Featured in the journal “Diabetes Care”
Dr. Fabio Grunspun Pitta/ Advisor: Prof. Dr. Carlos Vicente Serrano Jr.
In April 2025, Dr. Fabio Grunspun Pitta published the article “Empagliflozin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Undergoing On-Pump CABG: The POST-CABGDM Randomized Clinical Trial” in the international journal “Diabetes Care” – aimed at increasing knowledge, stimulating research and promoting better management of people with diabetes.
Dr. Fabio Grunspun Pitta, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended his doctoral thesis on 12/03/2024.
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Featured in the journal “Minerva Anestesiologica”
Dr. Cristina Salvadori Bittar / Advisor: Prof. Ludhmila Abrahão Hajjar
In March/2025, Dr. Cristina Salvadori Bittar published the article “Coronary computed tomography angiography to predict myocardial injury in patients undergoing high-risk cancer surgery” in the renowned international journal “Minerva Anestesiologica” – specialized in subjects such as anesthesia, resuscitation, analgesia and intensive care.
The impactful publication gave rise to the Editorial “Preoperative coronary computed tomography angiography: in search for the right role”, written by Maged Y. Argalious – PhD at the Integrated Hospital Care Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Dr. Cristina Salvadori Bittar, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended her doctoral thesis on 08/17/2022.
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Featured in the journal “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”
Dr. João Henrique Rissato / Advisor: Prof. Dr. Fabio Fernandes
In February 2025, Dr. João Henrique Rissato published the article “Different Gut Microbiome Profiles in Patients with Transthyretin Amyloidosis with and Without Cardiac Involvement” in the international journal “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” – which offers an advanced forum for biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, molecular biophysics, molecular medicine and all aspects of molecular research in chemistry.
Dr. João Henrique Rissato is a graduate of the cardiology program and defended his doctoral thesis on 11/01/2024.
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Featured in the journal “Cardio-Oncology”
Dr. Luís Fábio Barbosa Botelho / Advisor: Profa. Dra. Vera Maria Cury Salemi
In November 2024, Dr. Luís Fábio Barbosa Botelho published the article “Accuracy of mitral annular plane systolic excursion in diagnosing anthracycline-induced subclinical cardiotoxicity in patients with breast cancer – a retrospective cohort study” in the international journal “Cardio-Oncology” – whose mission is to promote science, technology, practice and improvement of public health in the emerging field of cardio-oncology.
Dr. Luís Fábio Barbosa Botelho is a graduate of the cardiology program and defended his doctoral thesis on 06/28/2024.
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Featured in the journal “International Journal of Cardiology Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention”
Dr. Thiago Lins Fagundes de Sousa / Advisor: Profa. Dra. Maria Janieire de Nazaré Nunes Alves
In August 2024, Dr. Thiago Lins Fagundes de Sousa published the article “Evaluation of myocardial work and exercise capacity in patients recovered from the severe form of COVID-19” in the journal “International Journal of Cardiology Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention” – an online, open access journal dedicated to publishing original articles and peer-reviewed reviews in the area of cardiovascular risk factors (hypertension, lipids, smoking, obesity, diabetes and new risk factors), cardiovascular epidemiology, genetics and prevention, including basic, translational and clinical studies.
Dr. Thiago Lins Fagundes de Sousa is a graduate of the cardiology program and defended his doctoral thesis on 06/24/2024.
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Featured in the journal “Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome”
Dr. Gustavo André Boeing Boros / Advisor: Prof. Dr. Whady Armindo Hueb
In July 2024, Dr. Gustavo André Boeing Boros published the article “Unveiling myocardial microstructure shifts: exploring the impact of diabetes in stable CAD patients through CMR T1 mapping” in the journal “Diabetology & metabolic syndrome” – which publishes original material and explores any area of laboratory, animal or clinical research on diabetes and metabolic syndrome, the journal offers a highly visible forum for new insights and discussions on issues of importance to the relevant community.
Dr. Gustavo André Boeing Boros, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended his doctoral thesis on 10/03/2024.
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Featured in the journal “International Journal of Cardiology”
Dr. Mauricio Felippi de Sá Marchi / Advisor: Dr. Henrique Barbosa Ribeiro
In April 2024, Dr. Mauricio Felippi de Sá Marchi published the article “Comparative analysis of different risk prediction tools after mitral Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair” in the journal “International Journal of Cardiology” – which is dedicated to cardiology in its broadest sense, meeting the interests of active clinicians and researchers.
