MARTA FERNANDES LIMA
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Instituto do Coração, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina - Médico
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- Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after transvenous lead replacement or upgrade procedures(2020) ALBERTINI, Caio Marcos de Moraes; SILVA, Katia Regina da; LIMA, Marta Fernandes; LEAL FILHO, Joaquim Mauricio da Motta; MARTINELLI FILHO, Martino; COSTA, RobertoBackground Venous obstructions are frequent in patients with transvenous leads, although related clinical findings are rarely reported. After lead replacement or upgrade procedures, these lesions are even more frequent, but there is still no evidence to support this observation. Aim To investigate the incidence and possible risk factors for upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (UEDVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) after lead replacement or upgrade procedures. Methods Prospective cohort carried out between April 2013 and July 2016. Preoperative evaluation included venous ultrasound and pulmonary angiotomography. Diagnostic exams were repeated postoperatively to detect the study outcomes. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to identify prognostic factors. Results Among the 84 patients included, 44 (52.4%) were female and mean age was 59.3 +/- 15.2 years. Lead malfunctioning (75.0%) was the main surgical procedure indication. Lead removal was performed in 44 (52.4%) cases. The rate of postoperative combined events was 32.6%, with 24 (28.6%) cases of UEDVT and six (7.1%) cases of PE. Clinical manifestations of deep venous thrombosis occurred in 10 (11.9%) patients. Independent prognostic factors for UEDVT were severe collateral circulation in the preoperative venography (odds ratio [OR] 4.7; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.1-19.8; P = .037) and transvenous lead extraction (OR 27.4; 95% CI 5.8-128.8; P < .0001). Conclusion Reoperations involving previously implanted transvenous leads present high rates of thromboembolic complications. Transvenous lead extraction had a significant impact on the development of UEDVT. These results show the need of further studies to evaluate the role of preventive strategies for this subgroup of patients.
- Prognostic Value of Coronary and Microvascular Flow Reserve in Patients with Nonischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy(2013) LIMA, Marta F.; MATHIAS JR., Wilson; SBANO, Joao C. N.; CRUZ, Victoria Yezinia de la; ABDUCH, Maria Cristina; LIMA, Marcio S. M.; BOCCHI, Edmar A.; HAJJAR, Ludhmila A.; RAMIRES, Jose A. F.; KALIL FILHO, Roberto; TSUTSUI, Jeane M.Background: Coronary and microvascular blood flow reserve have been established as important predictors of prognosis in patients with cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to assess the value of coronary flow velocity reserve (CFVR) and real-time myocardial perfusion echocardiography (RTMPE) for predicting events in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. Methods: One hundred ninety-five patients (mean age 54 +/- 12 years; 66% men) with dilated cardiomyopathy (left ventricular ejection fraction < 35% and no obstructive coronary disease on invasive angiography or multi-detector computed tomography) who underwent dipyridamole stress (0.84 mg/kg over 10 min) RTMPE were prospectively studied. CFVR was calculated as the ratio of hyperemic to baseline peak diastolic velocities in the distal left anterior coronary artery. The replenishment velocity (beta), plateau of acoustic intensity (A(N)), and myocardial blood flow reserve were obtained from RTMPE. Results: Mean CFVR was 2.07 +/- 0.52, mean A(N) reserve was 1.05 +/- 0.09, mean beta reserve was 2.05 +/- 0.39, and mean myocardial blood flow reserve (A(N) x beta) was 2.15 +/- 0.48. During a median follow-up period of 29 months, 45 patients had events (43 deaths and two urgent transplantations). Independent predictors of events were left atrial diameter (relative risk, 1.16; 95% confidence interval, 1.08-1.26; P < .001) and beta reserve <= 2.0 (relative risk, 3.22; 95% confidence interval, 1.18-8.79; P < .001). After adjustment for beta reserve, CFVR and myocardial blood flow reserve no longer had predictive value. Left atrial diameter added prognostic value over clinical factors and left ventricular ejection fraction (chi(2) = 36.8-58.5, P < .001). Beta reserve added additional power to the model (chi(2) = 70.2, P < .001). Conclusions: Increased left atrial diameter and depressed beta reserve were independent predictors of cardiac death and transplantation in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. Beta reserve by RTMPE provided incremental predictive value beyond that provided by current known prognostic clinical and echocardiographic factors. (J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2013;26:278-87.)
