Resumen El objetivo de este estudio fue observar la eficacia anestésica del bloqueo del nervio alveolar en nueve pacientes que CBCT diagnosticó canal retromolar unilateral en un abordaje de boca dividida doble ciego. Las evaluaciones de la respuesta del paciente a los estímulos térmicos (prueba de vitalidad pulpar) y de presión (compresión de los tejidos blandos) se realizaron antes y 5 minutos después del procedimiento de bloqueo del nervio alveolar inferior, utilizando tanto la escala analógica visual (VAS) como los cuestionarios de dolor de Mc Gill ( McG). El porcentaje medio de respuesta de los pacientes disminuyó tras el bloqueo del nervio alveolar, según EVA y McG, y fue estadísticamente similar entre hemimandíbulas con y sin canal retromolar (Wilcoxon>0,05); sin embargo, aquellos sin canal retromolar presentaron mayor reducción en la respuesta del paciente en 6 de 9 casos. Por lo tanto, el canal retromolar no es un factor determinante del fracaso del bloqueo del nervio alveolar inferior.

Abstract The aim of this study was to observed the anesthetic efficacy of the alveolar nerve block on nine patients that CBCT diagnosed unilateral retromolar canal on a double-blind, split-mouth approach. The assessments of patient response to thermal (pulp vitality test) and pressure (compression of soft tissue) stimuli were carried out before and 5 minutes after the inferior alveolar nerve block procedure, using both visual analog scale (VAS) and Mc Gill pain questionnaires (McG). The mean percentage of patient response decreased after alveolar nerve block, according to both VAS and McG, and was statistically similar among hemi mandibles with and without retromolar canal (Wilcoxon>0.05); however, those without retromolar canal presented greater reduction in patient response in 6 out of 9 cases. Therefore, the retromolar canal is not a determinant factor of inferior alveolar nerve block failure.

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated influence of addition of lead foil coupled to different types of digital receptors on image noise and on diagnosis of fractured instruments in teeth without and with root filling. Twenty-six molars had their root canals (n=67) cleaned and shaped and were divided into groups with and without root filling and with and without fractured instruments. Images were acquired in PSP and CMOS sensor, with and without addition of a lead foil coupled to the digital receptors. Diagnostic values were obtained by the area under the ROC curve, and one-way ANOVA compared the groups. Noise in images was measured by the standard deviation of mean gray values in images with and without the lead foil, and compared by two-way ANOVA (a=0.05). Addition of lead foil did not interfere in the diagnostic accuracy for both digital systems (p>0.05) and did not decrease noise in the images (p>0.05). However, independently of the addition of the lead foil, the phosphor-storage plate presented higher noise compared to the sensor (p ?0.05). Addition of lead foil to the digital receptor did not interfere in image noise and with the diagnostic accuracy for detecting fracured endodontic instrument in ex-vivo conditions.

RESUMEN: Este estudio evaluó la influencia de láminas de plomo acopladas a diferentes tipos de receptores digitales sobre el ruido de la imagen y el diagnóstico de instrumentos fracturados en dientes sin y con obturación radicular. Se limpiaron y moldearon 26 molares (n = 67), se dividieron en grupos con y sin relleno radicular y con y sin instrumentos fracturados. Las imágenes se adquirieron en el sensor PSP y CMOS, con y sin adición de una lámina de plomo acoplada a los receptores digitales. Los valores diagnósticos se obtuvieron por el área bajo la curva ROC y con ANOVA de una vía comparó los grupos. El ruido en las imágenes se midió mediante la desviación estándar de los valores medios de gris en las imágenes con y sin la lámina de plomo, y se comparó mediante ANOVA bidireccional (a = 0,05). La adición de lámina de plomo no interfirió en la precisión diagnóstica de ambos sistemas digitales (p> 0,05) y no disminuyó el ruido en las imágenes (p> 0,05). Sin embargo, independientemente de la adición de la lámina de plomo, la placa de almacenamiento de fósforo presentó mayor ruido en comparación con el sensor (p?0,05). La adición de lámina de plomo al receptor digital no interfirió con el ruido de la imagen y con la precisión diagnóstica para detectar el instrumento endodóntico fracturado en condiciones ex vivo.

