ABSTRACT Objective: the aim of this study was to compare the results of open and videolaparoscopic transvesical prostatectomy techniques in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in a tertiary hospital. Methods: we reviewed medical records of patients who underwent transvesical adenectomy due to BPH between March 2019 and March 2021 at the urology service of Hospital de Clínicas do Paraná (HCPR), 42 patients were included in the open transvesical prostatectomy group and 22 in the videolaparoscopic group. Then, a comparison was made between the techniques in terms of surgical time, bleeding, length of stay, need for intensive care, among others, in addition to postoperative outcome. Results: the mean surgical time was shorter in the open technique compared to the laparoscopic technique (141 min vs 274 min). The videolaparoscopic group had a shorter mean hospital stay (3.5 days vs 6.36 days). There was no statistical significance in the comparison regarding the need for an intensive care unit, as well as in the assessment of postoperative bleeding. Conclusion: comparatively, the techniques demonstrated a similar outcome, with a low rate of complications and satisfactory results for the treatment of BPH. The laparoscopic technique is a surgery with a shorter hospital stay, but at the expense of a longer surgical time.

RESUMO Objetivo: o objetivo deste estudo foi comparar o resultado das técnicas de prostatectomia transvesical aberta e videolaparoscópica no tratamento de hiperplasia prostática benigna (HPB) em um hospital terciário. Métodos: foram revisados prontuários de pacientes submetidos a adenectomia transvesical devido a HPB entre março de 2019 a março de 2021 no serviço de urologia do Hospital de Clínicas do Paraná (HCPR), sendo incluídos 42 pacientes no grupo prostatectomia transvesical aberta e 22 no grupo videolaparoscópico. Em seguida foi feita a comparação entre as técnicas nos quesitos tempo cirúrgico, sangramento, tempo de internamento, necessidade de terapia intensiva, entre outras, além de desfecho pós-operatório. Resultados: o tempo cirúrgico médio foi menor na técnica aberta em comparação com a técnica videolaparoscópica (141 min vs 274 min). O grupo videolaparoscópico apresentou um tempo médio de internamento menor (3,5 dias vs 6,36 dias). Não houve significância estatística na comparação quanto a necessidade de unidade de terapia intensiva, assim como na avaliação do sangramento pós-operatório. Conclusão: comparativamente, as técnicas demonstraram um desfecho semelhante, com baixa taxa de complicações e resultados satisfatórios para o tratamento da HPB. Sendo a técnica videolaparoscópica uma cirurgia com menor tempo de internamento, porém às custas de um maior tempo cirúrgico. .

Resumo Barragens são elementos com alto potencial de risco devido à probabilidade de ruptura. Um acidente pode causar graves consequências para a economia, para o meio ambiente, além da perda de vidas humanas. Além das grandes barragens para geração de energia, existe também um grande número de pequenas barragens de terra no mundo, principalmente em áreas rurais, construídas com a finalidade de irrigação ou dessedentação de animais. Os problemas com pequenas barragens também são frequentes, especialmente em períodos de muita chuva, quando estão mais sujeitos a rompimento. Quando as barragens estão em cascata, a probabilidade de seu rompimento é ainda maior do que quando há barragem isolada, pois, na maioria dos casos, as pequenas barragens não possuem borda livre suficiente para conter o volume proveniente da barragem mais a montante. Porém, no Brasil, para barragens de água, a legislação abrange apenas as grandes, a menos que sejam classificadas com alto Dano Potencial Associado (DPA). Assim, não existe uma legislação específica para pequenas barragens, o que significa que muitas delas não passam por inspeções regulares e avaliações de segurança adequadas. Este trabalho visa aplicar a classificação simplificada desenvolvida pelo Laboratório de Engenharia Civil de Portugal (LNEC) para barragens em cascata e compará-la com a classificação da lei brasileira para a DPA, avaliando a sua aplicabilidade para pequenas barragens. Desta forma, este método de classificação poderá complementar e facilitar a tomada de decisões por parte dos proprietários e reguladores, permitindo assim uma atenção especial à segurança das pequenas barragens em todo o mundo.

