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Alfredo José Rodrigues
Researcher at University of São Paulo
Publications - 147
Citations - 1702
Alfredo José Rodrigues is an academic researcher from University of São Paulo. The author has contributed to research in topics: Cardiac surgery & Cardiopulmonary bypass. The author has an hindex of 22, co-authored 144 publications receiving 1515 citations. Previous affiliations of Alfredo José Rodrigues include University of Rochester & Mayo Clinic.
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Pre-and postoperative care in cardiothoracic surgery: a physiotherapeutic approach.
Livia Arcêncio,Marilize Diniz de Souza,Bárbara Schiavon Bortolin,Adriana Cristina Martinez Fernandes,Alfredo José Rodrigues,Paulo Roberto Barbosa Evora +5 more
TL;DR: A literature review was performed, aiming to arrange current and relevant information on available resources for respiratory monitoring, as well as its importance in evaluating and treating lung function impairment, as this complication is a frequent cause of death in surgical patients.
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Methylene blue for vasoplegic syndrome treatment in heart surgery: fifteen years of questions, answers, doubts and certainties
Paulo Roberto Barbosa Evora,Paulo José de Freitas Ribeiro,Walter Vilella de Andrade Vicente,Celso Luis dos Reis,Alfredo José Rodrigues,Antonio Carlos Menardi,Lafaiete Alves Junior,Patricia Martinez Évora,Solange Bassetto +8 more
TL;DR: Methylene blue, an inhibitor of guanylate cyclase, is an excellent therapeutic option for vasoplegic syndrome treatment in heart surgery and is the best, safest and cheapest option, being a Brazilian contribution for the heart surgery.
Methylene blue for vasoplegic syndrome treatment in heart surgery. Fifteen years of questions, answers, doubts and certainties Azul de metileno no tratamento da síndrome vasoplégica em cirurgia cardíaca. Quinze anos de perguntas, respostas, dúvidas e certezas
Paulo Roberto,Barbosa Evora,Paulo José de Freitas Ribeiro,Walter Vilella de Andrade Vicente,Celso,Alfredo José Rodrigues,Solange Bassetto +6 more
TL;DR: There is strong evidence that methylene blue (MB), an inhibitor of guanylate cyclase, is an excellent therapeutic option for vasoplegic syndrome (VS) treatment in heart surgery.
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Efeitos de um programa de reabilitação da musculatura inspiratória no pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca
TL;DR: Nuestro programa domiciliar de entrenamiento de los musculos inspiratorios fue seguro y produjo la mejora of the capacidad vital forzada y the ventilacion voluntaria maxima, aunque los beneficios clinicos of ese programa no han sido claramente demostrados en el presente estudio.
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Diabetes and Vascular Disease: Basic Concepts of Nitric Oxide Physiology, Endothelial Dysfunction, Oxidative Stress and Therapeutic Possibilities
Verena Kise Capellini,Andrea Carla Celotto,Caroline Floreoto Baldo,Vania C. Olivon,Fernanda Viaro,Alfredo José Rodrigues,Paulo Roberto Barbosa Evora +6 more
TL;DR: The basic physiology of the endothelium is considered, especially related to the synthesis and function of nitric oxide, and the pathophysiology of vascular disease associated with DM is discussed, including the role of hyperglycemia in the induction of oxidative stress and therole of advanced glycation end-products.