Publications by authors named "Clara Pinto Diniz"
Heart failure associated with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy increases the risk of impaired lung function and reduced submaximal functional capacity.
Heart Lung
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the differences in respiratory function and physical capacity between patients with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy (CC) who have heart failure (HF) and those who do not.
- - Using spirometry and a six-minute step test, the results showed that patients with HF had significantly lower lung function and functional capacity compared to those without HF.
- - Conclusively, the research indicates that adults with CC and HF exhibit reduced lung function, suggesting a restrictive pulmonary pattern impacting their overall health.
Objective: Inspiratory muscle strength (IMS) appears to be reduced in subjects with chronic Chagas heart disease (CHD), especially in the presence of heart failure (HF). However, only one study about IMS and inspiratory muscle endurance (IME) in those with CHD without heart failure is available. This study aimed to compare IMS and IME in subjects with CHD in the presence and absence of HF.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe increase in inflammatory markers associated with persistent chronic fibrosing myocarditis, a characteristic of chronic Chagas disease, can result in a reduction in inspiratory muscle strength (IMS) in Chagas cardiomyopathy (CC). However, literature in this field is still scarce. This review aimed to map and summarize the evidence regarding IMS in patients with CC.
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