SILVIA HELENA GELAS LAGE PASQUALUCCI
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Departamento de Cardio-Pneumologia, Faculdade de Medicina - Docente
Instituto do Coração, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/22 - Laboratório de Patolologia Cardiovascular, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
Instituto do Coração, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/22 - Laboratório de Patolologia Cardiovascular, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
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- The course of patients with Chagas heart disease during episodes of decompensated heart failure(2021) ISSA, Victor Sarli; AYUB-FERREIRA, Silvia Moreira; SCHROYENS, Matthew; CHIZZOLA, Paulo Roberto; SOARES, Paulo Rogerio; LAGE, Silvia Helena Gelas; BOCCHI, Edimar AlcidesAims This study aimed to analyse the clinical presentation and prognosis of patients with Chagas cardiomyopathy and decompensated heart failure (HF), as compared with other aetiologies. Methods and results A prospective cohort of patients admitted with decompensated HF. We included 767 patients (63.9% male), with median age of 58 years [interquartile range 48.2-66.7 years]. Main aetiologies were non-Chagas/non-ischaemic cardiomyopathies in 389 (50.7%) patients, ischaemic disease in 209 (27.2%), and Chagas disease in 169 (22%). Median left ventricular ejection fraction was 26% (interquartile range 22-35%). Patients with Chagas differed from both patients with non-Chagas/non-ischaemic and ischaemic cardiomyopathies for a higher proportion of cardiogenic shock at admission (17.8%, 11.6%, and 11%, respectively, P < 0.001) and had lower blood pressure at admission (systolic blood pressure 90 [80-102.5], 100 [85-110], and 100 [88.2-120] mmHg, P < 0.001) and lower heart rate (heart rate 71 [60-80], 87 [70-102], and 79 [64-96.5] b.p.m., P < 0.001). Further, patients with Chagas had higher serum BNP level (1544 [734-3148], 1061 [465-239], and 927 [369-1455] pg/mL, P < 0.001), higher serum bilirubin (1.4 [0.922.44], 1.2 [0.77-2.19], and 0.84 [0.49-1.45] mg/dL, P < 0.001), larger left ventricular diameter (68 [63-73], 67 [58-74], and 62 [56.8-68.3] mm, respectively, P < 0.001), lower left ventricular ejection fraction (25 [21-30]%, 26 [22-35]%, and 30 [25-38]%, P < 0.001), and a higher proportion of patients with right ventricular function (48.8%, 40.7%, and 25.9%, P < 0.001). Patients with Chagas disease were more likely to receive inotropes than patients with non-Chagas/non-ischaemic and ischaemic cardiomyopathies (77.5%, 67.5%, and 62.5%, respectively, P = 0.007) and also to receive intra-aortic balloon pumping (30.8%, 16.2%, and 10.5%, P < 0.001). Overall, the rates of death or urgent transplant were higher among patients with Chagas than in other aetiologies, a difference that was driven mostly due to increased rate of heart transplant during hospital admission (20.2%, 10.3%, and 8.1%). The prognosis of patients at 180 days after hospital admission was worse for patients with Chagas disease as compared with other aetiologies. In patients with Chagas, age [odds ratio (OR) = 0.934, confidence interval (CI)(95%) 0.901-0.982, P = 0.005], right ventricular dysfunction by echocardiography (OR = 2.68, CI95% 1.055-6.81, P = 0.016), and urea (OR = 1.009, CI95% 1.001-1.018, P = 0.038) were significantly associated with prognosis. Conclusions Patients with Chagas cardiomyopathy and decompensated HF have a distinct clinical presentation and worse prognosis compared with other aetiologies.
- Prognosis and risk stratification in patients with decompensated heart failure receiving inotropic therapy(2018) GOMES, Clara; TERHOCH, Caique Bueno; AYUB-FERREIRA, Silvia Moreira; CONCEICAO-SOUZA, Germano Emilio; SALEMI, Vera Maria Cury; CHIZZOLA, Paulo Roberto; JR, Mucio Tavares Oliveira; LAGE, Silvia Helena Gelas; FRIOES, Fernando; BOCCHI, Edimar Alcides; ISSA, Victor SarliObjectives The prognostic significance of transient use of inotropes has been sufficiently studied in recent heart failure (HF) populations. We hypothesised that risk stratification in these patients could contribute to patient selection for advanced therapies. Methods We analysed a prospective cohort of adult patients admitted with decompensated HF and ejection fraction (left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)) less than 50%. We explored the outcomes of patients requiring inotropic therapy during hospital admission and after discharge. Results The study included 737 patients, (64.0% male), with a median age of 58 years (IQR 48-66 years). Main aetiologies were dilated cardiomyopathy in 273 (37.0%) patients, ischaemic heart disease in 195 (26.5%) patients and Chagas disease in 163 (22.1%) patients. Median LVEF was 26 % (IQR 22%-35%). Inotropes were used in 518 (70.3%) patients. In 431 (83.2%) patients, a single inotrope was administered. Inotropic therapy was associated with higher risk of in-hospital death/urgent heart transplant (OR=10.628, 95% CI 5.055 to 22.344, p<0.001). At 180-day follow-up, of the 431 patients discharged home, 39 (9.0%) died, 21 (4.9%) underwent transplantation and 183 (42.4%) were readmitted. Inotropes were not associated with outcome (death, transplant and rehospitalisation) after discharge. Conclusions Inotropic drugs are still widely used in patients with advanced decompensated HF and are associated with a worse in-hospital prognosis. In contrast with previous results, intermittent use of inotropes during hospitalisation did not determine a worse prognosis at 180-day follow-up. These data may add to prognostic evaluation in patients with advanced HF in centres where mechanical circulatory support is not broadly available.
