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[Truncated abstract] The expansion of human populations in coastal land margins has resulted in major modifcations to estuarine ecosystems. The use of numerical models as predictive tools for assessing remediation strategies is increasing. However, parameterisation of physical processes, developed mainly through field investigations, is necessary for these models to be reliable and effective management tools. The physical processes in micro–tidal diurnal tidal systems are relatively unknown and the current study examines field measurements obtained from the upper Swan River estuary (Western Australia), a diurnal, partially mixed system during the summer when the freshwater discharge is negligible. The aims of the study were to characterise, temporally and spatially, the dominant physical processes and associated sediment resuspension. Variability at three dominant time-scales were examined: 1) sub–tidal oscillations (∼5 to 10 days) resulting from local and remote forcing; 2) tidal (∼ 24 hours) due to astronomical forcing; and 3) intra-tidal (∼2 to 3 hours) resulting from the interaction between tidal constituents. Circulation in estuaries is widely accepted in the literature to be dominated, in varying proportions, by tidal range, freshwater discharge and gravitational circulation. In the upper Swan River estuary sub–tidal oscillations were responsible for the largest upstream displacement of the salt wedge in the absence of freshwater discharge. Moreover, these sub–tidal fluctuations in water level modified the ‘classic’ estuarine circulation. The dynamics of diurnal tides are largely controlled by the tropic month, which oscillates at a slightly different period to the lunar month, resulting in the spring–neap tidal cycle to be sometimes different from syzygy. The phase lag between the diurnal (O1 + K1) and semi-diurnal (M2 + S2) constituents, at the seasonal time scale cause the maximum tidal range to be near the solstice. Over a 24–hour tidal cycle this phase lag is manifested as an intra–tidal oscillation that occurs on the flood tide. Turbidity events that last ∼1 to 2 hours occur during the intra–tidal oscillation, but are not related to maximum shear stress predicted from the mean flow characteristics. The increases in turbidity during the intra–tidal oscillation is, however, correlated with the near–bed Reynolds fluxes. During the intra–tidal oscillation advection opposes the estuarine circulation in the near–bed region, promoting vertical shear that results in destratifcation of the water column. The turbulent mixing generated at the interface and in the near–bed region coincide with resuspension events. Similar turbidity data have often been disregarded and documented as being ‘spikes’ based on the premise that the mean flow was below a critical level to resuspend sediment. Resuspension events were not simply related to mean processes and may be controlled by turbulent instabilities generated when tidal currents reverse during an intra-tidal oscillation

[Truncated abstract] The Swan River is a highly seasonal estuary in the south-west of Western Australia. Salinity may vary from fresh to marine at various times throughout the estuary, depending mostly on the intensity of freshwater discharge. There are occasional problematic dinoflagellate blooms which have spurred investigation of the dynamics of the phytoplankton community. The objective of this research was to examine how phytoplankton biomass and species' successions are influenced by the multiple variables in the aquatic ecosystem, and, if possible, to determine the dominant factors ... Comparisons of phytoplankton nutrient limitation simulations with experimental observations from field bioassays require further investigation, but reinforce findings that nutrients may only limit phytoplankton biomass when there is a convergence of favourable hydrological and hydrodynamic conditions. The Swan River estuary has undergone substantial hydrological modifications from pre-European settlement. Land clearing has increased freshwater discharge up to 5- fold, while weirs and reservoirs for water supply have mitigated this increase and reduced the duration of discharge to the estuary. Nutrient loads have increased approximately 20-fold from pre-European levels. The individual and collective impacts of these hydrological changes on the Swan River estuary were examined using the hydrodynamic-ecological numerical model. The simulation results indicate that despite increased hydraulic flushing and reduced residence times, increases in nutrient loads are the dominant perturbation, producing increases in the frequency and biomass of blooms by both estuarine and freshwater phytoplankton. By comparison, changes in salinity associated with altered seasonal freshwater discharge have a limited impact on phytoplankton dynamics. Reductions of nutrient inputs into the Swan River estuary from its catchment will provide a long-term improvement in water quality but manipulations of freshwater discharge have the potential to provide a provisional short-term remediation measure allowing at least partial control of phytoplankton bloom potential and eutrophication.

