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- Cardiac Mass: Left Atrial MyxomaPublication . Fontes-Oliveira, Marta; Rodrigues, Patrícia; Silveira, Inês; Cabral, Sofia; Torres, Severo
- Cardiovascular rehabilitation in patients aged 70-year-old or older: benefits on functional capacity, physical activity and metabolic profile in younger vs. older patientsPublication . Fontes-Oliveira, Marta; Trêpa, Maria; Rodrigues, Patrícia; Preza-Fernandes; Magalhães, Sandra; Cabral, Sofia; Santos, Mario; Torres, SeveroBackground: The benefits of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (EBCR) programs in post-acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients have been demonstrated. Our aim was to assess the impact of EBCR in ≥ 70-years-old vs. younger post-AMI patients. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated patients who underwent a supervised EBCR protocol, twice a week during 6-12 weeks. We evaluated changes in several outcomes based on pre- and post-CRP assessments. Results: Of a total of 1607 patients, 333 (21%) were ≥ 70-years-old. After the EBCR, an overall improvement on functional capacity, daily physical activity, lipid profile, body mass index, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-pro-BNP) and C-reactive protein was observed in both younger and older patients (P < 0.05). Older patients showed a smaller benefit on the increment of daily physical activity and lipid profile improvement, but a larger reduction in NT-pro-BNP. In the multivariate analysis, only improvements on daily physical activity and HbA1c were dependent on age. Conclusion: As their younger counterparts, older patients, significantly improved functional capacity, metabolic parameters and level of daily physical activity after EBCR.
- Global warming and heat wave risks for cardiovascular diseases: A position paper from the Portuguese Society of CardiologyPublication . Caldeira, Daniel; Dores, Hélder; Franco, Fátima; Bravo Baptista, Sérgio; Cabral, Sofia; Cachulo, Maria do Carmo; Peixeiro, António; Rodrigues, Rui; Santos, Mario; Timóteo, Ana Teresa; Campos, Luís; Vasconcelos, João; Nogueira, Paulo Jorge; Gonçalves, LinoGlobal warming is a result of the increased emission of greenhouse gases. The consequences of this climate change threaten society, biodiversity, food and resource availability. The consequences include an increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease and cardiovascular mortality. In this position paper, we summarize the data from the main studies that assess the risks of a temperature increase or heat waves in CV events (CV mortality, myocardial infarction, heart failure, stroke, and CV hospitalizations), as well as the data concerning air pollution as an enhancer of temperature-related CV risks. The data currently support global warming/heat waves (extreme temperatures) as cardiovascular threats. Achieving neutrality in emissions to prevent global warming is essential and it is likely to have an effect in the global health, including the cardiovascular health. Simultaneously, urgent steps are required to adapt the society and individuals to this new climatic context that is potentially harmful for cardiovascular health. Multidisciplinary teams should plan and intervene healthcare related to temperature changes and heat waves and advocate for a change in environmental health policy.
- Wearable remote monitoring in heart failure care – where do we stand?Publication . Cabral, Sofia