Abstract Dams pose a high potential risk due to the possibility of rupture. An accident can cause severe consequences for the economy and the environment, besides the loss of human lives. In addition to large dams for power generation, there are also a large number of small earth dams throughout the world, mainly in rural areas, built for the purpose of irrigation or watering animals. Problems with small dams are also frequent, especially in periods of high rainfall when they are more prone to failure. When dams are in cascade, the probability of a rupture is even greater than with an isolated dam, since in most cases small dams do not have enough freeboard to contain the volume coming from the dam further upstream. However, Brazilian legislation relating to water dams only covers the large ones, unless they are classified with high Hazard Potential (DPA for its acronym in Portuguese). Thus, there is no specific legislation for small dams, which means that many of them do not undergo regular inspections and proper safety assessment. This work aims to apply the simplified classification developed by the National Laboratory of Civil Engineering (LNEC for its acronym in Portuguese) for dams in cascade and to compare it to the classification of the Brazilian law for the DPA, evaluating its applicability for small dams. In this way, this method will complement and facilitate decision-making by owners and regulators, thus allowing special attention to the safety of small dams all over the world.

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the reliability of HRVT and postexercise parasympathetic reactivation analysis after a submaximal exercise test in young women. Methods: Twenty-four young women [21.1 (20.1, 24.7) years; 21.4 (20.1, 23.1) kg/m2] underwent three incremental exercise tests on a treadmill on occasions separated by 48 h. R-R intervals were continuously recorded during the incremental tests and throughout 5 min of post-exercise active recovery for HRVT and parasympathetic reactivation analysis, respectively. HRVT was identified using two methods: a) the intensity where no significant reduction of SD1 HRV index was identified by visual inspection of the graphic (HRVTvisual), b) the first stage to present SD1 value < 3ms (HRVT3ms). Postexercise parasympathetic reactivation was assessed at each minute during five minutes of recovery using SD1 and r-MSSD indexes. Absolute and relative reliability were assessed using the coefficient of variation (CV) and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), respectively. Results: Good (ICC = 0.81, CV = 17.3) and excellent (ICC = 0.90, CV = 4.6) reliability were observed for HRVT3ms and HRVTvisual, respectively. On the postexercise period, good reliability was observed for both SD1 (ICC = 0.82-89, CV = 22.1-28.9) and r-MSSD (ICC = 0.82-89, CV = 21.1-28.6), with a high correlation between indexes in all-time points of analysis (r = 0.96-0.99). Conclusions: HRVT may be reproducibly assessed in women, mainly when HRVTvisual is used for analysis. In addition, SD1 and r-MSSD provide reliable and redundant measures of postexercise parasympathetic reactivation.

THE USE OF HYBRID OR NANOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS AS STEEL ANTICORROSIVE COATINGS. The search had as the goal to present and reflect the hybrid materials as an alternative for anticorrosive coatings of metallic surfaces, such as steel. For comparison purposes, different types of anti-corrosion coatings capable of protecting metallic surfaces, such as steel, from oxidation action were presented. Steel is a metallic material widely used by industry in different types of segments, and its corrosion is a pathology responsible for its functional loss, causing losses in its use. Through a qualitative, bibliographic and exploratory research, based on academic works, it was presented that hybrid materials or nanocomposites prove to be efficient as anticorrosive coatings capable of protecting steel against oxidation.

Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the quality of referrals for a first Rheumatology consultation at a tertiary care center in a southern Brazilian capital (Porto Alegre, RS), having as background findings from a similar survey performed in 2007/2008. Since then, our state has implemented referral protocols and a triage system with teleconsulting support exclusively for referrals from locations outside the capital, permitting a comparison between patients screened and not screened by the new system. Methods: Physicians of the Rheumatology Service at Hospital Nossa Senhora da Conceição prospectively collected information regarding first visits over a 6-month period (Oct 2017 to March 2018). We recorded demographic characteristics, diagnostic hypotheses, date of referral, and the municipality of origin (within the state of Rio Grande do Sul). We considered adequate referrals from primary health care when a systemic autoimmune inflammatory disease (SIRD) was suspected at first evaluation by the attending rheumatologist. Results: Three hundred fifty-seven patients/appointments were eligible for analysis (193 from the capital and 164 from small and medium towns). In 2007/2008, suspected SIRD occurred in 76/260 (29.2%) and 73/222 (32.9%) among patients from the capital and outside counties, respectively (P = 0.387). In 2017/2018, suspected SIRD occurred in 75/193 (38.9%) and 111/164 (67.7%) in patients from the capital and outside counties, respectively (difference: 28.8, 95% CI: 19.0 to 38.9, P < 0.001), indicating a marked improvement in referrals submitted to the new triage system. Conclusion: The quality of Rheumatology referrals in our state improved over the 10-year interval under study, particularly among patients from locations submitted to referral protocols and teleconsulting support.

