ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze different anatomical sites in the abdominal region, in order to determine the positional parameter that identifies a higher level of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and confers a greater cardiometabolic risk. Materials and methods: This is a methodological study in which VAT was evaluated by ultrasonography (USG) in three anatomical sites in the abdomen, while the abdominal circumference (AC) was measured using seven different protocols. Additionally, the glycemic and lipid profile, C-reactive protein, and the presence of systemic arterial hypertension were evaluated. Results: One hundred and six individuals with an average age of 42 (36.8-46.2) years were included. The evaluation of the calibration of the ultrasound procedure for the analysis of VAT by intra- and inter-evaluators showed high reproducibility. The pattern of abdominal fat distribution differed between sexes, with higher mean VAT in males (p < 0.05) and higher mean SAT (subcutaneous adipose tissue) in females (p < 0.005). In the abdominal scan applied to women, higher levels of VAT and lower levels of SAT were observed in the narrower waist region, between the iliac crest and the last rib (p < 0.001). In males, the profile of adipose disposition along the abdomen was uniform (p > 0.05). Correlations between VAT measured by USG and cardiometabolic parameters were relatively stronger in the upper abdomen (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Women accumulate more VAT in the narrower waist region, while men accumulate VAT uniformly across the abdomen. There was relative superiority in predicting cardiometabolic risk in the upper abdomen for both sexes.

Resumo Em razão de a obesidade ter alcançado proporções epidêmicas e dado ao atual reconhecimento da adiposidade central como um importante fator de risco cardiometabólico, diversos pesquisadores têm se dedicado em desenvolver e validar índices e equações preditivas para avaliar o Tecido Adiposo Visceral (TAV). Este estudo avaliou a aplicabilidade do Índice de Adiposidade Visceral (IAV) como preditor de risco cardiometabólico em indivíduos atendidos em um hospital no nordeste brasileiro. O TAV foi avaliado por tomografia computadorizada (TC) e o IAV foi calculado através de equações específicas para cada sexo. A amostra envolveu pacientes adultos e idosos de ambos os sexos acompanhados no ambulatório de cardiologia. Os seguintes parâmetros cardiometabólicos foram coletados: glicemia de jejum, hemoglobina glicada, perfil lipídico, proteína C-reativa e ácido úrico. Regressão linear simples foi empregada para avaliar o poder explicativo do IAV em relação ao volume de TAV determinado por TC. A capacidade preditiva do IAV em relação ao volume de TAV determinado pela TC foi de 25,8% (p=0,004) para o sexo masculino e 19,9% (p<0,001) para o sexo feminino. O IAV se correlacionou fortemente com as variáveis TG (r=0,916, p< 0,001) e TG/HDL (r=0,952, p<0,001) e inversamente com o HDL (r=-0,441, p<0,001), além disso, apresentou baixa correlação com as variáveis: circunferência abdominal, colesterol total, lipoproteína de baixa densidade, glicemia de jejum e hemoglobina glicada (p<0,05). O IAV associou-se com variáveis consideradas fatores de risco cardiometabólico, porém exibiu baixa capacidade preditiva em relação ao volume de TAV determinado pela TC, sendo recomendada cautela em sua utilização em indivíduos brasileiros.

Abstract As obesity has reached epidemic proportions and given the current recognition of central adiposity as an important cardiometabolic risk factor, several researchers have focused on developing and validating predictive indexes and equations to evaluate Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT). This study evaluates the applicability of the Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI) for predicting cardiometabolic risk in individuals treated in a hospital In the northeast region of Brazil. The VAT was evaluated by computed tomography (CT) and the VAI was calculated through specific equations for each gender. The sample involved adult and elderly patients of both genders followed up in a cardiology outpatient clinic. The following cardiometabolic parameters were collected: fasting glycemia, glycated hemoglobin, lipid profile, C-reactive protein (CRP) and uric acid. The simple linear regression was used to evaluate the explanatory power of the VAI in relation to the volume of VAT determined by CT. The predictive capacity of VAI in relation to the volume of VAT determined by CT was 25.8% (p=0.004) for males and 19.9% (p<0.001) for females. VAI correlated strongly with the triglyceride (TG) (p<0.001) and TG/high-density lipoprotein (HDL) ratio (p<0.001) and inversely correlated with HDL (p<0.001). Moreover, VAI showed low correlation with the following variables: abdominal circumference, total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein, fasting glycemia, and glycated hemoglobin (p<0.05). VAI was associated with variables considered as cardiometabolic risk factors, but exhibited a low predictive capacity regarding the volume of VAT determined by CT. Thus, caution is recommended in its use in Brazilian individuals.

