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Nefrología (Madrid) ; 44(2): 224-232, Mar-Abr. 2024. tab, graf
Artigo em Inglês | IBECS | ID: ibc-231572

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Introduction: Data regarding vascular calcification (VC) in contemporary peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients is scarce. Bone–vascular axis has been demonstrated in hemodialysis (HD). However, studies showing the link between bone disease and VC in PD patients are lacking. The role of sclerostin, dickkopf-related protein 1 (DKK-1), receptor activator for nuclear factor kB ligand and osteoprotegerin (OPG) in VC in PD remains to clarify. Materials and methods: Bone biopsy was performed in 47 prevalent PD patients with histomorphometric analysis. Patients were submitted to pelvis and hands X-ray to evaluate VC using the Adragão score (AS). Relevant clinical and biochemical data was collected. Results: Thirteen patients (27.7%) had positive AS (AS≥1). Patients with VC were significantly older (58.9 vs. 50.4 years, p=0.011), had a lower dialysis dose (KT/V 2.0 vs. 2.4, p=0.025) and a higher glycosylated hemoglobin (7.2 vs. 5.4%, p=0.001). There was not any laboratorial parameter of mineral and bone disease used in clinical practice different between patients with or without VC. All diabetic patients had VC but only 8.1% of non-diabetic had VC (p<0.001). Patients with VC showed significantly higher erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) (91.1 vs. 60.0mm/h, p=0.001), sclerostin (2250.0 vs. 1745.8pg/mL, p=0.035), DKK-1 (1451.6 vs. 1042.9pg/mL, p=0.041) and OPG levels (2904.9 vs. 1518.2pg/mL, p=0.002). On multivariate analysis, only ESR remained statistically significant (OR 1.07; 95% CI 1.01–1.14; p=0.022). Bone histomorphometric findings were not different in patients with VC. There was no correlation between bone formation rate and AS (r=−0.039; p=0.796). Conclusion: The presence of VC was not associated with bone turnover and volume evaluated by bone histomorphometry. Inflammation and diabetes seem to play a more relevant role in VC in PD. (AU)


Introducción Los datos sobre calcificación vascular (CV) en pacientes contemporáneos en diálisis peritoneal (DP) son escasos. En pacientes en hemodiálisis, se ha demostrado la existencia de una conexión entre hueso y sistema vascular; sin embargo, faltan estudios que muestren el vínculo entre la enfermedad ósea y la CV en pacientes en DP. Si la esclerostina, la proteína relacionada con Dickkopf 1 (DKK-1), el ligando del receptor activador para el factor nuclear κB (RANKL) y la osteoprotegerina (OPG) tienen un papel en la CV en pacientes en DP aún no está claro. Materiales y métodos Se realizó biopsia ósea en 47 pacientes prevalentes en DP y se analizó mediante histomorfometría. También se tomaron radiografías de pelvis y manos a los pacientes para evaluar la CV mediante el Índice de Adragão (IA). Además, se analizaron datos clínicos y bioquímicos relevantes. Resultados: Trece pacientes (27,7%) tuvieron IA positivo (IA ≥ 1). Los pacientes con CV eran significativamente mayores (58,9 vs 50,4 años, p=0,011) tenían menor dosis de diálisis (KT/V 2,0 vs 2,4, p=0,025) y niveles más elevados de hemoglobina glicosilada (7,2 vs 5,4%, p=0,001). No hubo ningún parámetro de laboratorio de enfermedad mineral y ósea utilizado en la práctica clínica diferente entre pacientes con o sin CV. Todos los pacientes diabéticos mostraron CV, sin embargo, solo el 8,1% de los no diabéticos tenían CV (p <0,001). Además, los pacientes con CV mostraron una velocidad de sedimentación globular más elevada (VSG) (91,1 vs. 60,0mm/h, p=0,001) y mayores concentraciones séricas de esclerostina (2.250,0 vs. 1.745,8 pg/ml, p=0,035), DKK-1 (1451,6 vs 1042,9 pg/ml, p=0,041) y OPG (2.904,9 vs. 1.518,2 pg/ml, p=0,002). En el análisis multivariante, solo la VSG fue estadísticamente significativa (OR 1,07; IC del 95%: 1,01-1,14; p=0,022)... (AU)


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Humanos , Calcificação Vascular/diagnóstico , Distúrbio Mineral e Ósseo na Doença Renal Crônica , Diálise Peritoneal , Biópsia , Osso e Ossos , Osteoprotegerina
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Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1558169

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Hoy en día es común recibir pacientes en la clínica odontológica relatando dolor uni o bilateral en la zona lateral de la cara, más específicamente en la zona de las ramas mandibulares. Este dolor puede ser muchas veces de origen dental, muscular masticatorio, de las articulaciones temporomandibulares, o incluso tonsilar. Debido a que las anteriores son patologías más frecuentes, muchas veces el clínico no considera que la causa de estos dolores podría estar asociada al síndrome de Eagle. Esta investigación se fundamentó en la necesidad de utilizar las radiografías panorámicas como herramienta para asociar dolores que no remiten a tratamientos convencionales a calcificaciones del complejo estilohioideo, muchas veces hallazgos radiográficos que no son comúnmente tomados en consideración por el clínico. El objetivo del estudio fue eterminar la asociación entre calcificaciones del complejo estilohioideo en radiografías panorámicas y sintomatología clínica dolorosa en pacientes del centro de salud de la Universidad San Sebastián, sede Santiago, Chile. Se realizó un estudio correlacional, analítico y retrospectivo en el Centro de Salud de la Universidad San Sebastián. Se tomó una muestra aleatoria de 815 radiografías y fichas clínicas asociadas, en las cuáles se analizó la presencia, tipo y ubicación de calcificaciones del complejo estilohioideo, así como, si los pacientes relataron sintomatología dolorosa asociable al Síndrome de Eagle. Posteriormente se realizó un análisis descriptivo, exploratorio e inferencial de asociación entre variables. El porcentaje de pacientes que presentó calcificaciones del complejo estilohioideo alcanzó un 85,4%, siendo la mayoría de tipo elongado (70,98%), seguida del tipo segmentado (26,72%) y muy por debajo el tipo pseudoarticulado (2,3%). Con respecto a la prevalencia de sintomatología la gran mayoría de los pacientes no presentó (96,32%), sin verse diferencias según sexo o edad. Por último, al realizar el análisis de asociación el valor de X 2 calculado fue de 3,171, menor al valor de X2 crítico tabulado de 3,841. Al obtener un X2 calculado menor a un X2 crítico tabulado se demostró que no existe una asociación entre la presencia de calcificaciones del complejo estilohioideo y sintomatología clínica asociada. Además, las prevalencias de calcificaciones y sus tipos no variaron según la edad o género, lo que no nos permitió establecer una relación causal entre las variables.


