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Prognostic Value of Isolated Elevated Troponin I Levels in Patients without Acu...
Domingues, C; Ferreira, MJ; Ferreira, JM; Marinho, AV; Alves, PM; Ferreira, C; Fonseca, I; Gonçalves, LBackground: Although non-ischemic troponin elevation is frequently seen in patients admitted to the emergency department (ED), consensus regarding its management is lacking. Objectives: This study aimed to characterize patients admitted to the ED with non-ischemic troponin elevation and to identify potential mortality predictors in this population. Methods: This retrospective observational study included ED pat...
Ischemic stroke in patients previously anticoagulated for non-valvular atrial f...
Fernandes, L; Sargento-Freitas, J; Milner, J; Silva, A; Novo, A; Gonçalves, T; Marinho, AV; Mariano Pego, G; Cunha, L; António, NOral anticoagulants have proved to be highly effective in preventing atrial fibrillation (AF)-related strokes. The occurrence of stroke despite oral anticoagulation is unexpected and little is known about the mechanisms responsible. The aim of this study was to assess possible mechanisms for stroke occurrence, such as poor treatment adherence and inappropriate dosage, in patients chronically anticoagulated for AF.
Going beyond classic echo in aortic stenosis: left atrial mechanics, a new mark...
Marques-Alves, P; Marinho, AV; Teixeira, R; Baptista, R; Castro, G; Martins, R; Gonçalves, LBACKGROUND: There is limited information regarding left atrial (LA) mechanics in aortic valve stenosis (AS). We assessed LA mechanics in AS through speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE) according to severity and prognosis. METHODS: We included 102 patients diagnosed with severe AS (sAS) and 80 patients with moderate AS (mAS), all with preserved ejection fraction and no coronary artery disease. LA mechanics an...