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World Heart Federation Cholesterol Roadmap: The Portuguese case
Abreu, A; Dores, H; Gonçalves, L; Franco, F; Silveira, C; Proença, G; Teresa Timóteo, A; Cardim, N; Pedro, M; Fiuza, M; Ferreira, D; Bento, LAtherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains the major cause of premature death and disability; effective cardiovascular (CV) risk prevention is fundamental. The World Heart Federation (WHF) Cholesterol Roadmap provides a framework for national policy development and aims to achieve ASCVD prevention. At the invitation of the WHF, a group of experts from the Portuguese Society of Cardiology (SPC), addr...
“O Meu Coração Bate Saudável” – Results From a Pilot Project for Health Educati...
Timóteo, AT; Cachulo, MC; Dinis, P; Negrão, L; Barreiros-Mota, I; Dores, H; Gonçalves, LIntroduction and objectives: Childhood offers an excellent window of opportunity to start interventions to promote behavioral changes before unhealthy lifestyles become established, leading to cardiovascular diseases. The goal of this pilot educational project for children is the promotion of healthy lifestyles and cardiovascular health. Methods: This project was implemented in 4th grade children and included t...
Developments in Sports Cardiology: The Way to a Brighter Future
Viegas, JM; Dores, H; Freitas, A; Cavigli, L; D’Ascenzi, F
Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Diseases: a Position Paper
Caldeira, D; Franco, F; Bravo Baptista, S; Cabral, S; Cachulo, MC; Dores, H; Peixeiro, A; Rodrigues, R; Santos, M; Timóteo, AT; Vasconcelos, JAir pollution is one of the main environmental risk factors for health and is linked to cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. In this position paper, we discuss the main air pollutants and how they can promote the development of cardiovascular disease or cardiovascular events. We also summarise the main evidence supporting the association between air pollution and cardiova...
Dossier: Praticar exercício físico em ambiente frio
Ribeiro, B; Marques, JP; Rêgo, C; Dores, H; Bragança, M; Moreira, A; Jones, H; Gonçalves, E; Merino, FA prática de exercício físico em condições atmosféricas adversas (excesso de calor ou de frio, de vento ou de humi- dade, sob chuva) exige do corpo humano adaptações permanentes no sentido de manter a homeostasia interna e o rendimento desportivo desejado. O desafio ao corpo humano aumenta ainda com a altitude muito elevada e no que se refere ao ambiente frio é diferente se desporto é praticado dentro ou fora d...
Mandatory Criteria for Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs: 2018 Guidelines from th...
Abreu, A; Mendes, M; Dores, H; Silveira, C; Fontes, P; Teixeira, M; Santa Clara, H; Morais, JCardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a multidisciplinary process for patients recovering after an acute cardiac event or with chronic cardiovascular disease that reduces mortality and morbidity and improves quality of life. It is considered a cost-effective intervention and is expressly indicated in the guidelines of the major medical societies. In Portugal, only 8% of patients discharged from hospital after myocardi...