Nowadays it is very common to receive patients in the dental clinic reporting unilateral or bilateral pain in the lateral area of the face, more specifically in the mandibular rami area. The origin of this pain can often be dental, muscular, from the temporomandibular joint or even tonsillar. Because the named pathologies are more frequent, many times the clinician does not consider that the cause of this pain could be associated with Eagle syndrome. This research was based on the need to use panoramic radiographs as a tool to associate pain that does not refer to conventional treatments with calcifications of the stylohyoid complex, many times radiographic findings that are not commonly considered by the clinician. This correlational cross analytical study was carried out at San Sebastián University Health Center. A random sample of 815 radiographs and associated clinical records was taken, in which the presence, type and location of calcifications of the stylohyoid complex were analyzed, as well as whether the patients reported painful symptoms associated with Eagle syndrome. Subsequently, a descriptive, exploratory, and inferential analysis of association between variables was conducted. The percentage of patients who presented calcifications of the stylohyoid complex reached 85.4%, being the majority the elongated type (70.98%), followed by the segmented type (26.72%) and far below the pseudoarticulated type (2.3%). Regarding the prevalence of symptoms, the vast majority of patients did not present (96.32%), without seeing differences according to gender or age. Finally, when performing the association analysis, the calculated X2 value was 3.171, lower than the critical tabulated X2 value of 3.841. Obtaining a calculated X2 lower than a critical tabulated X2 showed that there is no association between the presence of calcifications of the stylohyoid complex and associated clinical symptoms. In addition, the prevalence of calcifications and their types did not vary according to age or gender, which did not allow us to establish a causal relationship between the variables.

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Artigo em Inglês, Espanhol | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38402026

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INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular calcification is an important public health issue with an unmeet therapeutic need. We had previously shown that lysyl oxidase (LOX) activity critically influences vascular wall smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and valvular interstitial cells (VICs) calcification by affecting extracellular matrix remodeling. We have delved into the participation of LOX in atherosclerosis and vascular calcification, as well as in the mineralization of the aortic valve. METHODS: Immunohistochemical and expression studies were carried out in human atherosclerotic lesions and experimental models, valves from patients with aortic stenosis, VICs, and in a genetically modified mouse model that overexpresses LOX in CMLV (TgLOXCMLV). Hyperlipemia and atherosclerosis was induced in mice through the administration of adeno-associated viruses encoding a PCSK9 mutated form (AAV-PCSK9D374Y) combined with an atherogenic diet. RESULTS: LOX expression is increased in the neointimal layer of atherosclerotic lesions from human coronary arteries and in VSMC-rich regions of atheromas developed both in the brachiocephalic artery of control (C57BL/6J) animals transduced with PCSK9D374Y and in the aortic root of ApoE-/- mice. In TgLOXCMLV mice, PCSK9D374Y transduction did not significantly alter the enhanced aortic expression of genes involved in matrix remodeling, inflammation, oxidative stress and osteoblastic differentiation. Likewise, LOX transgenesis did not alter the size or lipid content of atherosclerotic lesions in the aortic arch, brachiocephalic artery and aortic root, but exacerbated calcification. Among lysyl oxidase isoenzymes, LOX is the most expressed member of this family in highly calcified human valves, colocalizing with RUNX2 in VICs. The lower calcium deposition and decreased RUNX2 levels triggered by the overexpression of the nuclear receptor NOR-1 in VICs was associated with a reduction in LOX. CONCLUSIONS: Our results show that LOX expression is increased in atherosclerotic lesions, and that overexpression of this enzyme in VSMC does not affect the size of the atheroma or its lipid content, but it does affect its degree of calcification. Further, these data suggest that the decrease in calcification driven by NOR-1 in VICs would involve a reduction in LOX. These evidences support the interest of LOX as a therapeutic target in cardiovascular calcification.

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Rev Med Inst Mex Seguro Soc ; 61(6): 888-894, 2023 Nov 06.
Artigo em Espanhol | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37995653

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Background: Complex calcified coronary lesions are a frequent finding during percutaneous coronary intervention, representing for decades a challenge and limitation in patients with indication of revascularization, due to suboptimal angiographic results, high incidence of perioperative complications and long-term adverse events despite the multiple strategies employed, such as the use of cutting balloon, high-pressure balloons or rotational or orbital atherectomy, interventions with limitations that have hindered its routine use, recently a new plaque modification technique known as coronary intravascular lithotripsy has burst into the treatment of this complex entity, which consists in the use of a specially modified balloon for the emission of pulsatile mechanical energy (sonic pressure waves) that allows modifying the calcified plate. Clinical case: By presenting a series of clinical cases and reviewing the literature, our initial experience is presented, key elements are summarized and discussed in the understanding of this new intervention technique necessary for decision making. Conclusion: Coronary intravascular lithotripsy is projected as a promising technique for the modification and preparation of superficial and deep calcified coronary lesions, through microfractures that allow the apposition and effective expansion of the stent, strategy that according to different trials (Disrupt CAD series, SOLSTICE assay) and records presents a high efficiency and good safety profile, data consistent with our initial experience.


Introducción: las lesiones coronarias calcificadas complejas son un hallazgo frecuente durante el intervencionismo coronario percutáneo, han representado durante décadas un desafío y limitante en pacientes con indicación de revascularización, debido a resultados angiográficos subóptimos, alta incidencia de complicaciones perioperatorias y eventos adversos a largo plazo a pesar de las múltiples estrategias empleadas, como el uso de balones de corte, balones de alta presión o la aterectomía rotacional u orbital, intervenciones con limitantes que han dificultado su uso rutinario. Recientemente, una nueva técnica de modificación de placa conocida como litotricia intravascular coronaria ha irrumpido en el tratamiento de esta compleja entidad, la cual consiste en la utilización de un balón especialmente modificado para la emisión de energía mecánica pulsátil (ondas de presión sónicas) que permite modificar la placa calcificada. Caso clínico: mediante la presentación de una serie de casos clínico y revisión de literatura se presenta nuestra experiencia inicial, se resume y discuten elementos claves en el entendimiento de esta nueva técnica de intervencionismo necesarios para la toma de decisiones. Conclusión: la litotricia intravascular coronaria se proyecta como una técnica prometedora para la modificación y preparación de lesiones coronarias calcificadas superficiales y profundas, mediante microfracturas que permiten la aposición y expansión efectiva del stent; estrategia que de acuerdo con diferentes ensayos (serie Disrupt CAD, ensayo SOLSTICE) y registros presenta una eficacia alta y buen perfil de seguridad, datos concordantes con nuestra experiencia inicial.


