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A report on a survey among Portuguese Association of Interventional Cardiology ...

Introduction and objectives: Concerns surrounding the consequences of ionizing radiation (IR) have increased in interventional cardiology (IC). Despite this, the ever-growing complexity of diseases as well as procedures can lead to greater exposure to radiation. The aim of this survey, led by Portuguese Association of Interventional Cardiology (APIC), was to evaluate the level of awareness and current practices...

Acute total occlusion of the unprotected left main coronary artery: Patient cha...

Introduction and objectives: Acute total occlusion of the unprotected left main coronary artery (LMCA) is a dramatic event. There are limited data regarding this population. We aimed to describe the clinical presentation and outcomes of patients and to determine predictors of in-hospital mortality. Methods: This retrospective study included patients presenting with acute (<12 h) myocardial infarction due to tot...

Temporary atrial septal defect balloon occlusion test as a must in the elderly

Background: Atrial septal defect (ASD) can often remain asymptomatic until adulthood. It still remains unclear whether large ASD closure in senior people should be performed or not. Temporary ASD balloon occlusion test has been suggested as a tool to assess the risk of acute left ventricular heart failure post-ASD closure, and it allows to better distinguish responders from non-responders. Case presentation: An...

The stent for life initiative : factors predicting system delay in patients wit...

Introduction and Aims: System delay (time between first medical contact and reperfusion therapy) is an indicator of quality of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. This study aimed to assess changes in system delay between 2011 and 2015, and to identify its predictors. Methods: The study included 838 patients admitted to 18 Portuguese ...

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,...

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

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...