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar se a adição de radiografias interproximais verticais (IV) e/ou oclusais (OC) pode alterar o julgamento inicial sobre a posição final dos mini-implantes ortodônticos (MI) baseado somente na radiografia periapical (PA). Métodos: foram realizadas análises subjetivas e objetivas. Imagens radiográficas de 26 regiões contendo MI foram divididas em quatro grupos: PA, PA+IV, PA+OC e TODAS (PA+IV+OC). Na análise subjetiva, cinco observadores foram convidados a avaliar se a posição do MI era favorável para o seu sucesso, utilizando questionários com uma escala de quatro pontos para respostas: 1 = definitivamente não favorável; 2 = provavelmente não favorável; 3 = provavelmente favorável; ou 4 = definitivamente favorável. Cada grupo contendo conjuntos de imagens foi apresentado aos observadores em quatro sessões diferentes. Adicionalmente, uma avaliação objetiva comparou as distâncias horizontais entre a ponta do MI e a raiz dentária mais próxima ao dispositivo na PA e IV. Resultados: a maioria dos observadores (3 de 5) mudou seu julgamento inicial sobre a posição do MI baseado na PA quando radiografias adicionais foram analisadas. Diferenças entre os grupos (ou seja, PA vs PA+IV; PA vs PA+OC; e PAvsTODAS) foram estatisticamente significativas para esses observadores. Para aqueles que mudaram seu julgamento sobre a posição do MI, o nível de confiança das respostas aumentou, diminuiu ou foi mantido, não indicando um padrão. Houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre as distâncias da ponta do MI para a raiz mais próxima ao dispositivo na PA e IV. Conclusão: considerando-se as limitações desse estudo, concluiu-se que imagens radiográficas adicionais podem alterar o julgamento sobre a posição final de MI sem, necessariamente, aumentar o grau de certeza de tal julgamento.

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to assess if additional vertical bitewing (VBW) and/or occlusal (OC) radiographs may change initial judgment based only on periapical radiograph (PAR) about the final position of orthodontic mini-implants (OMI). Methods: Subjective and objective analyses were performed. Radiographic images of 26 OMI were divided into four groups: PAR, PAR+VBW, PAR+OC and ALL (PAR+VBW+OC). For subjective analysis, five observers were asked to assess if the position of OMI was favorable to its success, using questionnaires with a four-point scale for responses: 1= definitely not favorable, 2= probably not favorable, 3= probably favorable, or 4= definitely favorable. Each group containing sets of images was presented to them in four different viewing sessions. Objective evaluation compared horizontal distances between OMI tip and the root nearest to the device in PAR and VBW. Results: Most of observers (3 out of 5) changed their initial judgment based on PAR about OMI position when additional radiographs were analyzed. Differences between groups (i.e. PAR vs. PAR+VBW; PAR vs. PAR+OC; and, PARvs.ALL) were statistically significant for these observers. For those that changed their judgment about OMI position, confidence level could significantly increase, decrease or even be maintained, not indicating a pattern. There was no agreement for distances between OMI tip and the root nearest to the device in PAR and VBW. Conclusion: Considering the limitations of the study, it is concluded that additional radiographic images may change the judgement about OMI final position without necessarily increasing the degree of certainty of such judgment.

