FLAVIO JOTA DE PAULA

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Instituto Central, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina - Médico

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  • article 6 Citação(ões) na Scopus
    Outcomes and Mortality in Renal Transplant Recipients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit
    (2015) MARQUES, I. D. B.; CAIRES, R. A.; MACHADO, D. J. B.; GOLDENSTEIN, P. T.; RODRIGUES, C. E.; PEGAS, J. C. R.; PAULA, F. J. de; DAVID-NETO, E.; COSTA, M. G.
    Introduction. In the intensive care unit (ICU), mortality is considered higher among renal transplant recipients than among nontransplantation patients. However, data regarding severe complications after kidney transplantation are scarce. Materials and Methods. In this study, we evaluated all consecutive renal transplant recipients admitted to our ICU between July 2012 and July 2013 (n = 70), comparing their outcomes with those of a control group of nontransplantation patients admitted during the same period (n = 153). Among the transplant recipients, we compared survivors and nonsurvivors to identify predictors of ICU mortality. Results. The mean age of the transplant recipients was 52 13 years. Of the 70 transplant recipients, 18 (25%) required mechanical ventilation, 28 (40%) required inotropic support, and 27 (39%) required hemodialysis, all of which are factors that worsen the prognosis significantly. Twenty-two (31%) of the transplant recipients died in the ICU and 17 (24%) died within 30 days after ICU discharge, rates similar to those observed for the control group. Conclusions. We observed similar mortality between recipient and control groups, albeit the mortality was higher in the clinical group. In the multivariate model, the need for mechanical ventilation and the need for hemodialysis were independently associated with mortality.
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    Plasma Cell Infiltration: General Overview of Clinical and Pathological Correlations in Renal Transplantation
    (2015) NIHEI, C.; LEMOS, F.; DAVID, D.; SOUZA, P.; PAULA, F. de; NAHAS, W.; DAVID-NETO, E.
  • article 3 Citação(ões) na Scopus
    Coronary events in obese hemodialysis patients before and after renal transplantation
    (2015) LIMA, Jose Jayme G. De; GOWDAK, Luis Henrique W.; PAULA, Flavio J. de; MUELA, Henrique Cotchi S.; DAVID-NETO, Elias; BORTOLOTTO, Luiz A.
    We examined the impact of obesity (BMI 30 kg/m(2), n = 357) on prognosis in 1696 hemodialysis (HD) patients before and after renal transplantation (TX). End-points were coronary events, composite cardiovascular (CV) events, and death. Obese HD patients were older (55.9 +/- 9.2 vs. 54.2 +/- 11), had more diabetes (54% vs. 40%), dyslipidemia (49% vs. 30%), altered myocardial scan (38% vs. 31%), myocardial infarction (MI) (16% vs. 10%), coronary intervention (11% vs. 7%), higher total cholesterol (186 +/- 52 vs. 169 +/- 47), and triglycerides (219 +/- 167 vs. 144 +/- 91). Obese undergoing TX had more dyslipidemia (46% vs. 31%), angina (23% vs. 14%), MI (18% vs. 5%), increased total cholesterol (185 +/- 56 vs. 172 +/- 48), and triglycerides (237 +/- 190 vs. 149 +/- 100). Obesity was independently associated with coronary events (log-rank = 0.008, HR 2.55% CI 1.27-5.11) and death (log-rank 0.046, HR 1.52, % CI 1.007-2.30) in TX but not in HD. Obese HD patients had more risk factors and ischemic heart disease, but these characteristics did not interfere with prognosis. In TX patients, obesity predicts coronary events and death.
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    MORTALITY WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH AFTER KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION - AN OBSERVATIONAL, COHORT STUDY
    (2015) ANDRADE, Izquierdo Valeria; LEMOS, Francine Bc; PIERROTTI, Ligia C.; FREIRE, Maristela P.; DAVID, Neto Elias; PAULA, Flavio De; NAHAS, William C.
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    Microcirculation Inflammation in Early Surveillance Renal Biopsy in Sensitized Patients Did Not Correlate With Graft Outcome
    (2015) SOUZA, P.; MACHADO, D.; DAVID, D.; BEZERRA, G.; PAULA, F. Jota de; RODRIGES, H.; NAHAS, W.; DAVID NETO, E.; CASTRO, M.
