Abstract Background Data on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest are still scarce, very varied, and indicate a poor prognosis for traumatic events. Objectives To describe the out-of-hospital/in-hospital survival, survival time, and neurological conditions of those treated by advanced life support units and submitted to cardiopulmonary resuscitation and compare the results of clinical and traumatic cardiac arrests. Methods This is a cohort study carried out in three stages; in the first two, data were collected from the Mobile Emergency Care Service forms and […]

Introduction The sudden death of a young, apparently healthy athlete is a tragedy, and the true incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD) among athletes is controversial. Although estimates from studies in the United States and Europe are limited by various methodological issues, it is known that physical exertion in sports activity and training poses a 2.5 to 4.5 times higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest and SCD in relation to non-athletes and recreational athletes.–On the other hand, a consistent finding […]

Abstract Background A cardiopulmonary arrest is a critical event whose survival rate is related to the quality of resuscitation maneuvers combined with the use of technology. It is important to understand the perception of fatigue during this procedure, aiming to improve the effectiveness of compressions to increase the chances of survival. Objectives To apply the Borg rating of perceived exertion scale (Borg scale) to analyze the exertion perceived by nurses during cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers using a feedback device. Methods Experimental […]

Abstract Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with cardiovascular clinical manifestations, including cardiac arrhythmias. Objective: To assess the incidence of cardiac arrhythmias (atrial tachyarrhythmia, bradyarrhythmia, and sustained ventricular tachycardia) and cardiac arrest (CA) in a cohort of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in a tertiary university-affiliated hospital. Methods: Cohort study with retrospective analysis of electronic medical records. For comparison between groups, a value of p

Introduction Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a well-established procedure in reference centers worldwide and is currently accepted as the method of choice in high- and intermediate-risk patients. Although unusual, catastrophic complications can occur before or after its implantation, such as coronary obstruction, rupture of the aortic valve annulus, cardiac tamponade, significant perivalvular insufficiency and prosthesis embolization/displacement. Data from a recently published North American registry showed that 1,695 patients (2.8%) undergoing TAVI required some type of mechanical circulatory support during […]

Abstract Background Reduction of mortality and sequelae of cardiac arrest depends on an effective and fast intervention, started as soon as possible. Basic life support involves a series of steps that may be initiated out of the hospital setting and taught to any person in specific courses. However, it is important that the rescuers retain the knowledge and skills to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as one never knows when they will be required. Studies have shown that a loss of […]

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases constitute an important group of causes of death in the country. Ischemic heart diseases that are the main causes of cardiopulmonary arrest, leading to an impact on the mortality of the cardiovascular diseases in the health system. Objective Assess the number of home deaths by cardiopulmonary arrest notified by the Mobile Emergency Medical Service (SAMU) in March 2018, 2019 and 2020. Methods Observational study carried out from the analysis of cardiopulmonary arrest mortality data of citizens […]