[Truncated abstract] In my study of Australonereis ehlersi and Simplisetia aequisetis [Polychaeta: Nereididae] from the Swan River Estuary, Western Australia, I assessed the life history, geographical population structure and production of both species, then measured their roles in microbial denitrification and nitrogen cycling within the sediments of the estuary. Both species exhibit a mean life-span of approximately 1 year, a production:biomass turnover rate of about 3 and potentially are capable of reproducing throughout the year, peaking during winter to spring. A. ehlersi exhibited a marine euryhaline distribution, occurring only in the main basin and lower estuary, typically at a very low density of adults; S. aequisetis exhibited a euryhaline distribution, occurring estuary-wide during both summer and winter. High density and biomass of A. ehlersi occurred in the middle estuary (at Como), predominantly as winter- recruiting juveniles. Gravid, atokous adults spawned pelagically, with a 2 to 4 month larval development period preceding settlement. Intolerance of freshwater by the pelagic larvae possibly is the major reason excluding specimens from the upper reaches of the Estuary. Adult S. aequisetis brood eggs and embryonic larvae in tubiculous burrows; the life-cycle presumably progresses entirely in sediments of relatively stable interstitial salinity (compared to pelagic fluctuations), enabling recruitment by larvae and adults into the upper reaches of the Estuary. ... The ammonification rate was higher for A. ehlersi than S. aequisetis-inhabited cores, and lowest in uninhabited cores where polychaete excretion was absent. In the absence of C2H2, sediments of S. aequisetis inhabited cores indicated a lower net NH4+ influx than uninhabited cores, whereas A. ehlersi inhabited cores exhibited a slight net efflux of NH4+ from the sediment. The difference in magnitude of nitrogenous fluxes imparted by the two polychaete species is hypothesised to relate to the influence of their respective habits on the composition and activity of their associated sedimentary microbial community. Juvenile S. aequisetis are hypothesised to homogenise and aerate sediment continually, enhancing microbial nitrification and retarding anaerobic denitrification. Permanent A. ehlersi burrows would facilitate vertical and radial oxic/anoxic stratification of sediment which, combined with enhanced substrate supply through burrow ventilation, resulted in increased rates of microbial denitrification and nitrification. I have proposed a preliminary framework by which guilds of benthic fauna, each with similar designated habits, may be tested for predictable bioturbative influence on nitrogen cycling, i.e. whether particular habits may be considered 'functional groups'. In conclusion, the fine-scale effects of A. ehlersi and S. aequisetis on microbial nitrogen cycling are integrated with details of broader-scale population dynamics to define the role of polychaetes in estuarine nitrogen cycling, with a view to managing eutrophication.

Dans cette thèse, on étude le complexe des cycles proches d'un faisceau l-adique sur un schéma au-dessus d'un trait en utilisant la théorie de ramification d'Abbes et Saito. La première partie est consacrée à une nouvelle preuve d'une formule de Deligne et Kato qui calcule la dimension du complexe des cycles proches d'un faisceau l-adique sur une courbe relative lisse au-dessus d'un trait strictement local. Deligne a considéré le cas où le faisceau n'a pas de ramification verticale, et Kato a traité le cas général. Notre approche est basée sur une notion locale de cycle caractéristiquedéfinie grâce au conducteur de Swan raffiné d'Abbes et Saito. Dans la deuxième partie, on démontre une formule qui calcule le conducteur de Swan de la cohomologie du complexe des cycles proches d'un faisceau l-adique sur une variété lisse au-dessus d'un trait d'égale caractéristique, vérifiant une certaine condition de ramification. Tsushima a introduit la classe caractéristique raffinée du faisceau et il a démontré qu'elle calcule le conducteur de Swan de la cohomologie du complexe de ses cycles proches par une formule du type Lefschetz-Verdier. On calcule la classe caractéristique raffinée comme un produit d'intersection sur le fibré cotangent logarithmique de la variété faisant apparaître le cycle caractéristique du faisceau défini par Abbes et Saito et la section nulle. / In this thesis, we study the nearby cycle complex of an l-adic sheaf on a scheme over a trait, using ramification theory of Abbes and Saito. The first part is devoted to a new proof of a formula of Deligne and Kato that computes the dimension of the stalks of the nearby cycle complex of an l-adic sheaf on a smooth relative curve over a strictly local trait. Deligne considered the case where the sheaf has no vertical ramification and Kato extended the formula to the general case. Our approach is based on a local notion of characteristic cycle defined using the refined Swan conductor of Abbes and Saito. In the second part, we prove a formula that computes the Swan conductor of the cohomology of the nearby cycle complex of an l-adic sheaf on a smooth variety over a trait of equal characteristic, satisfying a certain ramification condition. Tsushima introduced the refined characteristic class of the sheaf and he proved that it computes the Swan conductor of the cohomology of its nearby cycle complex by a Lefschetz-Verdier type formula.We compute the refined characteristic class as an intersection product on the logarithmic cotangent bundle of the variety, involving the characteristic cycle of the sheaf defined by Abbes and Saito and the zero section.

