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In-hospital mortality of high-risk pulmonary embolism: a nationwide population-...
Calé, R.; Ascenção, Raquel; Bulhosa, C.; Pereira, Helder; Borges, Margarida; Costa, J.; Caldeira, DanielBackground: The mortality associated with high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) is remarkably high, and reperfusion to unload right ventricle should be a priority. However, several registries report reperfusion underuse. In Portugal, epidemiological data about the incidence, rate of reperfusion and mortality of high-risk PE are not known. Methods: Nationwide population-based temporal trend study in the incidence an...
Stent for life initiative in Portugal: Progress through years covid-19 impact
Pereira, E.; Calé, R.; Pereira, Â. M.; Pereira, H.; Martins, L.Background: During Stent for Life Initiative in Portugal lifetime, positive changes in ST elevation myocardial infarction treatment were observed, by the increase of Primary Angioplasty numbers and improvements in patients’ behaviour towards myocardial infarction, with an increase in those who called 112 and the lower proportion attending non primary percutaneous coronary intervention centres. Despite public aw...