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Hamman’s Sign: Rediscovering Cardiac Auscultation Through a Pneumomediastinum

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Uma Apresentação Atípica e Não-Cardíaca de Cardiomiopatia Hipertrófica

Amiodarone-Induced Electrical Storm: A Nightmare in the Emergency Room

Drug-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...

Temporary atrial septal defect balloon occlusion test as a must in the elderly

Background: Atrial septal defect (ASD) can often remain asymptomatic until adulthood. It still remains unclear whether large ASD closure in senior people should be performed or not. Temporary ASD balloon occlusion test has been suggested as a tool to assess the risk of acute left ventricular heart failure post-ASD closure, and it allows to better distinguish responders from non-responders. Case presentation: An...

Cardiovascular rehabilitation in patients aged 70-year-old or older: benefits o...

Background: The benefits of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (EBCR) programs in post-acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients have been demonstrated. Our aim was to assess the impact of EBCR in ≥ 70-years-old vs. younger post-AMI patients. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated patients who underwent a supervised EBCR protocol, twice a week during 6-12 weeks. We evaluated changes in several outcomes based...

Predictors of In-Hospital Mortality after Recovered Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arr...

Introduction: Recovered Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (rOHCA) population is heterogenous. Few studies focused on outcomes in the rOHCA subgroup with proven significant coronary artery disease (SigCAD). We aimed to characterize this subgroup and study the determinants of in-hospital mortality. Methods: Retrospective study of consecutive rOHCA patients submitted to coronary angiography. Only patients with SigCAD...

Echocardiographic Assessment of Right Ventriculo-arterial Coupling: Clinical Co...

Background: Right ventriculo-arterial coupling (RV-PA) can be estimated by echocardiography using the ratio between tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) and pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) and it has prognostic value in the general heart failure (HF) population. We aimed to study the clinical correlates and prognostic value of RV-PA in HF patients undergoing cardiac resynchronization the...

Cardiac Mass: Left Atrial Myxoma

What Factors Determine the Levels of Physical Activity after Cardiac Rehabilita...

Introduction: The Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs have gained tremendous importance in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and it’s a challenge to ensure the practice of regular exercise during and after the supervised program. The aim of this study was to determine the factors that influence the physical activity habits at 12 months after the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.Material and Methods: Prospectiv...