  • article 54 Citação(ões) na Scopus
    Risk factors and outcome of infections with Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-producing K-pneumoniae in kidney transplant recipients
    (2015) FREIRE, Maristela P.; ABDALA, Edson; MOURA, Maria L.; PAULA, Flavio Jota de; SPADAO, Fernanda; CAIAFFA-FILHO, Helio H.; DAVID-NETO, Elias; NAHAS, William C.; PIERROTTI, Ligia C.
    Solid organ transplant recipients are especially susceptible to healthcare-associated infections with Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae (KPC-Kp-HAIs). The aim of the study was to evaluate risk factors and outcome of these infections in kidney transplant recipients. This was a retrospective cohort of kidney transplant (KTx) recipients between January 2009 and December 2013. Cases were defined as patients who developed KPC-Kp-HAI, confirmed by PCR for bla (KPC) gene after KTx during the study period. We analysed variables related to recipient; induction immunosuppressant therapy; delayed graft function; use of invasive devices; SOFA score on the first day of infection; type of therapy; time from positive culture to appropriate antimicrobial therapy; bacteraemia; and concomitant infection. Outcome measures were the occurrence of KPC-Kp-HAI and 30-day mortality after KPC-Kp-HAI. A total of 1,101 were submitted to KTx in the period, 21 patients were classified as infected with KPC-Kp. Another ten patients had KPC-Kp-HAI in the period and were transplanted before 2009. Of those 31 patients, 48.4 % showed evidence of prior colonization and 38.7 % had bacteraemia. The most common site of infection was the surgical wound. Risk factors for KPC-Kp-HAI were multi-organ transplantation and the use of a ureteral stent. Eight of the infected patients experienced recurrence of the infection. The 30-day mortality rate was 41.9 %. Survival was significantly lower among the patients with KPC-Kp-HAI (72 vs. 89.1 %; P = 0.002). The only risk factor independently associated with 30-day mortality was an elevated SOFA score on the first day of infection. In KTx recipients, the occurrence of KPC-Kp-HAI was related to invasive devices and type of transplant; these infections had a high rate of recurrence and reduced survival after KTx.
  • article 26 Citação(ões) na Scopus
    Amikacin Prophylaxis and Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection After Kidney Transplantation
    (2015) FREIRE, Maristela P.; ANTONOPOULOS, Ioannis M.; PIOVESAN, Affonso Celso; MOURA, Maria L.; PAULA, Flavio Jota de; SPADAO, Fernanda; GUIMARAES, Thais; DAVID-NETO, Elias; NAHAS, William C.; PIERROTTI, Ligia C.
    Background. Antibiotic prophylaxis plays a major role in preventing surgical site infections (SSIs). This study aimed to evaluate antibiotic prophylaxis in kidney transplantation and identify risk factors for SSIs. Methods. We evaluated all kidney transplantation recipients from January 2009 and December 2012. We excluded patients who died within the first 72 hr after transplantation, were undergoing simultaneous transplantation of another organ, or were below 12 years of age. The main outcome measure was SSI during the first 60 days after transplantation. Results. A total of 819 kidney transplants recipients were evaluated, 65% of whom received a deceased-donor kidney. The antibiotics used as prophylaxis included cephalosporin, in 576 (70%) cases, and amikacin, in 233 (28%). We identified SSIs in 106 cases (13%), the causative agent being identified in 72 (68%). Among the isolated bacteria, infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae predominated. Multivariate analysis revealed that the risk factors for post-kidney transplantation SSIs were deceased donor, thin ureters at kidney transplantation, antithymocyte globulin induction therapy, blood transfusion at the transplantation procedure, high body mass index, and diabetes mellitus. The only factor associated with a reduction in the incidence of SSIs was amikacin use as antibiotic prophylaxis. Factors associated with reduced graft survival were: intraoperative blood transfusions, reoperation, human leukocyte antigen mismatch, use of nonstandard immunosuppression therapy, deceased donor, post-kidney transplantation SSIs, and delayed graft function. Conclusion. Amikacin prophylaxis is a useful strategy for preventing SSIs.
