Publications by authors named "Jose Wellington O Lima"

Background: 30-40% of cardiac resynchronization therapy cases do not achieve favorable outcomes.

Objective: This study aimed to develop predictive models for the combined endpoint of cardiac death and transplantation (Tx) at different stages of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).

Methods: Prospective observational study of 116 patients aged 64.

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Background: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is the recommended treatment by leading global guidelines. However, 30%-40% of selected patients are non-responders.

Objective: To develop an echocardiographic model to predict cardiac death or transplantation (Tx) 1 year after CRT.

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Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The present study was undertaken to identify the main cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors in 160 patients with ESRD on hemodialysis (HD) in Brazil. Their mean age was 47 ± 39 years.

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Background: The physiopathology of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), a severe form of Dengue Fever, is poorly understood. We are unable to identify patients likely to progress to DHF for closer monitoring and early intervention during epidemics, so most cases are sent home. This study explored whether patients with selected co-morbidities are at higher risk of developing DHF.

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The presence of pathogens or predators in water may alter oviposition behaviour of gravid female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. We evaluated the oviposition behaviour of A. aegypti in recipients containing larvivorous fish (Betta splendens and Poecilia reticulata).

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Background: To compare estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by Schwartz formula and cystatin C-derived formula in a large population of children with a large spectrum of renal disease.

Methods: Serum creatinine, cystatin C and estimated GFR were determined in 273 children, 254 with renal disease, and a mean age of 10.0+/-4.

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