RESUMO A bradicardia em atletas pode variar de moderada a grave, e os fatores que contribuem para a redução da frequência cardíaca são complexos. Estudos que investigam os mecanismos associados à bradicardia são controversos e, possivelmente, ligados ao tipo de exercício. Realizou-se uma pesquisa bibliográfica sistemática para discutir os mecanismos de bradicardia em atletas de diferentes modalidades esportivas. As bases de dados consultadas foram Pubmed (MEDLINE), Clinical Trials, Cochrane, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO, Sport Discus e PEDro. Foram incluídos artigos em inglês, que avaliaram atletas de diferentes modalidades esportivas, publicados até janeiro de 2019. Cento e noventa e três artigos foram encontrados e dez preencheram os critérios de inclusão, perfazendo 1.549 homens e mulheres atletas de diversas modalidades esportivas. A frequência cardíaca em repouso e a estrutura cardíaca foram estudadas em associação com a modalidade esportiva, por variabilidade da frequência cardíaca, eletrocardiograma, ecocardiograma e bloqueio farmacológico. Os estudos sugerem que a redução da frequência cardíaca em repouso não é explicada apenas pelo aumento da modulação vagal, mas também por alterações da estrutura cardíaca. De acordo com os estudos, diferentes esportes parecem produzir diferentes respostas cardíacas e a bradicardia encontrada em atletas pode ser explicada por mecanismos não autonômicos e autonômicos. Este achado parece depender do tipo de esforço ou modalidade esportiva praticada. No entanto, o mecanismo envolvido na redução da frequência cardíaca em cada modalidade esportiva ainda não está claro. Nível de evidência II; Estudos prognósticos – Investigação do efeito de característica de um paciente sobre o desfecho da doença.

ABSTRACT Bradycardia in athletes can range from moderate to severe, and the factors that contribute to slow heart rate are complex. Studies investigating the mechanisms associated with this condition are controversial, and may be linked to the form of exercise practiced. A systematic literature review was conducted to discuss bradycardia mechanisms in athletes who practice different forms of sport. The databases consulted were Pubmed (MEDLINE), Clinical Trials, Cochrane, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO, Sport Discus and PEDro. The search included English language articles published up to January 2019, that evaluated athletes who practiced different forms of sport. One hundred and ninety-three articles were found, ten of which met the inclusion criteria, with 1549 male and female athletes who practiced diverse forms of sport. Resting heart rate and cardiac structure were studied in association with the form of sport practiced, through heart rate variability, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram and pharmacological blockade. The studies suggest that a slow resting heart rate cannot be explained by increased vagal modulation alone, but also includes changes in cardiac structure. According to the studies, different sports seem to produce different cardiac responses, and the bradycardia found in athletes can be explained by non-autonomic and autonomic mechanisms, depending on the type of effort or the form of sport practiced. However, the mechanism underlying the slow heart rate in each form of sport is still unclear. Level of evidence II; Prognostic studies - Investigating the effect of a patient characteristic on the outcome of disease.

RESUMEN La bradicardia en atletas puede variar de moderada a grave, y los factores que contribuyen para la reducción de la frecuencia cardíaca son complejos. Los estudios que investigan los mecanismos asociados a la bradicardia son controvertidos y, posiblemente, vinculados al tipo de ejercicio. Se realizó una investigación bibliográfica sistemática para discutir los mecanismos de bradicardia en atletas de diferentes modalidades deportivas. Las bases de datos consultadas fueron Pubmed (MEDLINE), Clinical Trials, Cochrane, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO, Sport Discus y PEDro. Se incluyeron artículos en inglés, que evaluaron a atletas de diferentes modalidades deportivas, publicados hasta enero de 2019. Se encontraron ciento noventa y tres artículos y diez cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión, totalizando 1549 hombres y mujeres atletas de diversas modalidades deportivas. La frecuencia cardíaca en reposo y la estructura cardíaca fueron estudiadas en asociación con la modalidad deportiva, por variabilidad de la frecuencia cardíaca, electrocardiograma, ecocardiograma y bloqueo farmacológico. Los estudios sugieren que la reducción de la frecuencia cardíaca en reposo no es explicada sólo por el aumento de la modulación vagal, sino también por alteraciones de la estructura cardíaca. De acuerdo con los estudios, los diferentes deportes parecen producir diferentes respuestas cardíacas y la bradicardia encontrada en atletas puede explicarse por mecanismos no autonómicos y autonómicos. Este hallazgo parece depender del tipo de esfuerzo o modalidad deportiva practicada. Sin embargo, el mecanismo involucrado en la reducción de la frecuencia cardíaca en cada modalidad deportiva aún no está claro. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios pronósticos - investigación del efecto de característica de un paciente sobre el desenlace de la enfermedad.

