Cardiac manifestations of parasitic diseases
MCP Nunes, MHG Júnior, AC Diamantino, CL Gelape… - Heart, 2017 - heart.bmj.com
The heart may be affected directly or indirectly by a variety of protozoa and helminths. This
involvement may manifest in different ways, but the syndromes resulting from impairment of …
involvement may manifest in different ways, but the syndromes resulting from impairment of …
[HTML][HTML] Outcomes of infective endocarditis in the current era: early predictors of a poor prognosis
MCP Nunes, MH Guimarães-Júnior… - International Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background The early identification of patients at risk of complications of infective
endocarditis (IE) using parameters obtained as part of routine practice is essential for …
endocarditis (IE) using parameters obtained as part of routine practice is essential for …
[HTML][HTML] Chagas disease and SARS-CoV-2 coinfection does not lead to worse in-hospital outcomes
I Molina, MS Marcolino, MC Pires, LEF Ramos… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
Chagas disease (CD) continues to be a major public health burden in Latina America.
Information on the interplay between COVID-19 and CD is lacking. Our aim was to assess …
Information on the interplay between COVID-19 and CD is lacking. Our aim was to assess …
[HTML][HTML] Hypothyroidism does not lead to worse prognosis in COVID-19: findings from the Brazilian COVID-19 registry
DN Pereira, LFG Silveira, MMM Guimarães… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background It is not clear whether previous thyroid diseases influence the course and
outcomes of COVID-19. Methods The study is a part of a multicentric cohort of patients with …
outcomes of COVID-19. Methods The study is a part of a multicentric cohort of patients with …
[HTML][HTML] Development and validation of the MMCD score to predict kidney replacement therapy in COVID-19 patients
Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is frequently associated with COVID-19, and the need
for kidney replacement therapy (KRT) is considered an indicator of disease severity. This …
for kidney replacement therapy (KRT) is considered an indicator of disease severity. This …
[HTML][HTML] Efficacy of Six Different SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines during a Six-Month Follow-Up and Five COVID-19 Waves in Brazil and Mexico
ME Romero-Ibarguengoitia, D Rivera-Salinas, R Sarti… - Vaccines, 2023 - mdpi.com
Comparisons among the different vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 are important to
understand which type of vaccine provides more protection. This study aimed to evaluate the …
understand which type of vaccine provides more protection. This study aimed to evaluate the …
[HTML][HTML] Mechanical ventilation and death in pregnant patients admitted for COVID-19: a prognostic analysis from the Brazilian COVID-19 registry score
ZSN Reis, MC Pires, LEF Ramos, TLS Sales… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2023 - Springer
Background The assessment of clinical prognosis of pregnant COVID-19 patients at hospital
presentation is challenging, due to physiological adaptations during pregnancy. Our aim …
presentation is challenging, due to physiological adaptations during pregnancy. Our aim …
[HTML][HTML] Myocardial Injury and Prognosis in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients in Brazil: Results From The Brazilian COVID-19 Registry
HC Barbosa, MAP Martins, JC Jesus… - Arquivos Brasileiros …, 2023 - SciELO Brasil
Background: Cardiovascular complications of COVID-19 are important aspects of the
disease's pathogenesis and prognosis. Evidence on the prognostic role of troponin and …
disease's pathogenesis and prognosis. Evidence on the prognostic role of troponin and …
[HTML][HTML] Real-Life Data on Hydroxychloroquine or Chloroquine with or Without Azithromycin in COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Analysis in Brazil
MVR Souza-Silva, DN Pereira, MC Pires… - Arquivos Brasileiros …, 2023 - SciELO Brasil
Background: Despite no evidence showing benefits of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine
with or without azithromycin for COVID-19 treatment, these medications have been largely …
with or without azithromycin for COVID-19 treatment, these medications have been largely …
[HTML][HTML] Clinical characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 patients with preexisting dementia: a large multicenter propensity-matched Brazilian cohort study
MAC Bicalho, MJR Aliberti, P Delfino-Pereira… - BMC geriatrics, 2024 - Springer
Background Although dementia has emerged as an important risk factor for severe SARS-
CoV-2 infection, results on COVID-19-related complications and mortality are not consistent …
CoV-2 infection, results on COVID-19-related complications and mortality are not consistent …