The purpose of this study is to measure the acute effects of exercise variability on muscle thickness and physical performance after two resistance training (RT) protocols using the same or different exercises in recreationally-trained subjects. Fifteen resistance-trained men (23.1 ± 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Identifying readmission predictors in heart failure (HF) patients may help guide preventative efforts and save costs. We aimed to identify 15- and 30-day readmission predictors due to cardiovascular reasons.
Methods And Results: A total of 1831 patients with acute HF admission were prospectively followed during a year.
Background: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) increases morbidity, mortality and hospital stay in critical patients units (CPU).
Aim: To determine the incidence and mortality of AKI in CPU.
Material And Methods: Review of electronic medical records of 1,769 patients aged 61 ± 20 years (47% males) discharged from a CPU during one year.