Dr. Mauricio Felippi de Sá Marchi is a graduate of the cardiology program and defended his doctoral thesis on July 29, 2024.
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Featured in the journal “Scientific Reports”
Dr. Bruno do Nascimento Carvalho / Advisor: Profa Dra. Maria Claudia Irigoyen
In April 2024, Dr. Bruno do Nascimento Carvalho published the article “Aerobic exercise attenuates dysautonomia, cardiac diastolic dysfunctions, and hemodynamic overload in female mice with atherosclerosis” in the leading journal “Scientific reports” – which is the 5th most cited journal in the world and receives extensive attention in policy documents and in the media.
Dr. Bruno do Nascimento Carvalho is a graduate of the cardiology program and defended his doctoral thesis on 10/09/2024.
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Featured in the journal “The American Journal of Cardiology”
Dr. Mauricio Felippi de Sá Marchi / Advisor:: Dr. Henrique Barbosa Ribeiro
In March 2024, Dr. Mauricio Felippi de Sá Marchi published the article “Myocardial Injury After Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement Versus Surgical Reoperation” in the important journal “The American Journal of Cardiology” – an independent journal aimed at cardiovascular disease specialists and general practitioners with a subspecialty in cardiology worldwide. The AJC is a journal of original articles that focuses on the practical and clinical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Dr. Mauricio Felippi de Sá Marchi, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended his doctoral thesis on July 29, 2024.
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Featured in the journal “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine”
Dr. Lucas Lage Marinho / Advisor:: Prof. Dr. Raul Cavalcante Maranhão
In February 2024, Dr. Lucas Lage Marinho published the article “Safety and possible anti-inflammatory effect of paclitaxel associated with LDL-like nanoparticles (LDE) in patients with chronic coronary artery disease: a double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study” in the important journal “Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine” – it is one of the largest and most impactful research publishers in the world, dedicated to making peer-reviewed and quality-certified science openly accessible.
Dr. Lucas Lage Marinho, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended his doctoral thesis on 01/17/2024.
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Featured in the journal “Diagnostics”
Dr. Natália Quintella Sangiorgi Olivetti / Advisor: Prof. Dr. Francisco Carlos da Costa Darrieux
In January 2024, Dr. Natália Quintella Sangiorgi Olivetti published the article “Enhancing Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy Detection and Risk Stratification: Insights from Advanced Echocardiographic Techniques” in the journal “Diagnostics” – an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal on medical diagnosis, published biweekly online by MDPI.
Dr. Natália Quintella Sangiorgi Olivetti is a graduate of the cardiology program and defended her doctoral thesis on March 31, 2023.
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Featured in the journal “Annals of the American Thoracic Society”
Dr. Sara Quaglia de Campos Giampá / Advisor: Prof. Dr. Luciano Ferreira Drager
In December 2023, Dr. Sara Quaglia de Campos Giampá published the article “Does Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Influence Lipoprotein (a) Concentrations? Data from the TREATOSA-MS Clinical Trial” in the important journal “Annals of the American Thoracic Society” – which offers up-to-date and reliable coverage of pulmonary and respiratory sleep medicine in adults and children, as well as intensive medical care in adults. The scope of the journal includes content applicable to clinical practice, formative and continuing education of clinical specialists, and the advancement of public health.
Dr. Sara Quaglia de Campos Giampá, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended her doctoral thesis on May 23, 2023.
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Featured in the journal “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine”
Dr. Leonardo Paschoal Camacho Varoni / Advisor: Dr. Carlos Alberto Pastore
In December 2023, Dr. Leonardo Paschoal Camacho Varoni published the article “Electrovectorcardiographic study of left ventricular aneurysm in ischemic heart disease” in the important journal “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” – one of the largest and most impactful research publishers in the world, dedicated to making peer-reviewed and quality-certified science openly accessible.
Dr. Leonardo Paschoal Camacho Varoni, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended his doctoral thesis on 06/12/2023.
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Featured in the journal “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine”
Dr. Mauricio Felippi de Sá Marchi / Advisor: Dr. Henrique Barbosa Ribeiro
In November 2023, Dr. Mauricio Felippi de Sá Marchi published the article “Impact of periprocedural myocardial injury after transcatheter aortic valve implantation on long-term mortality: a meta-analysis of Kaplan-Meier derived individual patient data” in the important journal “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” – one of the largest and most impactful research publishers in the world, dedicated to making peer-reviewed and quality-certified science openly accessible.