INTRODUÇÃO: A hipertensão pulmonar (HP) tem impacto prognóstico negativo na sarcoidose. Não foram publicados estudos de rastreamento de HP seguido de confirmação por estudo hemodinâmico da circulação pulmonar entre pacientes ambulatoriais com sarcoidose. OBJETIVOS: 1) verificar a prevalência de HP em pacientes ambulatoriais com sarcoidose; 2) testar a associação do peptídeo natriurético tipo B (BNP) e de dados tomográficos e funcionais pulmonares com HP na sarcoidose e 3) comparar, em pacientes com refluxo tricúspide (VRT) 2,5 m/s, o achado de pressão sistólica da artéria pulmonar (PSAP 40 mmHg) estimada no ecocardiograma com o diagnóstico de hipertensão pulmonar pelo padrão ouro (pressão média da artéria pulmonar PAPm 25 mmHg na avaliação hemodinâmica invasiva). CASUÍSTICA E MÉTODO: 72 dos 163 pacientes do Serviço de Pneumologia do InCor, com diagnóstico de sarcoidose (critérios da American Thoracic Society) realizaram ecocardiograma para mensuração da velocidade do refluxo tricúspide (VRT) e cálculo da PSAP. Pacientes com VRT 2,5 m/s (possível HP) foram submetidos à avaliação hemodinâmica invasiva. Foram realizados também dosagem do BNP sérico, tomografia de tórax de alta resolução e prova de função pulmonar completa. RESULTADOS: 19 pacientes apresentaram VRT 2,5 m/s: 18 realizaram cateterismo e um faleceu antes do procedimento. HP foi diagnosticada em 4 pacientes, com prevalência de 5,6% (IC95% 0,2-10,8%). O valor do BNP sérico foi semelhante nos pacientes com e sem HP (mediana 15,5 vs 11,0 pg/ml, p>0.05). Pacientes com HP tiveram mais alterações tomográficas sugestivas de fibrose (50% vs 4,7%; p=0,04), menor VEF1 (63,7±4,9 vs 85,6±14,8; p=0,02) e tendência a menor CVF (69,1±16,2 vs. 86,7±16,2; p=0,07). A capacidade pulmonar total e a difusão de monóxido de carbono não distinguiram pacientes com e sem HP. Pela estimativa do ecocardiograma, 5 pacientes tiveram PSAP 40 mmHg (6,9%), mas só dois destes pacientes tinham HP (PAPm25 mmHg) no estudo invasivo. O critério PSAP 40 mmHg pela estimativa do ecocardiograma levou a erro diagnóstico em 5 pacientes: 3 falso-positivos e 2 falso-negativos. CONCLUSÃO: A prevalência de HP entre os pacientes ambulatoriais com sarcoidose foi de 5,6%. O BNP não distinguiu pacientes com HP. Pacientes com HP tiveram função pulmonar mais comprometida e mais achados sugestivos de fibrose. A PSAP foi pouco acurado no diagnóstico de HP / BACKGROUND: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) has negative impact in sarcoid patients prognosis. Prevalence of pulmonary hypertension (PH) among sarcoid outpatients has not been investigated by screening studies confirmed by hemodynamic evaluation. OBJECTIVES: (1) to determine the prevalence of PH among sarcoid outpatients in a tertiary center; (2) test whether brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels, tomographic findings or pulmonary function tests distinguish patients with and without PH and (3) compare the presence of systolic pulmonary artery pressure estimated by echocardiogram (SPAP 40 mmHg) to the diagnostic gold standard for PH (mean pulmonary artery pressure mPAP 25 mmHg) measured by pulmonary artery catheterization, in patients with tricuspid reflux velocity (TRV) 2.5 m/s. METHODS: Seventy-two of 163 outpatients from InCor-Hospital das Clinicas Pulmonary Division with sarcoidosis (ATS criteria) underwent echocardiographic evaluation to asses TRV and to estimate SPAP. Patients with TRV 2.5 m/s (possible PH) underwent pulmonary artery catheterization. BNP dosage, lung function testing (spirometry, lung volumes by plethismography and single-breath carbon monoxide diffusing capacity DLCOsb) and high-resolution CT (HRCT) also were performed. RESULTS: Nineteen patients had TRV2.5 m/s; 18 underwent hemodynamic evaluation (one