A5035251701- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
2020-2021
Instituto do Coração
2021
Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
2021
Hospital São Rafael
2015
Universidade Federal da Bahia
2015
A significant variation in pulmonary embolism (PE) mortality trends have been documented around the world. We investigated rate from PE Brazil over a period of 21 years and its regional gender differences.Using nationwide database death certificate information we searched for all cases with as underlying cause between 1989 2010. Population data were obtained Brazilian Institute Geography Statistics (IBGE). calculated age-, gender- region-specific rates each year, using 2000 population direct...
Objective: To characterize variables associated with referral to the emergency department following Telemedicine consultation during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Cross-sectional retrospective study conducted between March and May 2020, a sample of 500 adult patients. The inclusion criterion was manifestation respiratory symptoms, regardless type. Results: mean age patients 34.7±10.5 years, 59% were women. Most (62.6%) perceived their own health status as malaise some (41.4%) self-diagnosed...
Dear Editor, Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients who are admitted due to respiratory distress may present gastrointestinal bleeding and thrombotic events, as well renal, cardiac, hepatic neurologic complications.() These require advanced medical resources longer length of hospital stay, leading overburdened hospitals emergency field construction with massive physician hiring.() In this scenario human scarcity high risk transmission, Telemedicine has been a useful tool, helping healthcare...
This study presents the cardiology referral model adopted at University of São Paulo-Hospital das Clínicas complex during initial period coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, main reasons for requesting a cardiologic evaluation, and clinical profile prognostic predictors in patients with COVID-19. In this observational study, data all requests between March 30, 2020 July 6, were collected prospectively. A descriptive analysis evaluation most common diagnoses was performed. multivariable...
Introduction: Telemedicine offers instrumental support in the COVID-19 pandemic, helping restructure overloaded health systems. However, there exists a paucity of evidence regarding feasibility and aid offered by telemedical consultation during life-threatening situations.