulin secretion may influence clinical outcome.

Glycosylated hemoglobin is associated with decreased endothelial function, high inflammatory response, and adverse clinical outcome in non-diabetic STEMI patients.

OBJECTIVE: Chronic dysglycemia was recently identified as a predictor for adverse outcomes in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated by percutaneous coronary intervention. Data for non-diabetic patients who underwent thrombolysis is scarce. In this context, we aimed to study the effect of HbA1c on cardiovascular outcome after STEMI. METHODS: A prospective cohort of 326 non-diabetic STEMI individuals was used for the analyses. We measured plasma glucose, hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c], lipid profile, C-reactive protein (CRP), and nitrate/nitrite (NOx) upon admission and five days after STEMI (D5). Flow-mediated dilation (FMD) was performed 30 days after STEMI. During clinical follow-up, we assessed patients for incident diabetes (progression to HbA1c ≥ 6.5%) and major adverse cardiac events (MACE), defined as a composite of fatal and non-fatal MI, sudden cardiac death, and angina requiring hospitalization. RESULTS: Using ROC-curve analysis, a 5.8% HbA1c best predicted MACE with a sensitivity of 75% and specificity of 53% (AUC 0.673, p = 0.001). Patients were categorized as high HbA1c if ≥ 5.8% and low HbA1c if <5.8%. Compared with patients with low HbA1c, those with high HbA1c presented with 20% higher CRP-D5 (p = 0.009) and 19% higher ΔCRP (p = 0.01), a 32% decrease in ΔNOx (p < 0.001), and 33% lower FMD (p < 0.001). After a median follow-up of 1.9 (1.1-2.8) years, patients with high HbA1c had more incident diabetes (HR 2.3 95% CI 1.01-5.2; p = 0.048) and MACE (HR 3.32 95% CI 1.09-10.03; p = 0.03). CONCLUSION: Non-diabetic STEMI patients with high HbA1c present with decreased endothelial function and increased inflammatory response and long-term risk of MACE.

Coronary artery calcification score is an independent predictor of the no-reflow phenomenon after reperfusion therapy in acute myocardial infarction.

AIM/BACKGROUND: Abundant evidence shows that coronary artery calcification (CAC) is a strong marker of structural and functional changes within the artery wall. Thus far, the implications of CAC in patients with acute coronary syndromes remain unclear. We aimed to investigate whether the CAC score is associated with impaired reperfusion during the acute phase of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). METHODS: We enrolled 60 consecutive STEMI patients to undergo cardiac computed tomography for assessment of the CAC score within 1 week after STEMI. Coronary thrombus burden, coronary blood flow (TIMI flow), and myocardial blush grade (MBG) were evaluated systematically. Patients with maximal TIMI flow and MBG were grouped as optimal reperfusion (n=27) and their counterparts as no-reflow (NR, n=33). RESULTS: There were no differences in the clinical characteristics between groups. Patients in the NR group had higher heart rate, coronary angiographic severity, and CAC score. CAC score greater than 100 was associated independently with the presence of NR (odds ratio 4.4, 95% confidence interval 1.17-16.3). The CAC score of nonculprit coronary arteries was higher in NR individuals than in their counterparts (P=0.04). In addition, the CAC score of the isnfarct-related artery correlated negatively with the TIMI-flow rate (r=-0.54, P<0.001) and with the MBG (r=-0.32, P=0.04). CONCLUSION: The CAC score is associated with the presence of the NR phenomenon in STEMI patients.