patient died before the procedure). PH (mPAP 25 mmHg) was diagnosed in 4 patients and its prevalence was 5.6% (IC95% 0.2-10.8%). Patients with and without PH had similar BNP values (median 15.5 vs 11 pg/ml, p>0.05). Patients with PH had more tomographic findings suggesting pulmonary fibrosis (50% x 4.7%; p=0.04), lower forced expiratory volume in 1st second (63.7±4.9 vs. 85.6±14.8; p=0.02) and a trend to lower forced vital capacity (69.1±16.2 vs. 86.7±16.2;p=0.07). Total lung capacity and DLCOsb values were similar between both groups. Echocardiogram estimated SPAP 40 mmHg was present in 5 patients (6.9%), but only 2 of those had PH (mPAP 25 mmHg). Echocardiogram PASP 40 mmHg misdiagnosed 5 patients: 3 false positive and 2 false negative. CONCLUSION: PH prevalence in sarcoid outpatients was 5.6%. BNP levels did not mash PH patients. PH patients had worse lung function. SPAP estimated by echocardiogram was not accurate to diagnose PH

INTRODUÇÃO: A hipertensão pulmonar (HP) tem impacto prognóstico negativo na sarcoidose. Não foram publicados estudos de rastreamento de HP seguido de confirmação por estudo hemodinâmico da circulação pulmonar entre pacientes ambulatoriais com sarcoidose. OBJETIVOS: 1) verificar a prevalência de HP em pacientes ambulatoriais com sarcoidose; 2) testar a associação do peptídeo natriurético tipo B (BNP) e de dados tomográficos e funcionais pulmonares com HP na sarcoidose e 3) comparar, em pacientes com refluxo tricúspide (VRT) 2,5 m/s, o achado de pressão sistólica da artéria pulmonar (PSAP 40 mmHg) estimada no ecocardiograma com o diagnóstico de hipertensão pulmonar pelo padrão ouro (pressão média da artéria pulmonar PAPm 25 mmHg na avaliação hemodinâmica invasiva). CASUÍSTICA E MÉTODO: 72 dos 163 pacientes do Serviço de Pneumologia do InCor, com diagnóstico de sarcoidose (critérios da American Thoracic Society) realizaram ecocardiograma para mensuração da velocidade do refluxo tricúspide (VRT) e cálculo da PSAP. Pacientes com VRT 2,5 m/s (possível HP) foram submetidos à avaliação hemodinâmica invasiva. Foram realizados também dosagem do BNP sérico, tomografia de tórax de alta resolução e prova de função pulmonar completa. RESULTADOS: 19 pacientes apresentaram VRT 2,5 m/s: 18 realizaram cateterismo e um faleceu antes do procedimento. HP foi diagnosticada em 4 pacientes, com prevalência de 5,6% (IC95% 0,2-10,8%). O valor do BNP sérico foi semelhante nos pacientes com e sem HP (mediana 15,5 vs 11,0 pg/ml, p>0.05). Pacientes com HP tiveram mais alterações tomográficas sugestivas de fibrose (50% vs 4,7%; p=0,04), menor VEF1 (63,7±4,9 vs 85,6±14,8; p=0,02) e tendência a menor CVF (69,1±16,2 vs. 86,7±16,2; p=0,07). A capacidade pulmonar total e a difusão de monóxido de carbono não distinguiram pacientes com e sem HP. Pela estimativa do ecocardiograma, 5 pacientes tiveram PSAP 40 mmHg (6,9%), mas só dois destes pacientes tinham HP (PAPm25 mmHg) no estudo invasivo. O critério PSAP 40 mmHg pela estimativa do ecocardiograma levou a erro diagnóstico em 5 pacientes: 3 falso-positivos e 2 falso-negativos. CONCLUSÃO: A prevalência de HP entre os pacientes ambulatoriais com sarcoidose foi de 5,6%. O BNP não distinguiu pacientes com HP. Pacientes com HP tiveram função pulmonar mais comprometida e mais achados sugestivos de fibrose. A PSAP foi pouco acurado no diagnóstico de HP / BACKGROUND: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) has negative impact in sarcoid patients prognosis. Prevalence of pulmonary hypertension (PH) among sarcoid outpatients has not been investigated by screening studies confirmed by hemodynamic evaluation. OBJECTIVES: (1) to determine the prevalence of PH among sarcoid outpatients in a tertiary center; (2) test whether brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels, tomographic