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View article: Prevalence and factors associated with cardiometabolic multimorbidity: a cross-sectional study in older adults of the first Brazilian hypertension registry
Prevalence and factors associated with cardiometabolic multimorbidity: a cross-sectional study in older adults of the first Brazilian hypertension registry Open
The prevalence of CM-MM in older people with hypertension was approximately 9%. CM-MM was associated with risk factors such as dyslipidaemia and obesity. These findings show the importance of comprehensive cardiometabolic management to red…
View article: #2950 Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in critically ill patients: a nationwide analysis from DaVita Brazil
#2950 Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in critically ill patients: a nationwide analysis from DaVita Brazil Open
Background and Aims Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) plays a crucial role in the management of acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill patients, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs). Variability in access, catheter ma…
View article: Brain compliance: a new assessment for clinical practice?
Brain compliance: a new assessment for clinical practice? Open
The correlation between pulse wave velocity (PWV) and brain compliance acquired using Brain4care (B4C) monitors is an emerging field of study that aims to better understand cerebrovascular health and its implications for cognitive function…
View article: May Measurement Month 2022: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Brazil
May Measurement Month 2022: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Brazil Open
The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in Brazil in 2022 with the aim of raising awareness of raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on the findings of the campaign. Adults aged ≥18 years were recruited opportunistic…
View article: Relationship between fundus of the eye examination and arterial stiffness
Relationship between fundus of the eye examination and arterial stiffness Open
This review addresses the correlation between arterial stiffness, measured by pulse wave velocity (PWV), and retinal microvascular changes, highlighting the retina as an important accessible window for inferences about cardiovascular healt…
View article: Identification of Hypertension Phenotypes by Sex: A Real-World Study of 7,852 Treated Patients
Identification of Hypertension Phenotypes by Sex: A Real-World Study of 7,852 Treated Patients Open
Background Although blood pressure (BP) thresholds are well established, there is a lack of data on potential hypertension phenotypes across sexes. Objectives To identify hypertension phenotypes in men and women undergoing antihypertensive…
View article: Blood Pressure Control and Anthropometric Differences in Afro-Descendants and Other Ethnic Groups in Hypertensive Brazilian Populations
Blood Pressure Control and Anthropometric Differences in Afro-Descendants and Other Ethnic Groups in Hypertensive Brazilian Populations Open
No correlations were found between office BP, BMI and WC, except for a very weak correlation between DBP and BMI in the Brazilian Afro-descendants, although they were 1.40 times more likely to be obese. In contrast, a significant correlati…
View article: Identificação de Fenótipos de Hipertensão entre os Sexos: Um Estudo de Vida Real com 7.852 Pacientes em Tratamento
Identificação de Fenótipos de Hipertensão entre os Sexos: Um Estudo de Vida Real com 7.852 Pacientes em Tratamento Open
Resumo Fundamento Embora os limiares de pressão arterial (PA) estejam bem definidos, há escassez de dados sobre os possíveis fenótipos de hipertensão arterial entre os sexos. Objetivos Identificar os fenótipos de hipertensão arterial em ho…
View article: The usefulness of SAGE score in predicting high pulse wave velocity in hypertensive patients: a retrospective cohort study
The usefulness of SAGE score in predicting high pulse wave velocity in hypertensive patients: a retrospective cohort study Open
Introduction Aortic stiffness assessed by pulse wave velocity (PWV) is an important predictor to evaluate the risk of hypertensive patients. However, it is underutilized in clinical practice. We aimed to identify the optimal cutoff SAGE sc…
View article: Therapeutic Adherence According to the Morisky Scale in Patients with Hypertension
Therapeutic Adherence According to the Morisky Scale in Patients with Hypertension Open
Background In view of the high prevalence of hypertension and the importance of adequate drug therapy in the prevention of complications, it is necessary to know the adherence to drug treatment in this population. Objective To verify adher…
View article: Impact of environmental temperature on blood pressure phenotypes: a nationwide home blood pressure monitoring study
Impact of environmental temperature on blood pressure phenotypes: a nationwide home blood pressure monitoring study Open
Journal Article Corrected proof Impact of environmental temperature on blood pressure phenotypes: a nationwide home blood pressure monitoring study Get access Eduardo C D Barbosa, Eduardo C D Barbosa Department of Hypertension and Cardiome…
View article: 2024 Recommendations for Validation of Noninvasive Arterial Pulse Wave Velocity Measurement Devices
2024 Recommendations for Validation of Noninvasive Arterial Pulse Wave Velocity Measurement Devices Open
BACKGROUND: Arterial stiffness, as measured by arterial pulse wave velocity (PWV), is an established biomarker for cardiovascular risk and target-organ damage in individuals with hypertension. With the emergence of new devices for assessin…
View article: Seasonal variation in blood pressure: what is still missing?
