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Sudden cardiac death in athletes: A 20-year analysis in Portugal
Gonçalves, Carolina Miguel; Vazão, Adriana; Carvalho, Mariana; Cabral, Margarida; Martins, André; Martins, Hélia; Saraiva, Fátima; Morais, JoãoIntroduction and objectives Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in athletes is a tragic event, with some evidence remaining controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate cases of SCD in athletes in Portugal within the last 20 years. Methods An advanced Google search using a combination of several keywords and systematic searches on websites of national newspapers/television stations was conducted. Additionally, 5...
P2Y12 Inhibitor Pretreatment in Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrom...
Vazão, Adriana; Gonçalves, Carolina; Martins, André; Carvalho, Mariana; Cabral, Margarida; Santos, Luís; Pernencar, Sidarth; Carvalho, JoãoBackground/Objectives: Current guidelines do not specifically address the use of P2Y12 inhibitor (P2Y12i) pretreatment in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) who are expected to undergo a late invasive strategy. Nevertheless, such pretreatment may be considered in patients without a high bleeding risk (Class of Recommendation, IIb; Level of Evidence, C). Despite this ambigu...
Sex-related differences in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: A Portug...
Gonçalves, Carolina Miguel; Carvalho, Mariana; Vazão, Adriana; Cabral, Margarida; Martins, André; Saraiva, Fátima; Morais, JoãoIntroduction and objectives Sex differences among patients with acute myocardial infarctions remain a matter of debate. Inequalities in presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis are frequently observed, contributing to a worse prognosis in women. The aim of this study was to investigate sex-related differences in Portuguese ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. Methods The authors...
Brugada Syndrome and Exercise
Gonçalves, Carolina; Vazão, Adriana; Ferreira Carvalho, Mariana; Cabral, Margarida; Faustino Martins, André Manuel; Amado, Mónica; Pereira, JoanaPublisher Copyright: © 2025 by the authors.; Background: Despite the multiple benefits of exercise for health, exercise in the presence of arrhythmic disorders can trigger adverse clinical events, including sudden cardiac death (SCD). The aim of this narrative review is to summarize the most recent recommendations regarding physical activity and exercise in individuals with Brugada Syndrome (BrS). Methods: An a...