  • article 28 Citação(ões) na Scopus
    Predictors of Arrhythmic Events Detected by Implantable Loop Recorders in Renal Transplant Candidates
    (2015) SILVA, Rodrigo Tavares; MARTINELLI FILHO, Martino; PEIXOTO, Giselle de Lima; LIMA, Jose Jayme Galvao de; SIQUEIRA, Sergio Freitas de; COSTA, Roberto; GOWDAK, Luis Henrique Wolff; PAULA, Flavio Jota de; KALIL FILHO, Roberto; RAMIRES, Jose Antonio Franchini
    Background: The recording of arrhythmic events (AE) in renal transplant candidates (RTCs) undergoing dialysis is limited by conventional electrocardiography. However, continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring seems to be more appropriate due to automatic detection of arrhythmia, but this method has not been used. Objective: We aimed to investigate the incidence and predictors of AE in RTCs using an implantable loop recorder (ILR). Methods: A prospective observational study conducted from June 2009 to January 2011 included 100 consecutive ambulatory RTCs who underwent ILR and were followed-up for at least 1 year. Multivariate logistic regression was applied to define predictors of AE. Results: During a mean follow-up of 424 +/- 127 days, AE could be detected in 98% of patients, and 92% had more than one type of arrhythmia, with most considered potentially not serious. Sustained atrial tachycardia and atrial fibrillation occurred in 7% and 13% of patients, respectively, and bradyarrhythmia and non-sustained or sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) occurred in 25% and 57%, respectively. There were 18 deaths, of which 7 were sudden cardiac events: 3 bradyarrhythmias, 1 ventricular fibrillation, 1 myocardial infarction, and 2 undetermined. The presence of a long QTc (odds ratio [OR] = 7.28; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.01-26.35; p = 0.002), and the duration of the PR interval (OR = 1.05; 95% CI, 1.02-1.08; p < 0.001) were independently associated with bradyarrhythmias. Left ventricular dilatation (LVD) was independently associated with non-sustained VT (OR = 2.83; 95% CI, 1.01-7.96; p = 0.041). Conclusions: In medium-term follow-up of RTCs, ILR helped detect a high incidence of AE, most of which did not have clinical relevance. The PR interval and presence of long QTc were predictive of bradyarrhythmias, whereas LVD was predictive of non-sustained VT.
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    Can We Use MDRD or CKD-EPI Equation for Donor Selection?
    (2015) MOURA, B.; MACHADO, D.; AGENA, F.; PAULA, F.; NAHAS, W.; DAVID-NETO, E.; LEMOS, F.
  • article 6 Citação(ões) na Scopus
    Prognostic Value of Serum Uric Acid in Patients on the Waiting List before and after Renal Transplantation
    (2015) MUELA, Henrique Cotchi Simbo; LIMA, Jose Jayme Galvao De; GOWDAK, Luis Henrique W.; PAULA, Flavio J. de; BORTOLOTTO, Luiz Aparecido
    Background. High serumuric acid (UA) is associated with increased cardiovascular (CV) risk in the general population. The impact of UA on CV events and mortality in CKD is unclear. Objective. To assess the relationship between UA and prognosis in hemodialysis (HD) patients before and after renal transplantation (TX). Methods. 1020 HD patients assessed for CV risk and followed from the time of inception until CV event, death, or TX (HD) or date of TX, CV event, death, or return to dialysis (TX). Results. 821 patients remained on HD while 199 underwent TX. High UA (>= 428 mmol/L) was not associated with either composite CV events or mortality in HD patients. In TX patients high UA predicted an increased risk of events (P = 0.03, HR 1.6, and 95% CI 1.03-2.54) but not with death. In the Cox proportional model UA was no longer significantly associated with CV events. Instead, a reduced GFR (<50 mL/min) emerged as the independent risk factor for events (P = 0.02, HR 1.79, and % CI 1.07-3.21). Conclusion. In recipients of TX an increased posttransplant UA is related to higher probability of major CV events but this association probably caused concurrent reduction in GFR.