Publications by authors named "Lucas de Carvalho Costa"
Adherence to secondary prevention measures after acute coronary syndrome in patients associated exclusively with the public and private healthcare systems in Brazil.
Prev Med Rep
October 2022
Adherence to secondary prevention measures after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is essential to prevent disease recurrence. In Brazil, the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS, in Portuguese), and the private healthcare system (PHCS) coexist. We aimed to evaluate the adherence to secondary prevention in patients with ACS who were assisted by either SUS or PHCS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFQuality of Life among Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes Receiving Care from Public and Private Health Care Systems in Brazil.
Clin Pract
July 2022
(1) Background: Quality of life (QOL) is used as a health indicator to assess the effectiveness and impact of therapies in certain groups of patients. This study aimed to analyze the QOL of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who received medical treatment by a public or private health care system. (2) Methods: This observational, prospective, longitudinal study was carried out in four referral hospitals providing cardiology services in Sergipe, Brazil.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFood Patterns of Hospitalized Patients with Heart Failure and Their Relationship with Demographic, Economic and Clinical Factors in Sergipe, Brazil.
Nutrients
February 2022
Article Synopsis
- High rates of hospitalization and mortality from Heart Failure (HF) have led researchers to examine how dietary patterns and food combinations can impact the condition.
- This study, part of the VICTIM-CHF registry, analyzed the dietary habits of 240 patients hospitalized for HF in Sergipe, Brazil, considering various demographic and clinical factors.
- Three distinct dietary patterns were identified: "traditional," which includes local staple foods and ultra-processed items; "Mediterranean," following healthier Mediterranean diet guidelines; and a "dual" pattern, combining nutritious and convenient fast foods.