Abstract Background Twitter (recently renamed to X) is a popular social media that can be used for health communication. There are few studies analyzing the profile of Brazilian cardiologists active on the platform. Objectives To identify the profile of Brazilian cardiologists on Twitter (X), their online influence and reach, as well as their bios’ description. Methods A total of 1,083 accounts of Brazilian cardiologists were created between 2006 and 2021. Data were collected using the FollowerWonk tool and analyzed using […]

Introduction The COVID-19 (from the English coronavirus disease) pandemic has had a strong impact on cardiology services. The number of visits and cardiac interventions has decreased in many parts of the world in recent months., However, despite increasing pressure and burden on the healthcare system, the provision of care has continued, particularly because patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease are at high risk of COVID-19 infection, complications, and primary cardiac manifestations. In addition, effects of the COVID-19 have affected the society […]

Abstract Background: A major cause of death worldwide, cardiovascular diseases and their prevalence in cardiologists are little known. Objectives: To describe life habits and cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) and to investigate the prevalence of diagnosis, awareness, and control of these CVRF among cardiologists members affiliated to and specialists from the Brazilian Society of Cardiology. Methods: National multicenter cross-sectional study to assess Brazilian cardiologists using a questionnaire on life habits, preexisting diseases, current medications, anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, and levels of […]

The mural painted by the visual artist Flávio Tavares for the Brazilian Society of Cardiology (SBC), The Heart of the Tropics, is an eloquent witness of his unique talent as a painter ( ). The mural portrays the development of Brazilian cardiology. It comprises three juxtaposed acrylic-on-canvas panels, measuring 6.30m of length and 1.80m of height, with real and imaginary characters illustrating more than one century of the practice of cardiology in the largest nation of the tropics. Similarly to […]

With great interest on the topic, we read the article “The Profile of the Brazilian Cardiologist – A Sample of the Members of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology”, by Faganello et al., where the professional and personal characteristics of Brazilian cardiologists are reported. The significant gender differences were highlighted in the mini-editorial “Profile of Brazilian Cardiologists: A look on Female Leadership in Cardiology and Stress – Challenges for the Next Decade” by Mesquita et al., where peculiarities such as payment […]

Background: Data from the international literature have shown changes in the profile of cardiologists and in their medical practices. However, there is no data on this in Brazilian cardiologists. Objective: To evaluate professional and personal characteristics of a sample of Brazilian cardiologists. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study; a questionnaire was sent by e-mail to cardiologists, active members of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology in 2017. The results were analyzed, and the level of significance set at p < 0.05. […]

Background: Posterior subcapsular cataract is a tissue reaction commonly found among professionals exposed to ionizing radiation. Objective: To assess the prevalence of cataract in professionals working in hemodynamics in Brazil. Methods: Professionals exposed to ionizing radiation (group 1, G1) underwent slit lamp examination with a biomicroscope for lens examination and compared with non-exposed subjects (group 2, G2). Ophthalmologic findings were described and classified by opacity degree and localization using the Lens Opacities Classification System III. Both groups answered a questionnaire […]