ABSTRACT Objective: Cardiovascular diseases represent the main cause of death in chronic kidney disease (CKD). We aimed to evaluate the prevalence and association of the hypertriglyceridemia-waist phenotype (HWP) and visceral adiposity index (VAI) with cardiometabolic risk factors (CR) in patients with CKD on hemodialysis (HD). Materials and methods: The study is based on a cross-sectional design with 265 HD patients in two cities in northeastern Brazil. The VAI was calculated considering the variables body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), triglycerides (TG) and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c). HWP was defined as the concomitant elevation of WC and TG. The Poisson Regression Model with robust variance estimation was adjusted considering a hierarchical approach for explanatory variables. Prevalence ratios (PR) were also estimated. The level of significance adopted was 5%. Results: In our study HWP and VAI prevalence’s were 29.82% and 58.49%, respectively. In the final model, there was an association between VAI and female gender (PR = 1.46; p < 0.0001) and high body fat (% BF) (PR = 1.33; p < 0.0019). HWP was associated with females (PR = 1.80; p = 0.002), alcohol consumption (PR = 1.58; p = 0.033), obesity (PR = 1.89; p = 0.0001), high %BF (PR = 1.76; p = 0.012) and reduced HDL-c (PR = 1.48; p = 0.035). Conclusion: The HWP stood out as the association with more CR factors, representing a promising method for tracking cardiometabolic risk in HD patients, mainly female.

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: To evaluated calcification of the coronary arteries and its association with visceral fat and 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) serum levels. METHODS: A cross sectional study involving 140 individuals without any previous diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. A biochemical analysis of vitamin D serum levels was carried out, as well as computed tomography to measure coronary artery calcium score and visceral adipose tissue. RESULTS: The mean age of the individuals was 55.9 (±12.4). Coronary artery calcium was observed in 40.7% of the population. Vitamin D presented median serum levels of 30.4 ng/ml (IQ24.5–39.1), with 14,1 and 33.7% of the individuals presenting deficiency and insufficiency, respectively. In the univariate analysis, the calcium score was more prevalent in aged patients (p<0.01), in hypertensive individuals (p<0.01), in diabetics (p=0.02), and in those with a higher concentration of VAT (p=0.02). In the adjusted analysis, it was found that the highest concentration of VAT (OR: 4.0; 95%CI 1.4–11.7), hypertension (OR: 4.8; 95%CI 1.5–15.3), and age (OR: 10.4; 95%CI 3.9–27.6) were predictors of subclinical atherosclerosis, regardless of body mass index, diabetes, and 25OHD. CONCLUSIONS: Excess visceral fat was associated with subclinical atherosclerosis, regardless of other risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Serum levels of 25OHD were not associated with CAD in its early stages.

ABSTRACT Objective: evaluate the relationship between visceral/subcutaneous adipose tissue (VAT/SAT) and glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Methods: A case series study was conducted with 146 male and female adult outpatients at a hospital in Northeast Brazil. VAT and SAT were quantified using computed tomography and GFR was estimated using the formula proposed by the CKD Epidemiology Collaboration. The conceptual model also considered socio-demographic, clinical, anthropometric and lifestyle variables. Results: Females accounted for 71.9% of the sample and mean age was 52.5±13.2 years. Mean body mass index indicated obesity in both sexes (men:30.4±5.9 kg/m2; women: 31.6±6.1 kg/m2). For the same mean age and BMI, men had more VAT and a higher VAT/SAT ratio. Mean GFR was similar between sexes and within the normal range. Simple linear regression analysis revealed that 21.8% of the reduction in GFR in males could be explained by the VAT/SAT ratio (p=0.002). Among females, both VAT alone and the VAT/SAT ratio were predictors of GFR reduction (r2=4.8%, p=0.025 and r2=5.3%, p=0.019, respectively). Conclusion: Mean VAT and VAT/SAT ratio were compatible with abdominal obesity in both sexes and were related to a reduction in GFR.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar la relación entre el tejido adiposo visceral (TAV) y subcutáneo (TAS) con la tasa de filtración glomerular. Métodos: Estudio tipo serie de casos, en 146 pacientes adultos de ambos sexos, atendidos en un ambulatorio de un hospital de referencia en el Nordeste brasileño. El TAV y el TAS se cuantificaron por tomografía computadorizada y la tasa de filtración glomerular (TFG) estimada por la fórmula del grupo Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI). El modelo conceptual también consideró variables sociodemográficas, clínicas, antropométricas y de estilo de vida. Resultados: Pacientes con edad promedio de 52,5 ± 13,2 años y el 71,9% de sexo femenino. El promedio del IMC en ambos sexos se encuentra en el rango de obesidad (hombres= 30,4 ± 5,9 kg/m2 vs mujeres= 31,6 ± 6,1 kg/m2). Para un mismo promedio de edad e IMC, los hombres presentaron mayor TAV y mayor razón TAV/TAS que las mujeres. El promedio de la TFG fue similar entre los sexos y se encuentra en el rango normal. A través de regresión lineal simple, se evidenció que, en el sexo masculino, la disminución de la TFG puede explicarse en el 21,8% por la razón TAV/TAS (p=0,002). En el sexo femenino, tanto el TAV aislado como la razón TAV/TAS fueron predictores de disminución de la TFG (r2= 4,8%; p=0,025 e r2= 5,3%; p=0,019), respectivamente. Conclusión: Se evidenciaron valores muy elevados de los parámetros antropométricos de obesidad abdominal y promedio de TAV y de la razón TAV/TAS compatible con obesidad visceral en ambos sexos, siendo que estos dos últimos parámetros estuvieron relacionados al descenso de la TFG.

