Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
How did coronavirus disease 2019 affect autonomic balance in young individuals? Analysis by heart rate variability.
The aim of this study was to demonstrate the effect of coronavirus disease 2019 on the cardiovascular autonomic system using heart rate variability in young individuals. ⋯ This study showed that coronavirus disease 2019 causes reduced heart rate variability and increased parasympathetic activity in young patients. This may explain the prolonged symptoms after coronavirus disease 2019 infection.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Levosimendan: efficacy and safety in pediatric heart failure treatment.
The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness and safety of levosimendan as an alternative treatment for pediatric patients with decompensated heart failure unresponsive to conventional inotropes and to emphasize its role in enhancing cardiovascular stability. ⋯ Levosimendan demonstrates its significance in managing pediatric heart failure, indicating its safety and potential to enhance cardiac outcomes by reducing reliance on traditional inotropes.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Observational StudyOne-year survival after admission in the intensive care unit: a retrospective cohort study.
Improving survival is the objective of intensive care units. Various factors affect long-term outcomes. The objective was to explore survival and the associated factors 1 year after admission to the intensive care unit. ⋯ One-year survival after intensive care unit decreases by 16.1%. Factors that significantly reduced survival were old age, severity, and oncologic cause at admission.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
The effect of serum biochemical parameters on clinical prognosis in children presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis.
The aim of this study was to determine whether diabetes mellitus has a high risk of diabetic ketoacidosis-related complications. Biochemical parameters affect the resolution time of diabetic ketoacidosis. ⋯ Serum glucose, pH, and bicarbonate levels are the most important determinants of clinical prognosis in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis. These findings can serve as a guide for clinicians in the follow-up and treatment of such patients.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
The relationship between premenstrual syndrome and personality traits in university students.
This study was conducted to determine the relationship between personality traits and premenstrual syndrome in university students. ⋯ The results of this study demonstrated that two-thirds of the students had premenstrual syndrome and personality traits affected premenstrual syndrome. It is recommended that attention should be paid to personality traits when coping with premenstrual syndrome.