Publications by authors named "Joao Henrique Almeida Costa"
Article Synopsis
- Autologous grafting is a popular method in orthopedic surgery because it has great bone-forming potential, is compatible with the patient's immune system, and eliminates the risks associated with bone banks.
- The study evaluated patients who had grafts taken from the posterior-superior calcaneal tuberosity, focusing on pain levels and complications post-surgery.
- Results showed low pain levels post-operation, minimal complications, including one case of superficial infection, indicating that this site is a viable option for grafts with less risk to the donor site.
Correlation between serum cystatin C and markers of subclinical atherosclerosis in hypertensive patients.
Francisco das Chagas Monteiro Junior Pedro Antônio Muniz Ferreira José Aldemir Teixeira Nunes Cacionor Pereira da Cunha Júnior Ronald Lopes Brito João Henrique Almeida Costa
Arq Bras Cardiol
October 2012
Background: Serum cystatin C (s-CC), an endogenous marker of kidney function, has also been proposed as a cardiovascular risk marker. However, it is unknown whether it is a direct marker of atherosclerosis, independently of kidney function.
Objective: The aim of this study was to correlate s-CC with two surrogate markers of subclinical atherosclerosis.