MONICA SAMUEL AVILA GRINBERG
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Instituto do Coração, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina - Médico
LIM/11 - Laboratório de Cirurgia Cardiovascular e Fisiopatologia da Circulação, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/11 - Laboratório de Cirurgia Cardiovascular e Fisiopatologia da Circulação, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
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- Bone Metabolism Impairment in Heart Transplant: Results From a Prospective Cohort Study(2020) SEGURO, Luis F. B. C.; PEREIRA, Rosa M. R.; SEGURO, Luciana P. C.; CAPARBO, Valeria F.; AVILA, Monica S.; MANGINI, Sandrigo; CAMPOS, Iascara W.; GAIOTTO, Fabio A.; MARCONDES-BRAGA, Fabiana G.; BACAL, FernandoBackground. Data on the prevention of fractures after heart transplant (HTx) are controversial in the literature. Understanding the effects of HTx on bone may guide appropriate treatments in this high-risk population. Methods. Seventy adult HTx patients were followed for 12 months. Clinical and laboratory parameters, bone mineral density, microarchitecture, and vertebral fractures were assessed at baseline (after intensive care unit discharge) and at 6 and 12 months. Patients received recommendations regarding calcium intake and vitamin D supplementation after HTx. Results. At baseline, 27% of patients had osteoporosis, associated with the length of hospitalization before HTx (P = 0.001). Bone mineral density decreased in the first 6 months, with partial recovery later. Bone microarchitecture deteriorated, mainly in the trabecular bone in the first 6 months and cortical bone in the subsequent 6 months. At baseline, 92.9% of patients had vitamin D levels <30 ng/mL and 20.0% <10 ng/mL. Patients also had calcium at the lower limit of normal, high alkaline phosphatase, and high bone resorption biomarker. These abnormalities were suggestive of impaired bone mineralization and normalized at 6 months with correction of vitamin D deficiency. The majority of vertebral fractures were identified at baseline (23% of patients). After multivariate analyses, only a lower fat mass persisted as a risk factor for vertebral fractures (odds ratio, 1.23; 95% confidence interval, 1.04-1.47; P = 0.012). Conclusions. High frequencies of densitometric osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, bone markers abnormalities, and vertebral fractures were observed shortly after HTx. Calcium and vitamin D supplementation should be the first step in correcting bone mineralization impairment before specific osteoporosis treatment.
- The first cardiac transplant experience in a patient with mucopolysaccharidosis(2012) GRINBERG, Henrique; QUAIO, Caio Robledo D'Angioli Costa; AVILA, Monica Samuel; FERREIRA, Silvia Moreira Ayub; VIEIRA, Marcelo Luiz Campos; BENVENUTI, Luiz Alberto; KIM, Chong Ae; BOCCHI, Edimar AlcidesHunter syndrome (MPSII) is a rare X-linked lysosomal storage disorder that can affect multiple systems but primarily affects the heart. We report the case of a previously asymptomatic 23-year-old patient who had an attenuated form of MPSII and presented with refractory heart failure that required a heart transplant. The diagnosis was confirmed by detection of an increase in urinary excretion of glycosaminoglycans, a deficiency in enzymatic activity, and molecular analysis. A myocardial biopsy revealed hypertrophic cardiomyocytes, mild fibrosis, and lysosomal storage in interstitial cells. Molecular analysis identified a novel mutation in the iduronate-2-sulfatase gene. Although the clinical outcome was not favorable, we believe that this approach may be valid in end-stage heart failure.
