Abstract Background: Non-invasive imaging for cardiovascular disease diagnosis has grown in volume and relevance in recent years, and it is important for early detection of cardiovascular diseases. There is a lack of data from Brazil on the availability of methods such as computed tomography (CT) and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR). Objective: This study assessed the regional distribution of professional practice and the exams performed, correlating these factors with population data and the number of active professionals. Methods: A nationwide […]

Introduction Primary cardiac tumors are rare entities, approximately 75% of which are benign, with myxoma as the most common type., Only about 15% of primary cardiac tumors are malignant, predominantly sarcomas. In contrast, metastatic cardiac involvement is relatively frequent and has been identified in up to 9% of patients who died from cancer. Clinical manifestations are more closely related to tumor location than to histopathological classification. They may result from embolic phenomena, intracardiac obstruction with signs of heart failure (HF), […]

Climate change directly and indirectly affects human health. The increasing incidence and intensity of extreme weather events are directly associated with adverse health outcomes, including cardiovascular events, as well as increased demand and expenditure on health systems globally. Vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and people with pre-existing cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, face increased risks due to temperature variations and poor air quality. Moreover, high temperatures also limit outdoor exercise, with potential long-term detrimental effects on cardiovascular health. In a […]

There is a widespread lack of knowledge about one-dimensional echocardiography (M-mode) by the current generation of echocardiographers. Has two-dimensional echocardiography (B-mode) and Doppler made M-mode outdated? M-mode provides information that cannot be obtained by using B-mode or even Doppler—be it spectral, color, or tissue Doppler—for two reasons: Now let us consider some conditions that can only be detected by M-mode and not by B-mode or Doppler, which can aid in the diagnosis via B-mode or in the understanding of pathologies. […]

Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease, affects 240 million people worldwide, with more than 90% of cases reported in Africa, according to the World Health Organization. The disease is endemic to South America, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and Africa, in areas with little infrastructure, especially lack of drinking water and basic sanitation. The infection is caused by helminths of the genus Schistosoma. Contamination occurs through contact with water where host snails are present. After penetrating human skin, the worms can migrate […]

Abstract Intracardiac masses are a diagnostic challenge since their symptoms can be common to cardiovascular pathologies. Some methods, whether invasive or not, enable differential diagnosis, histological confirmation, and adequate treatment. To better understand the importance of imaging multimodality and the approach to managing cardiac tumors, we investigated a case of a primary cardiac lymphoma in which the multidisciplinary approach allowed rapid diagnosis and treatment, including of intercurrences, with a promising initial response despite fatal progression due to severe acute respiratory […]

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