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Doença da Artéria Coronariana , Litotripsia , Intervenção Coronária Percutânea , Calcificação Vascular , Humanos , Cálcio , Calcificação Vascular/terapia , Calcificação Vascular/etiologia , Resultado do Tratamento , Intervenção Coronária Percutânea/efeitos adversos , Litotripsia/efeitos adversos , Litotripsia/métodos , Doença da Artéria Coronariana/terapia , Doença da Artéria Coronariana/etiologia
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Horiz. med. (Impresa) ; 23(4)oct. 2023.
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1528676

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La aterectomía rotacional es un procedimiento específico utilizado para el manejo de lesiones coronarias complejas, especialmente cuando existe calcificación de las arterias coronarias (CAC). Esta técnica fue muy utilizada hasta la última década del siglo pasado; actualmente, aunque es poco usada, juega un papel importante en pacientes que podrían ser candidatos a revascularización quirúrgica pero que, por diferentes patologías ―como la enfermedad ateromatosa difusa, en la que se requieren estents largos, reestenosis in-stent, lesiones ostiales calcificadas y oclusiones totales crónicas―, se rechaza la opción quirúrgica. La aterectomía rotacional es un método que utiliza una fresa recubierta de diamante para reducir el volumen de las placas ateroescleróticas y la calcificación de los vasos. Este dispositivo dispersa la placa en microfragmentos, con lo que se consigue un aumento del diámetro luminal. Estos fragmentos, que tienen un diámetro mínimo, pasan predominantemente a la circulación capilar y luego son absorbidos por el sistema reticuloendotelial. Dentro de las complicaciones de esta técnica destacan la disección arterial, el atrapamiento del dispositivo, la bradicardia y la microperforación de arterias coronarias. Esta última puede ser corregida con el uso de trombina, de grasa subcutánea o de perlas. Este artículo reporta el caso de una paciente anciana con enfermedad coronaria multivaso asociada a calcificación extensa de todas las arterias coronarias, por una historia de radioterapia recibida en años anteriores por cáncer de mama y que, al no ser candidata a terapia quirúrgica por cirugía cardiovascular, requirió manejo con aterectomía rotacional que se vio complicada por microperforación de una arteria coronaria, pero que posteriormente evolucionó de manera satisfactoria.


Rotational atherectomy is a specific procedure for managing complex coronary artery lesions, especially when there is coronary artery calcification (CAC). This technique was widely used until the last decade of the 20th century; however, although it is rarely used, it currently plays an important role in patients who could be candidates for surgical revascularization but reject surgeries due to different pathologies-such as diffuse atheromatous disease requiring long stents, in-stent restenosis, calcified ostial lesions and chronic total occlusions. Rotational atherectomy is a method that uses a diamond-coated burr to reduce the volume of atherosclerotic plaques and calcification of vessels. This device breaks up plaque into microfragments, leading to an increase in lumen diameter. These fragments, which have a tiny diameter, pass predominantly into the capillary circulation and are then absorbed by the reticuloendothelial system. Among the complications of this technique are arterial dissection, device entrapment, bradycardia and microperforation of coronary arteries. The latter can be corrected with the use of thrombin, subcutaneous fat or beads. This article reports the case of an elderly female patient with multivessel coronary artery disease associated with extensive calcification of all the coronary arteries secondary to radiotherapy received in previous years for breast cancer. The patient, not being a candidate for cardiovascular surgery, required a rotational atherectomy that resulted in a microperforation of a coronary artery but with good subsequent progress.

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Rev. osteoporos. metab. miner. (Internet) ; 15(3): 93-99, Juli-Sep. 2023. tab
Artigo em Inglês, Espanhol | IBECS | ID: ibc-226993

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Introducción y objetivo: la calcificación aórtica abdominal (CAA) es predictora de eventos cardiovasculares. El objetivo de este trabajo fue valorar la asociación de la gamma glutamil transferasa (GGT) con presencia y progresión de CAA y los cambios en densidad mineral ósea (DMO) en columna lumbar y cuello femoral. Material y métodos: se seleccionaron 326 hombres y mujeres mayores de 50 años que realizaron un cuestionario, dos radiografías laterales dorso-lumbares y DMO, repitiendo a los 4 años las mismas pruebas y un estudio analítico. Resultados: la presencia y progresión de CAA (nuevas o mayor severidad) fue inferior en el cuartil 1 (Q1) de GGT respecto a los otros cuartiles (40 % vs. 58 %, p = 0,021; 24 % vs. 44 %, p = 0,022). Comparado con Q1, el análisis de regresión logística ajustado por confusores mostró que los Q2 y Q4 se asociaron con aumentos en la presencia de CAA [odds ratio (OR) = 2,53, intervalo de confianza del 95 % (IC 96 %) = (1,22-5,25) y OR = 3,04, IC 95 % = (1,36-6,77)] y Q2, Q3 y Q4 se asociaron con aumentos en progresión de CAA [OR = 2,24, IC 95 % = (1,07-4,67); OR = 2,35, IC 95 % = (1,09-5,07) y OR = 3,47, IC 95 % = (1,56-7,70)]. El análisis multivariante por sexos mostró que tanto en hombres como mujeres el Q4 de GGT se asoció con progresión de CAA [OR = 3,27, IC 95 % = (1,14-9,36) y OR = 3,26, IC 95 % = (1,03-10,29) respectivamente] y en mujeres con mayores pérdidas de DMO a nivel lumbar. No hubo efecto con respecto a la prevalencia de CAA. Conclusiones: valores elevados de GGT podrían ser un indicador de presencia y progresión de CAA en población mayor de 50 años. De forma separada por sexo, los mayores niveles de GGT se asociaron con progresión de CAA, siendo un marcador pronóstico de daño cardiovascular.(AU)


