ABOUT THESE STATISTICS The publication Cardiovascular Statistics – Brazil aims to provide an annual compilation of data and research on the epidemiology of CVDs in Brazil. The report integrates official statistics from the Brazilian Ministry of Health and other governmental entities alongside data from the GBD project, coordinated by the IHME at the University of Washington. Additionally, it incorporates data derived from various sources and scientific studies, including cohorts and registries, that relate to CVDs and their associated risk factors. […]

About these statistics This is the 2021 edition of the Cardiovascular Statistics – Brazil , a multi-institutional effort to periodically provide updated information on the epidemiology of heart diseases and stroke in Brazil. The report incorporates official statistics provided by the Brazilian Ministry of Health and other government agencies, by the GBD project led by the IHME of the University of Washington, as well as data generated by other sources and scientific studies, such as cohorts and registries, on CVDs […]

Preface Chagas disease, first described by Carlos Chagas in 1909, is caused by a single-celled parasite (Trypanosoma cruzi). Throughout history, the main mechanism of transmission has been via contact with the feces of an insect infected with the parasite. This insect, known as the “kissing bug” in English, is popularly known as “barbeiro,” “chupão,” or “chupança” in Brazil. The “kissing bugs” are not born with the parasite in their intestine; rather, they acquire it by feeding on the blood of […]

About these Statistics Brazil is a continental country of extreme diversity regarding climate and environmental conditions, population density, economic development, and racial and cultural features. One of the 10 richest economies of the world, it is also one of the most unequal countries: according to the World Bank, Brazil ranks among the 10 countries with the highest Gini index, a measurement of inequality in income distribution ( ). Brazil has one of the largest public health systems with universal coverage, […]

Abstract Background There is lack of prospective data on evolution within one year of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) in a representative population of Brazilian patients. Objectives To assess the prescription of evidence-based therapies, the incidence of severe outcomes and the predictors for these outcomes in a multicenter Brazilian registry of ACS patients. Methods The ACCEPT is a prospective observational study, which included patients hospitalized with a diagnostic of ACS in 47 Brazilian hospitals. The patients were followed for a 1 […]

Para-athletes or athletes with disabilities Paralympic sports include a wide group of athletic activities for individuals who have disabilities and who participate in diverse levels of competition. The Paralympic Movement began in 1888 in Berlin with the founding of the first sports clubs for people with hearing impairments. […]

Objective The primary objective of this document is to stimulate improvements in women’s health conditions in Brazil, with a focus on cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is responsible for 17.5 million premature deaths yearly worldwide. This number is predicted to increase to 23 million by 2030. CVD are responsible for one third of all deaths in Brazil, with similarities between men and postmenopausal women. These data assume even greater importance when we consider that 80% of premature deaths could have been […]

Evaluation of candidates for mechanical circulatory support devices In advanced heart failure (HF), the Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support (INTERMACS) proposed seven clinical profiles (and modifiers) for a convenient, easy classification of disease status, risk of implantation of mechanical circulatory support devices (MCSDs) and adequate time for intervention (). One of the main determinant factors for a successful MCSD implantation is patient eligibility. Correct selection of patients involves – (1) patients with advanced HF to which the risk […]

Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) goal to reduce mortality due to chronic non-communicable diseases (CNCD) by 2% per year requires a huge effort from countries.–This challenge for health professionals asks for a global political action on control of social measures, with cost-effective population interventions to reduce CNCD and their risk factors (RF). Health professionals should demand from their government the implementation of acceptable cost measures, such as tobacco cessation counseling, guidance on healthy feeding practices and need for regular […]

Introduction Research and innovation help to drive economic growth and address socioeconomic challenges like poverty and health. Many developed and developing countries have introduced policies and systems to increase research and innovation. In Brazil, a system was created on 1951 with the objectives of improving technology and innovation and strengthening scientific research., Similar to postgraduate doctorate programs in developed countries, postgraduate programs with broader and more in-depth scientific research objectives have been developed in Brazil. In fact, a linear relationship […]