findings or pulmonary function tests distinguish patients with and without PH and (3) compare the presence of systolic pulmonary artery pressure estimated by echocardiogram (SPAP 40 mmHg) to the diagnostic gold standard for PH (mean pulmonary artery pressure mPAP 25 mmHg) measured by pulmonary artery catheterization, in patients with tricuspid reflux velocity (TRV) 2.5 m/s. METHODS: Seventy-two of 163 outpatients from InCor-Hospital das Clinicas Pulmonary Division with sarcoidosis (ATS criteria) underwent echocardiographic evaluation to asses TRV and to estimate SPAP. Patients with TRV 2.5 m/s (possible PH) underwent pulmonary artery catheterization. BNP dosage, lung function testing (spirometry, lung volumes by plethismography and single-breath carbon monoxide diffusing capacity DLCOsb) and high-resolution CT (HRCT) also were performed. RESULTS: Nineteen patients had TRV2.5 m/s; 18 underwent hemodynamic evaluation (one patient died before the procedure). PH (mPAP 25 mmHg) was diagnosed in 4 patients and its prevalence was 5.6% (IC95% 0.2-10.8%). Patients with and without PH had similar BNP values (median 15.5 vs 11 pg/ml, p>0.05). Patients with PH had more tomographic findings suggesting pulmonary fibrosis (50% x 4.7%; p=0.04), lower forced expiratory volume in 1st second (63.7±4.9 vs. 85.6±14.8; p=0.02) and a trend to lower forced vital capacity (69.1±16.2 vs. 86.7±16.2;p=0.07). Total lung capacity and DLCOsb values were similar between both groups. Echocardiogram estimated SPAP 40 mmHg was present in 5 patients (6.9%), but only 2 of those had PH (mPAP 25 mmHg). Echocardiogram PASP 40 mmHg misdiagnosed 5 patients: 3 false positive and 2 false negative. CONCLUSION: PH prevalence in sarcoid outpatients was 5.6%. BNP levels did not mash PH patients. PH patients had worse lung function. SPAP estimated by echocardiogram was not accurate to diagnose PH

Racional. A Síndrome de Baixo Débito Cardíaco (SBDC) representa uma etapa evolutiva complexa e grave no contexto fisiopatológico da insuficiência cardíaca. O fluxo sanguíneo regional se altera conforme o território analisado, tendo particular impacto no rim. A instalação da insuficiência renal aguda em pacientes com SBDC é freqüente e representa fator independente de aumento da morbidade e mortalidade. Objetivo. O objetivo primário do estudo foi avaliar o efeito do tratamento precoce sobre a função renal de miocardiopatas com SBDC e disfunção renal baseado em critérios clínicos pré-definidos e monitorização hemodinâmica invasiva. Os objetivos secundários contemplaram o efeito do tratamento sobre o lactato sérico, escore prognóstico APACHE II e os dias de internação em unidade de tratamento intensivo(UTI). Casuística e métodos. O estudo foi prospectivo, randomizado, unicêntrico e incluiu 31 pacientes em SBDC com fração de ejeção do ventrículo esquerdo (FEVE) ao ecocardiograma menor que 35%, pressão arterial média (PAM) menor que 65 mmhg, sinais de má perfusão periférica, diurese(DU) menor que 0,5 ml/kg/h e creatinina sérica maior que 1,4 mg/dl. Constituiu-se 2 grupos: a) tratamento convencional (CV) baseado em protocolo clínico da UTI e b)tratamento objetivo-dirigido (OD) cujos pacientes receberam monitorização invasiva com catéter intra-arterial e catéter de artéria pulmonar, propiciando o controle contínuo por 72 horas com a finalidade de se atingir saturação arterial de oxigênio maior que 95%, pressão de oclusão de artéria pulmonar maior que 18 mmhg, pressão arterial média(PAM) maior que 65 mmhg, hematócrito maior que 30% e saturação venosa de oxigênio maior que 60%. Os dados foram registrados sequencialmente durante 72 horas (6, 12, 24, 48 e 72 h) e realizada observação diária até o 28° dia. Resultados. Na admissão os grupos CV (n=16) e OD (n=15) foram estatisticamente