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Papers by E. Azeka

European Heart Journal, 2021

Background Heart disease is the leading non-obstetric cause of maternal death during pregnancy. I... more Background Heart disease is the leading non-obstetric cause of maternal death during pregnancy. In this field, the emergence of pandemic COVID-19 has caused the worst-case scenario considering that pregnant women are more susceptible to viral infections, and preexisting cardiac disease is the most prevalent co-morbidity among COVID-19 deaths. Purpose To assess the maternal and fetal outcomes of COVID-19 during pregnancy of women with heart diseases. Methods During the year 2020, among 82 pregnant women with heart disease followed consecutively at the Instituto do Coração-InCor, seven of them with an average age of 33.2 years had COVID-19 during their pregnancies. The underlying heart diseases were rheumatic valve disease (5 pt), congenital heart disease (1 pt) and one case with acute myocarditis, without preexisting cardiopathy. The prescription (antibiotics, inotropes, corticosteroids and others) used was according to the clinical conditions required for each patient, however subcu...

The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 2016

Purpose: No consensus exists among pediatric heart transplant (HT) centers on the optimal routine... more Purpose: No consensus exists among pediatric heart transplant (HT) centers on the optimal routine surveillance biopsy (RSB) protocol. Data is lacking on the utility of higher RSB intensity and intensity-specific outcomes. We hypothesized that higher RSB intensity is associated with greater detection of moderate to severe (ISHLT grade 2R/3R) cellular rejection (RSBMSR). Methods: Pediatric Heart Transplant Study (PHTS) data were analyzed from 2010-2013. In addition, 34/47 PHTS centers responded to a survey on RSB practices. Identical question sets queried the current era (2005-present, primarily tacrolimus era) and past era (1995-2004, mixed immunosuppression). PHTS and survey data were integrated and analyzed as a single data set. Results: RSB detected 280/343 (81.6%) episodes of MSR in all age groups even > than 5 years after HT. In the current era, 21 centers have not replaced RSB with non-invasive imaging, 17 use BNP/NT-proBNP for routine monitoring, 7 use AlloMap or ImmuKnow, and 12 centers reduced RSB intensity without an increase in rejection. Centers were categorized as low, medium, or high intensity based on reported biopsy rate [Table 1]. In the past era, all centers were high intensity for all age groups until beyond the fifth year when the majority became medium intensity. Higher intensity was not associated with decreased 4 year mortality (p= 0.63) on proportional hazard regression, or with faster detection of first RSBMSR in the first year after HT (p= 0.87). First year RSBMSR incidence did not differ with intensity or age at HT. Conclusion: Significant variability exists in RSB intensity among pediatric HT centers, but with no impact on timing and incidence of RSBMSR or 4 year mortality. This data is reassuring that reduction of RSB intensity may be safe in certain populations, such as patients without RSBMSR in the first year after HT. Further studies are necessary to evaluate the long term effects of RSB reduction on morbidity and mortality.

Transplantation proceedings

Heart transplantation is a treatment option for children as well as for adults with congenital he... more Heart transplantation is a treatment option for children as well as for adults with congenital heart disease. To report the experience of a tertiary center with heart transplant program in pediatric population and in adults with congenital heart disease. The study consisted of the evaluation of pediatric as well as adult patients undergoing heart transplantation for congenital heart disease. We evaluated the following indication and complications such as renal dialysis, graft vascular disease, tumors and survival. From October 1992 to November 2013, 134 patients had transplantation, and there were 139 transplantations and 5 retransplantations. The immunosuppression regimen is based on calcineurin inhibitors and cytostatic drugs. The type of heart disease indicated for transplantation was cardiomyopathies in 70% and congenital heart disease in 30%. Of these 134 patients, 85 patients were alive. Actuarial survival is 77.4%, 69.6%, 59.3% at 1, 5, and 10 years after transplantation. Thr...