Dr. Mauricio Felippi de Sá Marchi is a graduate of the cardiology program and defended his doctoral thesis on July 29, 2024.
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Featured in the journal “PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases”
Dra. Imara Correia de Queiroz Barbosa / Advisor: Profa. Dra. Vera Maria Cury Salemi
In November 2023, Dr. Imara Correia de Queiroz Barbosa published the article “Morphological and functional cardiac alterations in children with congenital Zika syndrome and severe neurological deficits” in the important journal “PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases” – she is dedicated to research that addresses the neglected, the forgotten and the under-resourced, in order to improve the health and prosperity of all people in the world.
Dr. Imara Correia de Queiroz Barbosa, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended her doctoral thesis on 10/04/2023.
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Featured in the journal “JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology”
Dr. Muhieddine Omar Chokr / Advisor: Prof. Dr. Mauricio Ibrahim Scanavacca
In November/2023, Dr. Muhieddine Omar Chokr published the article “Feasibility of Transatrial Access for Epicardial Ablation: Evaluation of 2 Different Techniques in Swine” in the important journal “JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology” – which covers all aspects of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
Dr. Muhieddine Omar Chokr, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended his doctoral thesis on 03/17/2023.
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Featured in the journal “Clinical imaging”
Dr. Matheus de Oliveira Laterza Ribeiro / Advisor: Prof. Dr. Whady Armindo Hueb
In September 2023, Dr. Matheus de Oliveira Laterza Ribeiro published the article “Myocardial tissue microstructure with and without stress-induced ischemia assessed by T1 mapping in patients with stable coronary artery disease” in the important journal “Clinical imaging” – whose mission is to publish innovative research, reviews and editorials in radiology that promote knowledge and positively impact patient care.
Dr. Matheus de Oliveira Laterza Ribeiro, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended his doctoral thesis on 03/20/2023.
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Featured in the journal “American Journal of Physiology. Heart and Circulatory Physiology”
Dra. Amanda Gonzales Rodrigues / Advisor: Prof. Dr. Roberto Kalil Filho
In September 2023, Dr. Amanda Gonzales Rodrigues published the article “Sympathetic neural overdrive and diminished exercise capacity in reduced ejection fraction heart failure related to anthracycline-based chemotherapy” in the important journal “American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology” – whose main objective is to highlight the exceptional scientific discoveries published monthly, aiming to serve as a virtual “gateway” to the academic headquarters of the American Physiological Society.
Dr. Amanda Gonzales Rodrigues, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended her doctoral thesis on April 4, 2023.
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Featured in the journal “Journal of Clinical Medicine”
Dr. Daniel Batista Conceição dos Santos / Advisor: Prof. Dr. Luiz Aparecido Bortolotto
In September 2023, Dr. Daniel Batista Conceição dos Santos published the article “Peripheral Artery Disease Diagnosed by Pulse Palpation as a Predictor of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease” in the important journal “Journal of Clinical Medicine” – which encourages scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible. Full details of the experiments must be provided so that the results can be reproduced.
Dr. Daniel Batista Conceição dos Santos, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended his doctoral thesis on 05/15/2023.
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Featured in the journal “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine”
Dr. Antônio Fernando Diniz Freire/ Advisor: Prof. Dr. Fábio Sandoli de Brito Júnior
In June 2023, Dr. Antônio Fernando Diniz Freire published the article “Non-contrast transcatheter aortic valve implantation for patients with aortic stenosis and chronic kidney disease: a pilot study” in the important journal “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” – one of the largest and most impactful research publishers in the world, dedicated to making peer-reviewed and quality-certified science openly accessible.
Dr. Antônio Fernando Diniz Freire is a graduate of the cardiology program and defended his doctoral thesis on 12/04/2024.
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Featured in the journal “Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome”
Dr. Mateus Paiva Marques Feitosa/ Advisor: Prof. Dr. Carlos Vicente Serrano Junior
In June 2023, Dr. Mateus Paiva Marques Feitosa published the article “The safety of SGLT-2 inhibitors in diabetic patients submitted to elective percutaneous coronary intervention regarding kidney function: SAFE-PCI pilot study” in the important journal “Diabetology & metabolic syndrome” – which publishes original material and explores any area of laboratory, animal or clinical research on diabetes and metabolic syndrome, the journal offers a highly visible forum for new insights and discussions on issues of importance to the relevant community.
Dr. Mateus Paiva Marques Feitosa, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended his doctoral thesis on 08/21/2023.