- Muscle Metaboreflex Control of Sympathetic Activity in Obstructive Sleep Apnea(2017) UENO-PARDI, Linda M.; GUERRA, Renan S.; GOYA, Thiago T.; SILVA, Rosyvaldo F.; GARA, Elisangela M.; LIMA, Marta F.; NOBRE, Thais S.; ALVES, Maria J. N. N.; TROMBETTA, Ivani C.; LORENZI-FILHO, GeraldoPurpose: Previous studies report abnormal muscle metaboreflex control of muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) in obesity, hypertension, and heart failure. We hypothesized that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with augmented metaboreflex control of MSNA. Methods: Thirty-one sedentary individuals with no comorbidities (age = 52 +/- 1 yr, body mass index = 28 +/- 1 kg.m(-2)) without (control, n = 14) and with OSA(n = 17) defined by polysomnography, underwent echocardiography. HR, blood pressure (BP), MSNA (microneurography), and forearm blood flow measured by venous occlusion plethysmography were continuously measured 4 min at baseline, during 3 min of 30% handgrip static exercise, and during 2 min of post-handgrip muscle ischemia (PHMI). Results: Control and OSA groups were similar in age, body mass index, and ejection fraction. Baseline HR, BP, and forearm blood flow increased similarly during handgrip exercise. Blood pressure remained significantly elevated in relation to baseline during PHMI, but HR and forearm blood flow returned toward baseline during PHMI in both groups. Baseline MSNA was significantly higher in the OSA group than in controls (P < 0.05). During peak 30% static handgrip exercise, MSNA increased significantly in both control and OSA groups, but MSNA responses were higher in patients with OSA. During PHMI, MSNA in control subjects remained significantly elevated compared with that at baseline. In contrast, in patients with OSA, MSNA decreased to baseline values. A significant correlation was found between changes in MSNA due to PHMI and apnea-hypopnea index (r = -0.61, P < 0.001), and with minimum O-2 saturation (r = 0.70, P G 0.001). Conclusions: These findings suggest an association between OSA and decreased metaboreflex control of MSNA. Muscle vasodilation during handgrip static exercise is preserved in patients with OSA.
conferenceObject Exercise Training Restores Muscle Mechano and Metaboreflex Sensitivity in Heart Failure Patients(2013) ANTUNES-CORREA, Ligia M.; NOBRE, Thais S.; GROEHS, Raphaela V.; ALVES, Maria Janieire N. N.; RONDON, Maria Urbana P. B.; MADY, Charles; ALMEIDA, Dirceu R.; OLIVEIRA, Patricia; LIMA, Marta F.; MATHIAS, Wilson; BRUM, Patricia C.; ROSSONI, Luciana V.; OLIVEIRA, Edilamar M.; MIDDLEKAUFF, Holly R.; NEGRAO, Carlos EduardoIncreased sympathetic muscle mechanoreflex sensitivity and attenuated sympathetic muscle metaboreflex sensitivity have been described in heart failure (HF) patients. We tested the hypothesis that exercise training (ET) would improve sympathetic mechano and metaboreflex sensitivity in HF patients. 24 consecutive, randomized, HF patients, Functional Class II-III NYHA, EF≤40% were divided into two groups: Exercise-trained (n=12, 55±2 years) and untrained (n=12, 54±2 years). 10 normal controls (NC) were also studied. Muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) was directly recorded from the peroneal nerve. Mechanoreceptors were activated by passive exercise. Metaboreceptors were activated by post-exercise circulatory arrest. ET consisted of three 60-minutes exercise sessions per week for 4 months. ET significantly reduced MSNA in HF patients (34 vs. 40 bursts/min, P<0.05). ET significantly reduced MSNA responses to passive exercise ({Delta} = 2 vs. 5 bursts/min, P<0.05) and increased MNSA responses during post-exercise circulatory arrest ({Delta} = 5 vs. –1 bursts/min, P<0.0 5). These changes were so dramatic that the difference between HF patients and NC were no longer observed. No changes in untrained HF patients were found. In conclusion, ET restores sympathetic muscle mechano and metaboreflex sensitivity in HF patients, which may contribute to the reduction in MSNA and clinical outcomes in these patients.- Exercise Training Increases Metaboreflex Control in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea(2019) GUERRA, Renan S.; GOYA, Thiago T.; SILVA, Rosyvaldo F.; LIMA, Marta F.; BARBOSA, Eline R. F.; ALVES, Maria Janieire De N. N.; RODRIGUES, Amanda G.; LORENZI-FILHO, Geraldo; NEGRAO, Carlos Eduardo; UENO-PARDI, Linda M.Introduction/Purpose We demonstrated that patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have reduced muscle metaboreflex control of muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA). In addition, exercise training increased muscle metaboreflex control in heart failure patients. Objective We tested the hypothesis that exercise training would increase muscle metaboreflex control of MSNA in patients with OSA. Methods Forty-one patients with OSA were randomized into the following two groups: 1) nontrained (OSANT, n = 21) and 2) trained (OSAT, n = 20). Muscle sympathetic nerve activity was assessed by microneurography technique, muscle blood flow (FBF) by venous occlusion plethysmography, heart rate by electrocardiography, and blood pressure with an automated oscillometric device. All physiological variables were simultaneously assessed at rest, during isometric handgrip exercise at 30% of the maximal voluntary contraction, and during posthandgrip muscle ischemia (PHMI). Muscle metaboreflex sensitivity was calculated as the difference in MSNA between PHMI and the rest period. Patients in the OSAT group underwent 72 sessions of moderate exercise training, whereas patients in the OSANT group were clinical follow-up for 6 months. Results The OSANT and OSAT groups were similar in anthropometric, neurovascular, hemodynamic and sleep parameters. Exercise training reduced the baseline MSNA (34 2 bursts per minute vs 25 +/- 2 bursts per minute; P < 0.05) and increased the baseline FBF (2.1 +/- 0.2 mLmin(-1) per 100 g vs 2.4 +/- 0.2 mLmin(-1) per 100 g; P < 0.05). Exercise training significantly reduced MSNA levels and increased FBF responses during isometric exercise. Exercise training significantly increased MSNA responses during PHMI (6.5 +/- 1 vs -1.7 +/- 1 bursts per minute, P < 0.01). No significant changes in FBF or hemodynamic parameters in OSANT patients were found. Conclusions Exercise training increases muscle metaboreflex sensitivity in patients with OSA. This autonomic change associated with increased muscle blood flow may contribute to the increase in exercise performance in this set of patients.
