Abstract Introduction Chagas’ Disease is responsible for a high rate of morbimortality in Brazil however its real relevance on the maternal mortality is unknown. Objective The aim of this study is to review the literature on the impact of Chagas’ Disease on the Brazilian maternal mortality during the pregnancy-puerperal cycle. Method A review of literature was conducted to identify publications about maternal mortality and Chagas’ Disease. Documents were also searched in the websites of the Brazilian Ministry of Health, World […]

Abstract Half of the global population over 20 years of age will be affected by cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular events in young people is challenging. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a non-traumatic and non-iatrogenic separation of the coronary arterial wall and is an uncommon and underdiagnosed cause of acute myocardial infarction predominately found in young women. Medical management has been more widely accepted, with percutaneous and surgery treatment reserved for precise indications. Optimal control of individual risk factors is essential in […]