Background: Chagas disease, resulting from the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, is an
important cause of heart failure, stroke, arrhythmia, and sudden death. Traditionally …

Chagas disease, caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, is a serious health problem in
Latin America and is an emerging disease in non-endemic countries. In recent decades, the …

Chagas cardiomyopathy is the most severe and life-threatening manifestation of human
Chagas disease—a'neglected'tropical disease caused by the protozoan parasite …

A hundred years from its description, Chagas cardiomyopathy remains a challenging
disease. Although successful vector-control strategies have decreased the incidence of …

Most patients with chronic Chagas' heart disease complain of chest pain. The
pathophysiology of this symptom is unknown, although myocardial necrosis and fibrosis are …

SciELO - Brazil - Diretriz da SBC sobre Diagnóstico e Tratamento de Pacientes com
Cardiomiopatia da Doença de Chagas – 2023 Diretriz da SBC sobre Diagnóstico e Tratamento …

A century after its discovery, Chagas' disease still represents a major public health
challenge in Latin America. Moreover, because of growing population movements, an …

In 200581, the endemic area at risk for vectorial transmission of CD in Latin America
comprised 19 countries, and involved 108,595,000 people. In 1950, actions against the …

Chagas disease, caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, infects nearly 18
million people in Latin America and mainly affects the heart, causing heart failure …

Em 200581, a área endêmica com risco de transmissão vetorial da DC na América Latina
englobava 19 países, com 108.595. 000 pessoas expostas ao risco. Em 1950, iniciaramse …