ABSTRACT We evaluated the prevalence of sarcopenia and wasting syndrome, as well as the associated factors in HIV-infected patients receiving antiretroviral therapy. We utilized a cross-sectional study evaluating HIV-infected individuals at a university hospital in the Northeast area of Brazil. In 99 patients, sarcopenia was assessed by analysis of muscle mass, muscle strength and physical performance. Wasting syndrome was assessed by unintentional weight loss criteria. Demographic, socioeconomic, anthropometric, as well as clinical and lifestyle variables were also evaluated. The prevalence of sarcopenia in this sample was 18.2% and 33.3% presented severe sarcopenia. Wasting syndrome was identified in 13.1% and 4% presented both conditions. Sarcopenia had higher prevalence in older patients (80.0 vs 4.9%, p= 0.004), among those with diabetes mellitus (50.0 vs 16.1%, p= 0.037), as well as among malnourished individuals (p= 0.003). Wasting syndrome was more prevalent in individuals with a lower level of education (26.3%vs5.4%, p= 0.005), in the lower income tertile (p= 0.041), and a lower CD4+ T cell count (429±450 vs 654±321 cells/mm3, p= 0.045). Sarcopenia and wasting syndrome are still clinical problems present in those using antiretroviral therapy associated with specific conditions in HIV patients.

RESUMEN Se evaluó la prevalencia de la sarcopenia, síndrome de emanciación y factores asociados en pacientes infectados por HIV que recibieron terapia antirretroviral. En la evaluación de las personas infectadas por el HIV se aplicó un diseño de tipo transversal y fue realizado en un hospital universitario en la zona noreste del Brasil. La sarcopenia se evaluó mediante la medición de la masa muscular, la fuerza muscular y el rendimiento físico. El síndrome de emanciación se evaluó mediante criterios de pérdida de peso involuntarios. También se evaluaron las características demográficas, socioeconómicas, antropométricas, así como las variables clínicas y de estilo de vida. La prevalencia de sarcopenia en esta muestra de pacientes fue del 18,2%, y de esta población un tercio presentó sarcopenia grave. El síndrome de emanciación se identificó en el 13,1% de los pacientes y en el 4% de los sujetos que presentaron ambas condiciones. La sarcopenia tenía mayor prevalencia en pacientes de mayor edad (80,0 vs 4,9%, p= 0,004), en las personas con diabetes mellitus (50,0 vs 16,1%, p= 0,037), así como en sujetos desnutridos (p= 0,003). El síndrome de emanciación fue más prevalente en sujetos con un nivel más bajo de educación (26,3% vs 5,4%, p= 0,005), menor tercil de ingresos (p= 0,041), y menor recuento de células TCD4+ (429±450 vs 654±321 células/mm3, p= 0,045). Sarcopenia y síndrome de emanciación son todavía problemas clínicos presentes en aquellos que utilizan la terapia antirretroviral asociada con condiciones específicas en pacientes con HIV.

ABSTRACT Energy-protein malnutrition is highly prevalent in dialysis patients, being an important marker of risk for morbidity and mortality. Among the various parameters available for assessing nutritional status, the phase angle (PA) measurement has been indicated as a useful marker for evaluating patients on hemodialysis (HD). Objective: To evaluate the association of PA with parameters of nutritional status in patients on HD. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional, observational study from February to July, 2016, in two hemodialysis units, in the city of Recife, Northeastern Brazil. Results: A total of 101 patients were evaluated, with a mean age of 51.7±16.8 years and mean BMI of 24.3±4.5kg/m². The mean PA was 5.6±1.7°. PA was inversely correlated with age (r= −0.222; p= 0.024), fat% (r= −0.219; p= 0.026) and positively with height (r= 0.267; p= 0.003), velocity speed (r= 0.267; p= 0.003), skeletal muscle mass index (r= 0.269; p= 0.006), fat free mass (r= 0.303; p= 0.002) and serum creatinine (r= 0.278; p= 0.004). Conclusions: PA was associated with some parameters of nutritional status. Thus, it may be an additional useful measure to reflect nutritional status and to evaluate sarcopenia in patients on HD.