ABSTRACT The knowledge of the internal anatomy of three-rooted mandibular molars may help clinicians to diagnose and plan the root canal treatment in order to provide adequate therapy when this variation is present. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of three-rooted mandibular molars in a Brazilian population using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and to analyze the anatomy of mandibular first molars with three roots through micro-CT. Material and Methods: CBCT images of 116 patients were reviewed to determine the prevalence of three-rooted first mandibular molars in a Brazilian subpopulation. Furthermore, with the use of micro-CT, 55 extracted three-rooted mandibular first molars were scanned and reconstructed to assess root length, distance between canal orifices, apical diameter, Vertucci's classification, presence of apical delta, number of foramina and furcations, lateral and accessory canals. The distance between the orifice on the pulp chamber floor and the beginning of the curvature and the angle of canal curvature were analyzed in the distolingual root. Data were compared using the Kruskal-Wallis test (α=0.05). Results: The prevalence of three-rooted mandibular first molars was of 2.58%. Mesial roots showed complex distribution of the root canal system in comparison to the distal roots. The median of major diameters of mesiobuccal, mesiolingual and single mesial canals were: 0.34, 0.41 and 0.60 mm, respectively. The higher values of major diameters were found in the distobuccal canals (0.56 mm) and the lower diameters in the distolingual canals (0.29 mm). The lowest orifice distance was found between the mesial canals (MB-ML) and the highest distance between the distal root canals (DB-DL). Almost all distal roots had one root canal and one apical foramen with few accessory canals. Conclusions: Distolingual root generally has short length, severe curvature and a single root canal with low apical diameter.

RESUMO A avaliação dos efeitos da competição das plantas daninhas sobre o crescimento da soja é efetuada por meio de ensaios em ambientes protegidos. Esses ensaios, geralmente, são feitos em recipientes (vasos) em que se testam os efeitos desejados em diferentes épocas de coleta. O tamanho (volume) dos vasos a ser escolhido depende do tipo de estudo, da espécie-teste e das variáveis que serão estudadas. Por esta razão, objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar o efeito do tamanho de vasos na habilidade competitiva da soja com as plantas daninhas Urochloa brizantha e Bidens pilosa. O experimento foi conduzido em casa de vegetação e o delineamento foi em blocos ao acaso, em esquema fatorial 3 × 5, com quatro repetições. Os fatores considerados no experimento foram três sistemas de competição (soja cultivada isoladamente, soja + U. brizantha e soja + B. pilosa) e cinco volumes dos recipientes (2, 4, 7, 10 e 16 dm3). O crescimento das plantas de soja foi afetado tanto pelo volume dos vasos quanto pela competição com U. brizantha e B. pilosa, sendo que U. brizantha foi mais competitiva com a soja. Vasos com maiores volumes aumentam os efeitos da competição sobre o crescimento da soja.

ABSTRACT Evaluation of the competition effects between soybean and weed is done in protected environments. These test are usually done in pots where is studied the desired effects at different sampling/harvest times. The pots size to be chosen depends on the type of study, plant species and the variables that will be studied. Thus, the aim of this work was to verify the effect of the pots size in competitive ability of soybean with Urochloa brizantha and Bidens pilosa. The experiment was conducted in a protected environment and was arranged in a randomized block design in factorial 3 × 5 with four replications. Factors considered in the experiment were three systems of competition (soybeans grown alone, soybeans + U. brizantha and soybean + B. pilosa) and five pots size (2, 4, 7, 10 and 16 dm3). Growth soybean was affected for pots size and for U. brizantha and B. pilosa competition. U. brizantha was more competitive with soybean than B. pilosa. Pots with biggest volumetric capacity increased the effects of the competition on growth soybean.