comparáveis no que se refere à idade (49,1±11,2 e 52,0±11,3 anos p= 0,483), sexo (feminino 6,2 e 20% p= 0,33 e masculino 93,7 e 80% p= 0,33), índice de massa corpórea (24,1±1,9 e 23,3±2,1 Kg/h2 p= 0,354), FEVE (24,1±7,1% e 21,6±4,8% p = 0,286), escore APACHE II (14,5±3,1 e 15,6±4,1 p = 0,423), creatinina sérica (1,7±0,3 e 1,7±0,3 mg/dl p=0,354), hemoglobina (13,1±0,9 e 12,4±0,9 mg/dl p=0,066), lactato sérico (19,8±6,2 e 23,7±7,4 mg/dl p=0,666), PAM (71,0±7,2 e 66,9±3,8 mmhg p=0,479), pressão venosa central(PVC) (14,5±4,2 e 14,7±4,8 mmhg p=0,457), DU (0,5±0,4 e 0,3±0,2 ml/kg/h p= 0,257) e diferentes quanto à saturação venosa central (SVcO2) e saturação venosa mista (SVO2) de oxigênio (48±17% e 37±8% p= 0,034). Os registros de 6, 12, 24, 48 e 72 horas para os 2 grupos foram comparáveis e evidenciaram aumento da DU, diminuição da creatinina, adequação dos níveis de PAM, PVC, e aumento das SVcO2 e SVO2. No controle de 72 horas observou-se redução do escore APACHE II, diminuição do lactato sérico e equivalência no tempo de internação na UTI. Conclusões. O tratamento no grupo OD foi eficaz no que se refere à melhora da função renal e equivalente ao grupo CV. A redução do escore prognóstico APACHE II e da concentração sérica de lactato corroboram com a evolução favorável do quadro clínico e das variáveis hemodinâmicas, embora sem modificação no tempo de internação na UTI. / Background: The low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) is a serious and complex stage in the pathophysiology of heart failure. Regional blood flow alters depending on different organs and systems, with special impact on the kidney. Acute renal failure is common in patients with LOCS, and it is an independent predictor of increased morbidity and mortality. Objective: To determine the effect of early treatment on renal function of patients with LCOS and renal dysfunction based on predefined clinical criteria and invasive hemodynamic monitoring. Secondary objectives were to evaluate the effect of early treatment on serum lactate, APACHE II score and intensive care unit length of stay. Methods: This study was a single-centered randomized controlled trial including thirty- one patients with LCOS and left-ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) lower than 35% (echocardiogram), mean arterial blood pressure lower than 65 mmHg, inadequate peripheral perfusion signs, urinary output lower than 0.5 ml/kg/h and serum creatinine higher than 1.4 mg/dl. Patients were randomized to two arms: a) conventional treatment (CT), following standard intensive care unit (ICU) routine, and b) direct-goal therapy (DGT) with 72-hour invasive hemodynamic monitoring, with intraarterial blood pressure monitoring and pulmonary-artery catheter, aiming arterial oxygen saturation higher than 95%, pulmonary artery wedge pressure higher than 18 mmHg, mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) higher than 65 mmHg, hematocrit higher than 30% and mixed venous oxygen saturation higher than 60%. Data were registered sequentially during 72 hours (6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours) and patients were followed up to 28 days. Results: At admission, groups CT(n=16) and DGT(n=15) were comparable regarding age (49.1±11.2 and 52.0±11.3 years p= 0.483), sex (female 6.2 and 20% p= 0.33, male 93.7 and 80% p= 0.33), body mass index (24.1±1.9 and 23.3±2.1 Kg/h2 p=0.354), LVEF (24.1±7.1% and 21.6±4.8% p= 0.286), APACHE II score (14.5±3.1 and 15.6±4.1 p = 0,423), serum creatinine (1.7±0.3 and 1.7±0.3 mg/dl p=0.354), hemoglobin (13.1±0.9 and 12.4±0.9 mg/dl p=0.066), serum lactate(19.8±6.2 and 23.7±7.4 mg/dl p=0.666), MAP (71.0±7.2 and 66.9±3.8 mmhg p=0.479 ), central venous pressure (CVP) (14.5±4.2 and 14.7±4.8 mmhg p=0.457) and urine output (0.5±0.4 