RESUMEN La desnutrición energético-proteica es altamente prevalente en pacientes en tratamiento con diálisis, siendo un importante marcador de riesgo para morbimortalidad. Entre los diversos parámetros disponibles para evaluación de la condición nutricional, la medida del Ángulo de Fase (AF) se ha señalado como marcador útil para evaluar a pacientes en hemodiálisis (HD). Objetivo: Evaluar la asociación del AF con parámetros de evaluación del estado nutricional en pacientes en HD. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal entre febrero y julio de 2016 en dos unidades de hemodiálisis, de Recife, Nordeste brasileño. Resultados: Se evaluó a 101 pacientes, con edades de 51,7±16,8 años e IMC de 24,3±4,5 kg/m². El promedio del AF fue 5,6±1,7° y se correlacionó inversamente con la edad (r= −0,222; p= 0,024) y con el % grasa (r= −0,219; p= 0,026) y directamente con la altura (r= 0,286; p= 0,003), con el índice de masa muscular esquelética (r= 0,269; p= 0,006), con la fuerza de agarre palmar (r= 0,627;p <0,001), velocidad de marcha (r= 0,263; p= 0,008), masa libre de grasa (r= 0,303; p= 0,002) y creatininemia (r= 0,278; p= 0,004). Conclusiones: El AF presentó asociación con algunos parámetros de evaluación nutricional, que puede ser una medida útil adicional para reflejar la condición nutricional y evaluar la sarcopenia en pacientes en HD.

ABSTRACT Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by the progressive and widespread loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, with a risk of adverse outcomes such as disability, reduced quality of life and death. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of sarcopenia and its associated factors in cardiac patients. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study in a public hospital in northeast Brazil, involving patients aged ≥60 years with coronary artery disease. Sarcopenia was determined by muscle mass (bioelectrical impedance analysis) and skeletal muscle mass index by a predictive equation, muscle strength (measured by grip strength) and physical performance (driving speed test). We tested relationships between sarcopenia and socioeconomic, demographic, clinical, nutritional and lifestyle variables. Results: We evaluated 148 patients, with an average age of 73.9±7.4years. We observed a prevalence of sarcopenia of 62.8%; of which 72% were classified as having severe sarcopenia. The variables associated with sarcopenia were male sex (p= 0.014), age >80 years (p= 0.005), and being malnourished according to BMI (p< 0.001), arm circumference (p= 0.006) and calf circumference (p= 0.045); the other variables were not statistically significant. Conclusion: The prevalence of sarcopenia in our sample was high. We found that sarcopenia related to sex, age, and nutritional status.

RESUMEN La sarcopenia se define como un síndrome caracterizado por una pérdida progresiva y generalizada de la masa muscular y la fuerza del esqueleto, con un riesgo de resultados adversos como la discapacidad, la reducción de la calidad de vida y de muerte. Objetivo: Investigar la prevalencia de sarcopenia y sus factores asociados en pacientes cardíacos Métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal en el hospital público del noreste de Brasil, en el que participaron pacientes mayores de 60 años con enfermedad coronaria. La sarcopenia fue determinada por la masa muscular (análisis de impedancia bioeléctrica y ecuación predictiva para determinar el índice de masa muscular esquelético), la fuerza muscular (medida por la fuerza de agarre) y el rendimiento físico (prueba de velocidad de conducción). Entre la asociación de variables se consideraron aspectos socioeconómicos, demográficos, clínicos, nutricionales y de estilo de vida. Resultados: Fueron evaluados 148 pacientes, con una edad promedio de 73,9±7,4 años. Se observó una prevalencia de sarcopenia del 62,8%; incluyendo un 72% clasificado como severamente sarcopénico. Las variables asociadas a sarcopenia fueron sexo masculino (p= 0,014), edad > 80 años (p= 0,005) y desnutrida según IMC (p< 0,001), CB (p= 0,006) y CP (p= 0,045); las otras variables no fueron estadísticamente significativas. Conclusión: La prevalencia de sarcopenia fue mayor, se encontró en una asociación con el género, un aumento en la edad, y el estado nutricional desfavorable.

RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar a relação entre sarcopenia e obesidade sarcopênica como preditores de prognóstico em pacientes idosos com infarto agudo do miocárdio internados. Métodos: Estudo transversal envolvendo pacientes idosos com infarto agudo do miocárdio, hospitalizados no período de abril a julho de 2015, em serviço público, no Nordeste brasileiro. A sarcopenia foi determinada por meio das medidas de massa muscular, força muscular e desempenho físico. Foram utilizados os marcadores de risco cardiovascular e de prognóstico, como os valores de troponina e da isoenzima MB da creatinina quinase, classificação do infarto agudo do miocárdio de acordo com a elevação do segmento ST e o escore de risco de trombólise em infarto do miocárdio. Resultados: Foram avaliados 99 pacientes, com média de idade de 71,6 (±7,4) anos. Verificou-se prevalência de sarcopenia de 64,6% e 35,4% de obesidade sarcopênica. A sarcopenia foi mais prevalente no sexo masculino (p=0,017), na faixa etária >80 anos (p=0,008). Dentre os marcadores de risco cardiovascular, apenas o escore de risco trombólise em infarto do miocárdio esteve estatisticamente associado à sarcopenia (p=0,002). Conclusão: A prevalência da sarcopenia foi elevada e se associou com o escore de risco de trombólise em infarto do miocárdio. A obesidade sarcopênica acometeu cerca de um terço dos pacientes e não se associou a nenhum parâmetro preditor prognóstico.

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the potential value of sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity as prognostic predictors in hospitalized elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction. Methods: A cross-sectional study based on data collected from elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction, admitted to a public hospital located in the Northeastern region of Brazil, from April to July 2015. The diagnosis of sarcopenia was based on muscle mass, muscle strength and physical performance measurements. Cardiovascular risk and prognostic markers, such as troponin and creatine kynase MB isoenzyme values, acute myocardial infarction classification according to ST segment elevation, and thrombolysis in myocardial infarction score were used. Results: The sample comprised 99 patients with mean age of 71.6 (±7.4) years. Prevalence of sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity was 64.6% and 35.4%, respectively. Sarcopenia was more prevalent among males (p=0.017) aged >80 years (p=0.008). Thrombolysis in myocardial infarction was the only marker of cardiovascular risk significantly associated with sarcopenia (p=0.002). Conclusion: Prevalence of sarcopenia was high and associated with thrombolysis in myocardial infarction risk score. Sarcopenic obesity affected approximately one-third of patients and was not associated with any of the prognostic predictors.

ABSTRACT Objectives: To estimate the degree of variability of the waist circumference (WC) when obtained in different anatomical sites and compare the performance of the measurement sites as predictors of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) and cardiometabolic abnormalities. Subjects and methods: Cross-sectional study involving 119 individuals with overweight (50.3 ± 12.2 years), in which six WC measurement sites were evaluated (minimal waist, immediately below the lowest rib, midpoint between the lowest rib and the iliac crest, 2 cm above the umbilicus, immediately above the iliac crest, umbilicus level), in addition to the VAT and SAT (quantified by computed tomography) and cardiometabolic parameters. Results: The differences between the measurements ranged from 0.2 ± 2.7 cm to 6.9 ± 6.7 cm for men, and from 0.1 ± 3.7 cm to 10.1 ± 4.3 cm for women. The minimum waist showed significant correlation with VAT (r = 0.70) and with a higher number of cardiometabolic parameters among men. Regarding women, the WC measurement showed high correlation with SAT and moderate correlation with VAT, not being found superiority of one measurement protocol in relation to the others when assessed the correlation with VAT and with cardiometabolic parameters. Conclusions: Greater variability between the measuring sites was observed among women. With respect to men, the minimum waist performed better as a predictor of VAT and cardiometabolic alterations.

Resumen Introdução: A desnutrição é um fator de risco (La desnutrición es un factor de riesgo) importante de complicações pós-operatórias e o ângulo de fase (AF), por ser interpretado (y el ángulo de fase, al ser interpretado) como indicador de integridade de membrana e preditor de massa celular corporal, tem sido descrito como um (se describe como un) parâmetro útil para identificar a desnutrição. Objetivo: Verificar a associação entre o AFe indicadores de triagem de risco e de avaliação do (de clasificación del riesgo y de evaluación del) estado nutricional em pacientes pré-cirúrgicos. Métodos: Estudo observacional realizado no período de maio a dezembro/2014 em hospital universitário localizado no Nordeste brasileiro, envolvendo 83 pacientes no período (incluyendo 83 pacientes en el período) pré-operatório. Foram estudadas variáveis (Se estudiaron variables) demográficas, clínicas, antropométricas (índice de massa corporal (IMC), circunferência do braço (del brazo) (CB), triagem de risco nutricional através da Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS, 2002), e o AF através da impedância bioelétrica. Resultados: A média de idade foi (La media de edad fue de) 51.3 ± 14.9 anos, predominando o sexo feminino (73.5%). Verificou-se predomínio das cirurgias oncológicas (53%). Foi observada prevalência de 27.7% de baixo (de bajo) AF, 30.1% de risco nutricional 27.7% de desnutrição, segundo a (según la) CB. Foi observada uma correlação inversa do AF com a idade (Se observó una correlación inversa del AF en relación con la edad) (r =-0.421; p < 0.001), e triagem nutricional (r = -0.216; p = 0.049), e correlação positiva com os demais (con los otros) parâmetros (IMC e CB). Conclusão: O AF mostrou correlação moderada com os parâmetros antropométricos e de risco nutricional, sugerindo cautela na adoção isolada desse (y de riesgo nutricional, lo que sugiere cautela en la adopción aislada de este) parâmetro como método diagnóstico e indicador de risco nutricional em pacientes cirúrgicos.