Introduction and objective: abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is a predictor of cardiovascular events. This study aimedto assess the association of gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) in the presence and progression of AAC, as well as changesto bone mineral density (BMD) in the lumbar spine and femoral neck.Materials and methods: a total of 326 men and women over 50 years of age were selected for this study. They completeda questionnaire, underwent two lateral dorso-lumbar spine X-rays, and BMD measurements. The same tests and 1 analyticalassessment were repeated after 4 years.Results: the presence and progression of AAC (new occurrences or increased severity) were lower in GGT quartile 1 (Q1)compared with the other quartiles (40 % vs 58 %; p = 0.021; 24 % vs 44 %; p = 0.022). Compared with Q1, the confound -ers-adjusted logistic regression analysis showed that Q2 and Q4 were associated with more presence of AAC [odds ratio(OR), 2.53; 95 % confidence interval (95 % CI), 1.22-5.25 and OR, 3.04; 95 % CI, 1.36-6.77]. Additionally, Q2, Q3, and Q4were associated with more AAC progression [OR, 2.24; 95 % CI, 1.07-4.67; OR, 2.35; 95 % CI, 1.09-5.07; and OR, 3.47;95 % CI, 1.56-7.70]. The gender-stratified multivariate analysis revealed that in both men and women, the Q4 of GGT wasassociated with AAC progression [OR, 3.27; 95 % CI, 1.14-9.36, and OR, 3.26; 95 % CI, 1.03-10.29, respectively], and inwomen alone, with greater lumbar BMD losses. There were no effects regarding the prevalence of AAC.Conclusions: elevated GGT levels could serve as an indicator of the presence and progression of AAC in individuals olderthan 50 years. When analyzed separately by gender, higher GGT levels were associated with AAC progression, which actedas a prognostic marker for cardiovascular disease.(AU)


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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , gama-Glutamiltransferase , Densidade Óssea , Coluna Vertebral , Colo do Fêmur/metabolismo , Densitometria , Metabolismo , Osteoporose , Inquéritos e Questionários , Fatores de Risco
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Nefrologia (Engl Ed) ; 43(1): 63-80, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37268501

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a pathology with a high worldwide incidence and an upward trend affecting the elderly. When CKD is very advanced, the use of renal replacement therapies is required to prolong its life (dialysis or kidney transplantation). Although dialysis improves many complications of CKD, the disease does not reverse completely. These patients present an increase in oxidative stress, chronic inflammation and the release of extracellular vesicles (EVs), which cause endothelial damage and the development of different cardiovascular diseases (CVD). CKD patients develop premature diseases associated with advanced age, such as CVD. EVs play an essential role in developing CVD in patients with CKD since their number increases in plasma and their content is modified. The EVs of patients with CKD cause endothelial dysfunction, senescence and vascular calcification. In addition, miRNAs free or transported in EVs together with other components carried in these EVs promote endothelial dysfunction, thrombotic and vascular calcification in CKD, among other effects. This review describes the classic factors and focuses on the role of new mechanisms involved in the development of CVD associated with CKD, emphasizing the role of EVs in the development of cardiovascular pathologies in the context of CKD. Moreover, the review summarized the EVs' role as diagnostic and therapeutic tools, acting on EV release or content to avoid the development of CVD in CKD patients.


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Doenças Cardiovasculares , MicroRNAs , Insuficiência Renal Crônica , Calcificação Vascular , Humanos , Idoso , Doenças Cardiovasculares/etiologia , Doenças Cardiovasculares/epidemiologia , Insuficiência Renal Crônica/complicações , Insuficiência Renal Crônica/terapia , Insuficiência Renal Crônica/diagnóstico , Calcificação Vascular/etiologia , Calcificação Vascular/patologia , Inflamação
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Rev. argent. cardiol ; 91(2): 109-116, jun. 2023. graf
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1529588

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RESUMEN Introducción : Los puntajes de riesgo cardiovascular tienen limitaciones relacionadas con la calibración, la discriminación y la baja sensibilidad. Se han identificado diferentes "moduladores de riesgo" que permiten mejorar la estratificación del riesgo cardiovascular: placa aterosclerótica carotídea (PAC), puntaje de calcio arterial coronario (pCAC) y lipoproteína(a) [Lp(a)]. Objetivos : 1) determinar la prevalencia de los moduladores de riesgo citados en una población en prevención primaria; 2) determinar la concordancia entre los 2 métodos de detección de aterosclerosis subclínica; 3) establecer qué proporción de pacientes deberían recibir estatinas inicialmente, según su puntaje de riesgo, y posteriormente con el conocimiento de los moduladores de riesgo. Material y métodos : Se incluyeron individuos de 18 a 79 años, que asistieron para una evaluación de riesgo cardiovascular y que no estaban recibiendo tratamiento hipolipemiante. Se calculó el puntaje de riesgo (ASCVD Risk Estimator) en cada paciente. Se evaluó la presencia de PAC, el pCAC y el nivel plasmático de Lp(a). Resultados : Se incluyeron 348 pacientes (edad media 55,6 ± 12,2 años, 45,4% hombres). En la población total, 29,8%, 36,8% y 53,2% de los pacientes mostraron un valor de Lp(a) ≥ 50 mg/dL, PAC o un pCAC > 0, respectivamente. La prevalencia de PAC y pCAC fue progresivamente mayor según la categoría de riesgo cardiovascular; sin embargo, la proporción de sujetos de bajo riesgo que tenían moduladores de riesgo fue considerable (Lp(a) ≥ 50 mg/dl: 25,7%; PAC: 22%; pCAC > 0: 33%). En los 60 individuos menores de 45 años la prevalencia de pCAC > 0 y PAC fue de 18,3% y 10%, respectivamente. La concordancia entre los dos métodos para determinar la presencia de ateromatosis subclínica fue discreta (kappa 0,33). La indicación del tratamiento con estatinas aumentó un 31,6% luego de evaluar la presencia de moduladores. Conclusión : La presencia de moduladores de riesgo fue frecuente en esta población en prevención primaria, incluso en sujetos de bajo riesgo o menores de 45 años. La detección de moduladores de riesgo podría mejorar la estratificación inicial y llevar a reconsiderar el tratamiento con estatinas.


ABSTRACT Background : Cardiovascular risk scores have limitations related to calibration, discrimination, and low sensitivity. Different "risk modulators" have been identified to improve cardiovascular risk stratification: carotid atherosclerotic plaque (CAP), coronary artery calcium (CAC) score and lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]. Objectives : The aims of this study were: 1) to determine the prevalence of risk modulators mentioned in a primary prevention population; 2) determine the concordance between the 2 methods of detecting subclinical atherosclerosis; and 3) establish which proportion of patients should receive statins according to the initial risk stratification and after being recategorized by screening for risk modulators. Methods : Individuals aged 18 to 79 years who consulted for cardiovascular risk assessment and who were not receiving lipid-lowering treatment were included. The risk score was calculated in each patient using ASCVD Risk Estimator. The presence of CAP, CAC score and Lp(a) level were evaluated. Results : The cohort was made up of 348 patients; mean age was 55.6 ± 12.2 years and 45.4% were men. In the total population, 29.8%, 36.8%, and 53.2% of patients showed Lp(a) value ≥50 mg/dL, CAP, or a CAC score >0, respectively. The prevalence of CAP and CAC score was progressively higher according to the cardiovascular risk category; however, the proportion of low-risk subjects who had risk modulators was considerable (Lp(a) ≥50 mg/dl: 25.7%; CAP: 22%; CAC score >0: 33%). In the 60 subjects <45 years, the prevalence of CAC score >0 and CAP was 18.3% and 10%, respectively. The agreement between the two methods for quantifying subclinical atheromatosis was fair (kappa= 0.33). The indication for statin treatment increased by 31.6% after evaluating the presence of modulators. Conclusion : The presence of risk modulators was common in this population in primary prevention, even in low-risk subjects or < 45 years. Detection of risk modulators could improve initial stratification and lead to reconsideration of statin treatment.