Abstract Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the acute effects of different resistance exercise (RE) volumes on postexercise cardiac autonomic modulation in men. Methods: Ten young men (25.5 ± 4.9 years, 24.8 ± 2.1 kg/m2) performed 3 trials of RE with 1, 2 or 3 sets (48-72 h between each trial) of 10-12 repetitions (70% of the one-maximum repetition) of bench press, leg press, and barbell row. Heart rate variability (HRV) was assessed at the 1st and 5th minutes of recovery (fast phase) and 3 consecutive 5-minute intervals from the 5th to 20th minute of recovery (slow phase). Parasympathetic and global modulations were assessed using the SD1 and SD2 indices of HRV, respectively. The comparison of the interventions was performed using the Friedman and Wilcoxon tests (p<0.05). Results: Lower parasympathetic modulation was identified after 2 and 3 sets compared to 1 set in both the fast and slow recovery phases (p= 0.004-0.05). Lower global modulation was identified after 3 sets compared to 1 set in both fast and slow recovery phases (p= 0.005-0.01). No differences in post-exercise parasympathetic and global modulation were observed between 2 and 3 sets. Conclusion: We concluded that 2 and 3 sets of RE compared to 1 set promoted higher autonomic reduction on the post-exercise phase, which should be considered by coaches when prescribing an RE program for untrained participants or intend to manipulate the postexercise organic recovery.

Resumo Introdução : combates a incêndios florestais expõem bombeiros a elevado risco cardiovascular. Objetivo : avaliar o nível de atividade física (ATF), o comportamento sedentário e a sobrecarga cardiovascular de bombeiros durante um combate a incêndio florestal de grande porte. Métodos : durante 9 dias de atividade, 24h/dia, avaliaram-se 7 bombeiros do sexo masculino. Os participantes tiveram a frequência cardíaca (FC) medida a cada segundo e a ATF registrada por um sensor de movimento, do tipo acelerômetro, a cada 60 segundos. Foram computadas as médias dos registros do 2º, 3º e 4º dias. A ATF e o comportamento sedentário foram avaliados pelo vetor magnitude do acelerômetro, e a sobrecarga cardiovascular, pelo comportamento da FC. Resultados : os participantes apresentaram média de 112 (DP 24) min/dia de ATF moderada/vigorosa (MV), acumularam em média 14.803 (DP 1.667) passos/dia e gasto energético de 1.860 (DP 481) kcal/dia. A sobrecarga cardiovascular permaneceu, em média, 47 (DP 42) min/dia em esforço vigoroso e 8 (DP 12) min/dia em esforço muito vigoroso. Conclusão: os bombeiros avaliados acumularam mais que o dobro da recomendação mínima de ATF-MV semanal em três dias, apresentaram mais de 50 min/dia de elevada sobrecarga cardiovascular e pouco tempo em comportamento sedentário, se comparados a outras profissões.

Abstract Introduction: wildland fire suppression exposes firefighters to high cardiovascular risk. Objective: to evaluate the physical activity level (PAL), sedentary behavior (SB) and cardiovascular strain of wildland firefighters during a large fire suppression. Methods: for 9 days, 24h/day, we evaluated 7 male wildland firefighters. Participants had their heart rate (HR) measured every second and physical activity recorded by an accelerometer sensor every 60 seconds. The mean records of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th days of fire suppression were computed for the analysis. PAL was evaluated by the vector magnitude and cardiovascular strain by HR intensity. Results: the volunteers spent on average 112 (SD 24) min/day in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), achieved 14,803 (SD 1,667) steps/day and spent 1,860 (SD 481) kcal/day. Cardiovascular strain remained on average at 47 (SD 42) min/day of vigorous effort and 8 (SD 12) min/day of very vigorous physical activity. Conclusion: the firefighters evaluated during a large-scale wildland fire suppression accounted for more than double of the minimum recommended MVPA/week in three days, showed more than 50 min/day of high cardiovascular strain, and little time on sedentary behavior compared to other professions.

Resumo A prática de atividade física (AF) é essencial à saúde e à qualidade de vida (QV). Objetivo: Avaliar o nível de atividade física (NAF), a QV, fatores antropométricos e socioeconômicos em universitários do Distrito Federal. Métodos: Foram avaliados aleatoriamente 392 voluntários (43,6% homens). Empregaram-se os questionários IPAQ, WHOQOL e de tempo sentado (TS). Foram avaliados preditores do NAF com o emprego de regressão logística, assim como da QV estratificada por sexo, turno, NAF e renda. Resultados: Dos pesquisados, 51,4% eram insuficientemente ativos (IA) e mostraram menor QV do que os ativos (AT), nos domínicos físico (DOMF) e psicológico (DOMPS) (p < 0,05). Não houve associação do NAF com gênero, idade, estado civil, tabagismo e renda (p > 0,05). Menor NAF associou-se com maior TS e com aulas no turno noturno. A proporção de universitários IA foi elevada e se mostrou associada com menor QV no DOMF e DOMPS, elevado TS e com estudo noturno.