Patients with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) who received intravenous or oral bisphosphonates (BP) were selected for determination of their bone microarchitecture as a risk predictor of BRONJ development. The diagnosis of BRONJ was made based on clinical and radiographic findings. The control group consisted of healthy patients. All patients underwent quantitative and qualitative ultrasound measurements of bone at the hand phalanges carried out using the DBM Sonic BP. Ultrasound bone profile index (UBPI), amplitude-dependent speed of sound (AD-SoS), bone biophysics profile (BBP), and bone transmission time (BTT) were measured. The BRONJ group consisted of 17 patients (62 ± 4.24; range: 45-82); 10 (58.8%) were male and seven (41.1%) were female, of whom 11 (64.7%) suffered from multiple myeloma, three (17.6%) from osteoporosis, one (5.8%) from prostate cancer, one (5.8%) from kidney cancer, and one (5.8%) from leukemia. Fourteen (82.3%) of them received intravenous BP whereas three (17.6%) received oral BP. Nine (9/17; 52.9%) patients developed bone exposure: two in the maxilla and seven in the mandible. Regarding quantitative parameters, Ad-SoS was low in the BRONJ group, but not significant. The UBPI score was significantly reduced in BRONJ patients with exposed bone when compared to controls (0.47 ± 0.12 vs. 0.70 ± 0.15; p = 0.004). The present study demonstrated that quantitative ultrasound was able to show bone microarchitecture alterations in BRONJ patients, and suggests that these analyses may be an important tool for early detection of bone degeneration associated with BRONJ.

O Tumor Odontogênico Cístico Calcificante ou Cisto de Gorlin é uma lesão odontogênica rara, descrita como neoplasia cística benigna de origem odontogênica, que apresenta comportamento clínico variável. Sua patogênese permanece desconhecida, embora comumente seja aceito que se desenvolva a partir de remanescentes do epitélio odontogênico, presentes na da mandíbula, maxila e gengiva. O Objetivo deste artigo é relatar o caso clínico de tumor quístico odontogénico calcificante asociado com odontoma. Paciente do gênero masculino, 11 anos de idade, que procurou o Serviço de Cirurgia e Traumatologia Bucomaxilofacial do Hospital Santo Antônio-OSID/Salvador-BA, apresentando aumento de volume intrabucal indolor, na região de corpo mandibular esquerdo. No exame imaginológico observou-se lesão radiolúcida unilocular, bem delimitada, estendendo-se da região de incisivo lateral até primeiro pré-molar inferior esquerdo, associado à massa radiopaca em seu interior além de unidade supranumerária deslocada para basilar da mandíbula. Foi realizada a biópsia excisional da lesão, constatando-se o diagnóstico de tumor odontogênico cístico calcificante associado à odontoma. O paciente encontra-se sem sinais de recidiva, com dois anos de acompanhamento em tratamento ortodôntico. O conhecimento das características da lesão, um exame clínico detalhado e a solicitação de exames complementares são fundamentais para um diagnóstico criterioso, com a finalidade de oferecer ao paciente o tratamento mais adequado, que atualmente consiste na enucleação total da lesão, obtendo-se um bom prognóstico, raramente com relatos de recidiva.

The calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor is a rare lesion, described as benign neoplasm of odontogenic origin, which has variable clinical behavior. The aim of this paper is to present a case of calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor associate to odontoma. This is an 11 year male patient, who was treated at Maxillofacial Surgery Service, Hospital Santo Antônio-OSID/Salvador-BA and who presented intraoral swelling with no pain in the mandibular body region. The imaging examination revealed a well-defined unilocular radiolucent lesion, which extended from the lateral region of the lower left first premolar to the incisor, associated with a radiopaque mass within the unit, displaced supernumerary mandibular basilar. Excisional biopsy of the lesion was performed, and it confirmed the diagnosis of cystic odontogenic tumor associated with odontoma calcifying. At present, the patient is with no signs of recurrence during this two year follow-up orthodontic treatment. Knowledge of the calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor characteristics, detailed clinical examination and additional tests are the basis for accurate diagnosis in order to offer patients the most appropriate treatment, which currently consists of total enucleation of the lesion achieving good prognosis, and rare recurrence.