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Clín. investig. arterioscler. (Ed. impr.) ; 35(3): 129-141, May-Jun. 2023. ilus, tab, graf
Artigo em Inglês | IBECS | ID: ibc-221779

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Background: The relationship between physical activity and coronary artery calcification (CAC) was evaluated in different studies during the last years, although the results were conflicting. Objective: The main objective of the present systematic review was to assess the association between different levels of physical activity and CAC score estimated by computed tomography (CT). Methods: This systematic review was performed according to PRISMA guidelines. A literature search was performed to detect studies that evaluated the association between physical activity and CAC score. The levels of physical activity evaluated were those reported by the original publications. The CAC score was estimated by CT and was reported in Agatston units. Results: Twenty six studies including 89,405 subjects were considered eligible for this research. The studies developed in the general population showed different results regarding the association between physical activity and CAC score: no association (7 studies), a positive association (4 studies), an inverse relationship (6 studies), a U-shaped relationship (2 studies), or different results depending on the subgroup evaluated (2 studies). In the largest studies, a positive association was observed. When we analyzed the studies that evaluated athletes, four studies showed a positive association between exercise intensity and CAC. Conclusion: This systematic review showed disparate results regarding the association between physical activity and CAC score. The largest studies and most studies developed in athletes suggest that intense physical activity could be associated with high CAC score, although this hypothesis should be confirmed in future research.(AU)


Antecedentes: La relación entre la actividad física y el calcio arterial coronario (CAC) fue evaluada en diferentes estudios durante los últimos años, aunque los resultados fueron contradictorios. Objetivo: El principal objetivo fue evaluar la asociación entre diferentes niveles de actividad física y la puntuación de CAC estimada por tomografía computarizada (TC). Métodos: Esta revisión sistemática se realizó de acuerdo con las guías PRISMA. Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica para detectar estudios que evaluaran la asociación entre la actividad física y la puntuación de CAC. Los niveles de actividad física evaluados fueron los informados por las publicaciones originales. La puntuación de CAC se estimó por TC y se informó en unidades Agatston. Resultados: Veintiséis estudios que incluyeron 89.405 sujetos se consideraron elegibles para esta investigación. Los estudios desarrollados en población general mostraron diferentes resultados en cuanto a la asociación entre la actividad física y la puntuación de CAC: ninguna asociación (7 estudios), una asociación positiva (4 estudios), una relación inversa (6 estudios), una relación en forma de «U» (2 estudios), o resultados diferentes según el subgrupo evaluado (2 estudios). Los estudios más grandes y 4 de los estudios que evaluaron atletas reportaron una asociación positiva.(AU)


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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Atividade Motora , Cálcio , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Calcificação Vascular , Vasos Coronários , Doença da Artéria Coronariana , Atletas , Arteriosclerose
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Nefrologia (Engl Ed) ; 2023 May 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37179214

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INTRODUCTION: Data regarding vascular calcification (VC) in contemporary peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients is scarce. Bone-vascular axis has been demonstrated in hemodialysis (HD). However, studies showing the link between bone disease and VC in PD patients are lacking. The role of sclerostin, dickkopf-related protein 1 (DKK-1), receptor activator for nuclear factor kB ligand and osteoprotegerin (OPG) in VC in PD remains to clarify. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Bone biopsy was performed in 47 prevalent PD patients with histomorphometric analysis. Patients were submitted to pelvis and hands X-ray to evaluate VC using the Adragão score (AS). Relevant clinical and biochemical data was collected. RESULTS: Thirteen patients (27.7%) had positive AS (AS≥1). Patients with VC were significantly older (58.9 vs. 50.4 years, p=0.011), had a lower dialysis dose (KT/V 2.0 vs. 2.4, p=0.025) and a higher glycosylated hemoglobin (7.2 vs. 5.4%, p=0.001). There was not any laboratorial parameter of mineral and bone disease used in clinical practice different between patients with or without VC. All diabetic patients had VC but only 8.1% of non-diabetic had VC (p<0.001). Patients with VC showed significantly higher erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) (91.1 vs. 60.0mm/h, p=0.001), sclerostin (2250.0 vs. 1745.8pg/mL, p=0.035), DKK-1 (1451.6 vs. 1042.9pg/mL, p=0.041) and OPG levels (2904.9 vs. 1518.2pg/mL, p=0.002). On multivariate analysis, only ESR remained statistically significant (OR 1.07; 95% CI 1.01-1.14; p=0.022). Bone histomorphometric findings were not different in patients with VC. There was no correlation between bone formation rate and AS (r=-0.039; p=0.796). CONCLUSION: The presence of VC was not associated with bone turnover and volume evaluated by bone histomorphometry. Inflammation and diabetes seem to play a more relevant role in VC in PD.

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Arq. ciências saúde UNIPAR ; 27(1)Jan-Abr. 2023.
Artigo em Português | LILACS | ID: biblio-1415642

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As calcificações pulpares provocam alterações morfológicas no interior dos canais radiculares que dificultam o tratamento endodôntico. Para solucionar essa dificuldade, a ferramenta Endoguide ou Endodontia Guiada foi desenvolvida para a resolução de casos complexos. Esta pesquisa objetivou descrever as aplicações da ferramenta Endoguide no tratamento de canais calcificados na endodontia. Todas as buscas foram realizadas por um único pesquisador na base de dados PubMed/MEDLINE e busca manual utilizando os descritores "Endodontics", "Digital", "Cone beam", "Guided". Foram considerados elegíveis os artigos publicados entre 2010 e 2022 e excluídos os estudos cuja publicação não foi obtida na íntegra e ainda aqueles em que os resultados não apresentaram embasamento teórico e prático suficientes para que pudessem ser incluídos no trabalho. Após as buscas, foram encontrados 47 artigos, selecionados inicialmente pelo título e resumos, excluindo as duplicatas. Ao final, a leitura completa e coleta de dados foi realizada em 6 artigos. As informações relevantes dos artigos selecionados foram transcritas em forma de quadro para sumarizar os achados. A endodontia guiada pode ser uma excelente alternativa para tratamentos de casos complexos, necessitando um investimento financeiro mínimo no consultório, pois os equipamentos de captura de imagem, planejamento virtual e de guias podem ser realizados em laboratórios capacitados. Assim, concluímos que o emprego da Endoguide como ferramenta no tratamento de canais calcificados se mostrou bem-sucedido e sua utilização não requer um conhecimento amplo, podendo ser usada por profissionais menos experientes.


