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Fatal pulmonary embolism in hospitalized patients: a large autopsy-based matche...
Carvalho Bricola, Solange Aparecida Petilo; Paiva, Edison Ferreira; Lichtenstein, Arnaldo; Gianini, Reinaldo José; Duarte, Jurandir GodoyOBJECTIVE: Pulmonary embolism is an underdiagnosed major cause of death for hospitalized patients. The objective of this study was to identify the conditions associated with fatal pulmonary embolism in this population. METHODS: A total of 13,074 autopsy records were evaluated in a case-control study. Patients were matched by age, sex, and year of death, and factors potentially associated with fatal pulmonary em...
Clinical and histological characteristics of HIV and hepatitis C virus-co-infec...
Mendes-Correa, Maria Cássia; Widman, Azzo; Brussi, Maria Luiza Paes; Guastini, Cristina Fátima; Cavalheiro, Norma de Paula; Melo, Carlos EduardoHepatitis C virus (HCV) is an important factor contributing to morbidity and mortality in patients co-infected with HIV and HCV. In addition, liver biopsy is an important tool in the clinical management of these patients. Although liver biopsy is controversial, it is recommended for all patients. Data regarding the clinical and histological characteristics of these patients are scarce not only in Brazil but in ...