Abstract Background It is unclear whether exercise is safe in patients with more advanced forms of coronary artery disease, such as those with refractory angina (RA). Objective We aimed to determine the effect of an acute aerobic exercise session (AAES) on high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) levels in patients with RA. Methods This was a longitudinal, non-randomized, and non-controlled clinical study. Participants were recruited from April 2015 to January 2019. On a visual pain scale from 0 to 10, pain rated up to 3 was considered as the top level allowed to continue exercising. We assessed hs-cTnT at baseline and 3 hours after the AAES. The protocol consisted of 5 minutes of warm-up, 30 minutes of continuous aerobic exercise at heart rate corresponding to the anaerobic threshold or angina threshold obtained in the cardiopulmonary exercise testing, and 5 minutes of cooling down. P values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results Thirty-two patients with RA were included (61 ± 9 years, 59.4% male). The baseline hs-cTnT concentration was 10.9 ng/L (95% confidence interval: 9.1 to 13.0 ng/L). The hs-cTnT collected 3 hours after the AAES was 11.1 ng/L (95% confidence interval: 9.1 to 13.5 ng/L). No difference occurred in hs-cTnT before and after AAES (p = 0.657). Conclusions A single AAES performed at the angina threshold with corresponding visual pain scale did not alter hs-cTnT in patients with RA, suggesting that no significant myocardial injury was elicited by exercising and that this exercise protocol can be considered safe. disease . (RA) (AAES highsensitivity high sensitivity hscTnT hs cTnT (hs-cTnT longitudinal nonrandomized, nonrandomized non randomized, randomized non-randomized noncontrolled controlled study 201 2019 10 warmup, warmup warm up, warm-up testing down 005 05 0.0 Thirtytwo Thirty two 61 (6 years 594 59 4 59.4 male. male male) 109 10. ngL ng L 95% 95 (95 interval 91 1 9. 130 13 13. ng/L. ng/L) 111 11 11. 135 p 0.657. 0657 0.657 657 0.657) (RA 20 00 0. 6 ( 59. (9 065 0.65 65 2 06 0.6

Resumo Fundamento Não está claro se o exercício é seguro em pacientes com formas mais avançadas de doença arterial coronariana, como aqueles com angina refratária (AR). Objetivo Visamos determinar o efeito de uma sessão de exercício aeróbico agudo (SEAA) nos níveis de troponina T cardíaca de alta sensibilidade (TnT-as) em pacientes com AR. Métodos Trata-se de um estudo clínico longitudinal, não randomizado e não controlado. Os participantes foram recrutados de abril de 2015 a janeiro de 2019. Em uma escala visual de dor de 0 a 10, a dor classificada até 3 foi considerada como o nível máximo permitido para continuar o exercício. Avaliamos TnT-as na linha de base e 3 horas após a SEAA. O protocolo consistiu em 5 minutos de aquecimento, 30 minutos de exercício aeróbico contínuo na frequência cardíaca correspondente ao limiar anaeróbio ou limiar de angina obtido no teste de esforço cardiopulmonar e 5 minutos de resfriamento. Foram considerados estatisticamente significativos valores de p menores que 0,05. Resultados Foram incluídos 32 pacientes com AR (61 ± 9 anos, 59,4% do sexo masculino). A concentração basal de TnT-as foi de 10,9 ng/L (intervalo de confiança de 95%: 9,1 a 13,0 ng/L). A TnT-as coletada 3 horas após a SEAA foi de 11,1 ng/L (intervalo de confiança de 95%: 9,1 a 13,5 ng/L). Nenhuma diferença ocorreu na TnT-as antes e após a SEAA (p = 0,657). Conclusões Uma única SEAA realizada no limiar de angina com correspondente escala visual de dor não alterou a TnT-as em pacientes com AR, sugerindo que nenhuma lesão miocárdica significativa foi provocada pelo exercício e que este protocolo de exercício pode ser considerado seguro. coronariana . (AR) (SEAA TnTas TnT as (TnT-as Tratase Trata longitudinal controlado 201 2019 10 aquecimento resfriamento 005 05 0,05 61 (6 anos 594 59 4 59,4 masculino. masculino masculino) 109 ngL ng L intervalo 95% 95 91 1 9, 130 13 13, ng/L. ng/L) 111 11 11, 135 0,657. 0657 0,657 657 0,657) (AR 20 00 0,0 6 ( 59, 065 0,65 65 2 0, 06 0,6

Reproduction of most insects depend on nutrients accumulated during the larval stage, but many lepidopteran species will also depend on nutrients obtained at the adult stage. Feeding at the adult stage allows the intake of carbohydrate and amino acid rich solutions, which may have an effect on the species reproduction and population growth. The objectives of the current study were to characterize the effects of sugar consumption by adults of the potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller), on its reproduction. To initially test the food intake by adults, a 10% honey solution or water (control), both containing a liquid dye were offered to adult insects 24h after emergence, and the presence of the dye was observed by analysis of their digestive system. The effects of adult feeding on a 10% honey solution on the reproductive performance of P. operculella were evaluated by assessing the oviposition rate, fecundity and fertility. Adult feeding was proved by the presence of the dye within the digestive system of adults of P. operculella. Although the oviposition rate and fertility were not affected by adult feeding, female fecundity was higher in honey-fed females as compared to the water-fed females.