Abstract Physical activity (PA) practice is an essential issue for health and quality of life (QOL). Objective: We analyzed the level of physical activity (LPA) and QOL in association with anthropometric and socioeconomics factors among undergraduate students from the Distrito Federal - Brazil. Methods: We randomly evaluated 392 volunteers (43.6% men). We employed the IPAQ + reported siting time (ST), and WHOQOL questionnaires. Logistic regression was used to evaluate LPA predictors. QOL was compared between sex, class period (day vs night), LPA and income. Results: Two hundred and one volunteers (51.4%) were insufficiently active (IA) and showed lower QOL than the active (AT) ones on physical (PHD) and psychological (PSD) domains (p< 0.05). Lower LPA was associated with greater ST and with the night shift study. We found a high proportion of IA students that was associated with lower QOL on PHD and PSD, higher ST and nightshift study.

Resumen La práctica de actividad física (AF) es esencial para la salud y la calidad de vida (CV). Objetivo: Analizamos el nivel de la actividad física (NAF) y CV asociados con factores antropométricos y socio-económicos entre universitarios del Distrito Federal - Brasil. Metodología: Evaluamos 392 voluntarios aleatorios (43,6% hombres). Aplicamos los cuestionarios IPAQ + tiempo sentado (TS) informado y WHOQOL. Se utilizó una regresión logística para evaluar los predictores de NAF. CV fue comparado por sexo, turno de cursada (día vs noche), NAF e ingresos. Resultados: Doscientos un voluntarios (51,4%) eran insuficientemente activos (IA) y mostraron menor CV que los activos (AT) en los dominios físicos (DOMF) y psicológicos (DOMPS) (p˂0,05). Menor NAF se asoció con mayor TS y con clases en turno noche. Encontramos una alta proporción de universitarios IA asociada con menor CV en DOMF y DOMPS, alto TS y con estudio nocturno.

RESUMO O objetivo desta revisão foi examinar na literatura atual os avanços feitos com relação aos efeitos da suplementação de cafeína sobre a força máxima e seus mecanismos associados a partir de 2010, ano em foram publicados dois importantes artigos. As buscas foram realizadas nas bases de dados PubMed, Medline, Scielo e Web of Science procurando-se artigos publicados após 2010. Dezesseis estudos foram incluídos com base nos critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Cinco estudos não relataram alterações da força voluntária máxima (31,3%). Quatro deles usaram contrações musculares isométricas, embora isso possa não ser um fator chave, porque outros cinco estudos também usaram contrações isométricas e relataram efeitos ergogênicos. Além disso, esses quatro estudos avaliaram pequenos grupos musculares e os voluntários não eram habituados à cafeína. A cafeína produziu efeitos ergogênicos em 11 dos 16 estudos analisados (68,8%). Nenhuma dose foi claramente relacionada com efeitos ergogênicos; contudo, há indícios da necessidade de uma dose de pelo menos 3 mg/kg de cafeína. A ergogenicidade da cafeína foi afetada por vários fatores. Havia uma falta de protocolos padronizados e controle de fatores intervenientes (por exemplo, ciclo circadiano e estado nutricional) que poderiam afetar os resultados. Ainda é preciso definir um protocolo ideal de suplementação de cafeína que seja útil para futuras pesquisas, atletas e praticantes de atividade física. Um pequeno avanço feito desde 2010 envolveu a possível falta de diferença de gênero - parece que a suplementação de cafeína afeta homens e mulheres igualmente. Nível de Evidência I; Revisão Sistemática de Estudos de Nível I.

ABSTRACT The purpose of this review was to examine in the current literature the advances made in terms of the effects of caffeine supplementation on maximum strength and its associated mechanisms since the publication of two important papers in 2010. Searches were carried out in the PubMed, Medline, Scielo and Web of Science databases for articles published after 2010. Sixteen studies were included based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Five studies did not report changes in maximal voluntary strength (31.3%). Four of them used isometric muscle contractions, although this may not be a key factor because five other studies also used isometric contractions and reported ergogenic effects. Furthermore, these four studies evaluated small muscle groups and volunteers were not accustomed to consuming caffeine. Caffeine produced ergogenic effects in eleven of the sixteen studies analyzed (68.8%). None of the doses were clearly related to ergogenic effects; however, a dose of at least 3 mg/kg of caffeine is probably necessary. Caffeine ergogenicity was affected by various factors. There was a lack of standardized protocols and controls for intervening factors (e.g., circadian cycles and nutritional states), which could affect results. An ideal caffeine supplementation protocol that is useful for future research, athletes, and physical activity practitioners, has yet to be defined. A small advance made since 2010 involved a possible lack of gender difference; it would appear that caffeine supplementation affects men and women equally. Level of Evidence I; Systematic Review of Level I Studies.

