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Hamman’s Sign: Rediscovering Cardiac Auscultation Through a Pneumomediastinum
Pereira Santos, Mariana; Campinas, Andreia; Coelho, Rui; Caiado, Maria Luísa; Torres, SeveroN/a.; N/a.
Amiodarone-Induced Electrical Storm: A Nightmare in the Emergency Room
Campinas, Andreia; Pereira Santos, Mariana; Sousa, Maria João; Gomes, Catarina; Torres, SeveroDrug-induced long QT syndrome (LQTS) is defined as prolonged corrected QT interval (QTc ≥460 ms) plus polymorphic ventricular arrhythmia fitting the description of torsades de pointes temporally associated with the administration of a drug or combination of drugs. Amiodarone therapy is a known uncommon cause of acquired QT interval prolongation that should not be underestimated. We present a case of an iatrogen...
Acute total occlusion of the unprotected left main coronary artery: Patient cha...
Calvão, João; Braga, Marta; Brandão, Mariana; Campinas, Andreia; Alexandre, André; Amador, Ana; Costa, Catarina; Silva, João C.; Silva, MarisaIntroduction 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...