Publications by authors named "Pedro P M G Vieira"
Lung ultrasound score to predict development of acute chest syndrome in children with sickle cell disease.
Hematol Transfus Cell Ther
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates lung ultrasound (LUS) findings in children with sickle cell disease and acute chest syndrome (ACS), comparing them to chest radiography (CXR) results and developing a predictive score.
- Out of 78 evaluated children, 61 exhibited ACS, with a scoring system based on LUS showing high sensitivity and predictive accuracy for determining ACS risk at both admission and follow-up.
- The research concludes that LUS is a reliable method for assessing the likelihood of ACS in children with sickle cell disease, outperforming CXR in detecting changes associated with this condition.
Transcatheter Treatment for Double-Chambered Right Ventricle in Patient Presenting Severe Chronic Heart Failure.
J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv
December 2023
We report a case involving a 9-year-old girl with severe biventricular dysfunction due to anomalous right ventricle muscle bands. After a thorough discussion, she underwent a transcatheter stenting procedure for the double-chambered right ventricle. During her follow-up, she regained biventricular function, while remaining asymptomatic, resulting in complete recovery.
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