Pulp calcifications cause morphological changes inside the root canals that make endodontic treatment difficult. To solve this difficulty, the tool Endoguide or Guided Endodontics was developed to solve complex cases. This research aimed to describe the applications of the Endoguide tool in the treatment of calcified root canals in endodontics. All searches were performed by a single researcher in the PubMed/MEDLINE database and manual search using the descriptors "Endodontics", "Digital", "Cone beam", "Guided". Articles published between 2010 and 2022 were considered eligible, and studies whose publication was not obtained in full text were excluded, as well as those in which the results did not have sufficient theoretical and practical basis for them to be included in the study. After the searches, 47 articles were found, initially selected by title and abstract, excluding duplicates. In the end, the complete reading and data collection was performed with 6 articles. Relevant information from the selected articles was transcribed for a table to summarize the findings. Guided endodontics can be an excellent alternative for treating complex cases, requiring minimal financial investment in the office, as image capture equipment, virtual planning and guides can be performed in trained laboratories. Thus, we conclude that the use of Endoguide as a tool in the treatment of calcified canals proved to be successful and its use does not require extensive knowledge and can be used by less experienced professionals.


Las calcificaciones pulpares provocan cambios morfológicos en el interior de los conductos radiculares que dificultan el tratamiento endodóntico. Para solventar esta dificultad se desarrolló la herramienta Endoguide o Endodoncia Guiada para resolver casos complejos. El objetivo de esta investigación fue describir las aplicaciones de la herramienta Endoguide en el tratamiento de conductos radiculares calcificados en endodoncia. Todas las búsquedas fueron realizadas por un único investigador en la base de datos PubMed/MEDLINE y búsqueda manual utilizando los descriptores "Endodontics", "Digital", "Cone beam", "Guided". Se consideraron elegibles los artículos publicados entre 2010 y 2022, y se excluyeron los estudios cuya publicación no se obtuvo a texto completo, así como aquellos en los que los resultados no tenían suficiente base teórica y práctica para ser incluidos en el estudio. Tras las búsquedas, se encontraron 47 artículos, seleccionados inicialmente por título y resumen, excluyendo los duplicados. Al final, se realizó la lectura completa y la recogida de datos con 6 artículos. La información relevante de los artículos seleccionados se transcribió para elaborar una tabla que resumiera los hallazgos. La endodoncia guiada puede ser una excelente alternativa para el tratamiento de casos complejos, requiriendo una mínima inversión financiera en el consultorio, ya que los equipos de captura de imágenes, la planificación virtual y las guías pueden realizarse en laboratorios capacitados. Así, concluimos que el uso de la Endoguía como herramienta en el tratamiento de conductos calcificados demostró ser exitoso y su uso no requiere de grandes conocimientos y puede ser utilizado por profesionales menos experimentados.


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Tecnologia/instrumentação , Calcificações da Polpa Dentária , Endodontia , Tecnologia , Software/tendências , Equipamentos e Provisões , Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico
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Nefrología (Madrid) ; 43(1): 63-80, ene.-feb. 2023. ilus, tab
Artigo em Espanhol | IBECS | ID: ibc-215242

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La enfermedad renal crónica (ERC) tiene una alta incidencia mundial y una tendencia ascendente que afecta principalmente a personas de edad avanzada. Cuando la ERC está muy avanzada se requiere el uso de terapias renales sustitutivas para prolongar la vida (diálisis o trasplante renal) y, pese a que la diálisis mejora muchas complicaciones de la ERC, la enfermedad no revierte de manera completa. Estos pacientes presentan un aumento del estrés oxidativo, inflamación crónica y aumento de la liberación de vesículas extracelulares (VE), que provocan daño endotelial y el desarrollo de distintas enfermedades cardiovasculares (ECV). De hecho, los pacientes con ERC desarrollan de forma prematura enfermedades asociadas a una edad avanzada, como es el caso de las ECV. Las VE desempeñan un papel muy importante en el desarrollo de ECV en pacientes con ERC, ya que su número aumenta en el plasma y su contenido se modifica. Las VE de pacientes con ERC generan disfunción endotelial, senescencia y calcificación vascular. Además, los miRNA libres o transportados en las VE junto a otros componentes vehiculados en estas VE promueven disfunción endotelial, eventos trombóticos y calcificación vascular en los pacientes con ERC, entre otros efectos. En esta revisión se describen los factores clásicos y el papel de nuevos mecanismos que intervienen en el desarrollo de la ECV asociada a la ERC, con especial hincapié en el papel de las VE en el desarrollo de enfermedades cardiovasculares en un contexto de ERC. Además, se expone el papel de las VE como herramienta diagnóstica y como diana terapéutica, actuando sobre su liberación o contenido para intentar evitar el desarrollo de ECV en enfermos renales crónicos. (AU)


Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a pathology with a high worldwide incidence and an upward trend affecting the elderly. When CKD is very advanced, the use of renal replacement therapies is required to prolong its life (dialysis or kidney transplantation). Although dialysis improves many complications of CKD, the disease does not reverse completely. These patients present an increase in oxidative stress, chronic inflammation and the release of extracellular vesicles (EVs), which cause endothelial damage and the development of different cardiovascular diseases (CVD). CKD patients develop premature diseases associated with advanced age, such as CVD. EVs play an essential role in developing CVD in patients with CKD since their number increases in plasma and their content is modified. The EVs of patients with CKD cause endothelial dysfunction, senescence and vascular calcification. In addition, miRNAs free or transported in EVs together with other components carried in these EVs promote endothelial dysfunction, thrombotic and vascular calcification in CKD, among other effects. This review describes the classic factors and focuses on the role of new mechanisms involved in the development of CVD associated with CKD, emphasizing the role of EVs in the development of cardiovascular pathologies in the context of CKD. Moreover, the review summarized the EVs’ role as diagnostic and therapeutic tools, acting on EV release or content to avoid the development of CVD in CKD patients. (AU)


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Humanos , Insuficiência Renal Crônica , Doenças Cardiovasculares , Calcificação Vascular , Vesículas Extracelulares
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Clin Investig Arterioscler ; 35(3): 129-141, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês, Espanhol | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36371286