RESUMEN El objetivo de esta revisión fue examinar en la literatura actuallos avances hechos con respecto a los efectos del suplemento de cafeína sobre la fuerza máxima y sus mecanismos asociados desde 2010, año en que se publicaron dos artículos importantes. Las búsquedas se realizaron en las bases de datos PubMed, Medline, Scielo y Web of Science, por artículos publicados después de 2010. Se incluyeron 16 estudios basados en los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Cinco estudios no reportaron cambios de la fuerza voluntaria máxima (31,3%). Cuatro de ellos usaron contracciones musculares isométricas, aunque esto puede no ser un factor clave, porque otros cinco estudios también utilizaron contracciones isométricas y reportaron efectos ergogénicos. Además, estos cuatro estudios evaluaron grupos musculares pequeños y los voluntarios no tenían el hábito de consumo de cafeína. La cafeína produjo efectos ergogénicos en 11 de los 16 estudios analizados (68,8%). Ninguna dosis fue claramente relacionada con efectos ergogénicos, sin embargo, hay indicios de la necesidad de una dosis de al menos 3 mg/kg de cafeína. La ergogenicidad de la cafeína se vio afectada por varios factores. Hubo una falta de protocolos y controles estandarizados de factores intervinientes (por ejemplo, ciclo circadiano y estado nutricional) que podrían afectar los resultados. Todavía es necesario definir un protocolo ideal de suplemento de cafeína que sea útil para futuras investigaciones, atletas y practicantes de actividad física. Un pequeño avance hecho desde 2010 involucró la posible falta de diferencia de género - parece que el suplemento de cafeína afecta a hombres y mujeres igualmente. Nivel de Evidencia I; Revisión sistemática de estudios de Nivel I.

OBJECTIVE: The reliability of heart rate variability (HRV) analysis is not yet fully understood, especially considering different body positions and the mathematical influence of heart rate. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of HRV in supine and standing positions, with and without mathematical adjustment of HRV by the average R-R interval (iRR). METHODS: We evaluated 37 young males (23.1±4 years; 25.1±3 kg/m2). A 5-min segment of the iRR was collected in the supine and standing positions on three occasions separated by 48-hour intervals. Absolute and relative reliability of temporal and spectral indices were assessed by the coefficient of variation (CV) and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), respectively. RESULTS: We did not observe differences in HRV indices in the three occasions in the supine or standing position (p>0.05). Moderate to good reproducibility was observed for temporal and spectral indices of HRV in the supine position (ICC: 0.65-0.89; CV: 0.9-19.8). In the orthostatic position, low to good reproducibility was observed (ICC: 0.35-0.89; CV: 1.1-34.8), with higher ICCs for temporal indices. After mathematical adjustment, only a small modification in HRV reliability was observed in both positions. CONCLUSIONS: In young adult males, the mathematical adjustment of HRV by the average iRR led to a nonsignificant effect on HRV reliability. Additionally, HRV reliability is dependent on body position and the index analyzed. Promising measures in both supine and standing positions include r-MSSD and the HF band (parasympathetic indices).

Abstract Aim: Heart rate variability threshold (HRVT) is a valid method to determine parasympathetic depression during an incremental exercise test (IET). However, HRVT is usually assessed using the last 60s of each 180s stage of an IET, resulting in longer and demotivating tests. This study aimed to evaluate the agreement of HRVT analysis adopting the first and second minute of R-R interval (iRR) segment comparatively to a standard third-minute segment obtained at each 3-min stage on IET. Methods: Seventeen young male subjects (22.2 ± 3.1 years; 23.4 ± 2.3 kg/m2) underwent IET on a cycle ergometer. HRVT was considered the load corresponding to the point of stabilization of the SD1 index (HRVTV), or the first load with SD1 value < 3ms (HRVT<3), both assessed by the 1st (HRVT1V, HRVT1<3), 2nd (HRVT2V, HRVT2<3) and standard 3rd (HRVT3V, HRVT3<3) 60s iRR segment analyzed at each stage of IET. Agreement and reliability were assessed by the Bland-Altman analysis and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), respectively. Results: High reliability and non-significant bias were observed considering HRVT1V vs HRVT3V (ICC = 0.92; p = 0.18) or HRVT2V vs HRVT3V (ICC = 0.94; p = 0.99). However, lower reliability was observed for HRVT1<3 vs HRVT3<3 (ICC = 0.79; p = 0.75) and for HRVT2<3 vs HRVT3<3 (ICC = 0.91; p = 0.33). Conclusion: HRVT can be similarly assessed by the 1st, 2nd or 3rd 60 seconds iRR segment, mainly when assessed by a visual method.