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Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia, 1993

Ischemic cardiomyopathy in childhood is related with congenital and acquired pathologies which co... more Ischemic cardiomyopathy in childhood is related with congenital and acquired pathologies which could lead to serious cardiac sequelae as myocardial infarction and sudden death. Unfortunately, when coronary artery malformations are excluded, it is difficult in some cases to be completely certain on the etiology of the arterial coronary disease, due the lack of pathognomonic diagnostic tests. Case report of 6 year old child, with severe coronary artery disease: aneurysm of main branch of left coronary artery; left anterior descending branch and right coronary artery occlusions with accentuated myocardial dysfunction. We believe that the diagnosis of Kawasaki disease is presumptive in this patient. The principal aspects to elucidate the etiology of coronary artery disease are analysed, as well as the importance of identifying patients without known previous illness, but with severe coronary artery lesions, as in this reported case.

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Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia, 1992

Three newborn children with cyanosis due to Ebstein's anomaly of tricuspid valve with an impo... more Three newborn children with cyanosis due to Ebstein's anomaly of tricuspid valve with an important hemodynamic repercussion presented features of imperforation of pulmonary valve. On the follow-up, clinical and laboratory findings verified that pulmonary atresia was functional resulting from a combination of low right ventricular pressure and high pulmonary vascular resistance.

O diagnostico da anomalia de Uhl, no passado, era realizado geralmente na autopsia. Atualmente, c... more O diagnostico da anomalia de Uhl, no passado, era realizado geralmente na autopsia. Atualmente, com o desenvolvimento dos metodos graficos e imagens, e possivel o diagnostico clinico precoce com mais acerto, embora as controversias a respeito da etiopatogenia permanecam ainda obscuras. Neste artigo, relatamos os aspectos clinicos, exames complementares, como: radiografia de torax, eletrocardiograma, ecocardiograma, ressonância magnetica, estudo hemodinâmico e o anatomopatologico do coracao de uma lactente com anomalia de Uhl, submetida a transplante cardiaco com sucesso.

Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, 2014

Os anúncios veiculados nesta edição são de exclusiva responsabilidade dos anunciantes, assim co... more Os anúncios veiculados nesta edição são de exclusiva responsabilidade dos anunciantes, assim como os conceitos emitidos em artigos assinados são de exclusiva responsabilidade de seus autores, não refletindo necessariamente a opinião da SBC. Material de distribuição exclusiva à classe médica. Os Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia não se responsabilizam pelo acesso indevido a seu conteúdo e que contrarie a determinação em atendimento à Resolução da Diretoria Colegiada (RDC) nº 96/08 da Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (Anvisa), que atualiza o regulamento técnico sobre Propaganda, Publicidade, Promoção e informação de Medicamentos. Segundo o artigo 27 da insígnia, "a propaganda ou publicidade de medicamentos de venda sob prescrição deve ser restrita, única e exclusivamente, aos profissionais de saúde habilitados a prescrever ou dispensar tais produtos (...)". Garantindo o acesso universal, o conteúdo científico do periódico continua disponível para acesso gratuito e integral a todos os interessados no endereço: www.arquivosonline.com.br.

Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular, 2014

Introduction: Cardiac transplantation remains the gold standard for end-stage cardiomyopathies an... more Introduction: Cardiac transplantation remains the gold standard for end-stage cardiomyopathies and congenital heart defects in pediatric patients. Objective: This study aims to report on 20 years of experience since the first case and evaluate our results. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of the database and outpatient follow-up. Between October 1992 and April 2012, 109 patients underwent 114 transplants. 51.8% of them being female. The age of patients ranged from 12 days to 21 years with a mean of 8.8+5.7 years and a median of 5.2 years. The underlying diagnosis was dilated cardiomyopathy in 61.5%, congenital heart disease in 26.6% and restrictive cardiomyopathy in 11.9%. All patients above 17 years old had congenital heart disease. Results: Survival rate at 30 days, 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20 years were 90.4%, 81.3%, 70.9%, 60.5%, 44.4% and 26.7%, respectively. Mean cold ischemic time was 187.9 minutes and it did not correlate with mortality (P>0.05). Infectious complications and rejection episodes were the most common complications (P<0.0001), occurring, respectively, in 66% and 57.4% of the survivors after 10 years. There was no incidence of graft vascular disease and lymphoproliferative disease at year one, but they affected, respectively, 7.4% and 11% of patients within 10 years. Conclusion: Twenty-year pediatric heart transplant results at our institution were quite satisfactory and complication rates were acceptable.

Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, 2014

Background: Heart transplantation is considered the gold standard therapy for the advanced heart ... more Background: Heart transplantation is considered the gold standard therapy for the advanced heart failure, but donor shortage, especially in pediatric patients, is the main limitation for this procedure, so most sick patients die while waiting for the procedure. Objective: To evaluate the use of short-term circulatory support as a bridge to transplantation in end-stage cardiomyopathy. Methods: Retrospective clinical study. Between January 2011 and December 2013, 40 patients with cardiomyopathy were admitted in our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, with a mean age of 4.5 years. Twenty patients evolved during hospitalization with clinical deterioration and were classified as Intermacs 1 and 2. One patient died within 24 hours and 19 could be stabilized and were listed. They were divided into 2 groups: A, clinical support alone and B, implantation of short-term circulatory support as bridge to transplantation additionally to clinical therapy. Results: We used short-term mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to transplantation in 9. In group A (n = 10), eight died waiting and 2 patients (20%) were transplanted, but none was discharged. In group B (n = 9), 6 patients (66.7%) were transplanted and three were discharged.The mean support time was 21,8 days (6 to 984h). The mean transplant waiting list time was 33,8 days. Renal failure and sepsis were the main complication and causeof death in group A while neurologic complications were more prevalent en group B. Conclusion: Mechanical circulatory support increases survival on the pediatric heart transplantation waiting list in patients classified as Intermacs 1 and 2. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2015; [online].ahead print, PP.0-0

Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular, 1996

RESUMO : Objetivo: Relatar as características do transplante cardíaco neonatal e pediátrico em cr... more RESUMO : Objetivo: Relatar as características do transplante cardíaco neonatal e pediátrico em crianças portadoras de cardiopatias complexas e cardiomiopatias refratárias à terapêutica convencional. O presente trabalho mostra a experiência de três anos e meio deste procedimento no Instituto do Coração HC-FMUSP. Métodos: A metodologia empregada consistiu-se na técnica cirúrgica nos casos de cardiopatias congênitas, critérios de indicação para o transplante e viabilidade do doador, manuseio pós-operatório, imunosupressão, prevenção e tratamento de potenciais complicações. Resultados: De novembro de 1992 a junho de 1996, 14 crianças foram transplantadas com idade de 12 dias a seis anos (média de 2,2 anos); 57% do sexo masculino; peso de 3,5 kg a 17,8 kg (média de 10,3 kg). Os doadores tinham de 21 dias a dez anos de idade(média de 4,4 anos); 80% do sexo masculino; peso variando de 3,8 a 20 kg (média de 14,3 kg).A sobrevida foi de 85,7% (2 óbitos em 14 pacientes). O tempo de seguimento foi de um mês a três anos e seis meses (média de 16 meses) .As principais complicações foram hipertensão arterial sistêmica, rejeição aguda e infecção. O número de rejeições por paciente foi de 3,5 episódios e de infecção foi de 3,3 episódios. Conclusão: O transplante cardíaco consistiu-se em promissora opção terapêutica com sobrevida de 85,7% a médio prazo.

Pediatric Cardiology, 2002

International Heart Journal, 2005

The purpose of this prospective, quantitative, comparative study, conducted at the 55 bed cardiot... more The purpose of this prospective, quantitative, comparative study, conducted at the 55 bed cardiothoracic intensive care unit of the Heart Institute (InCor), University of Sao Paulo Medical School, was to identify factors involved in the weaning of patients who require long-term (> 10 days) mechanical ventilation after cardiac surgery. The subjects included all patients who underwent open-heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass during a 10 month period from April 2000 to January 2001 (n = 946). From this group, 52 (5.7%) patients who required a tracheotomy for the management of long-term mechanical ventilation after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass were selected. Pre-, intra-and postoperative data from patients who were not successfully weaned after reintubation and who underwent an elective tracheotomy were compared. Parameters of respiratory mechanics such as respiratory complications, oxygenation, and cardiac, renal, and neurological function were evaluated. Weaning success was defined as the ability of a patient to tolerate 48 hours without pressure or flow support from a mechanical ventilator. A patient was considered to have failed weaning if they died or remained under ventilation for more than 8 weeks. Of the 52 patients studied, 25 were successfully weaned, 21 died, and 6 remained ventilated for more than 8 weeks. We found significant statistical differences (P <0.05) between the groups with respect to success or failure in LVEF (P = 0.0035), the need for vasoactive agents (P = 0.0018), and renal failure (P = 0.002). Parameters of respiratory mechanics and oxygenation (eg, static airway compliance, airway resistance) did not influence the success or failure of weaning. There was a significant difference in relation to the presence of pneumonia (P = 0.0086) between the two groups. Although neurological complications were more frequent in patients in the weaning success group, the failure group had lower GCS scores, which is indicative of worse prognoses. It is concluded that cardiac dysfunction, the need for dialysis, and pneumonia are determinants for weaning failure in patients undergoing long-term mechanical ventilation after cardiac surgery.

Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, 2008

Fundamento: Considerando crianças com miocardiopatia dilatada, na lista de espera de transplante ... more Fundamento: Considerando crianças com miocardiopatia dilatada, na lista de espera de transplante de coração, podemos avaliar a gravidade do quadro hemodinâmico desses pacientes. Alguns apresentam choque cardiogênico e um elevado índice de mortalidade. Mesmo com suporte inotrópico e respiratório, o transplante de coração é considerado uma condição de extrema gravidade. Objetivo: Apresentar nossa experiência com crianças na circunstância de transplante cardíaco em vigência de choque cardiogênico refratário, procurando analisar a viabilidade, a aplicabilidade e os resultados desses transplantes. Métodos: De março de 2001 a fevereiro de 2004, 22 crianças com miocardiopatia dilatada, previamente registradas na lista de transplante, apresentaram choque cardiogênico, necessitando transferência para unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI) pediátrica, intubação e suporte inotrópico. As idades variaram de 11 meses a 11 anos (média = 4,3 idade), com 55% do sexo masculino; 14 poderiam ser listados como prioridade clínica e os outros 8 foram excluídos da lista de espera em razão de condição clínica desfavorável. Resultados: Oito transplantes de coração foram executados, 6 crianças faleceram na fila de espera (42,9%). Duas crianças faleceram (25%) após o transplante; as outras 6 receberam alta hospitalar com boas condições clínicas. As duas principais complicação são rejeição, em 4 casos, e infecção, em 5 casos. Dois apresentaram complicações neurológicas, com recuperação total em um dos casos. Conclusão: Crianças com miocardiopatia e choque cardiogênico necessitam de transplante imediato; somente 57,1% podiam ser transplantadas, com mortalidade de 25%. Daquelas que sobreviveram ao transplante, a evolução clínica foi boa, similar às crianças transplantas em cirurgias eletivas. (Arq Bras Cardiol 2008; 90(5): 360-364) Palavras-chave: Transplante cardíaco, criança, choque cardiogênico.

Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, 2000

Objective-To assess intermediate-term outcome in children who have undergone orthotopic heart tra... more Objective-To assess intermediate-term outcome in children who have undergone orthotopic heart transplantation. Methods-We carried out a longitudinal and prospective study between October '92 and June '99 comprising 20 patients with ages ranging from 12 days to 7 years (mean of 2.8 years). We employed a double immunosuppression protocol with cyclosporine and azathioprine and induction therapy with polyclonal antithymocyte serum. Survival and complications resulting from the immunosuppression protocol were analyzed. Results-The double immunosuppression protocol and the induction therapy with polyclonal antithymocyte serum resulted in an actuarial survival curve of 90% and 78.2% at 1 and 6 years, respectively, with a mean follow-up period of 3.6 years. One patient died due to acute rejection 40 days after transplantation; another patient died 2 years after transplantation due to lymphoproliferative disorder; a third patient died because of primary failure of the graft; and a fourth patient died due to bronchopneumonia. The major complications were as follows: acute rejection, infection, nephrotoxicity, and systemic hypertension. The means of rejection and infection episodes per patient were 2.9 and 3.4, respectively. After one year of transplantation, a slight reduction in the creatinine clearance and systemic hypertension were observed in 7 (38.9%) patients. Conclusion-Heart transplantation made life possible for those patients with complex congenital heart diseases and cardiomyopathies in refractory congestive heart failure constituting a therapeutical option for this group of patients in the terminal phase.