Abstract Introduction: Malnutrition is an important risk factor for postoperative complications and the phase angle (PA) marker, since it is interpreted as an indicator of membrane integrity and as a predictor of body cell mass. It has been described as a useful parameter to identify malnutrition. Objective: To verify the association between PA and indicators of risk screening and assessment of nutritional status in pre-surgical patients. Methods: Observational study performed in the period from May to December 2014 in a university hospital in the Northeast of Brazil, including 83 patients in the preoperative period. We studied demographic, clinical, anthropometric variables (body mass index (BMI), arm circumference (AC)), Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS, 2002), and PA through bioelectrical impedance. Results: The mean age was 51.3 ± 14.9 years, predominantly female (73.5%). There was a predominance of oncological surgeries (53%). A prevalence of 27.7% of low PA, 30.1% of nutritional risk and 27.7% of malnutrition was observed, according to AC. A positive correlation with the other parameters (BMI and AC) was observed in relation to age (r = -0.421; p

Resumen Introdução: O câncer é uma enfermidade caracterizada pelo (El cáncer es una enfermedad que se caracteriza por el) crescimento desordenado de células, cujo tratamento com quimioterapia atua no seu controle ou (cuyo tratamiento con quimioterapia actúa en su control o) remissão e pode prolongar a sobrevida. No entanto (Sin embargo), a quimioterapia pode causar uma série de efeitos colaterais, denominados quimiotoxicidade, levando ao déficit nutricional e comprometendo sua tolerância e (llevando al déficit nutricional y comprometiendo su tolerancia y) eficácia. Objetivo: Verificar a associação da quimiotoxicidade com o estado nutricional de pacientes oncológicos. Métodos: Estudo transversal, de caráter retrospectivo, com análise de prontuário (con análisis de historia clínica) de pacientes com neoplasia de tumores sólidos, com 3 ciclos realizados de quimioterapia. Foram coletadas variáveis (Fueron contempladas variables) sociodemográficas, clínicas, antropométricas e a quimiotoxicidade foi categorizada conforme a National Cancer Institute (NCI). Resultados: Foram avaliados 126 pacientes, com idade média 54.6 ± 13.9 anos, predominantemente do sexo feminino (68.3%). As neoplasias mais prevalentes foram mama (51%) e trato gastrointestinal (34.5%) e o estadiamento IV foi prevalente (con prevalencia del estadio IV) (40.5%). A quimiotoxicidade apresentou-se desde o primeiro ciclo, com 52.5% de toxicidade bioquímica. Comparando o primeiro e terceiro ciclo não foi observada associação significativa entre a toxicidade e o índice de massa corporal (IMC), leucócitos, plaquetas e hemoglobina, mas observou-se tendência na toxicidade (pero se observó una tendencia en la toxicidad) de neutrófilos (p = 0.053). A toxicidade gastrointestinal afetou significativamente a perda de peso durante o (la pérdida de peso durante el) tratamento (p = 0.024). Conclusão: A quimiotoxicidade foi observada desde o primeiro ciclo, no entanto apenas a toxicidade do trato gastrointestinal apresentou (sin embargo, solo la toxicidad del tracto gastrointestinal presentó una) associação com a perda de peso corporal.

Abstract Introduction: Cancer is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells, whose treatment with chemotherapy acts as a control or remission and may prolong survival. However, chemotherapy can cause a number of side effects, called chemotoxicity, leading to malnutrition and compromising its effectiveness and tolerance. Objective: To investigate the association between chemotoxicity and the nutritional status of cancer patients. Methods: Longitudinal and retrospective study with chart analysis of patients with cancer of solid tumors, with at least 3 cycles of chemotherapy performed. Sociodemographic, clinical, anthropometric variables were collected and chemotoxicity was categorized according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI, 1999). Results: We evaluated 126 patients, mean age of 54.6 ± 13.9 years, predominantly female (68.3%). The most common cancers were breast (51%) and gastrointestinal tract (34.5%) and most were classified as stage IV (40.5%). Chemotoxicity showed up from the first cycle, with 52.5% biochemical toxicity. Comparing the first and the third cycles, no difference in toxicity was observed in relation to body mass index (BMI), white blood cells, platelets and hemoglobin; but there was a trend in the association of toxicity with neutrophils (p = 0.053). The GI toxicity significantly affected weight loss during treatment (p = 0.024). Conclusion: chemotoxicity was observed from the first cycle; however only the toxicity of the gastrointestinal tract was associated with weight loss.

