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Prevalence, Management, and Outcomes of Atrial Fibrillation in Paediatric Patie...
Constante, Andreia Duarte; Suarez, Joana; Lourenço, Guilherme; Portugal, Guilherme; Silva Cunha, Pedro; Martins Oliveira, Mário; Trigo, ConceiçãoAtrial fibrillation (AF) is increasingly recognised in paediatric patients, presenting unique challenges in management due to its association with various underlying heart conditions. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, management strategies, and outcomes of AF in this population. : A retrospective analysis was conducted at a tertiary paediatric cardiology centre, including patients aged ≤18 years diag...
Tuberculous Meningitis: The Important Role of Imaging
Lemos, Ana Pereira; Constante, Andreia Duarte; Conceição, Carla; Vieira, José Pedro; Brito, Maria JoãoTuberculous meningitis is the most severe form of tuberculosis and the diagnosis continues to be challenging for clinicians. Indeed, many cases of Tuberculous meningitis cannot be confirmed based on clinical findings and laboratory techniques are largely insensitive or slow. Clinical presentation can be nonspecific and suggest alternative conditions. The difficulty in diagnosis often leads to a delay in treatme...