bookPart Avaliação Ecocardiográfica da Reserva de Fluxo Coronariano(2015) TSUTSUI, Jeane Mike; LIMA, Marta Fernandes; SBANO, João César Nunes- Myocardial Deformation by Speckle Tracking in Severe Dilated Cardiomyopathy(2012) ABDUCH, Maria Cristina Donadio; SALGO, Ivan; TSANG, Wendy; VIEIRA, Marcelo Luiz Campos; CRUZ, Victoria; LIMA, Marta; TSUTSUI, Jeane Mike; MOR-AVI, Victor; LANG, Roberto M.; MATHIAS JR., WilsonBackground: The high and increasing prevalence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) represents a serious public health issue. Novel technologies have been used aiming to improve diagnosis and the therapeutic approach. In this context, speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) uses natural myocardial markers to analyze the systolic deformation of the left ventricle (LV). Objective: Measure the longitudinal transmural global strain (GS) of the LV through STE in patients with severe DCM, comparing the results with normal individuals and with echocardiographic parameters established for the analysis of LV systolic function, in order to validate the method in this population. Methods: Seventy-one patients with severe DCM (53 +/- 12 years, 72% men) and 20 controls (30 +/- 8 years, 45% men) were studied. The following variables were studied: LV volumes and ejection fraction calculated by two and three-dimensional echocardiography, Doppler parameters, Tissue Doppler Imaging systolic and diastolic LV velocities and GS obtained by STE. Results: Compared with controls, LV volumes were higher in the DCM group; however, LVEF and peak E-wave velocity were lower in the latter. The myocardial performance index was higher in the patient group. Tissue Doppler myocardial velocities (S', e', a') were significantly lower and E/e' ratio was higher in the DCM group. GS was decreased in the DCM group (-5.5% +/- 2.3%) when compared with controls (-14.0% +/- 1.8%). Conclusion: In this study, GS was significantly lower in patients with severe DCM, bringing new perspectives for therapeutic approaches in this specific population. (Arq Bras Cardiol 2012;99(3):834-842)
- Effects of Exercise Training on Left Ventricular Diastolic Function Markers in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Study(2022) DURANTE, Bruno G.; FERREIRA-SILVA, Rosyvaldo; GOYA, Thiago T.; LIMA, Marta F.; RODRIGUES, Ana Clara T.; DRAGER, Luciano F.; JORDÃO, Camila P.; RODRIGUES, Amanda G.; ALVES, Maria Janieire de Nazare N.; LORENZI-FILHO, Geraldo; NEGRÃO, Carlos E.; UENO-PARDI, Linda M.Abstract Background Exercise training (ET) is an adjunctive treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its consequences. However, the effects of exercise on heart remodeling are unknown in the population with OSA. Objective We investigated the effect of ET on markers of diastolic function, sleep parameters, and functional capacity in patients with OSA. Methods Sedentary patients with OSA (apnea-hypopnea index, AHI ≥15 events/hr) were randomly assigned to untrained (n=18) and trained (n=20) strategies. Polysomnography, cardiopulmonary exercise test, and echocardiography were evaluated at the beginning and end of the study. ET consisted of 3 weekly sessions of aerobic exercise, resistance exercises, and flexibility training (72 sessions, completed in 11.65±0.86 months). A two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used, followed by Tukey's post-hoc test. The level of statistical significance was set at p<0.05 for all analyses. Result Thirty-eight patients were included (AHI:45±29 events/hr, age:52±7 y, body mass index: 30±4 kg/m2). They had similar baseline parameters. ET caused a significant change in OSA severity (AHI:4.5±18 versus -5.7±13 events/hr; arousal index:1.5±8 versus -6.1±13 events/hr, in untrained and trained groups respectively, p<0.05). The trained patients had an increase in functional capacity after intervention. ET improved isovolumetric relaxation time (IVRT, untrained=6.5±17.3 versus trained=-5.1±17.1 msec, p<0.05). There was a significant correlation between changes in IVRT and arousal index in the trained group (r =-0.54, p<0.05). No difference occurred in the other diastolic function parameters evaluated. Conclusion ET promotes modest but significant improvement in AHI, functional capacity, and cardiac IVRT, a validated parameter of diastolic function.
