Accuracy of ankle-brachial index in screening for peripheral arterial disease in people with diabetes.

Although the ankle-brachial index (ABI) presents overall satisfactory accuracy, its sensitivity in the context of screening strategies does not ensure the detection of all individuals with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), especially in clinical situations where there is calcification of the arterial media layer. This study evaluated the accuracy of ABI in screening PAD among individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) in a community setting. An observational study included only individuals with DM.

Thromboprophylaxis in lower limb amputation surgery.

Background: Lower limb amputation surgery is associated with a high risk of venous thromboembolism. There is evidence that pharmacological thromboprophylaxis is not widely prescribed to patients undergoing this type of procedure.

Objectives: To investigate the profile of the thromboprophylaxis practices of angiologists and vascular surgeons in Brazil during the perioperative period of lower limb amputation surgery and conduct a descriptive analysis of the findings.

Diagnosis of metabolic syndrome in nursing professionals: An accuracy study.

Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) represents a group of cardiovascular risk factors. This article aims to evaluate the accuracy of the tools of MetS diagnosis in Nursing professionals from Primary Health Care (PHC) in Bahia, Brazil. A cross-sectional study with a random sample selected according to essential health information for the diagnostic of MetS.

Conservative treatment of acute limb ischemia in a child - case report.

Acute limb ischemia is a rare event in the pediatric population, with an estimated incidence of 26 per 100,000 admissions, the majority of which are associated with trauma or iatrogeny. The ideal treatment for these cases is not well-established in the literature, although there is a tendency to choose noninvasive treatment. We report the case of an infant who suffered ischemia to all four limbs secondary to hemodynamic complications after complex heart surgery and in whom significant tissue preservation was achieved with conservative treatment.

Complications related to diabetic foot ulcer and associated social vulnerability factors at a referral centre in Brazil.

Objective: To analyse the prevalence and associated social vulnerability factors of complications related to diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) among individuals followed up in a public care centre in Brazil.

Method: This is a cross-sectional study carried out with individuals followed up at the diabetic foot service of the State Referral Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology Assistance (CEDEBA) between December 2019 and October 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Descriptive analysis and comparison of the prevalence of complications related to DFU were carried out.

In-hospital mortality in patients with acute limb ischemia over a 12-year period in the Brazilian public health-care system.

Background: Arterial diseases represent a severe public health problem in the 21st century. Although men have a higher overall prevalence, reports have suggested that women may exhibit atypical manifestations, be asymptomatic, and have hormonal peculiarities, resulting in worse outcomes and severe emergencies, such as acute limb ischemia (ALI).

Objectives: To analyze the morbidity and mortality profile of ALI emergencies in Brazil between 2008 and 2019.

Demographic and professional profile of Brazilian women in vascular surgery: final results.

Background: Gender diversity in health teams is associated with better productivity. As women's participation in surgery has been growing, it is important to improve knowledge about the elements that guide their professional development.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to outline the demographic and professional features of female vascular surgeons in Brazil.

The Prevalence of Abdominal Adiposity among Primary Health Care Physicians in Bahia, Brazil: An Epidemiological Study.

Background: Labor activities are demanding for workers and can induce occupational stress. Primary health care (PHC) workers have faced problems that can lead to the development of stress and abdominal obesity. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of abdominal adiposity among primary health care physicians in the metropolitan mesoregion of Salvador, Bahia.

Thromboprophylaxis during the Pregnancy-Puerperal Cycle - Literature Review.

Objective:  To identify current strategies and recommendations for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis associated with the pregnancy-puerperal cycle, a condition of high morbidity and mortality among women.

Methods:  The literature search was performed between May and October 2019, using the PubMed database, including papers published in Portuguese, English and Spanish. The terms (Mesh) AND (Mesh) OR (Mesh) were used as descriptors, including randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, systematic reviews and guidelines published from 2009 to 2019, presenting strategies for prevention of thromboembolism during pregnancy and the postpartum.

Women in vascular surgery: a brief analysis of the Brazilian profile.

Background: There has been a striking increase in female participation in the Brazilian and worldwide medical contingent, but the number of female surgeons does not follow the same trend. In addition to quantitative analysis, there is a need for further study of the determinants of choice of surgical specialty and the characteristics of professional practice.

Objectives: To outline the profile of female vascular surgeons in Brazil in terms of demographic characteristics, qualifications, scientific engagement, and labor market integration.