- Effect of a Perioperative Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in High-Risk Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial(2018) FERREIRA, Graziela Santos Rocha; ALMEIDA, Juliano Pinheiro de; LANDONI, Giovanni; VINCENT, Jean Louis; FOMINSKIY, Evgeny; GALAS, Filomena Regina Barbosa Gomes; GAIOTTO, Fabio A.; DALLAN, Luis Oliveira; FRANCO, Rafael Alves; LISBOA, Luiz Augusto; DALLAN, Luis Roberto Palma; FUKUSHIMA, Julia Tizue; RIZK, Stephanie Itala; PARK, Clarice Lee; STRABELLI, Tania Mara; LAGE, Silvia Helena Gelas; CAMARA, Ligia; ZEFERINO, Suely; JARDIM, Jaquelline; ARITA, Elisandra Cristina Trevisan Calvo; RIBEIRO, Juliana Caldas; AYUB-FERREIRA, Silvia Moreira; AULER JR., Jose Otavio Costa; KALIL FILHO, Roberto; JATENE, Fabio Biscegli; HAJJAR, Ludhmila AbrahaoObjectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of perioperative intra-aortic balloon pump use in high-risk cardiac surgery patients. Design: A single-center randomized controlled trial and a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Setting: Heart Institute of SAo Paulo University. Patients: High-risk patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass surgery. Intervention: Patients were randomized to receive preskin incision intra-aortic balloon pump insertion after anesthesia induction versus no intra-aortic balloon pump use. Measurements and Main Results: The primary outcome was a composite endpoint of 30-day mortality and major morbidity (cardiogenic shock, stroke, acute renal failure, mediastinitis, prolonged mechanical ventilation, and a need for reoperation). A total of 181 patients (mean [sd] age 65.4 [9.4] yr; 32% female) were randomized. The primary outcome was observed in 43 patients (47.8%) in the intra-aortic balloon pump group and 42 patients (46.2%) in the control group (p = 0.46). The median duration of inotrope use (51hr [interquartile range, 32-94 hr] vs 39hr [interquartile range, 25-66 hr]; p = 0.007) and the ICU length of stay (5 d [interquartile range, 3-8 d] vs 4 d [interquartile range, 3-6 d]; p = 0.035) were longer in the intra-aortic balloon pump group than in the control group. A meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials confirmed a lack of survival improvement in high-risk cardiac surgery patients with perioperative intra-aortic balloon pump use. Conclusions: In high-risk patients undergoing cardiac surgery, the perioperative use of an intra-aortic balloon pump did not reduce the occurrence of a composite outcome of 30-day mortality and major complications compared with usual care alone.
- Atrioventricular Block Pathology in Cardiomyopathy by Desmin Deposition(2012) BENVENUTI, Luiz Alberto; AIELLO, Vera Dermarchi; FALCAO, Breno Alencar Araripe; LAGE, Silvia GelasGenerally, restrictive cardiomyopathy due to desmin deposition is characterized by restriction to ventricular diastolic filling and different degrees of atrioventricular block (AVB). In this report, we describe the pathological changes of the cardiac conduction system related to AVB. The sinus node, the compact node, and the penetrating bundle (bundle of His) had no abnormalities, however, there was extensive fibrosis of the terminal portions of the branching bundle and the beginning of the left and right bundles at the top of the ventricular septum. The pathogenesis of this fibrous replacement is probably the same that leads to extensive fibrosis of the working ventricular myocardium, and remains to be elucidated.