Introduction: Sarcopenia is defined as a geriatric syndrome, multifactorial, characterized by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength and associated with serious consequences, such as comorbidities, poor quality of life and mortality. Objective: To identify the prevalence and factors associated with sarcopenia in elderly assisted outpatients. Methods: Cross-sectional, observational study with elderly patients of both sexes assisted in geriatric outpatient clinic between June and December 2014. Sarcopenia was determined by muscle (calf circumference < 31 cm), muscle strength (measured by grip strength palmar < 30 kg for men and < 20 kg for women) and gait speed (< 0.8 meters/second). Among the association of variables, socioeconomic and demographic, clinical, lifestyle and anthropometry were considered. The tabulation and analysis were performed using the statistical package SPSS version 13.0. Results: The sample consisted of 50 patients with a mean age of 73.9 (± 7.4) years, in which 18% prevalence of sarcopenia was observed. Sarcopenia was more prevalent in patients aged ≥ 80 years (p = 0.012), in the elderly with low weight according to BMI (p < 0.001), with malnutrition according to CB (p = 0.004) and in patients without hypertension (p = 0.027), and there was no association with socioeconomic, clinical and lifestyle. Conclusions: The prevalence of sarcopenia was significant and similar to that described by other authors, being in association with advancing age, malnutrition and lack of hypertension.

Introducción: la sarcopenia se define como un síndrome geriátrico, multifactorial, caracterizado por la pérdida progresiva de masa muscular esquelética, asociada a consecuencias graves, tales como comorbideces, mala calidad de vida y mortandad. Objetivo: identificar la prevalencia y los factores asociados a la sarcopenia en ancianos atendidos ambulatoriamente. Métodos: estudio transversal y observacional realizado con pacientes ancianos de ambos sexos atendidos en ambulatorio geriátrico, entre junio y diciembre de 2014, en un hospital universitario ubicado en el nordeste brasileño. Se determinó la sarcopenia a través de la masa muscular (circunferencia de la pantorrilla < 31 cm), fuerza muscular (evaluada por la fuerza de prensión palmar < 30 kg para hombres y < 20 kg para mujeres) y velocidad de marcha (< 0,8 metros/segundo). Entre las variables de asociación, se consideraron aspectos socioeconómicos y demográficos, variables clínicas, estilo de vida y antropometría. La tabulación y análisis de los datos se realizaron por medio del paquete estadístico SPSS versión 13.0. Resultados: la muestra se compuso de 50 pacientes, con promedio de edad de 73,9 (± 7,4) años, en la que se verificó una prevalencia de sarcopenia del 18%. La sarcopenia fue más prevalente en individuos con edad ≥ 80 años (p = 0,012), en los ancianos con bajo peso según el IMC (p < 0,001), con desnutrición de acuerdo con la CB (p = 0,004) y en los pacientes sin hipertensión arterial (p = 0,027), no encontrándose asociación con variables socioeconómicas, clínicas y del estilo de vida. Conclusiones: la prevalencia de la sarcopenia fue significativa y semejante a la descrita por otros autores, encontrándose asociación con la edad avanzada, desnutrición y ausencia de hipertensión.

Pressure ulcer (PU) is a lesion in the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over bony prominences caused by pressure and / or shear associated. Although preventable, is still very prevalent, and pointed out that multiple factors are involved in its etiology. Objective: to identify the incidence of pressure ulcers, clinical and nutritional factors associated in patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unity (ICU) of a university hospital. Methods: a prospective, observational study, with patients admitted to an ICU from June to November 2014. The UP was determined by inspection body three times a week during the morning bath, based on the characteristics established by the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, 2014. We collected demographic, clinical, biochemical and nutritional. The Braden Scale was used to verify individuals at risk of PU development. Results: the sample consisted of 51 patients with a mean age of 57.7 (�≤16.4) years. There was an incidence of UP 52.9%, and the factors associated with its development were: use of vasoactive drugs (p = 0.029), length of hospital stay > 10 days (p ≤0.001) and absence of anemia (p = 0.011). Conclusion: the high incidence of UP highlights the vulnerability of patients in intensive care. Although characterized by being a multifactorial condition only the use of vasoactive drugs, length of hospital stay and the absence of anemia were associated with the appearance of refs. Nutritional and clinical factors often related to trauma were not associated with their development.

