A5004114896- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
- Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
- Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia
2019-2022
Algarve Biomedical Center
2021
i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto
2015
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread quickly around the world. Although mainly a respiratory illness, there is growing interest in non-respiratory manifestations, particularly cardiovascular ones. At our center, mobilization of cardiologists with intensive care training was needed. Our aim to describe patients severe COVID-19 admitted Portuguese unit (ICU), impact and experience working ICU.Data from adult ICU Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova Gaia/Espinho between 16 March 2020 21...
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread quickly around the world. Although mainly a respiratory illness, there is growing interest in non-respiratory manifestations, particularly cardiovascular ones. At our center, mobilization of cardiologists with intensive care training was needed. Our aim to describe patients severe COVID-19 admitted Portuguese unit (ICU), impact and experience working ICU.Data from adult ICU Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova Gaia/Espinho between 16 March 2020 21...
Homem diabético de 65 anos com procedimento Bentall prévio e prótese valvar aórtica mecânica apresentou febre dor abdominal, juntamente sopro sistólico (III/VI) marcadores inflamatórios elevados. A tomografia computadorizada (TC) abdominal revelou infarto esplênico. Ecocardiograma transesofágico (ETE) foi negativo para vegetações. Diante da suspeita persistente endocardite infecciosa (EI) embolia periférica, iniciou-se terapia antimicrobiana empírica. Posteriormente, o paciente bloqueio...
Abstract Background Recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after catheter ablation (CA) is estimated to be between 20% and 45%. Recurrent AF early generally classified as benign a part blanking period, but recently has been associated with later recurrent AF. The prediction late recurrence CA remains challenging well the predictive value in period. Purpose We aimed determine clinical procedural factors CA. Methods Single-centre retrospective study that included all patients who underwent...
Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction Cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) is common in patients with acute heart failure (AHF) and associated poor prognosis. Levosimendan (LVS) an inodilator used AHF has beneficial effects on renal function (RF). However, its RF CRS are not established. Purpose To evaluate whether LVS could improve or without CRS. Methods Retrospective study that included treated a cardiac intensive care unit tertiary center, between January...
Abstract Introduction Conduction disturbances (CD) after TAVI remains the most frequent complication of procedure, frequently increasing length hospital stay. A lack consensus exists regarding in-hospital management CD post-TAVI. Purpose To evaluate if an early discharge (ED) protocol could be safely implemented in patients (pts) with Methods Retrospective study all pts submitted to between 2016 and 2018. Pts prior permanent pacemaker (PP) non-transfemoral approach were excluded. ECG data...
Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. BACKGROUND Pulmonary vein isolation is the cornerstone interventional treatment atrial fibrillation (AF). veins frequently display anatomic variants. If this influences recurrence AF after catheter ablation still a matter debate. PURPOSE Our aim was to determine if pulmonary anatomy variants with radiofrequency or cryoablation. METHODS Retrospective analysis patients paroxysmal persistent who underwent by (RF) cryoablation (CA)...
A 35-year-old female with sarcoidosis sought medical attention due to palpitations. The ECG showed an atrial tachycardia (AT), apparently originating in the left atrium. 24-hour Holter monitoring revealed AT be present during entire day. Cardiac magnetic resonance exhibited no cardiac involvement by but registered a mildly depressed ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Atrial electroanatomical mapping earliest activation zone on distal portion of appendage (LAA). Considering high risk for...
Abstract Background The prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) is high among patients with severe aortic stenosis who undergo transcatheter valve replacement (TAVR). Indications for TAVR are now expanding to younger and lower risk patients. During their lifetime, these will be at developing CAD it expected an increase in angiography percutaneous intervention (PCI). Aortic prosthesis, particularly if supra-annular position, may pose important technical difficulties re-engagement after...