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BACKGROUND: The relationship between physical activity and coronary artery calcification (CAC) was evaluated in different studies during the last years, although the results were conflicting. OBJECTIVE: The main objective of the present systematic review was to assess the association between different levels of physical activity and CAC score estimated by computed tomography (CT). METHODS: This systematic review was performed according to PRISMA guidelines. A literature search was performed to detect studies that evaluated the association between physical activity and CAC score. The levels of physical activity evaluated were those reported by the original publications. The CAC score was estimated by CT and was reported in Agatston units. RESULTS: Twenty six studies including 89,405 subjects were considered eligible for this research. The studies developed in the general population showed different results regarding the association between physical activity and CAC score: no association (7 studies), a positive association (4 studies), an inverse relationship (6 studies), a U-shaped relationship (2 studies), or different results depending on the subgroup evaluated (2 studies). In the largest studies, a positive association was observed. When we analyzed the studies that evaluated athletes, four studies showed a positive association between exercise intensity and CAC. CONCLUSION: This systematic review showed disparate results regarding the association between physical activity and CAC score. The largest studies and most studies developed in athletes suggest that intense physical activity could be associated with high CAC score, although this hypothesis should be confirmed in future research.


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Doença da Artéria Coronariana , Calcificação Vascular , Humanos , Vasos Coronários , Doença da Artéria Coronariana/epidemiologia , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X/métodos , Exercício Físico , Calcificação Vascular/epidemiologia , Angiografia Coronária/métodos , Fatores de Risco
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Rev. chil. enferm. respir ; 39(1): 108-113, 2023. ilus
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: biblio-1515102

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Las calcificaciones pulmonares metastásicas, hacen referencia a una enfermedad metabólica, caracterizada por depósitos de calcio en tejido pulmonar sano. La etiología es amplia e incluye enfermedades malignas y benignas, siendo la falla renal la causa más frecuente. Es una condición, que, a pesar de ser frecuente, suele ser subdiagnosticada, por presentar pocos o ningún síntoma. Presentamos tres casos clínicos asociados a enfermedad renal crónica, pre y post trasplante.


Metastatic pulmonary calcifications refer to a metabolic disease, characterized by calcium deposits in healthy lung tissue. The etiology is broad and includes malignant and benign diseases, the kidney failure being the most frequent cause. It is a condition, which, despite being frequent, is usually underdiagnosed, because it presents few or no symptoms. We present three clinical cases associated with pre- and post-transplant kidney disease.


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Humanos , Feminino , Adolescente , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Calcinose/etiologia , Insuficiência Renal Crônica/complicações , Pneumopatias/etiologia , Testes de Função Respiratória , Calcinose/diagnóstico por imagem , Radiografia Torácica , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Pneumopatias/fisiopatologia , Pneumopatias/diagnóstico por imagem
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Rev. osteoporos. metab. miner. (Internet) ; 14(4): 107-114, diciembre 2022. tab, graf
Artigo em Espanhol | IBECS | ID: ibc-212408

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Objetivo: En enfermos renales, la enfermedad ósea-metabólica, la inflamación sistémica y la malnutrición exacerban el riesgo de calcificación vascular (CV) y la morbimortalidad. Dada la fuerte asociación entre CV y fracturas por fragilidad, el objetivo de este estudio es evaluar la contribución de los mayores determinantes de CV al deterioro óseo en pacientes en diálisis peritoneal (DP).Métodos: En 31 pacientes no diabéticos en DP (>6 meses), se estudiaron marcadores de alteraciones del metabolismo óseo, daño vascular, inflamación y desnutrición, y, su impacto en el deterioro óseo (osteopenia radiológica y/o antecedentes de fractura por fragilidad).Resultados: En estos pacientes, (20 varones y 11 mujeres; edad=54±15 y 60±11 años respectivamente (p=0,24)), la prevalencia de fracturas por fragilidad fue de 5% en hombres y del 27% en mujeres. El deterioro óseo fue mayor en personas de edad avanzada, sexo femenino, índices de Charlson y Kauppila elevados, menor masa muscular y con expansión de una subpoblación altamente inflamatoria de granulocitos inmaduros de baja densidad (LDGi). Un análisis de regresión logística demostró que el riesgo de deterioro óseo está más influenciado por el sexo femenino que por la edad y que, de los múltiples factores asociados a mayor deterioro óseo estudiados, sólo la expansión de LDGi estima el riesgo de alteraciones óseas en estos pacientes independientemente de su edad y sexo.Conclusión: La expansión de LDGi provee de un biomarcador certero para el diagnóstico de deterioro óseo y para monitorizar estrategias que atenúen su progresión en pacientes en DP de cualquier edad y sexo. (AU)


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Humanos , Fraturas Ósseas , Metabolismo , Calcificação Vascular , Inflamação , Desnutrição
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Radiologia (Engl Ed) ; 64(5): 456-463, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36243445

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OBJECTIVE: Thoracic calcifications are frequently found in chest radiographs and CTs, occurring in a wide variety of disorders. Although most calcifications are harmless sequelae of previous disease, they provide important information to establish the diagnosis. This article reviews the different types of calcified lesions found in the chest, focusing on lesions outside the lung parenchyma. A location-based approach to the differential diagnosis is used, while providing the reader with diagnostic pearls and discussing the clinical importance of the different types of calcifications. CONCLUSION: Chest calcifications are a common finding in routine chest imaging. Understanding the different etiologies and radiologic manifestations provide the radiologist with the necessary tools to elaborate a differential diagnosis, as well as to correctly differentiate the findings that need further work-up from the ones that can be dismissed.