- Circulating miR-1 as a potential biomarker of doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in breast cancer patients(2017) RIGAUD, Vagner Oliveira-Carvalho; FERREIRA, Ludmila R. P.; AYUB-FERREIRA, Silvia M.; AVILA, Monica S.; BRANDAO, Sara M. G.; CRUZ, Fatima D.; SANTOS, Marilia H. H.; CRUZ, Cecilia B. B. V.; ALVES, Marco S. L.; ISSA, Victor S.; GUIMARAES, Guilherme V.; CUNHA-NETO, Edecio; BOCCHI, Edimar A.Cardiotoxicity is associated with the chronic use of doxorubicin leading to cardiomyopathy and heart failure. Identification of cardiotoxicity-specific miRNA biomarkers could provide clinicians with a valuable prognostic tool. The aim of the study was to evaluate circulating levels of miRNAs in breast cancer patients receiving doxorubicin treatment and to correlate with cardiac function. This is an ancillary study from ""Carvedilol Effect on Chemotherapy-induced Cardiotoxicity"" (CECCY trial), which included 56 female patients (49.9 +/- 3.3 years of age) from the placebo arm. Enrolled patients were treated with doxorubicin followed by taxanes. cTnI, LVEF, and miRNAs were measured periodically. Circulating levels of miR-1,-133b,-146a, and -423-5p increased during the treatment whereas miR-208a and -208b were undetectable. cTnI increased from 6.6 +/- 0.3 to 46.7 +/- 5.5 pg/mL (p<0.001), while overall LVEF tended to decrease from 65.3 +/- 0.5 to 63.8 +/- 0.9 (p=0.053) over 12 months. Ten patients (17.9%) developed cardiotoxicity showing a decrease in LVEF from 67.2 +/- 1.0 to 58.8 +/- 2.7 (p=0.005). miR-1 was associated with changes in LVEF (r=-0.531, p<0.001). In a ROC curve analysis miR-1 showed an AUC greater than cTnI to discriminate between patients who did and did not develop cardiotoxicity (AUC = 0.851 and 0.544, p = 0.0016). Our data suggest that circulating miR-1 might be a potential new biomarker of doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in breast cancer patients.
- Epipericardial fat necrosis as cause of chest pain in patient after heart transplantation(2020) CAFEZEIRO, Caio Reboucas Fonseca; LOPES, Mariana Pezzute; SILVA, Caio Tavares; AVILA, Monica Samuel; SEGURO, Luis Fernando B. C.; MANGINI, Sandrigo; CAMPOS, Iascara Wozniak; GAIOTTO, Fabio A.; MARCONDES-BRAGA, Fabiana G.; BACAL, FernandoEpipericardial fat necrosis is an uncommon clinical condition of unknown etiology. It typically presents as acute pleuritic chest pain and should be differentiated from acute pulmonary embolism and acute coronary syndrome. This condition is diagnosed by characteristic chest computed tomography findings of an ovoid mediastinal fatty lesion with intrinsic and surrounding soft-tissue stranding. Treatment of epipericardial fat necrosis includes the administration of anti-inflammatory agents, and symptoms usually resolve within a few days after treatment initiation. This disease entity has rarely been reported since it was first described in 1957. Most current knowledge of epipericardial fat necrosis is based on case reports that describe this condition in previously healthy individuals. We present the case of a 39-year-old woman with a history of heart transplant, who presented with chest pain secondary to epipericardial fat necrosis. Serial computed tomography revealed lesion resolution after appropriate treatment.
- Aging, cardiotoxicity, and chemotherapy(2019) BOCCHI, Edimar Alcides; AVILA, Monica Samuel; AYUB-FERREIRA, Silvia Moreira
- REPLY: Can Carvedilol Prevent Chemotherapy-Related Cardiotoxicity? A Dream to Be Balanced With Tolerability(2018) AVILA, Monica Samuel; FERREIRA, Silvia Moreira Ayub; BOCCHI, Edimar Alcides
- Carvedilol for Prevention of Chemotherapy-Related Cardiotoxicity(2018) AVILA, Monica Samuel; AYUB-FERREIRA, Silvia Moreira; WANDERLEY JR., Mauro Rogerio de Barros; CRUZ, Fatima das Dores; BRANDAO, Sara Michelly Goncalves; RIGAUD, Vagner Oliveira Carvalho; HIGUCHI-DOS-SANTOS, Marilia Harumi; HAJJAR, Ludhmila Abrahao; KALIL FILHO, Roberto; HOFF, Paulo Marcelo; SAHADE, Marina; FERRARI, Marcela S. M.; COSTA, Romulo Leopoldo de Paula; MANO, Max Senna; CRUZ, Cecilia Beatriz Bittencourt Viana; ABDUCH, Maria Cristina; ALVES, Marco Stephan Lofrano; GUIMARAES, Guilherme Veiga; ISSA, Victor Sarli; BITTENCOURT, Marcio Sommer; BOCCHI, Edimar AlcidesBACKGROUND Anthracycline (ANT) chemotherapy is associated with cardiotoxicity. Prevention with beta-blockers remains controversial. OBJECTIVES This prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study sought to evaluate the role of carvedilol in preventing ANT cardiotoxicity. METHODS The authors randomized 200 patients with HER2-negative breast cancer tumor status and normal left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) referred for ANT (240 mg/m(2)) to receive carvedilol or placebo until chemotherapy completion. The primary endpoint was prevention of a >= 10% reduction in LVEF at 6 months. Secondary outcomes were effects of carvedilol on troponin I, B-type natriuretic peptide, and diastolic dysfunction. RESULTS Primary endpoint occurred in 14 patients (14.5%) in the carvedilol group and 13 patients (13.5%) in the placebo group (p = 1.0). No differences in changes of LVEF or B-type natriuretic peptide were noted between groups. A significant difference existed between groups in troponin I levels over time, with lower levels in the carvedilol group (p = 0.003). Additionally, a lower incidence of diastolic dysfunction was noted in the carvedilol group (p = 0.039). A nonsignificant trend toward a less-pronounced increase in LV end-diastolic diameter during the follow-up was noted in the carvedilol group (44.1 +/- 3.64 mm to 45.2 +/- 3.2 mm vs. 44.9 +/- 3.6 mm to 46.4 +/- 4.0 mm; p = 0.057). CONCLUSIONS In this largest clinical trial of beta-blockers for prevention of cardiotoxicity under contemporary ANT dosage, the authors noted a 13.5% to 14.5% incidence of cardiotoxicity. In this scenario, carvedilol had no impact on the incidence of early onset of LVEF reduction. However, the use of carvedilol resulted in a significant reduction in troponin levels and diastolic dysfunction.(Carvedilol Effect in Preventing Chemotherap-Induced Cardiotoxicity [CECCy] NCTO1724450)(C) 2018 by the American College of Cardiology Foundation.
