A5101882501- Public Health in Brazil
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Healthcare during COVID-19 Pandemic
- Healthcare Regulation
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Women's cancer prevention and management
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Multiple Myeloma Research and Treatments
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Innovation Policy and R&D
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
2011-2024
Universidade Federal do Ceará
2024
Unichristus
2024
National Council for Scientific and Technological Development
2011-2022
Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
2006-2020
Johnson & Johnson (Brazil)
2018-2020
Weatherford College
2020
Hospital Moinhos de Vento
2009-2019
Faculdade Meridional
2016-2018
Universidade de São Paulo
2018
OBJECTIVES:The six-minute walk test has been widely used to evaluate functional capacity and predict mortality in several populations.Thus, the aim of this study was prognostic value for life expectancy end-stage renal disease patients.METHODS: Patients over 18 years old who underwent hemodialysis at least six months were included.Patients with hemodynamic instability, smoking, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, physical incapacity acute myocardial stroke preceding three...
OBJETIVO: Estimar o custo anual do manejo da doença arterial coronária (DAC) em valores SUS e convênios. MÉTODOS: Estudo de coorte, incluindo pacientes ambulatoriais com DAC comprovada. Considerou-se para estimar custos diretos: consultas, exames, procedimentos, internações medicamentos. Valores consultas exames foram obtidos tabela Lista Procedimentos Médicos (LPM). eventos cardiovasculares hospital público privado estas classificações diagnósticas 2002. O preço dos fármacos utilizado foi...
Background: Due to the importance of coronary artery disease (CAD), continuous investigation risk factors (RFs) is needed.Objective: To evaluate prevalence RFs for CAD in cities Rio Grande do Sul State, and compare it with that reported a similar study conducted same 2002.Methods: Cross-sectional on 1,056 healthy adults, investigating absolute relative frequencies following CAD: obesity, systemic arterial hypertension (SAH), dyslipidemias, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes mellitus,...
Although anemia is pathophysiologically associated with myocardial ischemia, there are scarce data on its clinical impact in patients stable coronary artery disease contemporary treatment. This study aims to describe the prevalence of anemia, and association symptoms outcomes this population.We conducted a prospective cohort documented patients. Anemia criteria was hemoglobin (Hb) <12 g/dl women <13 men. Hemoglobin levels were divided quartiles (Q) adjusted for sex. Major events included...
O crescimento dos gastos em saúde, impulsionado pela incorporação de novas tecnologias diagnósticas e terapêuticas pelo aumento da expectativa vida população, tem causado grande preocupação especialmente países desenvolvimento. A avaliação econômica saúde visa a otimizar benefícios utilizando os recursos maneira eficiente. objetivo deste artigo é capacitar leitores identificar as características básicas, diferenciar principais tipos compreender metodologias utilizadas nas avaliações...
Breast cancer (BC) is a major public health problem, with rising incidence in many regions of the globe. Although mortality has recently dropped developed countries, death rates are still increasing some developing as seen Brazil. Among reasons for this phenomenon lack structured screening programs, long waiting period between diagnosis and treatment, access to services large proportion Brazilian population. Since 2004, an intervention study cohort women Southern Brazil, denominated Porto...
Background: Statins have proven efficacy in the reduction of cardiovascular events, but financial impact its widespread use can be substantial.Objective: To conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis three statin dosing schemes Brazilian Unified National Health System (SUS) perspective. Methods:We developed Markov model to evaluate incremental ratios (ICERs) low, intermediate and high intensity dose regimens secondary four primary scenarios (5%, 10%, 15% 20% ten-year risk) prevention...
Abstract Background: Adherence to breast cancer screening is a key element ensure effectiveness of programs aiming at downstaging cancer. In this study, we evaluated adherence program and its predictors in underserved women southern Brazil. Methods: Attendance the program, which based on yearly mammogram clinical examination, was prospectively. Mean time frames between visits were calculated. Possible (defined as mean intervals ≤18 mo), such socioeconomic indicators health/lifestyle...