Valdirene Gonçalves

MD, Cardiologist, Interventional Cardiology Fellow

[MC @marcocostacard]

First BASILICA procedure in UNIC Coimbra @luispcleite @JoanaDelgadoSi1 @ElisabeteJorge3 @AnaVeraMarinho1
@luisvpaiva @zeluizmartins @Manuel_O_Santos @BotelhoAna2 @Medtronic #UnicCHUC #CardioCHUC #Apic

[MC @marcocostacard]

Another edition of the COMPLEX...
Excellent spirit of sharing complex cases in a relaxed way. Congratulations to @jsmarques_MD and @Manuel_O_Santos for the special awards.

[Valdirene Gonçalves @VnG_90]

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[Manuel Santos @Manuel_O_Santos]

What an incredible honor to be awarded with the best clinical case award at #EuroPCR! Kudos to our amazing team #UNIC from #CardioCHUC Coimbra! @AnaVeraMarinho1 @marcocostacard @luisvpaiva @Martins_JLC @ElisabeteJorge3 @luispcleite @JoanaDelgadoSi1 @VtorMatos3

[MC @marcocostacard]

High risk PCI with Impella support (single access): 7F XB3.5 Guiding catheter, Guideliner, Microcatheter, hydrophilic wire, BHW (after crossing), NC balloons and IVUS...#UnicCHUC #CardioCHUC

[MC @marcocostacard]

87y woman with UA. Past history of Ao biological prosthesis in 2014 and ViV (sapiens 23mm) in 2022, with coronary protection (chimney technique- LM 5mm high).
Non-selective angiography was done... Suggested AngioCT and heart team discussion!#UnicCHUC #CardioCHUC

[Luis Paiva @luisvpaiva]

Another great session of coronary assessment with acetylcholine. A patient with long term symptoms and recurrent admissions for chest pain. Will likely improve with vasodilators and stopping chronic use of betablockers. Thanks to our great team @Manuel_O_Santos , @Martins_JLC

[Luís Leite @luispcleite]

82-year-old male with bicuspid aortic stenosis, severe calcification (more than 10.000 calcium score!) with great extension to the LVOT, 26.6mm annulus diameter, horizontal aorta having an angle >80º. What would be your strategy? #CardioCHUC #TAVI

[Valdirene Gonçalves @VnG_90]

Your thoughts?
#CardioCHUC #UnicCHUC @luisvpaiva @VnG_90

[Valdirene Gonçalves @VnG_90]

# 3

About last case and most voted options! OCT performed!
Your thoughts?
#CardioCHUC #UnicCHUC @luisvpaiva @VnG_90

[MC @marcocostacard]

Very rare cardiac paraganglioma! "Bridge to surgery" procedure with papyrus covered stents in mid RCA #CardioCHUC #UnicCHUC @luisvpaiva @Manuel_O_Santos

[Valdirene Gonçalves @VnG_90]

Your thoughts?
#CardioCHUC @luisvpaiva @VnG_90

[Valdirene Gonçalves @VnG_90]

#2

70 yo Male severe LVEF depression with no known previous MI. Patient complained of shortness of breath. Referred to the Cath Lab after angioCT.
#CardioCHUC @luisvpaiva @VnG_90

[Valdirene Gonçalves @VnG_90]

70 yo Male severe LVEF depression with no known previous MI. Patient complained of shortness of breath. Referred to the Cath Lab after angioCT. Your thoughts? 🧐
#CardiOCHUC #luisvpaiva #VnG_90