El tumor odontogénico quístico calcificante es una lesión rara, descrito como neoplasia benigna, de origen odontogénico, que presenta un comportamiento clínico variable. El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar el caso clínico de tumor odontogénico quístico calcificante associado a odontoma. Paciente varón, de 11 años de edad, quien trató de Servicio y Cirugía Máxilofacial, Hospital Santo Antônio-OSID/Salvador-BA, y presentó hinchazón sin dolor intraoral en la región del cuerpo mandibular. En el examen de imágenes revelaron una lesión radiolúcida unilocular, bien definida, que se extiende desde la región del incisivo lateral al primer premolar inferior izquierdo, asociado con una masa radiopaca dentro de la unidad más supernumerario desplazado basilar mandibular. Se realizó biopsia por escisión de la lesión, lo que confirma el diagnóstico de tumor quístico calcificante asociado con odontoma odontogénico. El paciente se encuentra sin signos de recurrencia, con 2 años de seguimiento, el tratamiento ortodóncico. El conocimiento de las características del tumor odontogénico quístico calcificante, el examen clínico detallado y la solicitud de exámenes complementarios constituyen el fundamento para el diagnóstico certero con la finalidad de ofrecer al paciente el tratamiento más adecuado, que actualmente consiste en la enucleación total de la lesión, obteniéndose un buen pronóstico, con raras recidivas.

FUNDAMENTO: A hipertensão pulmonar é associada ao pior prognóstico no pós-transplante cardíaco. O teste de reatividade pulmonar com Nitroprussiato de Sódio (NPS) está associado a elevados índices de hipotensão arterial sistêmica, disfunção ventricular do enxerto transplantado e elevadas taxas de desqualificação para o transplante. OBJETIVO: Neste estudo, objetivou-se comparar os efeitos do Sildenafil (SIL) e NPS sobre variáveis hemodinâmicas, neuro-hormonais e ecocardiográficas durante teste de reatividade pulmonar. MÉTODOS: Os pacientes foram submetidos, simultaneamente, ao cateterismo cardíaco direito, ao ecocardiograma e à dosagem de BNP e gasometria venosa, antes e após administração de NPS (1 - 2 µg/Kg/min) ou SIL (100 mg, dose única). RESULTADOS: Ambos reduziram a hipertensão pulmonar, porém o nitrato promoveu hipotensão sistêmica significativa (Pressão Arterial Média - PAM: 85,2 vs. 69,8 mmHg, p < 0,001). Ambos reduziram as dimensões cardíacas e melhoraram a função cardíaca esquerda (NPS: 23,5 vs. 24,8 %, p = 0,02; SIL: 23,8 vs. 26 %, p < 0,001) e direita (SIL: 6,57 ± 2,08 vs. 8,11 ± 1,81 cm/s, p = 0,002; NPS: 6,64 ± 1,51 vs. 7,72 ± 1,44 cm/s, p = 0,003), medidas pela fração de ejeção ventricular esquerda e Doppler tecidual, respectivamente. O SIL, ao contrário do NPS, apresentou melhora no índice de saturação venosa de oxigênio, medido pela gasometria venosa. CONCLUSÃO: Sildenafil e NPS são vasodilatadores que reduzem, de forma significativa, a hipertensão pulmonar e a geometria cardíaca, além de melhorar a função biventricular. O NPS, ao contrário do SIL, esteve associado a hipotensão arterial sistêmica e piora da saturação venosa de oxigênio.

BACKGROUND: Pulmonary hypertension is associated with a worse prognosis after cardiac transplantation. The pulmonary hypertension reversibility test with sodium nitroprusside (SNP) is associated with a high rate of systemic arterial hypotension, ventricular dysfunction of the transplanted graft and high rates of disqualification from transplantation. OBJECTIVE: This study was aimed at comparing the effects of sildenafil (SIL) and SNP on hemodynamic, neurohormonal and echocardiographic variables during the pulmonary reversibility test. METHODS: The patients underwent simultaneously right cardiac catheterization, echocardiography, BNP measurement, and venous blood gas analysis before and after receiving either SNP (1 - 2 µg/kg/min) or SIL (100 mg, single dose). RESULTS: Both drugs reduced pulmonary hypertension, but SNP caused a significant systemic hypotension (mean blood pressure - MBP: 85.2 vs. 69.8 mm Hg; p < 0.001). Both drugs reduced cardiac dimensions and improved left cardiac function (SNP: 23.5 vs. 24.8%, p = 0.02; SIL: 23.8 vs. 26%, p < 0.001) and right cardiac function (SIL: 6.57 ± 2.08 vs. 8.11 ± 1.81 cm/s, p = 0.002; SNP: 6.64 ± 1.51 vs. 7.72 ± 1.44 cm/s, p = 0.003), measured through left ventricular ejection fraction and tissue Doppler, respectively. Sildenafil, contrary to SNP, improved venous oxygen saturation, measured on venous blood gas analysis. CONCLUSION: Sildenafil and SNP are vasodilators that significantly reduce pulmonary hypertension and cardiac geometry, in addition to improving biventricular function. Sodium nitroprusside, contrary to SIL, was associated with systemic arterial hypotension and worsening of venous oxygen saturation.