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Calcinose , Pulmão , Calcinose/diagnóstico por imagem , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Humanos , Pulmão/diagnóstico por imagem , Pulmão/patologia , Radiografia
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Rehabilitación (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 56(4): 388-394, Oct-Dic. 2022. ilus, tab
Artigo em Espanhol | IBECS | ID: ibc-210852

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El ligamento colateral medial (LCM) de la rodilla es una estructura ligamentosa muy frecuentemente lesionada. La calcificación del LCM es muy infrecuente, benigna, relacionada con desórdenes metabólicos y es consecuencia del depósito de hidroxiapatita de calcio en la región periarticular. El cuadro clínico, histológico y radiológico de la tendinitis calcificante está definido y la etiología es multifactorial. El tratamiento es inicialmente conservador, y si fracasara, intervencionista, siendo la cirugía el último escalón terapéutico. Existen muy pocos reportes en la literatura, estando publicados apenas 10 casos/series de casos. Es importante diferenciarlo del signo y/o síndrome de Pellegrini-Stieda, donde el antecedente traumático es fundamental para diagnosticarlo.El caso clínico es el de una mujer de 64 años en quien presentamos el tratamiento de la calcificación del LCM mediante ondas de choque más iontoforesis, reportamos la efectividad del tratamiento en el manejo del dolor y la calcificación y realizamos una somera revisión sobre el tema.(AU)


The medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the knee is a commonly injured ligament structure. Calcification of the MCL is very infrequent, benign, related to metabolic disorders and is a consequence of the deposition of calcium hydroxyapatite in the periarticular region. The clinical, histological and radiological picture of calcific tendonitis is defined and the etiology is multifactorial. Treatment is initially conservative and if it fails, interventionist; surgery being the last therapeutic step. There are very few reports in the literature, with only 10 cases/case series published. It is important to differentiate it from the Pellegrini–Stieda sign and/or syndrome, where the traumatic history is essential to diagnose it.The clinical case is that of a 64-year-old woman in whom we present the treatment of calcification of the MCL using radial electro shock wave therapy plus iontophoresis, we report the effectiveness of the treatment in the management of pain and calcification, and we carry out a brief review on the subject.(AU)


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Humanos , Feminino , Idoso , Ligamento Colateral Médio do Joelho , Joelho , Traumatismos do Joelho , Ondas de Choque de Alta Energia , Iontoforese , Calcinose , Reabilitação , Pacientes Internados , Exame Físico
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Radiología (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 64(5): 456-463, Sep.-Oct. 2022. ilus
Artigo em Espanhol | IBECS | ID: ibc-209921

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Objetivo: Las calcificaciones torácicas se encuentran con frecuencia en las radiografías y TC de tórax, en una gran variedad de trastornos. Si bien la mayoría de las calcificaciones son secuelas benignas de una enfermedad anterior, aportan información importante para establecer el diagnóstico. En este artículo se analizan los diferentes tipos de lesiones calcificadas halladas en el tórax, prestando especial atención a las que se sitúan fuera del parénquima pulmonar. Se utiliza un enfoque basado en la localización para el diagnóstico diferencial, a la vez que se proporcionan al lector perlas diagnósticas y se analiza la importancia clínica de los diferentes tipos de calcificaciones. Conclusión: Las calcificaciones torácicas son un hallazgo frecuente en las pruebas de imagen habituales. El conocimiento de las diferentes etiologías y manifestaciones radiológicas proporciona al radiólogo las herramientas necesarias para elaborar un diagnóstico diferencial, así como para diferenciar correctamente los hallazgos que necesitan un mayor estudio de los que pueden ser descartados.(AU)


Objective: Thoracic calcifications are frequently found in chest radiographs and CTs, occurring in a wide variety of disorders. Although most calcifications are harmless sequelae of previous disease, they provide important information to establish the diagnosis. This article reviews the different types of calcified lesions found in the chest, focusing on lesions outside the lung parenchyma. A location-based approach to the differential diagnosis is used, while providing the reader with diagnostic pearls and discussing the clinical importance of the different types of calcifications. Conclusion: Chest calcifications are a common finding in routine chest imaging. Understanding the different etiologies and radiologic manifestations provide the radiologist with the necessary tools to elaborate a differential diagnosis, as well as to correctly differentiate the findings that need further work-up from the ones that can be dismissed.(AU)


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Humanos , Tecido Parenquimatoso , Radiografia Torácica , Radiografia , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Diagnóstico por Imagem , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Cálcio , Radiologia
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Artigo em Inglês | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1385880

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ABSTRACT: The term rickets refers to insufficient or retarded mineralization of the osteoide matrix. X-linked hypophosphatemic (XLH) rickets is a rare genetic disorder characterized by biochemical changes in bone mineralization due to inactivation of the phosphate regulating gene and primary defect of the osteoblasts. The aim of this article was to report a clinical case of XLH, its oral manifestations, periapical changes and dental management. A 31-year old woman female patient was referred to the school of dentistry with pain and sensitivity in the teeth. She had a childhood history of rickets, hypophosphatemia and alteration in Vitamin D. In the oral exam, enamel hypoplasia, microdontia, fistula, caries and periapical lesions and periodontal disease were diagnosed. The radiographic and tomographic exams exhibited the presence of periapical lesions involving various teeth with radiolucent images, suggestive of granuloma or periapical cysts. The treatme nt prioritized the urgency of eliminating pain and removing the foci of infection. Endodontic treatment began in the teeth that had fistula or periapical lesions and in parallel, oral hygiene guidance was provided and periodontal treatment was performed. There was an improvement in the clinical condition with reduction in inflammation and mobility of the teeth. Dentists and health professionals must evaluate the patient as a whole, considering the relations between systemic and oral health. Knowledge of systemic diseases associated with rickets and their characteristics is essential for making a correct oral diagnosis and planning the dental treatment.


RESUMEN: El término raquitismo se refiere a la mineralización insuficiente o retardada de la matriz osteoide. El raquitismo hipofosfatémico ligado al cromosoma X (XLH) es un trastorno genético caracterizado por cambios bioquímicos en la mineralización ósea debido a la inactivación del gen regulador del fosfato y al defecto primario de los osteoblastos. El objetivo de este artículo fue reportar un caso clínico de XLH, sus manifestaciones orales, cambios periapicales y manejo dental. La paciente, una mujer de 31 años, acudió a la Clínica de Semiología de la UFPR con dolor y sensibilidad en varios dientes. Tenía antecedentes infantiles de raquitismo, hipofosfatemia y alteración de la vitamina D. En el examen oral se diagnosticó hipoplasia del esmalte, microdoontia, fístula, caries y lesiones periapicales y enfermedad periodontal. Los exámenes radiográficos y tomográficos mostraron la presencia de lesiones periapicales en varios dientes con imágenes radiolúcidas, sugestivas de granuloma o quistes periapicales. El tratamiento priorizó la urgencia de eliminar el dolor y remover los focos de infección. Se inició tratamiento de endodoncia en los dientes que presentaban fístula o lesiones periapicales y paralelamente se brindó orientación de higiene oral y se realizó tratamiento periodontal. Hubo una mejoría en la condición clínica con reducción de la inflamación y movilidad de los dientes. Los odontólogos y profesionales de la salud deben evaluar al paciente como un todo, teniendo en cuenta las relaciones entre salud sistémica y oral. El conocimiento de las enfermedades sistémicas asociadas al raquitismo y sus características es fundamental para realizar un correcto diagnóstico oral y planificar el tratamiento odontológico.

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