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Blunt traumatic injuries of thoracic aorta, a retrospective study
Baldaia, Leonor; F. Antunes, Luís; Silva, Miguel; Silva, Eduardo; Nunes, Celso; C. Oliveira, Vânia; Silva, Joana; Fonseca, ManuelINTRODUCTION: Blunt thoracic aortic injuries (BTAI) are defined as a tear in the thoracic aorta caused by a high energy blunt trauma with sudden deceleration and increased intravascular pressure. The most common reported mechanism of injury is motor vehicle accidents, and it can be potentially lethal. The purpose of this study was to analyze and report our center’s experience in the treatment of blunt traumatic...
Pedal Acceleration Time An Alternative Tool To Ankle-Brachial Index In Peripher...
Silva, Eduardo; Iglésias, Joana; Lima, Pedro; F. Antunes, Luís; Fonseca, ManuelIntroduction: Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) is a well-established diagnostic tool for evaluating peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Limitations in its application led to the development of alternative diagnostic methods, including Toe-Brachial Index (TBI) and Transcutaneous Pressure of Oxygen (TcPO2), yet these are not as widely available as ABI. Recently, Pedal Acceleration Time (PAT), has gained popularity as a ...
Sex disparities in peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Baldaia, Leonor; F. Antunes, Luís; G. Silva, Cândida; Silva, Miguel; Silva, Eduardo; Nunes, Celso; Constâncio, Vânia; Fonseca, ManuelINTRODUCTION: Recently published studies on peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) have revealed marked sex disparities in patient selection and treatment outcomes. In a recent retrospective study with data from 11 different countries, Portugal was highlighted as one of the countries with greater sex discrepancies related to PAOD treatment. We aimed to analyze sex specific differences in the treatment of ...