Abstract Introduction The use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) to support patients in cardiogenic shock has been increasing Portugal over the past few years. Nonetheless, epidemiologic, prognostic and clinical outcome data are scarce. Purpose We aim identify variables with significance this challenging population, as well performance various risk scores mortality prediction. Methods All that underwent VA-ECMO at our Cardiac ICU between 2011 2018 were included...
Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background The Impella is a percutaneous ventricular assist device that unloads the left ventricle by ejecting blood to aorta. Its use in cases cardiogenic shock (CS) and high-risk coronary intervention (HR-PCI) increasing. Purpose To report clinical outcomes with settings CS HR-PCI. Methods Single-center retrospective study including consecutive patients (2007-2019) implanted for treatment or hemodynamic support Results 22...
Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Acute heart failure (AHF) is a complex clinical condition associated with high morbidity and mortality. Treatment AHF remains therapeutic challenge, inotropic agents playing an important role. Levosimendan (LVS) distinguished from other catecholaminergic by its three mechanisms action - inotropic, vasodilator cardioprotection the presence long-acting metabolite. Objective We aimed to characterize predictors mortality...
Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Advanced heart failure is associated with a high rate hospitalization due to clinical decompensating. Adding Levosimendan (LVS), an inodilatador which metabolite has long-lasting effect, intravenous diuretic therapy (standard therapy) therapeutic option in these patients, although the magnitude short and long-term benefit still remains controversial. Objective The aim this study was determine whether combination LVS...
Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction Both coronary artery calcium (CAC) and epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) had been implicated in disease (CAD) risk future adverse cardiovascular events. There are scarce data regarding the assessment association EAT volume CAC score (CACS) atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. Purpose To assess between presence severity patients with AF. Methods Retrospective single-centre study including consecutive AF undergoing...
Abstract Introduction Recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after catheter ablation (CA) is estimated to be between 20% and 45% the prediction recurrence AF in patients (pts) with paroxysmal undergoing CA remains challenging. Purpose To determine clinical procedural predictors pts AF. Methods Single-centre retrospective study that included all who underwent 2017 2019. Ablation procedures radiofrequency second-generation cryoballoon CA. All cardiac computed tomography prior procedure. was...
This abstract has been withdrawn. Please see: https://doi.org/10.1093/cvr/cvac183
This abstract has been withdrawn. Please see: https://doi.org/10.1093/cvr/cvac183
57-years-old man with obstructive jaundice. Abdominal-CT identified two biliary strictures. ERCP performed for plastic stent placement and cytology of the stricture(negative). During subsequent fragmented was not retrieved. Cholangioscopy SpyGlassDS revealed: migrated fragment in right hepatic duct, CBD stenosis ulceration a vegetative lesion, suspicious malignancy(biopsies showed low-grade-dysplasia). The captured using SpyGlass Snare. Due to high endoscopic suspicion, hepatectomy confirmed...
Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is a well-established procedure for the treatment AF. The cornerstone AF complete and durable isolation pulmonary veins (PV) through radiofrequency (RF) or cryoballoon (CB) ablation. However, PVI durability between RF CB was not yet established, as reablation strategy outcomes in patients (pt) undergoing redo Purpose To compare versus regarding status, pts second procedure. Methods...
Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) catheter ablation is a well-established procedure for the treatment AF. The cornerstone AF complete isolation pulmonary veins (PV). However, persistent PV (PVI) difficult to accomplish, with reconnection rates > 70%. factors associated PVI are still uncertain. Purpose To assess status in patients (pts) undergoing redo and determinate predictors PVI. Methods Consecutive pts who...
Abstract Background/Introduction Radiofrequency (RF) and cryoballoon (CB) ablation are established techniques for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). Randomized trials comparing both show similar levels success; however, studies CB with RF guided by index (AI) lacking. Purpose To compare success AI, in patients paroxysmal or persistent AF undergoing their first procedure. Methods Patients between 2017 2019 were retrospectively analysed. Primary outcome was freedom from recurrence...