A5101830566- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Linguistics and Education Research
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Education and Digital Technologies
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and mitigation
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Linguistics and Language Studies
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Second Language Learning and Teaching
- French Language Learning Methods
- Brazilian Legal Issues
- Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
- Education Pedagogy and Practices
- Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
2025
Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia
2015-2024
University of Aveiro
2016-2024
Hospital de São Bernardo
2024
Universidade Salvador
2023
Universidade do Estado da Bahia
2023
Silva
2019
University of Lisbon
2009-2018
Universidade do Porto
2009-2018
Instituto Politécnico de Santarém
2009-2018
Abstract Aims Exercise training has been suggested to prevent anthracycline-related cardiac dysfunction, but clinicalbased evidence is scarce. We investigated the effects of a supervised exercise programme (SETP) on toxicity markers in women with breast cancer (BC) receiving anthracycline-containing chemotherapy. Methods and results Ninety-three early-stage were randomly allocated plus usual care group (Exercise, n = 47) or alone (UC, 46). The SETP consisted three sessions per week,...
Multislice computed tomography (MSCT) has shown high negative predictive value in ruling out obstructive coronary artery disease. Preliminary studies patients with valvular heart disease (VHD) have demonstrated the potential of MSCT angiography (CTA) such patients, precluding need for invasive (XA). However, larger prospectively designed studies, including atrial fibrillation and incorporating dose reduction algorithms, are needed.To evaluate clinical utility 64-slice CT preoperative...
A 54-year-old man with decompensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh B8, MELD-Na 23) and a prior ileostomy was admitted hemorrhage from the stoma. Initial hemostasis achieved mechanical suturing, but recurrent bleeding led to worsening anemia hepatorenal syndrome. Contrast-enhanced CT identified peristomal varices without thrombosis. Endovascular cyanoacrylate embolization performed successfully, no further bleeding. This case highlights as rare serious complication in cirrhosis, requiring...
Previous reports have suggested the occurrence of cardiac conduction disorders and permanent pacemaker (PPM) requirement after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Based on a single-center experience, we aim to assess incidence postprocedural disorders, need for PPM, its determinants TAVI with self-expanding bioprosthesis.From August 2007 October 2009, 32 consecutive patients underwent Medtronic CoreValve (MCV) System (Medtronic Inc., Minneapolis, MN, USA). Three paced at baseline...
Heart rate recovery, defined as the fall in heart during first minute after exercise, is an indicator of autonomic function, and has been found to be independent predictor mortality acute myocardial infarction. Exercise training several well-known benefits terms cardiorespiratory fitness, modifiable cardiovascular risk factors prognosis coronary events. However, there are no randomized controlled studies literature evaluating effects exercise per se, controlling for changes medication diet,...
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a multidisciplinary process for patients recovering after an acute cardiac event or with chronic cardiovascular disease that reduces mortality and morbidity improves quality of life. It considered cost-effective intervention expressly indicated in the guidelines major medical societies. In Portugal, only 8% discharged from hospital myocardial infarction are included CR programs. Europe overall, percentage admitted to programs 30%, while USA it 20-30%. view...
Abstract Background The mechanisms that determine reduced exercise capacity after acute myocardial infarction ( AMI ) are not fully understood, especially the relative role of left ventricular diastolic and systolic function. Hypothesis To evaluate different function echocardiographic parameters as predictors functional in patients . Methods One month , 225 (84% male; mean age, 55.1 ± 10.9 years) were enrolled underwent detailed echocardiography cardiopulmonary test on same day. Systolic was...
After acute myocardial infarction (AMI), diastolic dysfunction is frequent and an important determinant of adverse outcome. However, few interventions have proven to be effective in improving function. We aimed determine the effect exercise training on systolic function after AMI. One month AMI, 188 patients were prospectively randomized (1:1) 8-week supervised program endurance resistance (n = 86; 55.9 ± 10.8 years) versus standard care 89; 55.4 10.3 years). All submitted detailed...
ABSTRACTTo assess the effects of a group class physical exercise program on health-related quality life (HRQOL), fitness and activity, safety in early breast cancer women after treatment, double-phase trial [16-week control phase (CP) followed by 16-week intervention (IP)] was designed. Outcomes were evaluated at baseline (T1), 8 (T2) 16 (T3) weeks (CP), 24 (T4) 32 (T5) (IP). The primary endpoint global health status. Out 82 enrolled patients, 37 completed IP. Global status decreased (−10,1;...
ABSTRACT Purpose To examine the effectiveness of a supervised exercise training program (SETP) on health-related quality life (HRQoL) and functional capacity in women with breast cancer (BC) undergoing chemotherapy. Methods Ninety-three early-stage BC were randomly allocated to SETP plus usual care (exercise, n = 47) or alone (UC, 46). The included three sessions per week, combining aerobic resistance training, conducted concurrently over EORTC Cancer Quality-of-Life-Questionnaire-Core-30...
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a central component in the management of cardiovascular disease. While its potential benefits have been extensively explored and confirmed, implementation still suboptimal, due to various possible barriers. This study aimed assess training attitudes concerning CR among physicians Portuguese setting.
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is a state-of-the-art noninvasive modality for detection of ischemia and coronary artery disease. Magnetic angiography (MRCA) allows visualization the tree, but its incremental value as part CMR protocol including MPI late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) not well established. We aimed to evaluate additive diagnostic 3-dimensional whole-heart MRCA integration into 1.5T CMR-MPI/LGE functionally significant...