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An international study of correlates of women’s positive body image
Torres, S.; Araújo, C. A.; Fitzgerald, A.; Dooley, B.; Leondari, A.; Costa, C. M.; Olenik-Shemesh, D.; Sygkollitou, E.; Burusic, J.; Boone, L.Positive body image (PBI) has received attention in the recent research literature. Despite this, its role in daily functioning in different cultural contexts, particularly its potential relationship with academic outcomes, is still lacking. This study aimed to offer an international perspective on the association between PBI and body mass index (BMI), perceived academic achievement, and educational aspirations...
Cardiac Mass: Left Atrial Myxoma
Fontes-Oliveira, Marta; Rodrigues, Patrícia; Silveira, Inês; Cabral, S.; Torres, S.
Ruptured Mitral Valve Aneurysm: A Rare Complication of Mitral Valve Endocarditis
Fontes-Oliveira, Marta; Trêpa, Maria; Silveira, Inês; Cabral, S.; Torres, S.
Partial Papillary Muscle Rupture after Myocardial Infarction and Early Severe O...
Silveira, I.; Oliveira, M.; Gomes, C.; Cabral, S.; Luz, A.; Torres, S.Mechanical complications after myocardial infarction (MI) have become uncommon since the introduction of primary angioplasty. They can lead to a rapid clinical deterioration and a fatal outcome, with patient’s survival being dependent on their prompt recognition and intervention. We describe a case of two rare mechanical complications: a partial papillary muscle rupture after MI, followed by an early severe obs...
Cost, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of home-based palliative care: integ...
Capelas, M.L.; Crispim, D.H.; Torres, S.; Hernández-Marrero, P.; Coelho, S.P.
Efficacy And Safety Of Implantable Loop Recorder: Experience Of A Center
Silveira, I.; Sousa, M.; Antunes, N.; Silva, V.; Roque, C.; Pinheiro-Vieira, A.; Lagarto, V.; Hipólito-Reis, A.; Luz, A.; Torres, S.Introduction: Symptoms like syncope or palpitations frequently present a diagnostic challenge. An implantable loop recorder (ILR) is an important aid in the management of these patients. Methods: A retrospective study of patients that underwent ILR implantation from November 2007 to 2014. For each patient the indication for implantation, baseline characteristics, previous study, complications, recorded tracing ...
A good excuse for skipping the test: electrical storm in a teenager
Rodrigues, P.; Pinheiro-Vieira, A.; Loureiro, M.; Álvares, S.; Anjo, D.; Roque, C.; Sousa, M.; Torres, S.We describe the case of a teenager with a structurally normal heart that presented with torsades de pointes and cardiac arrest. He had a history of epilepsy in childhood, mild cognitive impairment and cognitive visual dysfunction. The baseline electrocardiogram had prominent J waves and a marked early repolarization pattern in all the leads, with normal QT interval. We discuss the differential diagnosis for thi...
Que Fatores Determinam os Níveis de Atividade Física após Programa de Reabilita...
Soares, D.; Viamonte, S.; Magalhães, S.; Ribeiro, M.; Barreira, A.; Fernandes, P.; Torres, S.introdução: Os Programas de Reabilitação Cardíaca ganharam enorme relevância na prevenção de doenças cardiovasculares constituindo um desafio assegurar a prática de exercício físico regular durante e após o fim do programa supervisionado. O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar os fatores que influenciam os hábitos de atividade física 12 meses após um Programa de Reabilitação Cardíaca.Material e Métodos: Estud...
Triple, simultaneous, very late coronary stent thrombosis
Silva-Vieira, M.; Luz, A.; Anjo, D.; Antunes, N.; Santos, M.; Cyrne-Carvalho, H.; Torres, S.Abstract Coronary artery stent thrombosis is an uncommon but potentially catastrophic complication. The risk of very late stent thrombosis (VLST) raises important safety issues regarding the first generation of drug-eluting stents (DES). Although several complex mechanisms for VLST have been suggested and various predictors have been described, its pathophysiology is not completely understood and it is not know...
Long-term effects of a cardiac rehabilitation program in the control of cardiov...
Magalhães, S.; Ribeiro, M.; Barreira, A.; Fernandes, P.; Torres, S.; Lopes-Gomes, J; Viamonte, S.Os programas de reabilitação cardíaca visam melhorar a capacidade funcional do doente com patologia cardíaca, assim como educar e acompanhar no controlo dos seus fatores de risco cardiovasculares. Objetivo Avaliar os efeitos de um programa de reabilitação cardíaca em doentes com doença cardíaca isquémica ao longo de 12 meses de follow-up no que se refere ao controlo dos fatores de risco cardiovascular. Métodos ...