The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of supernumerary teeth in a Brazilian pediatric population. One examiner evaluated the presence of supernumerary teeth in panoramic radiographs of 1719 subjects (762 male and 957 female), with ages ranging from 4 to 14.5 years (mean 8.4 years old), from the archive of the Preventive Orthodontic Course of the Rehabilitation Hospital of Bauru, São Paulo. Supernumerary teeth were present in thirty subjects (1.7%, 16 males and 14 females). Difference between sexes was not statistically significant. Twenty-nine supernumerary teeth (96.7%) were located in the maxilla, and only 1 (3.3%) located in mandible. Seventeen supernumerary teeth (56.7%) located in maxilla were mesiodens. The early diagnosis of supernumerary teeth is essential to prevent malocclusion and malposition of permanent teeth demonstrating the importance of panoramic radiographs in their detection.

El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar la prevalencia de dientes supernumerarios en una población pediátrica de Brasil. Un examinador evaluó la presencia de dientes supernumerarios en radiografías panorámicas de 1719 sujetos (762 hombres y 957 mujeres), con edades comprendidas entre 4 y 14,5 años (media 8,4 años de edad), del archivo del Curso de Ortodoncia Preventiva del Hospital de Rehabilitación de Bauru, São Paulo. Los dientes supernumerarios se presentaron en treinta sujetos (1,7%, 16 hombres y 14 mujeres). La diferencia entre sexos no fue estadísticamente significativa. Veintinueve dientes supernumerarios (96,7%) se ubicaron en el maxilar, y sólo 1 (3,3%) se ubicó en la mandíbula. Diecisiete dientes supernumerarios (56,7%) ubicados en el maxilar eran mesiodens. El diagnóstico precoz de los dientes supernumerarios es esencial para prevenir la maloclusión y malposición de los dientes permanentes, lo que demuestra la importancia de la radiografía panorámica en su detección.

The identification of the mandibular canal (MC) is an important prerequisite for surgical procedures involving the posterior mandible. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) represents an advance in imaging technology, but distinguishing the MC from surrounding structures may remain a delicate task. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess the visibility of the MC in different regions on CBCT cross-sectional images. MATERIAL AND METHODS: CBCT cross-sectional images of 58 patients (116 hemi-mandibles) were analyzed, and the visibility of the MC in different regions was assessed. RESULTS: The MC was clearly visible in 53% of the hemi-mandibles. Difficult and very difficult visualizations were registered in 25% and 22% of the hemi-mandibles, respectively. The visibility of the MC on distal regions was superior when compared to regions closer to the mental foramen. No differences were found between edentulous and tooth-bearing areas. CONCLUSIONS: The MC presents an overall satisfactory visibility on CBCT cross-sectional images in most cases. However, the discrimination of the canal from its surrounds becomes less obvious towards the mental foramen region when cross-sectional images are individually analyzed.

