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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Cardiovascular risk factors: differences between ethnic groups
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(4):e20180918
06-17-2020
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ORIGINAL ARTICLECardiovascular risk factors: differences between ethnic groups
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(4):e20180918
06-17-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0918
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Objectives:
to compare the metabolic, anthropometric, tobacco and alcohol consumption indicators considered as risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, as well as the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics between indigenous from Rio Negro, Sateré-Mawé, mixed-race/black and white people living in the city of Manaus.
Methods:
a cross-sectional observational study guided by the STROBE tool. There was a sample of 191 adults of both sexes. Anthropometric measurements, blood pressure and biochemical analyzes were performed. Statistical test was applied to cross color/race/ethnicity variable with the investigated variables.
Results:
indigenous had better metabolic and anthropometric indicators related to cardiovascular diseases than mixed-race/black and white, as well as Sateré-Mawé in relation to Rionegrinos (from Rio Negro).
Conclusions:
the main differences were obesity, dyslipidemia, pre-systemic arterial hypertension/systemic arterial hypertension, and increased circumferences, with a worse situation for mixed-race/black people. The findings indicate differences in risk factors between race/color and ethnicity groups evaluated.
Palavras-chave: Cardiovascular DiseasesEthnic GroupsIndigenous PopulationRisk FactorsUrban PopulationVer mais -
REVIEW
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and development of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases in workers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20180965
04-22-2020
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REVIEWPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and development of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases in workers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20180965
04-22-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0965
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Objectives:
to identify the scientific evidence on the development of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases due to workplace contamination by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Methods:
integrative literature review. The search for primary articles was held in October 2017 in the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (through Pubmed), Web of Science and Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS).
Results:
the 16 studies analyzed showed that exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons was associated with cardiovascular diseases, such as increased blood pressure, heart rate variation, and ischemic heart disease; and respiratory disorders, such as decreased lung function, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, wheeze, coughing, pulmonary wheezing, chest tightness, effort dyspnea, and sore throat.
Conclusions:
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons cause deleterious effects on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems through mutations and cellular inflammation, being a risk to exposed individuals.
Palavras-chave: Cardiovascular DiseasesPolycyclic Aromatic HydrocarbonsRespiratory DiseasesVolatile Organic CompoundsWorkersVer mais -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Men’s perceptions on educational intervention participation at workplace
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):880-888
08-19-2019
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEMen’s perceptions on educational intervention participation at workplace
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):880-888
08-19-2019DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0921
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Objective:
todescribe the application of educational intervention performed with working men and identify, according to their perceptions, the main results obtained.
Methods:
a descriptive and exploratory research, of qualitative nature, developed in a municipality of Southern Brazil, with 35 metallurgists. Data were collected between March and June 2014, through the recording of the operating groups and participant observation. Transcripts and field diaries were submitted to content analysis.
Results:
participants intensified their interest in the search for health information, and some of them managed to implement changes in lifestyles, especially in relation to eating habits and sedentarism, and the support of the group was perceived as motivating for the changes.
Final considerations:
health education activities that embrace meaningful themes for participants and are built by a cohesive group whose members support each other, favor lifestyle modification.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Evaluation of nurse’s performance in telemedicine
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):933-939
08-19-2019
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEEvaluation of nurse’s performance in telemedicine
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):933-939
08-19-2019DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0313
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Objective:
Describe the nurse’s role in the Telemedicine Program in Cardiology implanted in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Methods:
Qualitative study, with a target audience of nurses, performed between July and December 2016 at the Emergency Care Units. Data were collected through an online instrument, consisting of open and closed questions, performed with 19 professionals. The data were analyzed through the discourse of the collective subject by QuantiQualisoftware.
Results:
The sample consisted of 19 nurses, mostly female (80%), with a mean age of 30 years old. Two central ideas were constructed: nurses’ knowledge about the Telemedicine Program in Cardiology; and actions developed by nurses. Also, a flow of the program’s assistance was built.
Final considerations:
The nurse in Telecardiology performs functions of assistance and continuing education of monitoring and training for patients.
Palavras-chave: Cardiovascular Diagnostic TechniquesCardiovascular DiseasesNursing CareNursing InformaticsTelemedicineVer mais -
RESEARCH
Cardiovascular risk stratification among hypertensive patients: the influence of risk factors
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1985-1991
01-01-2018
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RESEARCHCardiovascular risk stratification among hypertensive patients: the influence of risk factors
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1985-1991
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0528
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Objective:
to assess the cardiovascular risk in hypertensive patients and the influence of risk factors on the stratification scores.
Methods:
this is a cross-sectional study with hypertensive patients undergoing outpatient follow-up from November 2014 to February 2015. The Global Risk Score was used to assess cardiovascular risk. To assess the influence of the risk factors with the stratification of the cardiovascular risk score, the main components analysis was used.
Results:
57 patients participated in the study, and the majority (93.1%) was considered to be at high cardiovascular risk; the analysis of the main components identified five components that explain 85.2% of the total variation.
Conclusion:
the cardiovascular risk assessment demonstrated the importance of the identification of risk factors and, consequently, the need to implement actions aimed at controlling these factors, which constitutes a challenge in the adequate management of arterial hypertension.
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RESEARCH
Clinical-epidemiological aspects of patients submitted to Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in a university hospital
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(6):2883-2890
01-01-2018
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RESEARCHClinical-epidemiological aspects of patients submitted to Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in a university hospital
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(6):2883-2890
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0012
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Objective:
To outline the clinical-epidemiological profile of patients submitted to Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in a Reference Hospital in Urgent Cardiology Clinic of the state of Rio Grande do Norte.
Method:
This is a descriptive, exploratory, prospective study with a quantitative approach developed in a Brazilian University Hospital with patients submitted to Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Data collection occurred between April and October 2017.
Results:
The sample consisted of 222 patients, of whom 58.10% underwent Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and 41.89% were primary, 65.3% males, with a mean age of 62.7. In comorbidities “Hypertension”, “Acute Myocardial Infarction”, “Current Smoking” and “Physical Inactivity” were highlighted.
Conclusion:
In the elective patients, there was a high prevalence of risk factors and in patients with urgent cases, high time of total ischemia. It is necessary to create strategies to structure the care line, to improve the effectiveness of treatment and to minimize adverse outcomes.
Palavras-chave: AngioplastyCardiovascular DiseasesMyocardial InfarctionPercutaneous Coronary InterventionRisk FactorsVer mais -
PESQUISA
Stress and cardiovascular risk: multi-professional intervention in health education
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):351-359
01-01-2016
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PESQUISAStress and cardiovascular risk: multi-professional intervention in health education
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):351-359
01-01-2016DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690219i
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Objective:
to identify cardiovascular risk in educators (administrators and teachers) from the South region of Brazil, evaluated before and after intervention with stress management activities and health education.
Method:
longitudinal study of the before and after type. The sample consisted of 49 participants. Variables studied were socio-demographic, morbidity antecedents and lifestyle habits. Measured risk factors for cardiovascular disease were arterial blood pressure, body mass index, ratio of waist to hip size, lipid profile and capillary blood glucose. Stress levels were evaluated using the Lipp Stress Symptoms Inventory (LSSI). The study ran for four months, with weekly meetings of a multidisciplinary team.
Results:
after intervention, the study observed a statistically significant reduction of the investigated variables, except for blood glucose levels in the administrators group.
Conclusion:
stress management activities are potential tools in the identification and control of the risk factors studied, particularly in those involving multi- and trans-disciplinary focus.