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Featured in the journal “Scientific reports”
Dr. Nathalia Juocys Dias Moreira/ Advisor: Profa. Dra. Maria Claudia Costa Irigoyen
In June 2023, Dr. Nathalia Juocys Dias Moreira published the article “Enteral administration of the protease inhibitor gabexate mesilate preserves vascular function in experimental trauma/hemorrhagic shock” in the important journal “Scientific reports” – which is the 5th most cited journal in the world and receives wide attention in policy documents and in the media.
Dr. Nathalia Juocys Dias Moreira, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended her doctoral thesis on 11/22/2023.
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Featured in the journal “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine”
Dr. Maria Antonieta Albanez Albuquerque de Medeiros Lopes/ Advisor: Dr. Vitor Emer Egypto Rosa
In April 2023, Dr. Maria Antonieta Albanez Albuquerque de Medeiros Lopes published the article “Multimodality imaging methods and systemic biomarkers in classical low-flow low-gradient aortic stenosis: Key findings for risk stratification” in the important journal “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” – one of the largest and most impactful research publishers in the world, dedicated to making peer-reviewed and quality-certified science openly accessible.
Dr. Maria Antonieta Albanez Albuquerque de Medeiros Lopes is a graduate of the cardiology program and defended her doctoral thesis on October 15, 2024.
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Featured in the journal “European Journal of Medical Research”
Dr. Kelly Cristina de Oliveira Abud/ Advisor: Prof. Dr. Antonio Augusto Barbosa Lopes
In April 2023, Dr. Kelly Cristina de Oliveira Abud published the article “Respiratory viruses and postoperative hemodynamics in patients with unrestrictive congenital cardiac communications: a prospective cohort study” in the important journal “European Journal of Medical Research” – which aims to support and publish research on the causes, characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of human diseases and disorders.
Dr. Kelly Cristina de Oliveira Abud, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended her doctoral thesis on 02/27/2024.
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Featured in the journal “Medicine (Baltimore)”
Dr. Carlos Lederman/ Advisor: Prof. Dr. Alfredo Jose Mansur
In April 2023, Dr. Carlos Lederman published the article “Mortality after discharge from a public tertiary cardiovascular referral hospital” in the journal “Medicine (Baltimore)” – a fully open access journal, offering authors a new differentiated service, with continuous publication of original research in a broad spectrum of medical disciplines and subspecialties.
Dr. Carlos Lederman, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended his doctoral thesis on 02/10/2023.
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Featured in the journal “Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia”
Dr. Ana Cecília de Almeida Valadares/ Advisor: Dr. Roney Orismar Sampaio
In April 2023, Dr. Ana Cecília de Almeida Valadares published the article “Thiol Homeostasis in Rheumatic Heart Disease: Biomarker or Risk Factor?” in the journal “Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia” – one of the main vehicles for the dissemination of Brazilian scientific research in the area of cardiovascular sciences.
Dr. Ana Cecília de Almeida Valadares, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended her doctoral thesis on 11/11/2024.
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Featured in the journal “Diagnostics”
Dr. Sabrina Pacheco do Amaral Vendramini/ Advisor: Prof. Dr. Antonio de Padua Mansur
In April 2023, Dr. Sabrina Pacheco do Amaral Vendramini published the article “Cardiac Troponin I in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous and Surgical Myocardial Revascularization: Comparison of Analytical Methods” in the journal “Diagnostics” – an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal on medical diagnosis, published biweekly online by MDPI.
Dr. Sabrina Pacheco do Amaral Vendramini is a graduate of the cardiology program and defended her doctoral thesis on March 16, 2023.
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Featured in the journal “Obesity”
Dr. Sara Quaglia de Campos Giampá / Advisor: Prof. Dr. Luciano Ferreira Drager
In March 2023, Dr. Sara Quaglia de Campos Giampá published the article “Obstructive sleep apnea and metabolic syndrome” in the important journal “Obesity” – official journal of The Obesity Society, reporting on vital developments in this rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Sara Quaglia de Campos Giampá, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended her doctoral thesis on 05/23/2023.
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Featured in the journal “Circulation: Arrhythmia and electrophysiology”
Dra. Natália Quintella Sangiorgi Olivetti / Advisor: Prof. Dr. Francisco Carlos da Costa Darrieux
In January 2023, Dr. Natália Quintella Sangiorgi Olivetti published the article “Clinical Features, Genetic Findings, and Risk Stratification in Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy: Data From a Brazilian Cohort” in the journal “Circulation. Arrhythmia and electrophysiology” – it includes articles related to the research and practice of clinical cardiac electrophysiology and the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, including observational studies, clinical trials, epidemiology, and advances in applied (translational) research.
