Catarina Afonso
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Afonso C, Mendes D, Queiros R, Serra C, Laranjo S
Cureus
. 2025 Jan;
16(12):e76430.
PMID: 39866993
Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) is a rare hereditary canalopathy, characterized by prolonged ventricular repolarization, which can lead to malignant tachyarrhythmias at a young age. Treatment typically involves healthy lifestyle changes...
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Afonso C, Dias T, Teixeira C, Rodrigues D, Mira M
Cureus
. 2024 Oct;
16(9):e70141.
PMID: 39463515
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare histiocytic neoplastic disorder that mainly affects the skin and bones, with dermatological manifestations that can be easily confused with other dermatological conditions, such...
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Afonso C, Bicheiro L, Lopes M
Cureus
. 2024 Mar;
16(2):e54972.
PMID: 38544649
A breastfeeding 29-year-old woman who gave birth to her first child three months ago presented at the family doctor's appointment with a diverse array of symptoms, including vertigo, blurred vision,...
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Afonso C, Almeida A
Cureus
. 2023 Dec;
15(11):e48387.
PMID: 38060762
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral infection primarily affecting children, but it can occur in individuals of all ages. In this article, we present the atypical case...
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Laranjeira C, Afonso C, Querido A
SAGE Open Nurs
. 2021 Oct;
7:23779608211044589.
PMID: 34632058
Receiving bad news can have a profound impact on a patient's physical, psychological and social well-being. Therefore, communication of bad news is an essential skill required for health professionals. A...
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Medeiros R, Sousa B, Rossi S, Afonso C, Bonino L, Pitt A, et al.
Free Radic Biol Med
. 2021 Feb;
165:334-347.
PMID: 33548450
Ischemic stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. This acute vascular event interferes with blood supply to the brain and induces a burst of free...
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Afonso C, Pereira J, Gil-Agostinho A, Casimiro C
BMJ Case Rep
. 2020 Feb;
13(2).
PMID: 32060114
Spontaneous rupture of an intercostal artery is exceptionally rare. It can be complicated by haemothorax, haematoma and/or retroperitoneal haemorrhage, which contributes to its morbidity and mortality. The authors report a...
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Afonso C, Pereira J, Eufrasio P, Constantino J, Rebelo P
Int J Surg Case Rep
. 2019 Jun;
60:34-37.
PMID: 31200212
Introduction: Iatrogenic vascular injuries during radical nephrectomy are rarely reported. In the case of an injury of the superior mesenteric artery, the consequences for the patient are potentially catastrophic. It...