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Introduction: Ischemic heart disease is the term associated with an inadequate blood supply to the myocardium due to obstruction of the epicardial coronary arteries, usually due to atherosclerosis. Patients may have chronic (stable) or acute (unstable) disease. Studies suggest that the risk of a patient over 40 years of age developing coronary heart disease is higher among men and incidence rates can reach up to 30% in both genders. Although the topic is controversial, there is evidence that associates the amount of alcohol consumed with the risk of developing coronary disease. Objectives: To investigate the correlation between alcohol consumption and the risk of developing acute coronary disease. Methodology: Prospective, cross-sectional, analytical, investigative and integrative study, with a quantitative approach, carried out in a large hospital in the North of Paraná. The AUDIT questionnaire was used to quantify the effect of alcohol consumption on individuals evaluated in an outpatient clinic 30 days after having a coronary event. Data were collected between the months of April and July 2023. Result: 52 patients were interviewed, 15 female and 37 male. Among these, 15 people did not drink alcoholic beverages. Among those who used it, around 50% used it harmfully or were likely dependent on alcohol, 30% reported having already caused injuries or harm to themselves or another person after drinking alcohol. 60% claimed that someone or a relative, friend or doctor, had already been concerned about their alcohol consumption or had suggested that they stop using alcohol, before the coronary event occurred. Discussion: The study found results in accordance with current scientific literature, relating harmful alcohol consumption to increased risks of developing coronary disease. Most individuals seem to be unaware of or ignore the harmful effects of alcohol on their health, not adopting changes or attempts to improve their lifestyle habits, such as ceasing alcohol consumption. Conclusion: The study suggests that people who consume alcoholic beverages in a harmful way have a risk of up to 17 times greater of developing an acute coronary event compared to those who do not consume the drink. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) is one of the main causes of hospitalizations, and consequently, of death in the modern world. Type 4 is the AMI related to stent thrombosis/restenosis in patients who have previously undergone to a endovascular treatment with stent implantation to restore coronary blood flow. Objectives: Investigate and collect data on the epidemiological and clinical profile, risk factors and use of patients' medications and the incidence of stent restenosis/thrombosis, type of stent used (pharmacological or not) and affected arteries in those treated at the Hemodynamics of a large hospital in the North of Paraná. Methodology: Quantitative, retrospective, descriptive, integrative and observational research, through analysis of the medical records of patients undergoing coronary angioplasty due to stent thrombosis/restenosis, in the period from July to December 2022.Result: A rate of 4.1% was found of CTA procedures performed in the service due to stent thrombosis/restenosis, 93.75% over 51 years old, 75% male, 81% with drug-eluting stent, with 93.75% of patients with at least 3 risk factors; 87.5% being hypertensive, followed by 62.5% smokers, 56.5% dyslipidemia, 50% diabetic and 25% sedentary; 62.5% admitted with unstable angina, 37.5% requiring ICU admission, and 12.5% deaths. Argument: as the data collected, there was agreement between the study and those found in the scientific literature, where: the prevalence of restenosis is higher than stent thrombosis, that SAH was the main risk factor in both groups and gender, a strong relationship between risk factor and restenosis and suspected strong association between poor medication adherence and event. Conclusion: This study, carried out by collecting data through analysis of medical records, showed agreement with data from the scientific literature found. With limitations to the study, such as the retrospective analysis that did not allow evaluating conditions other than those provided in the medical records. It is suggested that strategies be developed through continued work, with the possibility of collecting other pertinent data such as medication adherence and other risk factors involved, to reduce events, with an impact not only on mortality but also on the quality of life of these patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Resumo Embora o modelo existente de classificação do infarto agudo do miocárdio (IAM) em IAMCSST e IAMSSST tenha sido benéfico, considera-se hoje que ele falha em abordar a complexidade das síndromes coronarianas agudas. O estudo tem como objetivo examinar o atual paradigma IAMCSST-IAMSSST e defender um modelo mais detalhado, chamado de oclusão coronariana aguda (OCA) e Ausência de Oclusão Coronária Aguda (NOCA), para um diagnóstico e um manejo do IAM mais precisos. Realizou-se uma análise abrangente da literatura médica existente, com foco nas limitações do modelo IAMCSST-IAMSSST. O estudo também descreve uma nova abordagem diagnóstica para pacientes apresentando do torácica nos departamentos de emergência. O modelo IAMCSST-IAMSSST tradicional falha em prover um diagnóstico preciso e um tratamento efetivo, principalmente na identificação de oclusões da artéria coronária. O modelo OCA-NOCA é mais preciso em termos anatômicos e fisiológicos, e apoiado por pesquisa clínica extensa e opiniões de especialistas. Ele destaca a necessidade de rápida realização de eletrocardiogramas (ECGs) e terapias de reperfusão para casos suspeitos de OCA, visando melhorar os desfechos dos pacientes. O modelo OCA-NOCA abre um novo caminho para pesquisas e aplicações clínicas futuras. Ele defende um entendimento mais abrangente dos mecanismos subjacentes das síndromes coronarianas agudas, levando a planos individualizados de tratamentos. Espera-se que essa nova abordagem incite novos debates e pesquisas acadêmicas, principalmente na área de cardiologia no Brasil, com o objetivo de aumentar a precisão diagnóstica e a eficácia do tratamento de pacientes com IAM.

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Resumo Fundamento A infecção concomitante por coronavírus 2019 (COVID-19) e o infarto do miocárdio com supradesnivelamento do segmento ST (IAMCSST) estão associados ao aumento de desfechos adversos hospitalares. Objetivos O estudo teve como objetivo avaliar as diferenças angiográficas, de procedimentos, laboratoriais e prognósticas em pacientes positivos e negativos para COVID-19 com IAMCSST submetidos à intervenção coronária percutânea primária (ICP). Métodos Realizamos um estudo observacional retrospectivo e unicêntrico entre novembro de 2020 e agosto de 2022 em um hospital de nível terciário. De acordo com o seu estado, os pacientes foram divididos em dois grupos (positivo ou negativo para COVID-19). Todos os pacientes foram internados por IAMCSST confirmado e foram tratados com ICP primária. Os desfechos hospitalares e angiográficos foram comparados entre os dois grupos. P-valores bilaterais