Este estudo foi realizado para avaliar níveis de L-glutamina e L-glutamato em dietas para juvenis de tilápia-do-nilo (0,60 ± 0,1 g). Foi utilizado delineamento inteiramente casualizado com quatro dietas e três repetições e 90 peixes por unidade experimental. Foi utilizada dieta controle, com 29% de proteína digestível e 2.940 kcal/kg de energia digestível, suplementada mistura de L-glutamina e L-glutamato na proporção de 0, 1, 2 e 3% da dieta, durante 85 dias. Não foi observado efeito da L-glutamina e L-glutamato sobre o consumo, a conversão alimentar, a taxa de eficiência protéica, a eficiência de retenção de nitrogênio, o índice hepatossomático, a composição química corporal, a amônia e ureia sanguíneas. O aumento nos níveis de L-glutamina e L-glutamato nas dietas teve aumento linear sobre o ganho de peso e efeito quadrático na altura dos vilos. A adição de L-glutamina e L-glutamato melhora o ganho de peso e a altura das vilosidades intestinais de tilápia-do-nilo.

This work was carried out to evaluate levels of L-glutamine and L-glutamate in diets for Nile tilapia juveniles (0.60 ± 0.1 g). A complete randomized experimental design with four diets and three replicates and 90 fish per experimental unit was used. It was used a control diet with 29% of digestible protein and 2,940 kcal/kg of digestible energy supplemented with L-glutamine and L-glutamate at the proportion of 0, 1, 2 and 3% of diet, during 85 days. It was not observed effect of dietary L-glutamine and L-glutamate on feed intake, food conversion, protein efficiency rate, nitrogen retention efficiency, hepatic somatic index, chemical body composition, blood ammonia and urea. It was observed a linear increase on gain weight and a quadratic effet on villus height when levels of L-glutamine and L-glutamate increased. The addition of L-glutamine and L-glutamate increases the weight gain and intestinal villus height of Nile tilapia.

FUNDAMENTO: A hipertensão pulmonar (HP) é fator de mau prognóstico no pós-operatório de transplante cardíaco (TC) e, desta forma, o estudo do grau de reversibilidade a vasodilatadores é obrigatório durante avaliação pré-operatória. OBJETIVO: Avaliar os efeitos hemodinâmicos pulmonares e sistêmicos do sildenafil como droga vasodilatadora durante o teste de reversibilidade da HP em candidatos a transplante cardíaco. MÉTODOS: Pacientes em fila para TC foram submetidos à medida de variáveis hemodinâmicas sistêmicas e pulmonares antes e após a administração de 100mg dose única e sublingual de sildenafil, durante cateterização cardíaca direita. RESULTADOS: Quatorze pacientes (idade: 47±12 anos, 71,4% homens) com insuficiência cardíaca avançada, Fração de Ejeção (FE) 25 ± 7%, Classe Funcional (CF- NYHA) CF III - 6 e CF IV - 8, foram avaliados neste estudo. A administração aguda de sildenafil mostrou ser eficaz na redução das pressões sistólica (62,4 ± 12,1 vs. 51,5 ± 9,6 mmHg, IC=95%, p<0,05) e média (40,7 ± 7,3 vs. 33,8 ± 7,6 mmHg, IC=95%, p <0,05) da artéria pulmonar. Houve também uma redução significativa da resistência vascular pulmonar (4,2 ± 3 vs. 2,0 ± 0,9 uWood, IC=95%, p<0,05) e sistêmica (22,9 ± 6,8 vs. 18,6 ± 4,1 Wood, IC=95%, p<0,05), associada a uma elevação do débito cardíaco (3,28 ± 0,79 vs. 4,12 ±1,12 uWood, IC=95%, p<0,05) sem, no entanto, interferir de maneira significativa na pressão arterial sistêmica (87,8 ± 8,2 vs. 83,6 ± 9,1 mmHg, IC=95%, p=0,3). CONCLUSÃO: O sildenafil sublingual é uma alternativa eficaz e segura como droga vasodilatadora durante o teste de reversibilidade da HP em portadores de insuficiência cardíaca e em fila para transplante cardíaco.