RESUMO CONTEXTO E OBJETIVO: Esta revisão sistemática comparou o reiki e a oração ao uso de medicamentos, a fim de aliviar a dor durante a internação para cesariana, visto que há um aumento na popularidade da medicina integrativa e cura espiritual. Esta revisão teve como objetivo avaliar se o reiki ou oração são eficazes no alívio da dor durante a cesariana. TIPO DE ESTUDO E LOCAL: Revisão sistemática com metanálise realizada na Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu UNESP, São Paulo, Brasil. MÉTODOS: As seguintes bases de dados foram pesquisadas até março de 2016: MEDLINE, Embase, LILACS e CENTRAL. Nesse sentido, foram incluídos ensaios clínicos randomizados publicados em inglês e português. Dois revisores rastrearam independentemente artigos elegíveis, extraíram dados e avaliaram o risco de viés. A tabela GRADE foi realizada para avaliar o risco de viés. RESULTADOS: Evidências com alto índice de viés encontraram uma diminuição estatisticamente significativa na redução da dor (diferença média = -1,68; intervalo de confiança de 95%: -1,92 a -1,43; P < 0,00001; I2 = 92%), com o uso de reiki e oração comparado com o grupo protocolar. Além disso, não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa na frequência cardíaca, pressão arterial sistólica e diastólica. CONCLUSÃO: Evidência com alto risco de viés sugeriu que reiki e meditação oração podem ser associadas com a redução da dor.

ABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: This systematic review compared reiki and prayer with drug use for relieving pain during hospitalization for cesarean, given that the popularity of integrative medicine and spiritual healing has been increasing. It had the aim of evaluating whether reiki or prayer is effective in relieving pain during cesarean section. DESIGN AND SETTING: Systematic review with meta-analysis conducted at Botucatu Medical School, UNESP, São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: The following databases were searched up to March 2016: MEDLINE, Embase, LILACS and CENTRAL. Randomized controlled trials published in English or Portuguese were included in the review. Two reviewers independently screened eligible articles, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias. A GRADE table was produced to evaluate the risk of bias. RESULTS: There was evidence with a high risk of bias showing a statistically significant decrease in pain score through use of reiki and prayer, in relation to the protocol group: mean difference = -1.68; 95% confidence interval: -1.92 to -1.43; P < 0.00001; I2 = 92%. Furthermore, there was no statistically significant difference in heart rate or systolic or diastolic blood pressure. CONCLUSION: Evidence with a high risk of bias suggested that reiki and prayer meditation might be associated with pain reduction.

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate reproducibility of heart rate variability threshold (HRVT) and parasympathetic reactivation in physically active men (n= 16, 24.3 ± 5.1 years). During the test, HRVT was assessed by SD1 and r-MSSD dynamics. Immediately after exercise, r-MSSD was analyzed in segments of 60 seconds for a period of five minutes. High absolute and relatively reproducible analysis of HRVT were observed, as assessed by SD1 and r-MSSD dynamics (ICC = 0.92, CV = 10.8, SEM = 5.8). During the recovery phase, a moderate to high reproducibility was observed for r-MSSD from the first to the fifth minute (ICC = 0.69-0.95, CV = 7.5-14.2, SEM = 0.07-1.35). We conclude that HRVT and r-MSSD analysis after a submaximal stress test are highly reproducible measures that might be used to assess the acute and chronic effects of exercise training on cardiac autonomic modulation during and/or after a submaximal stress test.