- Disturbed Blood Flow Acutely Increases Endothelial Microparticles and Decreases Flow Mediated Dilation in Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction(2021) SILVA, Thiago O. C.; SALES, Allan R. K.; ARAUJO, Gustavo S. M.; FONSECA, Guilherme W. P.; BRAGA, Pedro G. S.; FARIA, Diego; ROCHA, Helena N. M.; ROCHA, Natalia G.; LIMA, Marta F.; MADY, Charles; NEGRAO, Carlos E.; ALVES, Maria Janieire N. N.Introduction Disturbed blood flow, characterized by high retrograde and oscillatory shear rate (SR), is associated with a proatherogenic phenotype. The impact of disturbed blood flow in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) remains unknown. We tested the hypothesis that acute elevation to retrograde and oscillatory SR provoked by local circulatory occlusion would increase endothelial microparticles (EMPs) and decrease brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) in patients with HFrEF. Methods Eighteen patients with HFrEF aged 55 +/- 2 years, with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) 26 +/- 1%, and 14 control subjects aged 49 +/- 2 years with LVEF 65 +/- 1 randomly underwent experimental and control sessions. Brachial artery FMD (Doppler) was evaluated before and after 30 min of disturbed forearm blood flow provoked by pneumatic cuff (Hokanson) inflation to 75 mm Hg. Venous blood samples were collected at rest, after 15 and 30 min of disturbed blood flow to assess circulating EMP levels (CD42b-/CD31+; flow cytometry). Results At rest, FMD was lower in patients with HFrEF compared with control subjects (P < 0.001), but blood flow patterns and EMPs had no differences (P > 0.05). The cuff inflation provoked a greater retrograde SR both groups (P < 0.0001). EMPs responses to disturbed blood flow significantly increased in patients with HFrEF (P = 0.03). No changes in EMPs were found in control subjects (P > 0.05). Disturbed blood flow decreased FMD both groups. No changes occurred in control condition. Conclusion Collectively, our findings suggest that disturbed blood flow acutely decreases FMD and increases EMP levels in patients with HFrEF, which may indicate that this set of patients are vulnerable to blood flow disturbances.
- Comprehensive left ventricular mechanics analysis by speckle tracking echocardiography in Chagas disease(2016) LIMA, Marcio Silva Miguel; VILLARRAGA, Hector R.; ABDUCH, Maria Cristina Donadio; LIMA, Marta Fernandes; CRUZ, Cecilia Beatriz Bittencourt Viana; BITTENCOURT, Marcio Sommer; VOOS, Mariana Callil; SBANO, Joao Cesar Nunes; MATHIAS JR., Wilson; TSUTSUI, Jeane MikeBackground: Chagas disease (CD) is a frequent cause of dilated cardiomyopathy (CMP) in developing countries, leading to clinical heart failure and worse prognosis. Therefore, the development and evolution of this CMP has always been a major topic in numbers of previous studies. A comprehensive echocardiographic study of left ventricular (LV) mechanics, fully assessing myocardial contraction, has never been done before. This could help characterize and improve the understanding of the evolution of this prevalent CMP. Methods: A total of 47 chagasic and 84 control patients were included in this study and allocated in groups according to LV ejection fraction. 2D-Echocardiogram was acquired for LV mechanics analysis by speckle tracking echocardiography. Results: Mean age of chagasic individuals was 55y and 16 (34 %) were men. Significant difference was found in global longitudinal velocity analysis, with lower values in indeterminate form. In the group with severe systolic dysfunction, a paradoxical increase in longitudinal and apical radial displacements were demonstrated. In parallel, segmental analyzes highlighted lower values of radial displacement, strain and strain rate into inferior and inferolateral walls, with increase of these values in septal and anterior walls. Conclusion: Chagasic CMP has a vicarious pattern of contraction in the course of its evolution, defined by reduced displacement and strain into inferior and posterior walls with paradoxical increase in septal and anterior segments. Also, lower longitudinal velocities were demonstrated in CD indeterminate form, which may indicate an incipient myocardial injury.