and 0.3±0.2 ml/kg/h p= 0.257). However, venous oxygen saturation was unbalanced at baseline (48±17% and 37±8% p= 0.034). Data obtained at 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours were similar between groups, with increases in urinary output, serum creatinine decrease, adequate levels of MAP and CVP, increase in central venous saturation (SVcO2) and mixed venous saturation (SVO2). After 72 hours, we observed reduction in APACHE II score and serum lactate. Length of ICU stay was similar between groups. Conclusion: Treatment in both groups was equally effective in improving renal function. In addition, a decrease in the APACHE II prognostic score and serum lactate concentration was corroborated by a favorable clinical outcome and haemodynamics variables, although a change in ICU LOS did not take place.

Thesis (M.S.) -- University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2005. / Title from title page screen (viewed on Feb. 1, 2006). Thesis advisor: David S. Buckley. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Racional. A Síndrome de Baixo Débito Cardíaco (SBDC) representa uma etapa evolutiva complexa e grave no contexto fisiopatológico da insuficiência cardíaca. O fluxo sanguíneo regional se altera conforme o território analisado, tendo particular impacto no rim. A instalação da insuficiência renal aguda em pacientes com SBDC é freqüente e representa fator independente de aumento da morbidade e mortalidade. Objetivo. O objetivo primário do estudo foi avaliar o efeito do tratamento precoce sobre a função renal de miocardiopatas com SBDC e disfunção renal baseado em critérios clínicos pré-definidos e monitorização hemodinâmica invasiva. Os objetivos secundários contemplaram o efeito do tratamento sobre o lactato sérico, escore prognóstico APACHE II e os dias de internação em unidade de tratamento intensivo(UTI). Casuística e métodos. O estudo foi prospectivo, randomizado, unicêntrico e incluiu 31 pacientes em SBDC com fração de ejeção do ventrículo esquerdo (FEVE) ao ecocardiograma menor que 35%, pressão arterial média (PAM) menor que 65 mmhg, sinais de má perfusão periférica, diurese(DU) menor que 0,5 ml/kg/h e creatinina sérica maior que 1,4 mg/dl. Constituiu-se 2 grupos: a) tratamento convencional (CV) baseado em protocolo clínico da UTI e b)tratamento objetivo-dirigido (OD) cujos pacientes receberam monitorização invasiva com catéter intra-arterial e catéter de artéria pulmonar, propiciando o controle contínuo por 72 horas com a finalidade de se atingir saturação arterial de oxigênio maior que 95%, pressão de oclusão de artéria pulmonar maior que 18 mmhg, pressão arterial média(PAM) maior que 65 mmhg, hematócrito maior que 30% e saturação venosa de oxigênio maior que 60%. Os dados foram registrados sequencialmente durante 72 horas (6, 12, 24, 48 e 72 h) e realizada observação diária até o 28° dia. Resultados. Na admissão os grupos CV (n=16) e OD (n=15) foram estatisticamente comparáveis no que se refere à idade (49,1±11,2 e 52,0±11,3 anos p= 0,483), sexo (feminino 6,2 e 20% p= 0,33 e masculino 93,7 e 80% p= 0,33), índice de massa corpórea (24,1±1,9 e 23,3±2,1 Kg/h2 p= 0,354), FEVE (24,1±7,1% e 21,6±4,8% p = 0,286), escore APACHE II (14,5±3,1 e 15,6±4,1 p = 0,423), creatinina sérica (1,7±0,3 e 1,7±0,3 mg/dl p=0,354), hemoglobina (13,1±0,9 e 12,4±0,9 mg/dl p=0,066), lactato sérico (19,8±6,2 e 23,7±7,4 mg/dl p=0,666), PAM (71,0±7,2 e 66,9±3,8 mmhg p=0,479), pressão venosa central(PVC) (14,5±4,2 e 14,7±4,8 mmhg p=0,457), DU (0,5±0,4 e 0,3±0,2 ml/kg/h p= 0,257) e diferentes quanto à saturação venosa central (SVcO2) e saturação venosa mista (SVO2) de oxigênio (48±17% e 37±8% p= 0,034). Os registros de 6, 12, 24, 48 e 72 horas para os 2 grupos foram comparáveis e evidenciaram aumento da