David Ferreira

@CardioDFerreira

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist

John Hunter Hospital - Newcastle, Australia

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SCOFF - Fasting or no fasting before cardiac catherisation procedures

03 Sep 2024

Aaysha Cader interviews David Ferreira about the SCOFF trial he presented at the ESC Congress 2024 in London.

Results showed that eating normally before minimally invasive heart procedures did not increase complications and improved patient satisfaction, suggesting a need to reconsider fasting guidelines.

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Aaysha Cader

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David Ferreira