- I Guideline for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care - Brazilian Society of Cardiology: Executive Summary(2013) GONZALEZ, Maria Margarita; TIMERMAN, Sergio; OLIVEIRA, Renan Gianotto de; POLASTRI, Thatiane Facholi; DALLAN, Luis Augusto Palma; ARAUJO, Sebastiao; LAGE, Silvia Gelas; SCHMIDT, Andre; BERNOCHE, Claudia San Martin de; CANESIN, Manoel Fernandes; MANCUSO, Frederico Jose Neves; FAVARATO, Maria HelenaDespite advances related to the prevention and treatment in the past few years, many lives are lost to cardiac arrest and cardiovascular events in general in Brazil every year. Basic Life Support involves cardiovascular emergency treatment mainly in the pre-hospital environment, with emphasis on the early recognition and delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers focused on high-quality thoracic compressions and rapid defibrillation by means of the implementation of public access-to-defibrillation programs. These aspects are of the utmost importance and may make the difference on the patient's outcomes, such as on hospital survival with no permanent neurological damage. Early initiation of the Advanced Cardiology Life Support also plays an essential role by keeping the quality of thoracic compressions; adequate airway management; specific treatment for the different arrest rhythms; defibrillation; and assessment and treatment of the possible causes during all the assistance. More recently, emphasis has been given to post-resuscitation care, with the purpose of reducing mortality by means of early recognition and treatment of the post-cardiac arrest syndrome. Therapeutic hypothermia has provided significant improvement of neurological damage and should be performed in comatose individuals post-cardiac arrest. For physicians working in the emergency department or intensive care unit, it is extremely important to improve the treatment given to these patients by means of specific training, thus giving them the chance of higher success and of better survival rates.
- Clinical findings and prognosis of patients hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure: Analysis of the influence of Chagas etiology and ventricular function(2018) TERHOCH, Caique Bueno; MOREIRA, Henry Fukuda; AYUB-FERREIRA, Silvia Moreira; CONCEICAO-SOUZA, Germano Emilio; SALEMI, Vera Maria Cury; CHIZZOLA, Paulo Roberto; OLIVEIRA JR., Mucio Tavares; LAGE, Silvia Helena Gelas; BOCCHI, Edimar Alcides; ISSA, Victor SarliAims Explore the association between clinical findings and prognosis in patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) and analyze the influence of etiology on clinical presentation and prognosis. Methods and results Prospective cohort of 500 patients admitted with ADHF from Aug/2013-Feb/2016; patients were predominantly male (61.8%), median age was 58 (IQ(25-75%) 47-66 years); etiology was dilated cardiomyopathy in 141 (28.2%), ischemic heart disease in 137 (27.4%), and Chagas heart disease in 113 (22.6%). Patients who died (154 [30.8%]) or underwent heart transplantation (53[10.6%]) were younger (56 years [IQ(25-75%) 45-64 vs 60 years, IQ(25-75%) 4967], P=0.032), more frequently admitted for cardiogenic shock (20.3% vs 6.8%, P<0.001), had longer duration of symptoms (14 days [IQ(25-75%) 4-32.8 vs 7.5 days, IQ(25-75%) 2-31], P=0.004), had signs of congestion (90.8% vs 76.5%, P<0.001) and inadequate perfusion more frequently (45.9% vs 28%, P<0.001), and had lower blood pressure (90 [IQ(25-75%) 80-100 vs 100, IQ(25-75%) 90-120], P<0.001). In a logistic regression model analysis, systolic blood pressure (P<0.001, OR 0.97 [95% CI 10.96-0.98] per mmHg) and jugular distention (P=0.004, OR 1.923 [95% CI 1.232-3.001]) were significant. Chagas patients were more frequently admitted for cardiogenic shock (15%) and syncope/arrhythmia (20.4%). Pulmonary congestion was rare among Chagas patients and blood pressure was lower. The rate of in hospital death or heart transplant was higher among patients with Chagas (50.5%). Conclusions A physical exam may identify patients at higher risk in a contemporaneous population. Our findings support specific therapies targeted at Chagas patients in the setting of ADHF.
- Macrophage Polarization in the Perivascular Fat Was Associated With Coronary Atherosclerosis(2022) FARIAS-ITAO, Daniela Souza; PASQUALUCCI, Carlos Augusto; ANDRADE, Renato Araujo de; SILVA, Luiz Fernando Ferraz da; YAHAGI-ESTEVAM, Maristella; LAGE, Silvia Helena Gelas; LEITE, Renata Elaine Paraizo; CAMPO, Alexandre Brincalepe; SUEMOTO, Claudia KimieBackground Inflammation of the perivascular adipose tissue (PvAT) may be related to atherosclerosis; however, the association of polarized macrophages in the pericoronary PvAT with measurements of atherosclerosis components in humans has not been fully investigated. Methods and Results Coronary arteries were dissected with surrounding PvAT. We evaluated the percentage of arterial obstruction, intima-media thickness, fibrous cap thickness, plaque components, and the number of vasa vasorum. The number of proinflammatory (M1) and anti-inflammatory (M2) macrophages in the periplaque and control PvAT were evaluated using immunohistochemistry. Regression models adjusted for sociodemographic and clinical variables were used. In 319 segments from 82 individuals, we found a correlation of the M1/M2 macrophage density ratio with an increase in arterial obstruction (P=0.02) and lipid content (P=0.01), and a decrease in smooth muscle cells (P=0.02). M1 and the ratio of M1/M2 macrophages were associated with an increased risk of thrombosis (P=0.03). In plaques with thrombosis, M1 macrophages were correlated with a decrease in fibrous cap thickness (P=0.006), an increase in lipid content (P=0.008), and the number of vasa vasorum in the adventitia layer (P=0.001). M2 macrophages were correlated with increased arterial obstruction (P=0.01), calcification (P=0.02), necrosis (P=0.03) only in plaques without thrombosis, and decrease of the number of vasa vasorum in plaques with thrombosis (P=0.003). Conclusions M1 macrophages in the periplaque PvAT were associated with a higher risk of coronary thrombosis and were correlated with histological components of plaque progression and destabilization. M2 macrophages were correlated with plaque size, calcification, necrotic content, and a decrease in the number of vasa vasorum in the adventitia layer.
