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Worsening heart failure: progress, pitfalls, and perspectives
Fonseca, Cândida; Baptista, Rui; Franco, Fátima; Moura, Brenda; Pimenta, Joana; Moraes Sarmento, Pedro; Cardoso, José Silva; Brito, DulceFor most patients with chronic heart failure (HF), the clinical course of the disease includes periods of apparent clinical stability punctuated by episodes of clinical deterioration with worsening signs and symptoms, a condition referred to as worsening heart failure (WHF). Over time, episodes of WHF may become more frequent, and patients may enter a cycle of recurrent events associated with deterioration in t...
Portuguese Heart Failure Prevalence Observational Study (PORTHOS) rationale and...
Baptista, Rui; Silva Cardoso, José; Canhão, Helena; Maria Rodrigues, Ana; Kislaya, Irina; Franco, Fátima; Bernardo, Filipa; Pimenta, JoanaIntroduction and objectives: Current epidemiological data on heart failure (HF) in Portugal derives from studies conducted two decades ago. The main aim of this study is to determine HF prevalence in the Portuguese population. Using current standards, this manuscript aims to describe the methodology and research protocol applied. Methods: The Portuguese Heart Failure Prevalence Observational Study (PORTHOS) is ...
Portuguese Heart Failure Prevalence Observational Study (PORTHOS) rationale and...
Baptista, Rui; Silva Cardoso, José; Canhão, Helena; Maria Rodrigues, Ana; Kislaya, Irina; Franco, Fátima; Bernardo, Filipa; Pimenta, JoanaIntroduction and objectives: Current epidemiological data on heart failure (HF) in Portugal derives from studies conducted two decades ago. The main aim of this study is to determine HF prevalence in the Portuguese population. Using current standards, this manuscript aims to describe the methodology and research protocol applied. Methods: The Portuguese Heart Failure Prevalence Observational Study (PORTHOS) is ...
Portuguese Heart Failure Prevalence Observational Study (PORTHOS) rationale and...
Baptista, Rui; Silva Cardoso, José; Canhão, Helena; Maria Rodrigues, Ana; Kislaya, Irina; Franco, Fátima; Bernardo, Filipa; Pimenta, JoanaIntroduction and objectives: Current epidemiological data on heart failure (HF) in Portugal derives from studies conducted two decades ago. The main aim of this study is to determine HF prevalence in the Portuguese population. Using current standards, this manuscript aims to describe the methodology and research protocol applied. Methods: The Portuguese Heart Failure Prevalence Observational Study (PORTHOS) is ...
Portuguese Heart Failure Prevalence Observational Study (PORTHOS) rationale and...
Baptista, Rui; Silva Cardoso, José; Canhão, Helena; Maria Rodrigues, Ana; Kislaya, Irina; Franco, Fátima; Bernardo, Filipa; Pimenta, JoanaIntroduction and objectives: Current epidemiological data on heart failure (HF) in Portugal derives from studies conducted two decades ago. The main aim of this study is to determine HF prevalence in the Portuguese population. Using current standards, this manuscript aims to describe the methodology and research protocol applied. Methods: The Portuguese Heart Failure Prevalence Observational Study (PORTHOS) is ...
TOTALLY IMPLANTABLE VENOUS ACCESS DEVICES IN ONCOLOGY: RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS O...
Ferreira da Silva, Filipa; Novais de Carvalho, Vanessa; Moraes Sarmento, Pedro; Nave, Mónica; Passos-Coelho, José LuísIntroduction: Adequate venous access is essential for the treatment and management of cancer patients. Insertion of totally implantable venous access devices (TIVADs) provide a safe method for chemotherapy (ChT) administration, but it’s not free of complications. We aim to analyze our institution clinical practice experience regarding TIVADs. Materials and Methods: Electronic medical records (EMR) review of all...