- A modified heterotopic heart transplant technique to bridge patients with ""fixed"" pulmonary hypertension: A case report(2022) GAIOTTO, Fabio Antonio; BACAL, Fernando; STEFFEN, Samuel Padovan; MARCONDES-BRAGA, Fabiana Goulart; SEGURO, Luis Fenando Bernal da Costa; MANGINI, Sandrigo; CAMPOS, Iascara Wozniak de; AVILA, Monica Samuel; KALIL FILHO, Roberto; JATENE, Fabio Biscegli
- Transplantation for Chagas Heart Disease: a Comprehensive Review(2021) BACAL, Fernando; MURAD, Ciro Mancilha; ARAGAO, Carlos Aurelio dos Santos; CAMPOS, Iascara Wozniak de; SEGURO, Luis Fernando Bernal da Costa; AVILA, Monica Samuel; MANGINI, Sandrigo; GAIOTTO, Fabio Antonio; STRABELLI, Tania Varejao; MARCONDES-BRAGA, Fabiana G.Purpose of Review Chagas cardiomyopathy (CC) has a worse prognosis than other forms of cardiomyopathy and up to 10% of patients may progress to end-stage heart failure. In this article, we have performed a comprehensive literature review of heart transplantation (HT) for CC, including results after HT, management of immunosuppression, and Chagas disease (CD) reactivation. Recent Findings CD used to be considered a contraindication to HT due to the risks of disease reactivation with immunosuppression. Nonetheless, multiple reports have consistently demonstrated the feasibility and safety of HT for refractory CC. CD reactivation must be routinely screened in the first-year post-transplant, and in recent years, polymerase chain reactions (PCR)-based techniques have been used more often. HT is now considered the best treatment for end-stage Chagas heart disease. In addition, studies of immunosuppressive medications have shown that these patients require a lesser degree of immunosuppression, mainly to balance reactivation risks.
- COVID-19 complicating perioperative management of LVAD implantation: A case report and systematic review(2021) BELFORT, Deborah de Sa Pereira; BISELLI, Bruno; AVILA, Monica Samuel; LIRA, Maria Tereza Sampaio de Sousa; GALAS, Filomena Regina Barbosa Gomes; STEFFEN, Samuel Padovani; GAIOTTO, Fabio Antonio; JATENE, Fabio Biscegli; BOCCHI, Edimar Alcides; FERREIRA, Silvia Moreira AyubThe coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) affected 125 million people worldwide and caused 2.7 million deaths. Some comorbidities are associated with worse prognosis and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) recipients are probably part of this high-risk population. We report a 31-year-old male patient who developed COVID-19 during LVAD implantation. His postoperative period was complicated by severe pneumonia and mechanical ventilation (MV) leading to right ventricular failure (RVF) and inotrope necessity. He experienced multiple complications, but eventually recovered. We present a systematic review of LVAD recipients and COVID-19. Among 14 patients, the mean age was 62.7 years, 78.5% were male. A total of 5 patients (35.7%) required MV and 3 patients (21.4%) died. A total of 2 patients (14.2%) had thromboembolic events. This case and systematic review suggest LVAD recipients are at particular risk of unfavorable outcomes and they may be more susceptible to RVF in the setting of COVID-19, particularly during perioperative period.