Dr. Natália Quintella Sangiorgi Olivetti is a graduate of the cardiology program and defended her doctoral thesis on March 31, 2023.
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Featured in the journal “Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia”
Dr. Fernando Luiz de Melo Bernardi/ Advisor: Dr. Henrique Barbosa Ribeiro
In June 2022, Dr. Fernando Luiz de Melo Bernardi published the article “Recent Developments and Current Status of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Practice in Latin America – the WRITTEN LATAM Study” in the journal “Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia” – one of the main vehicles for the dissemination of Brazilian scientific research in the area of cardiovascular sciences.
Dr. Fernando Luiz de Melo Bernardi, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended his doctoral thesis on 10/04/2023.
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Featured in the journal “Chest”
Dra. Sara Quaglia de Campos Giampá / Advisor: Prof. Dr. Luciano Ferreira Drager
In May 2022, Dr. Sara Quaglia de Campos Giampá published the article “Effects of CPAP on Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With OSA: A Randomized Trial” in the important journal “Chest” – committed to promoting the care of patients treated by multidisciplinary clinicians in pulmonary medicine, intensive care and sleep medicine, through the publication of clinical research relevant to current challenges and reflecting future advances.
Dr. Sara Quaglia de Campos Giampá, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended her doctoral thesis on 05/23/2023.
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Featured in the journal “Clinics”
Dr. João Gabriel Batista Lage/ Advisor: Dr. Francisco Carlos da Costa Darrieux
In March 2022, Dr. João Gabriel Batista Lage published the article “Arterial stiffness and atrial fibrillation: A review” in the journal “Clinics” – the official scientific journal of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo and the Hospital das Clínicas. It is an electronic journal that publishes peer-reviewed articles on a continuous basis.
Dr. João Gabriel Batista Lage is a graduate of the cardiology program and defended his doctoral thesis on 04/26/2023.
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Featured in the journal “Journal of the American Heart Association”
Dr. Fernando Luiz de Melo Bernardi/ Advisor: Dr. Henrique Barbosa Ribeiro
In September 2021, Dr. Fernando Luiz de Melo Bernardi published the article “Incidence, Predictor, and Clinical Outcomes of Multiple Resheathing With Self-Expanding Valves During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement” in the “Journal of the American Heart Association” – an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal that publishes all types of original research articles, including studies conducted with human subjects and experimental models, as well as clinical, epidemiological, and applied health policy articles related to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Dr. Fernando Luiz de Melo Bernardi, a graduate of the cardiology program, defended his doctoral thesis on October 4, 2023.
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Featured in the journal “Advances in Therapy”
Dr. Adriadne Justi Bertolin/ Advisor: Prof. Dr. José Carlos Nicolau
In July 2021, Dr. Adriadne Justi Bertolin published the article “Platelet Reactivity and Coagulation Markers in Patients with COVID-19” in the journal “Advances in Therapy” – an international journal dedicated to publishing high-quality clinical (all phases), observational, real-world research and health outcomes, involving the discovery, development and use of therapies and interventions in all therapeutic areas.
Dr. Adriadne Justi Bertolin is a graduate of the cardiology program and defended her doctoral thesis on 10/04/2024.
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Featured in the journal “Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology”
Dr. Silvana Pereira e Souza/ Orientador: Prof. Dr. Luciano Ferreira Drager
In February 2021, Dr. Silvana Pereira e Souza published the article “Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Duration, and Associated Mediators With Carotid Intima-Media Thickness: The ELSA-Brasil Study” in the journal “Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology” – rigorous, dependable research has always been at the core of the American Heart Association (AHA) mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives and vision of advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.
Dr. Silvana Pereira e Souza is a graduate of the cardiology program and defended her doctoral thesis on May 31, 2023.
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Featured in the journal “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine“
Dr. Fernando Luiz de Melo Bernardi/ Advisor: Dr. Henrique Barbosa Ribeiro
In August 2019, Dr. Fernando Luiz de Melo Bernardi published the article “Valve-in-Valve Challenges: How to Avoid Coronary Obstruction” in the journal “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” – one of the largest and most impactful research publishers in the world, dedicated to making peer-reviewed, quality-certified science openly accessible.
Dr. Fernando Luiz de Melo Bernardi is a graduate of the cardiology program and defended his doctoral thesis on 10/04/2023.
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