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Brugada Syndrome and Exercise
Gonçalves, Carolina; Vazão, Adriana; Ferreira Carvalho, Mariana; Cabral, Margarida; Faustino Martins, André Manuel; Amado, Mónica; Pereira, JoanaPublisher Copyright: © 2025 by the authors.; Background: Despite the multiple benefits of exercise for health, exercise in the presence of arrhythmic disorders can trigger adverse clinical events, including sudden cardiac death (SCD). The aim of this narrative review is to summarize the most recent recommendations regarding physical activity and exercise in individuals with Brugada Syndrome (BrS). Methods: An a...
Cardiovascular involvement in Sweet’s syndrome: A practical review
Cabral, Margarida; Santos, Luís Graça; Ruivo, Catarina; Morais, JoãoSweet’s syndrome, also referred to as acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, presents a constellation of clinical features including fever, tender erythematous skin lesions, peripheral neutrophilia, and a predominant dermal infiltrate of neutrophils. This uncommon condition may arise through drug-induced mechanisms, as a secondary condition to malignant diseases, or idiopathically. Importantly, extracutaneous m...
Sex-related differences in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: A Portug...
Gonçalves, Carolina Miguel; Carvalho, Mariana; Vazão, Adriana; Cabral, Margarida; Martins, André; Saraiva, Fátima; Morais, JoãoIntroduction and objectives Sex differences among patients with acute myocardial infarctions remain a matter of debate. Inequalities in presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis are frequently observed, contributing to a worse prognosis in women. The aim of this study was to investigate sex-related differences in Portuguese ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. Methods The authors...
P2Y12 Inhibitor Pretreatment in Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrom...
Vazão, Adriana; Gonçalves, Carolina; Martins, André; Carvalho, Mariana; Cabral, Margarida; Santos, Luís; Pernencar, Sidarth; Carvalho, JoãoBackground/Objectives: Current guidelines do not specifically address the use of P2Y12 inhibitor (P2Y12i) pretreatment in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) who are expected to undergo a late invasive strategy. Nevertheless, such pretreatment may be considered in patients without a high bleeding risk (Class of Recommendation, IIb; Level of Evidence, C). Despite this ambigu...
Sudden cardiac death in athletes: A 20-year analysis in Portugal
Gonçalves, Carolina Miguel; Vazão, Adriana; Carvalho, Mariana; Cabral, Margarida; Martins, André; Martins, Hélia; Saraiva, Fátima; Morais, JoãoIntroduction and objectives Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in athletes is a tragic event, with some evidence remaining controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate cases of SCD in athletes in Portugal within the last 20 years. Methods An advanced Google search using a combination of several keywords and systematic searches on websites of national newspapers/television stations was conducted. Additionally, 5...
Cor triatriatum sinistrum in adulthood: A case report
Cabral, Margarida; Santos, Luís Graça; Ruivo, Catarina; Morais, JoãoA case is presented of cor triatriatum sinistrum , which has been diagnosed in an adult. The findings of invasive and noninvasive studies have resulted in a diagnosis, which can be confirmed by using two-dimensional echocardiography.
“A double twist” presentation – a case report of purulent cardiac tamponade fol...
Feijó, Salvato; Morais, João; Saraiva, Fátima; Silva, Sónia; Cabral, Margarida; Miguel Gonçalves, Carolina; Amorim, DianaBackground: Small cell lung cancer is an aggressive tumor with a poor prognosis that requires prompt treatment. While radiotherapy may enhance survival when superior vena cava syndrome is present, radiation therapy–induced pericardial disease can be a potential complication. Case Report: A 55-year-old man, who recently underwent radiotherapy for stage IV small-cell lung cancer complicated by superior vena cava ...
Hybrid cardiac telerehabilitation after acute coronary syndrome: self-selection...
Ferreira, José Bernardo; Cabral, Margarida; Santos, Rita; Ferreira, Marta Susana; Fonseca-Pinto, Rui; Antunes, Alexandre; Januário, FilipaAims: To evaluate the effectiveness of a hybrid cardiac telerehabilitation (HCTR) program after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) on patient quality of life (QoL) and physical activity indices throughout phases 2-3 and establish predictors for hybrid program self-selection. Methodology: This single-centre longitudinal retrospective study included patients who attended a cardiac rehabilitation program (CRP) between ...
O seu site é importante! Como é usada esta ferramenta crucial nos serviços de i...
Barroso, Carla; Aleixo, Rita; Borges, Leonor Calvão; Cabral, Margarida; Revez, ElisabeteNa sociedade da informação e conhecimento, a importância dos websites como forma de acesso à informação é fulcral para conectar de forma imediata e 24x7 com os cidadãos. Reconhecendo o papel que, de uma forma geral, os serviços de informação desempenham na garantia do acesso e difusão da informação, possibilitando o conhecimento, o objetivo deste trabalho é identificar a informação contida nos websites das Bibl...
Exuberant microvascular dysfunction: An indirect sign of coronary involvement i...
Cabral, Margarida; Martins, Hélia; Santos, Beatriz; Sousa, Pedro Jerónimo de; Morais, JoãoA 75-year-old obese woman with dyslipidemia and hypertension was admitted for acute chest pain. She presented anterolateral ST-segment elevationand slightly elevated troponin levels. She was transferred to a percutaneous coronary intervention-capable centre.