La úlcera por presión (UP) es una lesión localizada en la piel y/o tejido subyacente, generalmente sobre prominencias óseas, provocada por la presión y/o asociada a cizallamiento. Aunque evitable, todavía es muy prevalente, siendo destacable que en su etiología están involucrados múltiples factores. Objetivo: identificar la incidencia de úlceras por presión y los factores demográficos, clínicos y nutricionales asociados en pacientes internados en la UCI de un hospital universitario. Métodos: estudio prospectivo, observacional, con pacientes internados en una UCI de un hospital universitario ubicado en el nordeste brasileño, durante el periodo de junio a noviembre de 2014. Se determiní la UP a través de la inspeccion corporal tres veces a la semana durante el baño matinal, con base en las características establecidas por la National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, 2014. Se recolectaron datos demográficos, clínicos, bioquímicos y nutricionales. Se utilizó la escala de Braden para verificar a los individuos con riesgo de desarrollo de UP. Resultados: la muestra se compuso de 51 pacientes, con un promedio de edad de 57,7(�≤16,4) años. Se verificó una incidencia de UP del 52,9%, y los factores asociados a su desarrollo fueron: uso de droga vasoactiva (p = 0,029), tiempo de hospitalización > 10 dias (p ≤0,001) y ausencia de anemia (p = 0,011). Conclusion: la elevada incidencia de UP resalta la vulnerabilidad de los pacientes en cuidados intensivos. A pesar de caracterizarse por ser una condición multifactorial, solo el uso de drogas vasoactivas, el tiempo de hospitalización y la ausencia de anemia se asociaron a la aparicion de UP. Factores nutricionales y clínicos frecuentemente relacionados a las lesiones se asociaron con su desarrollo.

Introduction: The phase angle (PA) has been considered a sensitive tool to assess nutritional status and effectiveness of interventions dietetics. Objective: To evaluate the PA as an indicator of nutritional status and prognosis in critically ill patients. Methods: Prospective observational study of patients admitted to the Coronary Intensive Care Unit between May and October 2013. The PA was determined by bioelectrical impedance analysis, PA was considered low below 5º values for men and 4.6º for women. The values obtained were related to other evaluation parameters of nutritional status: anthropometric (arm circumference - AC , triceps skinfold thickness - TST , corrected arm muscle area - AMAc and calf circumference - CC) and biochemical (total lymphocyte count, hemoglobin, hematocrit), in addition to clinical prognostic APACHE II (Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Disease Classification System II) and serum albumin. The tabulation and analysis were performed using SPSS version 13.0. Results: The sample consisted of 110 patients, in which an association was found between low AF and renal failure on dialysis (p < 0.001), % adequacy AC (p = 0.028), % adequacy of TST (p = 0.043), albumin level (p = 0.042), anemia (p = 0.040) and APACHE II (p = 0.012) scores. The AF was positively correlated with CC (p= 0.043) and inversely with the length of hospitalization (p = 0.006). Conclusions: PA in the ICU may be useful to identify early and malnourished patients as a prognostic indicator.

Introducción: El ángulo de fase (AF) viene siendo considerado una herramienta sensible para evaluar el estado nutricional y la efectividad de las intervenciones dietoterápicas. Objetivo: Evaluar el AF como indicador del estado nutricional y pronóstico en pacientes críticos. Métodos: Estudio prospectivo observacional con pacientes admitidos en Unidades de Cuidado Intensivo Coronarias, entre Mayo y Octubre de 2013. El AF se determinó por medio del análisis por Bioimpedancia Eléctrica, considerándose bajo AF valores inferiores a 5º para los hombres y 4,6º para las mujeres. Los valores obtenidos se relacionaron con otros parámetros de evaluación del estado nutricional: antropométricos (circunferencia del brazo - CB, pliegue cutáneo triciptal - PCT, área muscular del brazo corregida - AMBc circunferencia de pantorrilla - CP) y bioquímico (recuento total de linfocitos, hemoglobina, hematocrito), además de los pronósticos clínicos APACHE II (Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Disease Classification System II) y albúmina sérica. La tabulación y análisis de los datos se realizaron a través del paquete estadístico SPSS versión 13.0. Resultados: La muestra se compuso por 110 pacientes, en la cual se verificó asociación entre bajo AF e insuficiencia renal en diálisis (p<0,001), % de adecuación de CB (p=0,028), % de adecuación de PCT (p=0,043), hipoalbuminemia (p=0,042), anemia (p=0,040) y puntuación APACHE II (p=0,012). El AF se correlacionó positivamente con la CP e inversamente con el tiempo de internación (p=0,006). Conclusiones: El AF en UCI parece ser útil para identificar a pacientes desnutridos precozmente y como indicador pronóstico.