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Initial Single-Center Experience of a Standardized Protocol for Invasive Assess...
Vaz Ferreira, V; Ramos, R; Castelo, A; Mendonça, T; Almeida-Morais, L; Pereira-da-Silva, T; Oliveira, E; Viegas, J; Garcia Brás, P; Grazina, AIntroduction: Coronary vasomotion disorders (CVDs), including microvascular angina (MVA) and vasospastic angina (VSA), account for significant morbidity among patients with non-obstructive coronary artery disease (NOCAD). However, protocols for CVD assessment in clinical practice are seldom standardized and may be difficult to implement. Purpose: To assess the safety and feasibility of a comprehensive coronary ...
Myocardial Work Brings New Insights into Left Ventricular Remodelling in Cardio...
Vaz Ferreira, V; Mano, T; Cardoso, I; Coutinho Cruz, M; Branco, LM; Almeida-Morais, L; Timóteo, AT; Galrinho, A; Castelo, A; Garcia Brás, P; Simão, DSerial transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) assessment of 2D left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and global longitudinal strain (GLS) are the gold standard screening methods for cancer therapeutics-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD). Non-invasive left ventricular (LV) pressure-strain loop (PSL) provides a novel method of quantifying myocardial work (MW) with potential advantages to evaluate the impact o...
Impact of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy on Inflammatory Biomarkers and Card...
Almeida-Morais, L; Abreu, A; Oliveira, MM; Silva Cunha, P; Rodrigues, I; Portugal, G; Rio, P; Soares, RM; Mota Carmo, M; Cruz Ferreira, RINTRODUCTION: Response to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) can currently be assessed by clinical or echocardiographic criteria, and there is no strong evidence supporting the use of one rather than the other. Reductions in B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and C-reactive protein (CRP) have been shown to be associated with CRT response. This study aims to assess variation in BNP and CRP six months after CR...
Optimizing Risk Stratification in Heart Failure and the Selection of Candidates...
Pereira-da-Silva, T; Soares, RM; Papoila, AL; Pinto, I; Feliciano, J; Almeida-Morais, L; Abreu, A; Cruz Ferreira, RINTRODUCTION AND AIMS: Selecting patients for heart transplantation is challenging. We aimed to identify the most important risk predictors in heart failure and an approach to optimize the selection of candidates for heart transplantation. METHODS: Ambulatory patients followed in our center with symptomatic heart failure and left ventricular ejection fraction ≤40% prospectively underwent a comprehensive baselin...
HIV and Coronary Disease - When Secondary Prevention Is Insufficient
Carvalho, AS; Osório Valente, R; Almeida-Morais, L; Daniel, P; Sá Carvalho, R; Ferreira, L; Cruz Ferreira, RHighly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has created a new paradigm for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients, but their increased risk for coronary disease is well documented. We present the case of a 57-year-old man, co-infected with HIV-2 and hepatitis B virus, adequately controlled and with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia, who was admitted with non-ST elevation acute myoc...
Does Permanent Atrial Fibrillation Modify Response to Cardiac Resynchronization...
Abreu, A; Oliveira, MM; Cunha, PS; Santa Clara, H; Portugal, G; Rodrigues, I; Santos, V; Almeida-Morais, L; Selas, M; Soares, R; Branco, LMINTRODUCTION: The benefits of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) documented in heart failure (HF) may be influenced by atrial fibrillation (AF). We aimed to compare CRT response in patients in AF and in sinus rhythm (SR). METHODS: We prospectively studied 101 HF patients treated by CRT. Rates of clinical, echocardiographic and functional response, baseline NYHA class and variation, left ventricular ejectio...
The Value of Right Ventricular Longitudinal Strain in the Evaluation of Adult P...
Almeida-Morais, L; Pereira-da-Silva, T; Branco, LM; Timóteo, AT; Agapito, A; Sousa, L; Oliveira, JA; Thomas, B; Jalles-Tavares, N; Soares, ROBJECTIVE: The role of right ventricular longitudinal strain for assessing patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot is not fully understood. In this study, we aimed to evaluate its relation with other structural and functional parameters in these patients. METHODS: Patients followed-up in a grown-up CHD unit, assessed by transthoracic echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and treadmill exercise testing, were retrosp...
Acute Upper Limb Ischemia, a Rare Presentation of Giant Cell Arteritis
Almeida-Morais, L; Galego, S; Marques, N; Pack, T; Rodrigues, H; Abreu, R; Vasconcelos, L; Marques, H; Sousa Guerreiro, AGiant cell arteritis (GCA) is a systemic large vessel vasculitis, with extracranial arterial involvement described in 10-15% of cases, usually affecting the aorta and its branches. Patients with GCA are more likely to develop aortic aneurysms, but these are rarely present at the time of the diagnosis. We report the case of an 80-year-old Caucasian woman, who reported proximal muscle pain in the arms with mornin...