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The Complex Puzzle of Hypertrophic Phenotype

Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) represents a frequent observation in clinical practice. Nonetheless, the hypertrophic phenotype emerges as a common manifestation of diverse conditions, thereby presenting a diagnostic conundrum for clinicians. Differentiation among the etiologies of LVH is imperative for therapy decision-making, as different approaches must be implemented for distinct conditions, such as LVH ...

The contribution of genetics to the understanding and management of cardiomyopa...

Genetics has assumed a pivotal role in clarifying the pathophysiology of cardiomyopathies, facilitating molecular diagnosis, and enabling effective family screening. The advent of next-generation sequencing has revolutionized genetic testing by enabling cost-effective, high-throughput analysis. It is imperative for cardiovascular physicians to mainstream genetic testing into their clinical decision-making. Alth...

Portuguese Recommendations for the Management of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomy...

On the Way to "Image" the Genotype.

Targeted Disease-Specific Therapy for Patients with Hereditary Transthyretin Am...

Arrhythmogenic Left Ventricular Cardiomyopathy: A Successful Case of Extracorpo...

A 24-year-old man suffered a witnessed cardiac arrest after a padel game. Basic life support was immediately provided. The pre-hospital emergency services team continued the resuscitation efforts, and the patient was accepted for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The return of spontaneous circulation was achieved in 45 minutes. The initial assessment revealed a ST-segment elevation in leads V4-V6 an...

Arrhythmogenic Left Ventricular Cardiomyopathy: A Successful Case of Extracorpo...

A 24-year-old man suffered a witnessed cardiac arrest after a padel game. Basic life support was immediately provided. The pre-hospital emergency services team continued the resuscitation efforts, and the patient was accepted for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The return of spontaneous circulation was achieved in 45 minutes. The initial assessment revealed a ST-segment elevation in leads V4-V6 an...

Satisfação com a Especialidade entre os Internos da Formação Específica em Port...

Introdução: A satisfação com a profissão médica tem sido apontada como um fator essencial para a qualidade assistencial, o bemestar dos doentes e a estabilidade dos sistemas de saúde. Estudos recentes têm vindo a enfatizar um crescente descontentamento dos médicos, principalmente como consequência das alterações das relações laborais. Objetivos: Avaliar a perceção dos médicos de formação específica em Portugal,...

Career Satisfaction of Medical Residents in Portugal

Introduction: The satisfaction with the medical profession has been identified as an essential factor for the quality of care, the wellbeing of patients and the healthcare systems’ stability. Recent studies have emphasized a growing discontent of physicians, mainly as a result of changes in labor relations.Objectives: To assess the perception of Portuguese medical residents about: correspondence of residency wi...