Abstract Introduction: Mitral valvuloplasty including ring/band support is widely performed despite potential drawbacks of rings. Unsupported valvuloplasty is performed in only a few centers. This study aimed to report long-term outcomes of patients undergoing unsupported valvuloplasty for degenerative mitral regurgitation (MR) and to identify predictive factors for outcomes. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort including patients undergoing mitral valve repair for degenerative MR from 2000 to 2018. The main techniques were Wooler annuloplasty and quadrangular resection. Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox regression models were used for statistical analysis. Results: One hundred fifty-eight patients were included (median age: 64.0 years). In-hospital mortality was 2.5%. Maximum follow-up was 19.6 years, with a median of 4.7 years (992 patient-years). Overall survival at 5, 10, and 15 years was 91.0% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 85.7-96.3), 87.6% (95% CI: 80.7-94.5), and 78.1% (95% CI: 65.9-90.3), respectively. The European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation (EuroSCORE) II was an independent predictor of late death (hazard ratio [HR] 1.42; P=0.016). Freedom from mitral reoperation at 5, 10, and 15 years was 88.1% (95% CI: 82.0-94.2), 82.4% (95% CI: 74.6-90.2), and 75.7% (95% CI: 64.1-87.3), respectively. Left atrial diameter > 56 mm was associated with late reintervention in univariate analysis (HR 1.06; P=0.049). Conclusion: Degenerative MR can be successfully treated with repair techniques without annular support, thus avoiding the technical and logistical drawbacks of ring/band implantation while maintaining good long-term results. EuroSCORE II was a risk factor for late death, and larger left atrium was associated with late reoperation.

The objective of the study was to know the linkages and challenges between professional training and practice and the Curriculum Guidelines for Nursing Baccalaureate Degree Programs. It was a qualitative study, with 34 graduates in nursing, who answered an e-mailed questionnaire. Data analysis was based on Michael Foucault's discourse analysis. The ethical aspects were observed. Analysis showed three themes in graduates discourses - Unified Health System, generalist professional training and humanization. The study revealed an approximation of concepts and guidelines of the Curriculum Guidelines for Nursing Baccalaureate Degree Programs and of the Unified Health System with the reality of professional practice along with challenges in the training of professional nurses.

La investigación tuve como objetivo conocer los vínculos y desafíos entre la formación y práctica profesional y las recomendaciones de las Directrices Curriculares Nacionales del curso de pregrado de enfermería. Estudio cualitativo, con 34 licenciados en enfermería, que respondieron al cuestionario por correo electrónico. El análisis de los datos ha sido basada en la análisis de discurso de Michael Foucault. Los aspectos éticos se observaron. El análisis identifica tres temas en los discursos de los graduados Sistema Único de Salud, la formación generalista y humanización. El estudio reveló una aproximación de conceptos y recomendaciones de las Directrices Curriculares Nacionales y del Sistema Único de Salud con la realidad de la práctica profesional, así como los retos para la formación de enfermeras.

A investigação teve como objetivo conhecer os nexos e desafios entre a formação e a práxis profissional e as recomendações das Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais do Curso de Graduação em Enfermagem. Estudo qualitativo, com 34 diplomados em Enfermagem, que responderam ao questionário por e-mail. A análise dos dados foi baseada na análise de discurso de Michael Foucault. Os aspectos éticos foram respeitados. A análise apontou três temáticas nos discursos dos diplomados - Sistema Único de Saúde, formação generalista e humanização. O estudo revelou uma aproximação das concepções e orientações das Diretrizes Curriculares e do SUS com a realidade da práxis profissional, bem como desafios para a formação do enfermeiro.

A investigação teve como objetivo conhecer os nexos e desafios entre a formação e a práxis profissional e as recomendações das Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais do Curso de Graduação em Enfermagem. Estudo qualitativo, com 34 diplomados em Enfermagem, que responderam ao questionário por e-mail. A análise dos dados foi baseada na análise de discurso de Michael Foucault. Os aspectos éticos foram respeitados. A análise apontou três temáticas nos discursos dos diplomados - Sistema Único de Saúde, formação generalista e humanização. O estudo revelou uma aproximação das concepções e orientações das Diretrizes Curriculares e do SUS com a realidade da práxis profissional, bem como desafios para a formação do enfermeiro.

The objective of the study was to know the linkages and challenges between professional training and practice and the Curriculum Guidelines for Nursing Baccalaureate Degree Programs. It was a qualitative study, with 34 graduates in nursing, who answered an e-mailed questionnaire. Data analysis was based on Michael Foucault's discourse analysis. The ethical aspects were observed. Analysis showed three themes in graduates discourses - Unified Health System, generalist professional training and humanization. The study revealed an approximation of concepts and guidelines of the Curriculum Guidelines for Nursing Baccalaureate Degree Programs and of the Unified Health System with the reality of professional practice along with challenges in the training of professional nurses.

La investigación tuve como objetivo conocer los vínculos y desafíos entre la formación y práctica profesional y las recomendaciones de las Directrices Curriculares Nacionales del curso de pregrado de enfermería. Estudio cualitativo, con 34 licenciados en enfermería, que respondieron al cuestionario por correo electrónico. El análisis de los datos ha sido basada en la análisis de discurso de Michael Foucault. Los aspectos éticos se observaron. El análisis identifica tres temas en los discursos de los graduados Sistema Único de Salud, la formación generalista y humanización. El estudio reveló una aproximación de conceptos y recomendaciones de las Directrices Curriculares Nacionales y del Sistema Único de Salud con la realidad de la práctica profesional, así como los retos para la formación de enfermeras.