- Cerebral blood flow changes during intermittent acute hypoxia in patients with heart failure(2018) MANSUR, Antonio P.; ALVARENGA, Glaura Souza; KOPEL, Liliane; GUTIERREZ, Marco Antonio; CONSOLIM-COLOMBO, Fernanda Marciano; HAJJAR, Ludhmila Abrahao; LAGE, Silvia GelasObjective: Heart failure (HF) is associated with intermittent hypoxia, and the effects of this hypoxia on the cardiovascular system are not well understood. This study was performed to compare the effects of acute hypoxia (10% oxygen) between patients with and without HF. Methods: Fourteen patients with chronic HF and 17 matched control subjects were enrolled. Carotid artery changes were examined during the first period of hypoxia, and brachial artery changes were examined during the second period of hypoxia. Data were collected at baseline and after 2 and 4 minutes of hypoxia. Norepinephrine, epinephrine, dopamine, and renin were measured at baseline and after 4 minutes hypoxia. Results: The carotid blood flow, carotid systolic diameter, and carotid diastolic diameter increased and the carotid resistance decreased in patients with HF. Hypoxia did not change the carotid compliance, distensibility, brachial artery blood flow and diameter, or concentrations of sympathomimetic amines in patients with HF, but hypoxia increased the norepinephrine level in the control group. Hypoxia increased minute ventilation and decreased the oxygen saturation and end-tidal carbon dioxide concentration in both groups. Conclusion: Hypoxia-induced changes in the carotid artery suggest an intensification of compensatory mechanisms for preservation of cerebral blood flow in patients with HF.
- Dilated cardiomyopathy in a case of Shwachman-Diamond syndrome(2011) KOPEL, Liliane; GUTIERREZ, Paulo S.; LAGE, Silvia G.The Shwachman-Diamond syndrome is an autosomal recessive bone marrow failure syndrome with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Additional organ systems, such as the liver, heart and bone, may also be affected. We report a patient with a long history of cardiac failure and diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy with intermittent neutropenia. Periodic follow-up revealed progressive cardiac failure and pulmonary hypertension. A diagnosis of Shwachman-Diamond syndrome was made at the autopsy.
- Electric Ventilation: indications for and technical aspects of diaphragm pacing stimulation surgical implantation(2012) TEDDE, Miguel Lia; ONDERS, Raymond P.; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen; LAGE, Silvia Gelas; BALLESTER, Gerson; BROTTO, Mario Wilson Iervolino; OKUMURA, Erica Mie; JATENE, Fabio BiscegliObjective: Patients with high cervical spinal cord injury are usually dependent on mechanical ventilation support, which, albeit life saving, is associated with complications and decreased life expectancy because of respiratory infections. Diaphragm pacing stimulation (DPS), sometimes referred to as electric ventilation, induces inhalation by stimulating the inspiratory muscles. Our objective was to highlight the indications for and some aspects of the surgical technique employed in the laparoscopic insertion of the DPS electrodes, as well as to describe five cases of tetraplegic patients submitted to the technique. Methods: Patient selection involved transcutaneous phrenic nerve studies in order to determine whether the phrenic nerves were preserved. The surgical approach was traditional laparoscopy, with four ports. The initial step was electrical mapping in order to locate the ""motor points"" (the points at which stimulation would cause maximal contraction of the diaphragm). If the diaphragm mapping was successful, four electrodes were implanted into the abdominal surface of the diaphragm, two on each side, to stimulate the branches of the phrenic nerve. Results: Of the five patients, three could breathe using DPS alone for more than 24 h, one could do so for more than 6 h, and one could not do so at all. Conclusions: Although a longer follow-up period is needed in order to reach definitive conclusions, the initial results have been promising. At this writing, most of our patients have been able to remain ventilator-free for long periods of time.