DU, diminuição da creatinina, adequação dos níveis de PAM, PVC, e aumento das SVcO2 e SVO2. No controle de 72 horas observou-se redução do escore APACHE II, diminuição do lactato sérico e equivalência no tempo de internação na UTI. Conclusões. O tratamento no grupo OD foi eficaz no que se refere à melhora da função renal e equivalente ao grupo CV. A redução do escore prognóstico APACHE II e da concentração sérica de lactato corroboram com a evolução favorável do quadro clínico e das variáveis hemodinâmicas, embora sem modificação no tempo de internação na UTI. / Background: The low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) is a serious and complex stage in the pathophysiology of heart failure. Regional blood flow alters depending on different organs and systems, with special impact on the kidney. Acute renal failure is common in patients with LOCS, and it is an independent predictor of increased morbidity and mortality. Objective: To determine the effect of early treatment on renal function of patients with LCOS and renal dysfunction based on predefined clinical criteria and invasive hemodynamic monitoring. Secondary objectives were to evaluate the effect of early treatment on serum lactate, APACHE II score and intensive care unit length of stay. Methods: This study was a single-centered randomized controlled trial including thirty- one patients with LCOS and left-ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) lower than 35% (echocardiogram), mean arterial blood pressure lower than 65 mmHg, inadequate peripheral perfusion signs, urinary output lower than 0.5 ml/kg/h and serum creatinine higher than 1.4 mg/dl. Patients were randomized to two arms: a) conventional treatment (CT), following standard intensive care unit (ICU) routine, and b) direct-goal therapy (DGT) with 72-hour invasive hemodynamic monitoring, with intraarterial blood pressure monitoring and pulmonary-artery catheter, aiming arterial oxygen saturation higher than 95%, pulmonary artery wedge pressure higher than 18 mmHg, mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) higher than 65 mmHg, hematocrit higher than 30% and mixed venous oxygen saturation higher than 60%. Data were registered sequentially during 72 hours (6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours) and patients were followed up to 28 days. Results: At admission, groups CT(n=16) and DGT(n=15) were comparable regarding age (49.1±11.2 and 52.0±11.3 years p= 0.483), sex (female 6.2 and 20% p= 0.33, male 93.7 and 80% p= 0.33), body mass index (24.1±1.9 and 23.3±2.1 Kg/h2 p=0.354), LVEF (24.1±7.1% and 21.6±4.8% p= 0.286), APACHE II score (14.5±3.1 and 15.6±4.1 p = 0,423), serum creatinine (1.7±0.3 and 1.7±0.3 mg/dl p=0.354), hemoglobin (13.1±0.9 and 12.4±0.9 mg/dl p=0.066), serum lactate(19.8±6.2 and 23.7±7.4 mg/dl p=0.666), MAP (71.0±7.2 and 66.9±3.8 mmhg p=0.479 ), central venous pressure (CVP) (14.5±4.2 and 14.7±4.8 mmhg p=0.457) and urine output (0.5±0.4 and 0.3±0.2 ml/kg/h p= 0.257). However, venous oxygen saturation was unbalanced at baseline (48±17% and 37±8% p= 0.034). Data obtained at 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours were similar between groups, with increases in urinary output, serum creatinine decrease, adequate levels of MAP and CVP, increase in central venous saturation (SVcO2) and mixed venous saturation (SVO2). After 72 hours, we observed reduction in APACHE II score and serum lactate. Length of ICU stay was similar between groups. Conclusion: Treatment in both groups was equally effective in improving renal function. In addition, a decrease in the APACHE II prognostic score and serum lactate concentration was corroborated by a favorable clinical outcome and haemodynamics variables, although a change in ICU LOS did not take place.