Cardiovascular risk assessment
Do you know your cardiovascular risk?
Additionally schedule your Cardiovascular Risk Assessment, Medical Exam or Appointment by phone:
Available 24 hours day
+351 217 714 000
The best support, always close to you
We offer an efficient, competent, and humane clinical and surgical service, focused on your needs assuring the best outcomes.
We emphasize mutual trust in the patient-physician relationship, access to state-of-the-art technologies and competent experts focused on your needs.
First and foremost, our main concern is to take care of you.
Heart specialists
The Heart Center has an integrated multidisciplinary team, with highly committed, competent professionals available around the clock.
Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac surgery is the specialty dedicated to the surgical treatment of heart diseases, lungs and other organs, tissues and blood vessels of the thoracic cavity, including the diaphragm. Coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, heart failure and diseases of the pericardium and large vessels form the repertoire of the cardiac surgeon.
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Unit
Dr. Luis Baquero
Coordinator of the Heart Center
Consultant Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeon.
Considerable clinical experience internationally in the areas of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, congenital pediatric and adult surgery, organ transplant, mechanical circulatory support, valvular repair and total arterial revascularization.
Structural intervention cardiology
The entire spectrum of structural heart disease is with an integrated approach involving cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology. The most advanced and robust techniques are offered in the treatment of coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease.
Dr. Vasco Gama Ribeiro
Heart Center Team
Is an internationally renowned interventional cardiologist who pioneered innovative percutaneous techniques in the treatment of heart disease most recognized for his seminal work in percutaneous aortic valve implantation.
Vascular Surgery
Specialty focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral and aortic disease, emphasizing a percutaneous approaching cases of venous and lymphatic disease. The Center offers minimally invasive alternatives in the area of arterial pathology and venous disease: from sclerotherapy to less invasive surgical therapy with radiofrequency, glue or foam.
Dr. António Gonzalez
Heart Center Team
Specialist in Angiology and Vascular Surgery since 2007. Part of the vascular direct and endovascular surgery teams an expert in complex infrainguinal endovascular revascularization at the hemodynamic room.
Pediatric Cardiology
It focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of children with congenital or acquired heart disease.
Dra. Maria Ana Sampaio Nunes
Heart Center Team
Specialist in General Pediatric Cardiology from fetal life, neonatal period, adolescence and adulthood. Consultant degree. Experience in interventional, preventive and pediatric intensive care cardiology.
Heart Failure
Clinical syndrome in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's metabolic needs. Symptoms include: tiredness; shortness of breath; edema and palpitations along with other signs such as pulmonary congestion and increased abdominal volume. These signs may be difficult to identify in obese, elderly and patients with chronic lung disease.
Cardio-Oncology
A new subspecialty of Cardiology, aimed at the detection, monitoring and treatment of cardiovascular disease in cancer patients. Pre-existing cardiovascular diseases, but also those resulting from cancer therapy (cardiotoxicity) need timely identification and differential treatment.
Dra. Joana Feliciano
Heart Center Team
Consultant Cardiologist specializing in the management of Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation, Cardio-Oncology and Echocardiography.
Cardiomyopathies
Diseases that affect the heart muscle (myocardium). They can arise at any age as a cause of hereditary or acquired familial disease; its severity is variable. Although a significant proportion of affected individuals remain asymptomatic or exhibit only mild symptoms, a subgroup shows angina (chest pain), loss of consciousness, progression to heart failure (symptoms of tiredness and breathing difficulty) or develop cardiac arrhythmias.
Dra. Sílvia Aguiar
Heart Center Team
Consultant Cardiologist, who trained in hospitals in several countries, is a recognized expert in the areas of Cardiomyopathies, Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, Cardiac Computed Tomography, and Cardiac Intensive Care.
Echocardiography Unit
Particular focus in the area of stress echocardiography with emphasis on exercise stress echocardiography. As it uses no radiation, its recommended by the European Society of Cardiology as the first-line diagnostic study in cardiac patients.
Prof. Doutor Carlos Cotrim
Heart Center Team
Consultant Cardiologist, specializing in Exercise Stress Echocardiography, noncoronary heart disease and adult and pediatric sports cardiology including high performance athletes.
Cardiac Imaging Unit
The use of new imaging technologies to perform diagnoses now allows for high-quality exams, with less variability, progressing more and more towards precision medicine. It encompasses groups of patients not eligible for magnetic resonance imaging, as it allows the exam to be performed without the need for apnea, a critical factor for many patients with heart disease.
Dr. Boban Thomas
Heart Center Team
Consultant, International Programs with extensive experience in Cardiac Imaging, Clinical Cardiology and NIH-sponsored Clinical Trials in Coronary Artery Disease.
Pacing and Electrophysiology Unit
Explains, diagnoses and treats the electrical activities of the heart. Equipment and techniques for conducting an invasive electrophysiological evaluation of patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The detailed knowledge of the mechanism of arrhythmia allows, on many occasions, the definitive cure of this pathology.
Dr. Pedro Cunha
Heart Center Team
Cardiologist specialized in arrhythmology and pacing electrophysiology.
Chest Pain Unit
Unit specialized in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of chest pain of cardiac origin, allowing quick and easy access to medical care. Includes qualified health professionals supported by the most modern means of diagnosis and treatment, efficiently organized, aiming to provide the best medical care.
Dr. Ramiro Sá Carvalho
Heart Center Team
Consultant Interventional and General Cardiologist with expertise in the areas of Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Intensive Care and General Cardiology.
Adults’ Cardiology
Experienced team with a high level of technical skills at various levels of intervention, from health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Always available to take care of your heart.
Team
Dr. Armindo Mesquita
Prof. Doutor Carlos Cotrim
Dra. Joana Feliciano
Dr. Luis Mourão
Dr. Ramiro Sá Carvalho
Dr. Samuel Almeida
Dra. Sílvia Aguiar
Dr. Vasco Gama Ribeiro
Prof. Drª Ana G Almeida
Why assess cardiovascular risk?
29,3 %
Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of mortality in Portugal (INE, 2018)
55%
between the ages of 18 and 79, has two or more risk factors (FPC, 2018)
20%
of Sudden Death, of cardiac cause, with an incidence of about 1 per 1000 inhabitants / year (SPC, 2018)
90%
of stroke cases are associated with preventable risk factors (FPC, 2018)
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Alternatively schedule your Cardiovascular Risk Assessment, Medical Exam or Appointment by phone:
24 Hour Line
+351 217 714 000
PUT YOUR HEART IN OUR HANDS
Know your cardiovascular risk
Your health is important to us!
The earlier the diagnosis, the greater the chances of preventing the onset or worsening of cardiovascular disease. You may be at risk without symptoms. Worry today, don’t wait for tomorrow.
Take the first step in protecting your health, especially if you identify with one or more of the following risk factors.
Sedentary lifestyle
Hypertension
Smoking
Stress
Obesity
Diabetes
Dyslipidemia
We have protocols with all public and private insurance. Even if you don't have any insurance or health subsystems you can get special prices. Benefit from the Portuguese Red Cross for only 2€ / month and have medical specialty appointments € 25, emergency treatments € 30, surgical packages with fixed prices.
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Alternatively schedule your Cardiovascular Risk Assessment, Medical Exam or Appointment by phone:
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Location and contacts
Accessibility: car park with Via Verde.
Features: Restaurant, Stationery and Coffee Shop.
Mini-Bus (free transport between the metro station of Sete Rios and the Red Cross Hospital) from Monday to Friday See schedules here.
APPOINTMENTS
+351 217 714 000 
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