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Digital home-based multidisciplinary cardiac rehabilitation: how to counteract ...
Pinto, Rita; Pires, Madalena; Borges, Mariana; Liñan Pinto, Mariana; Guerreiro, Catarina Sousa; Miguel, Sandra; Santos, Olga; Ricardo, InêsIntroduction and objectives: Center-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs have been forced to close due to COVID-19. Alternative delivery models to maintain access to CR programs and to avoid physical inactivity should be considered. The aim of this study was to assess physical activity (PA) levels after completing a home-based digital CR program. Methods: A total of 116 cardiovascular disease (CVD) patien...
INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS AFTER TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE IMPLANTATION
Junqueira, Nádia; Ferreira, Ricardo; Gonçalves, João; Nobre, Ângelo; Ricardo, InêsIntroduction: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation has emerged as an effective alternative to the traditional method of surgical aortic valve replacement in high risk or inoperable patients. Infective endocarditis after transcatheter aortic valve implantation is a post-operative complication with a high rate of mortality, and thus far, very few cases of successful surgery have been reported. Case presentatio...
Profiles of hospitalized patients with valvular heart disease : experience of a...
Esteves, Ana Fátima; Brito, Dulce; Rigueira, Joana; Ricardo, Inês; Pires, Raquel; Pedro, Mónica Mendes; Veiga, Fátima; Pinto, Fausto J.Introduction: Valvular heart disease (VHD) is increasing worldwide, mostly because of aging. Percutaneous valve intervention is the preferred therapeutic option in high-risk patients. Objective: To characterize the profiles of patients with VHD admitted to the cardiology ward at a tertiary referral center. Methods: On the basis of ICD-9 codes for VHD, the discharge notes of 287 patients hospitalized over a 22-m...