RESUMO Introdução: A avaliação da função autonômica cardíaca (FAC) após o teste de esforço (TE) é considerada um preditor poderoso e independente de risco cardiovascular. É escasso o conhecimento da influência de diferentes protocolos de recuperação sobre a FAC após TE em esteira rolante com os voluntários na posição ortostática. Objetivo: Comparar a reativação vagal e o grau de modulação global da FAC em dois diferentes protocolos de recuperação, passiva (RP) e ativa (RA), imediatamente após TE submáximo em esteira rolante. Métodos: Foram avaliados 24 homens fisicamente ativos com idade (média ± DP) de 27,2 ± 4,4 anos e IMC 24,8 ± 1,8 kg/m2. A ordem dos protocolos de recuperação foi definida de forma aleatória. Os testes foram realizados com intervalo de sete dias. Ambas as recuperações foram realizadas na posição ortostática durante cinco minutos, imediatamente após TE. Os índices temporais da variabilidade da frequência cardíaca foram utilizados para avaliar a reativação vagal e o grau de modulação global de FAC, rMSSD e SDNN, respectivamente, na RP e RA. Após análise da distribuição dos dados, utilizaram-se os testes de Mann-Whitney e de Friedman com post-hoc de Dum, no nível de significância de p ≤ 0,05. Resultados: Verificou-se maior reativação vagal no primeiro minuto de recuperação na RP comparativamente a RA [4,1 (4,9-3,4) ms vs. 3,4 (4,0-2,9) ms, p = 0,03] e maior grau de modulação global da FAC do terceiro ao quinto minuto e tendência a diferença significativa no segundo minuto de RP comparativamente a RA (p = 0,09-0,005). Conclusão: Os achados demonstram que o mínimo esforço físico, como caminhar lentamente sobre a esteira rolante, diminuiu a reativação vagal e o grau de modulação global da FAC após o TE submáximo em homens fisicamente ativos.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The evaluation of cardiac autonomic function (CAF) after stress test (ST) is considered a powerful and independent predictor of cardiovascular risk. The knowledge about the influence of different recovery protocols on CAF after ST on treadmill with volunteers in standing position is scarce. Objective: To compare the vagal reactivation and the degree of global CAF modulation in two different recovery protocols, passive (PR) vs. active (AR) immediately after submaximal ST in treadmill. Methods: We evaluated 24 physically active males, aged (mean ± SD) 27.2 ± 4.4 years and BMI 24.8 ± 1.8 kg/m2. The order of the recovery protocol was set at random. The tests were performed in 7-day intervals. Both recovery protocols were performed in standing position for 5 minutes, immediately after ST. The time indices of heart rate variability were used to assess the vagal reactivation and the overall degree of CAF, rMSSD, and SDNN, respectively, in PR and AR. After analysis of the data distribution, the Mann-Whitney and Friedman tests with Dum post-hoc were used at a significance level of p ≤ 0.05. Results: We observed a higher vagal reactivation at first minute of the PR compared to AR [4.1 (4.9-3.4) ms vs. 3.4 (4.0-2.9) ms, p = 0.03], and a higher degree of global CAF modulation from the third to the fifth minute and a tendency to significant difference in the second minute of PR compared to AR (p = 0.09−0.005). Conclusion: The findings demonstrate that minimum physical effort, such as walking slowly on a treadmill, decreased the vagal reactivation and the overall modulation degree of CAF after a submaximal ST in physically active men.

RESUMEN Introducción: La evaluación de la función autonómica cardíaca (FAC) después de la prueba de esfuerzo (PE) se considera un predictor potente e independiente del riesgo cardiovascular. Es escaso el conocimiento de la influencia de los diferentes protocolos de recuperación sobre la FAC después de la PE en la cinta rodante con voluntarios en la posición de pie. Objetivo: Comparar la reactivación vagal y el grado de la modulación general de la FAC en dos diferentes protocolos de recuperación, pasiva (RP) vs. activa (RA) inmediatamente después de la PE submáxima en la cinta rodante. Métodos: Se evaluaron 24 hombres físicamente activos con edades (promedio ± DE) de 27,2 ± 4,4 años y IMC de 24,8 ± 1,8 kg/m2. El orden de los protocolos de recuperación se definió al azar. Las pruebas se realizaron en un intervalo de siete días. Ambas recuperaciones se realizaron en la posición de pie durante cinco minutos inmediatamente después de la PE. Los índices temporales de la variabilidad de la frecuencia cardiaca fueron utilizados para evaluar la reactivación vagal y el grado de modulación general de la FAC, rMSSD y SDNN, respectivamente, en RP y RA. Después del análisis de la distribución de los datos, se utilizaron la prueba de Mann-Whitney y la de Friedman con post-hoc de Dum, a un nivel de significación de p ≤ 0,05. Resultados: Se observó una mayor reactivación vagal en el primer minuto de la PR comparada a la RA [4,1 (4,9-3,4) ms vs. 3,4 (4,0-2,9) ms, p = 0,03] y un mayor grado de modulación general de la FAC del tercer al quinto minuto y una tendencia a la diferencia estadística en el segundo minuto de RP comparada a RA (p = 0,09-0,005). Conclusión: Los resultados muestran que el esfuerzo físico mínimo, como caminar lentamente sobre la cinta rodante, disminuyó la reactivación vagal y el grado de modulación general de la FAC después de la PE submáxima en hombres físicamente activos.