Abstract Infective endocarditis remains a serious condition with high morbidity and mortality rates despite advances in diagnostic and therapy. While the Global North has seen a shift toward older patients with prosthetic valve infections, Brazil’s understanding of the disease is hindered by reliance on fragmented, hospital-based data, primarily from the Southeast region. This narrative review synthesizes recent evidence to outline the national panorama. Population studies indicate an increase in incidence and mortality, primarily affecting men and the elderly, but with […]

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 […]