Seasonal variation in blood pressure: what is still missing? Open
Seasonal variation of blood pressure (BP) is a topic in cardiology that has gained more attention throughout the years. Although it is extensively documented that BP increases in seasons coupled with lower temperatures, there are still man…
View article: SAGE Score in Normotensive and Pre-Hypertensive Patients: A Proof of Concept
SAGE Score in Normotensive and Pre-Hypertensive Patients: A Proof of Concept Open
Background The SAGE score was developed to detect individuals at risk for increased pulse wave velocity (PWV). So far, studies have been focused on hypertensive patients. Objective To assess the ability of the score to detect non-hypertens…
View article: Factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure in hypertensive Brazilians
Factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure in hypertensive Brazilians Open
Uncontrolled hypertension has a high prevalence and is related to numerous negative health outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with the lack of blood pressure control in hypertensive Brazilians treated in publi…
View article: Arterial stiffness: a possible predictor of atrial fibrillation
Arterial stiffness: a possible predictor of atrial fibrillation Open
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, affecting 0.5%–1% of people worldwide. Hemodynamic changes due to stiffening of the arteries may cause cardiac structural and electrical remodeling that induces AF.Pulse wave …
View article: Vascular Aging and Arterial Stiffness
Vascular Aging and Arterial Stiffness Open
Biological aging occurs as a result of the interaction between genetics, chronological age and external factors. It is the basis for new concepts of vascular aging, whose progression is determined by the difference between biological and c…
View article: Discrepancies in the diagnosis of hypertension in adolescents according to available office and home high blood pressure criteria
Discrepancies in the diagnosis of hypertension in adolescents according to available office and home high blood pressure criteria Open
This study aimed at comparing the prevalence of abnormal blood pressure (BP) phenotypes among 241 adolescents referred for hypertension (15.4 ± 1.4 years, 62% males, 40% obese) according to mostly used or available criteria for hypertensio…
View article: Implementation of a Telecardiology Service in a Health Unit in the City of Porto Alegre, Brazil: A Pilot Study
Implementation of a Telecardiology Service in a Health Unit in the City of Porto Alegre, Brazil: A Pilot Study Open
Background: The implementation of Telecardiology in primary care in the city of Porto Alegre, Brazil, is a viable and promising strategy. It would decrease the distance between patient and specialized professional services by reducing unne…
View article: The impact of changing home blood pressure monitoring cutoff from 135/85 to 130/80 mmHg on hypertension phenotypes
The impact of changing home blood pressure monitoring cutoff from 135/85 to 130/80 mmHg on hypertension phenotypes Open
This study investigated the impact of changing abnormal home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) cutoff from 135/85 to 130/80 mmHg on the prevalence of hypertension phenotypes, considering an abnormal office blood pressure cutoff of 140/90 mm…
View article: May Measurement Month 2019: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Brazil
May Measurement Month 2019: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Brazil Open
The aim of this study is to describe the results of the May Month Measurement (MMM) campaign implemented in Brazil, in 2019. Questionnaire data were collected and three measures of blood pressure (BP) were performed. The sample consisted o…
View article: Considerations and Guidance for the Structure, Organisation, and Operation of Cardiometabolic Prevention Units: A Consensus Statement of the Inter-American Society of Cardiology
Considerations and Guidance for the Structure, Organisation, and Operation of Cardiometabolic Prevention Units: A Consensus Statement of the Inter-American Society of Cardiology Open
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income regions such as Latin America. This is because of the combination and interaction in different proportions of a high prevale…
View article: What are the Optimal Reference Values for Home Blood Pressure Monitoring?
What are the Optimal Reference Values for Home Blood Pressure Monitoring? Open
Introducao O diagnostico de hipertensao arterial (HA) habitualmente se baseia em medidas de pressao arterial (PA) obtidas no consultorio. Esta estrategia, entretanto, pode subestimar ou superestimar a verdadeira prevalencia de HA devido a …
View article: Additional file of Aerobic exercise, but not isometric handgrip exercise, improves endothelial function and arterial stiffness in patients with myocardial infarction undergoing coronary intervention: a randomized pilot study
Additional file of Aerobic exercise, but not isometric handgrip exercise, improves endothelial function and arterial stiffness in patients with myocardial infarction undergoing coronary intervention: a randomized pilot study Open
Additional file of Aerobic exercise, but not isometric handgrip exercise, improves endothelial function and arterial stiffness in patients with myocardial infarction undergoing coronary intervention: a randomized pilot study