BACKGROUND: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a factor of poor prognosis in the postoperative period of heart transplant (HT) and thus, the study of the degree of reversibility to vasodilators is mandatory during the preoperative assessment. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the pulmonary and systemic hemodynamic effects of sildenafil as a vasodilator during the PH reversibility test in patients that are candidates to HT. METHODS: Patients awaiting HT were submitted to the measurement of systemic and pulmonary hemodynamic variables before and after the administration of a single sublingual dose of 100 mg of sildenafil during right heart catheterization. RESULTS: Fourteen patients (age: 47±12 years, 71.4% men) with advanced heart failure Ejection Fraction (EF) 25 ± 7%, Functional Class (FC - NYHA) FC III - 6 and FC IV - 8, were evaluated in this study. The acute administration of sildenafil showed to be effective in decreasing the systolic (62.4 ± 12.1 vs 51.5 ± 9.6 mmHg, CI=95%, p<0.05) and mean (40.7 ± 7.3 vs 33.8 ± 7.6 mmHg, CI=95%, p <0.05) pressures of the pulmonary artery. There was also a significant decrease in the pulmonary (4.2 ± 3 vs 2.0 ± 0.9 uWood, CI=95%, p<0.05) and systemic vascular resistance (22.9 ± 6.8 vs 18.6 ± 4.1 Wood, CI=95%, p<0.05), associated to an increase in the cardiac output (3.28 ± 0.79 vs 4.12 ±1.12 uWood, CI=95%, p<0.05) without, however, significantly interfering in the systemic arterial pressure (87.8 ± 8.2 vs 83.6 ± 9.1 mmHg, CI=95%, p=0.3). CONCLUSION:The sublingual administration of sildenafil is an effective and safe alternative as a vasodilator during the PH reversibility test in patients with heart failure and awaiting a HT.

FUNDAMENTO: La hipertensión pulmonar (HP) se muestra factor de mal pronóstico en el postoperatorio de transplante cardiaco (TC) y, de esta forma, el estudio del grado de reversibilidad a vasodilatadores se vuelve obligatorio durante evaluación preoperatoria. OBJETIVO: Evaluar los efectos hemodinámicos pulmonares y sistémicos del Sildenafil como droga vasodilatadora durante la prueba de reversibilidad de la HP en candidatos a transplante cardiaco. MÉTODOS: Pacientes en fila para TC fueron sometidos a la medición de variables hemodinámicas sistémicas y pulmonares, antes y luego de la administración de 100mg en dosificación única y sublingual de Sildenafil, durante cateterización cardiaca derecha. RESULTADOS: Se evaluaron en este estudio a 14 pacientes (edad: 47±12 años, el 71,4% varones) con insuficiencia cardiaca avanzada, fracción de eyección (FE) 25 ± 7%, clase funcional (CF-NYHA) CF III - 6 y CF IV - 8. La administración aguda de Sildenafil se mostró eficaz en la reducción de las presiones sistólica (62,4 ± 12,1 vs 51,5 ± 9,6 mmHg, IC=95%, p<0,05) y media (40,7 ± 7,3 vs 33,8 ± 7,6 mmHg, IC=95%, p <0,05) de la arteria pulmonar. Hubo también una reducción significativa de la resistencia vascular pulmonar (4,2 ± 3 vs 2,0 ± 0,9 uWood, IC=95%, p<0,05) y sistémica (22,9 ± 6,8 vs 18,6 ± 4,1 Wood, IC=95%, p<0,05), asociada a una elevación del débito cardiaco (3,28 ± 0,79 vs 4,12 ±1,12 uWood, IC=95%, p<0,05) sin, con todo, interferir de manera significativa en la presión arterial sistémica (87,8 ± 8,2 vs 83,6 ± 9,1 mmHg, IC=95%, p=0,3). CONCLUSIÓN: El Sildenafil sublingual resulta una alternativa eficaz y segura como droga vasodilatadora durante la prueba de reversibilidad de la HP en portadores de insuficiencia cardiaca y en fila para transplante cardiaco.