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Technological Advances Transforming the Clinical Practice of Atrial Fibrillation
Nunes-Ferreira, Afonso; Azevedo, Pedro; de Sousa, JoãoAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia causing stroke, myocardial infarction, and heart failure. An early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to reduce AF recurrence, progression of the disease and to improve prognosis. Thus, an opportunistic screening is recommended in people older than 65 years. With the advent of digital medicine, there are a vast variety of wearables to enable an ECG-based o...
The impact of glomerular filtration rate in heart failure patients with cardiac...
Marques, Pedro; Pinto, Fausto J.; Guerra, José; Lopes, José António; de Sousa, João; Carrington, Mafalda; António, Pedro; Ferreira, Afonso NunesBackground and Aims: Heart Failure (HF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are both epidemic, frequently simultaneous and sharing well knowned risk factors. Implantable devices can improve quality of life and reduce mortality in a selected population. Data derived from meta-analyses show both survival benefit in CKD patients receiving devices and increased risk of death in device patients with CKD. Little is Know...