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Are physical inactivity, sitting time and screen time associated with obstructi...
Pitta,Rafael Mathias; Cerazi,Bruno Gion; Queiroga,Luana; Ritti Dias,Raphael Mendes; Mello,Marco Túlio de; Cesena,Fernando Henpin YueAbstract BACKGROUND: Sitting time, screen time and low physical activity (PA) levels have been associated with several diseases and all-cause mortality. PA is related to better sleep quality and absence of daytime sleepiness, along with lower risks of obstructive syndrome apnea (OSA). However, studies on the relationship between sitting time, screen time and OSA are scarce in the literature. OBJECTIVE: To analy...
Treinamento de Caminhada Melhora a Variabilidade da Pressão Arterial Ambulatori...
Chehuen,Marcel da Rocha; Cucato,Gabriel Grizzo; Carvalho,Celso Ricardo Fernandes de; Zerati,Antonio Eduardo; Leicht,Anthony; Wolosker,NelsonResumo Fundamento: O treinamento de caminhada (TC) melhora a capacidade de caminhar e reduz a pressão arterial (PA) clínica em pacientes com doença arterial periférica (DAP), mas seus efeitos na PA ambulatorial permanecem desconhecidos. Objetivo: Investigar o efeito de 12 semanas de TC na PA ambulatorial e sua variabilidade em pacientes com DAP. Métodos: Trinta e cinco pacientes do sexo masculino com DAP e sint...
Impacto da pandemia da COVID-19 sobre o tratamento medicamentoso dos pacientes ...
Braghieri,Heloisa Amaral; Correia,Marília de Almeida; Carvalho,Juliana Ferreira de; Longano,Paulo; Wolosker,Nelson; Cucato,Gabriel GrizzoResumo Contexto A pandemia do Coronavírus 2019 (COVID-19) tem afetado negativamente o comportamento da população. Nesse contexto, o impacto da pandemia da COVID-19 no tratamento medicamentoso dos pacientes com doença arterial periférica (DAP) e claudicação intermitente (CI) permanece obscuro. Objetivos Analisar o impacto da pandemia da COVID-19 no tratamento medicamentoso dos pacientes com DAP e CI. Métodos Nes...
Effects of isometric handgrip training on blood pressure among hypertensive pat...
Palmeira,Aline Cabral; Farah,Breno Quintella; Silva,Gustavo Oliveira da; Moreira,Sérgio Rodrigues; Barros,Mauro Virgílio Gomes deABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Meta-analyses have demonstrated that isometric handgrip training (IHT) decreases blood pressure in hypertensive individuals. Nonetheless, most studies were conducted in laboratory settings and its effects in real-world settings remain unclear. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effects of IHT on office and ambulatory blood pressure in hypertensive patients attended within primary healthcare. DESIGN A...
Impact of hypertension on arterial stiffness and cardiac autonomic modulation i...
Farah,Breno Quintella; Cucato,Gabriel Grizzo; Andrade-Lima,Aluísio; Soares,Antonio Henrique Germano; Wolosker,Nelson; Ritti-Dias,Raphael MendesABSTRACT Objective: To examine the impact of hypertension on cardiovascular health in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease and to identify factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension. Methods: A cross-sectional study including 251 patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (63.9% males, mean age 67±10 years). Following hypertension diagnosis, blood pressure was measured to determin...
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic stay at home order and social isolation on phys...
Botero,João Paulo; Farah,Breno Quintella; Correia,Marilia de Almeida; Lofrano-Prado,Mara Cristina; Cucato,Gabriel Grizzo; Shumate,GraceABSTRACT Objective To investigate the impact of the coronavirus 2019 pandemic on physical activity levels and sedentary behavior among Brazilians residents aged ≥18 years. Methods An online survey was distributed through a social media platform between May 5 and 17, 2020. Participants completed a structured questionnaire in Google Forms, which assessed the physical activity level and sedentary behavior of adult...
Intensidade de Exercício durante o Teste de Caminhada de 6 Minutos em Pacientes...
Farah,Breno Quintella; Ritti-Dias,Raphael Mendes; Montgomery,Polly; Cucato,Gabriel Grizzo; Gardner,AndrewResumo Fundamento a caminhada não supervisionada em solo tem sido indicada para pacientes com doença arterial periférica (DAP) sintomática. No entanto, a magnitude do esforço exigido por essa atividade e as características dos pacientes que a praticam com mais intensidade não estão claras. Objetivos determinar se a caminhada em solo excede o limiar ventilatório (LV), um reconhecido marcador de intensidade de ex...
Exercise Intensity during 6-Minute Walk Test in Patients with Peripheral Artery...
Farah,Breno Quintella; Ritti-Dias,Raphael Mendes; Montgomery,Polly; Cucato,Gabriel Grizzo; Gardner,AndrewAbstract Background: Non-supervised ground walking has been recommended for patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD). However, the magnitude of the effort required by this activity and the characteristics of patients whose ground walking is more intense are unclear. Objectives: To determine whether ground walking exceeds the ventilatory threshold (VT), a recognized marker of exercise intensity,...
Physical Activity Levels in Peripheral Artery Disease Patients
Gerage,Aline Mendes; Correia,Marilia de Almeida; Oliveira,Paulo Mesquita Longano de; Palmeira,Aline Cabral; Domingues,Wagner Jorge RibeiroAbstract Background: Increases in daily physical activity levels is recommended for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). However, despite this recommendation, little is known about the physical activity patterns of PAD patients. Objective: To describe the physical activity patterns of patients with symptomatic peripheral artery (PAD) disease. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 174 PAD patien...
Association between respiratory capacity, quality of life and cognitive functio...
Costa,Rayana de Oliveira; Ritti-Dias,Raphael Mendes; Cucato,Gabriel Grizzo; Cendoroglo,Maysa Seabra; Nasri,Fabio; Costa,Maria Luiza MonteiroABSTRACT Objective To investigate associations between respiratory capacity, quality of life and cognitive function in elderly individuals. Methods The sample included 386 elderly individuals (232 women). Respiratory capacity assessment was based on maximal expiratory pressure measured at peak expiratory flow. Subjects were classified according to peak expiratory flow values adjusted for sex, age and height of ...