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Introduction and objectives: Deliberate self-poisoning (DSP) is a frequent cause of admission at the emergency department during adolescence. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a higher number of cases was reported. This retrospective study aimed to determine DSP prevalence, between 2018 and 2022, as well as the medication used and the method for obtaining it, within the catchment area of a Tertiary Pediatric Hospital Emergency Department (ED) in Portugal. Methods: Retrospective study, including patients aged 10 to 17 that lived in the catchment area of the ED and were admitted for DSP less than 7 days prior. By searching with the keywords “DSP” and “deliberate self-poisoning”, 2975 records were found, of which 1403 cases were included. Statistical analysis was performed in SPSS with a significance level of 0.01. Results: Out of 1403 cases, 87.9% were female, mostly in mid-adolescence and with a previous follow-up appointment with a child and adolescent psychiatrist. The patient’s own psychotropic medication were the most used drugs. Episodes with no suicidal intention were more frequent. After the ED, most cases were discharged with a referral for psychiatric follow-up. There was a higher number of DSP in 2021 (p < 0.01), with a prevalence of 123.8/100,000. Discussion: DSP is growing among adolescents. Cases increased significantly in 2021. We highlight the need for prevention campaigns and vigilance systems to monitor and modify this trend.

The aim of this paper is to analyze the bioarchaeological material from ten sites of the lower basin of the Uruguay River, stored in the Museo Arqueológico Manuel Almeida (Gualeguaychú, Entre Ríos). The bioarchaeological analyses focused on estimating the anatomical composition, the MNI and the sex-age structure for each site of the collection. Based on analyzing catalogue data the precedence of some skeletons was defined and mortuary practices were inferred. A minimum number of 80 individuals of both sexes and different ages have been estimated. It was also possible to recognize primary and secondary burial modalities. At the areal level, bioarchaeological research had little development, so this work provides new information that will extend the discussion on the pre-Hispanic occupations of southern Entre Ríos. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The field of Cardio-Oncology has grown significantly, especially during the last decade. While awareness of cardiotoxicity due to cancer disease and/or therapies has greatly increased, much of the attention has focused on myocardial systolic disfunction and heart failure. However, coronary and structural heart disease are also a common issue in cancer patients and encompass the full spectrum of cardiotoxicity. While invasive percutaneous or surgical intervention, either is often needed or considered in cancer patients, limited evidence or guidelines are available for dealing with coronary or structural heart disease. The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions consensus document published in 2016 is the most comprehensive document regarding this particular issue, but relevant evidence has emerged since, which render some of its considerations outdated. In addition to that, the recent 2022 ESC Guidelines on Cardio-Oncology only briefly discuss this topic.As a result, the Portuguese Association of Cardiovascular Intervention and the Cardio-Oncology Study Group of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology have partnered to produce a position paper to address the issue of cardiac intervention in cancer patients, focusing on percutaneous techniques. A brief review of available evidence is provided, followed by practical considerations. These are based both on the literature as well as accumulated experience with these types of patients, as the authors are either interventional cardiologists, cardiologists with experience in the field of Cardio-Oncology, or both. Resumo: A Cardio-Oncologia cresceu consideravelmente, particularmente ao longo da última década. Não obstante o aumento de sensibilização relativamente à cardiotoxicidade secundária ao cancro e/ou a terapêuticas oncológicas, muita da atenção tem-se focado na disfunção sistólica e insuficiência cardíaca. Todavia, a doença coronária e estrutural cardíaca representam também um desafio comum em doentes oncológicos, fazendo assim parte do abrangente conceito de Cardio-Oncologia. Apesar da necessidade de intervenção invasiva, percutânea ou cirúrgica ser frequentemente necessária ou considerada em doentes com cancro, é escassa a evidência ou recomendações relativas à doença coronária ou estrutural neste subgrupo. O documento de consenso da Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, publicado em 2016, é a referência mais completa relativamente a esta problemática. Contudo, alguma evidência que entretanto surgiu torna necessária uma atualização. Adicionalmente, as recentes recomendações de 2022 em Cardio-Oncologia da Sociedade Europeia de Cardiologia abordam este assunto somente de forma muito sucinta.Por este motivo, a Associação Portuguesa de Intervenção Cardiovascular e o Grupo de Estudos de Cardio-Oncologia associaram-se para produzir um Artigo de Posição sobre Intervenção Cardíaca em doentes com cancro, com foco nas técnicas percutâneas. Procedeu-se a uma breve revisão da literatura, seguida de considerações práticas. Estas baseiam-se na evidência disponível, bem como na experiência acumulada dos autores, que são Cardiologistas de Intervenção, Cardiologistas dedicados à área da Cardio-Oncologia, ou ambos.

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New iron and cobalt bis(dithiolene) complexes [M(3cbdt)2] (3cbdt = 3-cyanobenzene-1,2-dithiolate) were prepared as tetraphenylphosphonium (Ph4P+) salts for Fe in the monoanionic state and for Co in both the dianionic and monoanionic states: (Ph4P)2[Fe(III)(3cbdt)2]2 (1); (Ph4P)2[Co(III)(3cbdt)2]2 (2); (Ph4P)2[Co(II)(3cbdt)2] (3). These compounds were characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, cyclic voltammetry, EPR, and static magnetic susceptibility. Their properties are discussed in comparison with the corresponding complexes based on the isomer ligand 4-cyanobenzene-1,2-dithiolate (4cbdt) and 4,5-cyanobenzene-1,2-dithiolate (dcbdt), previously described by us. The Fe(III) and the Co(III) compounds (1 and 2) are isostructural, crystallizing in the triclinic P1¯ space group, with cis [M(III)(3cbdt)2] complexes dimerized in a trans fashion, and the transition metal (M = Fe, Co) has a distorted 4+1 square pyramidal coordination geometry. The Co(II) compound (3) crystallizes in the triclinic P1¯ space group, with the unit cell containing one cis and three trans inequivalent [Co(II)(3cbdt)2] complexes with the transition metal (Co) and having a square planar coordination geometry. The Fe(III) complex (1) is EPR-silent, and the static magnetic susceptibility shows a temperature dependence typical of dimers of antiferromagnetically coupled S = 3/2 spins with −J/kB = 233.6 K and g = 1.8. Static magnetic susceptibility measurements of compound (3) show that this Co(II) complex is paramagnetic, corresponding to an S = ½ state with g = 2, in agreement with EPR spectra showing in solid state a hyperfine structure typical of the I(59Co) = 7/2. Static susceptibility measurements of Co(III) complex (2) showed an increase in the paramagnetic susceptibility upon warming above 100 K, which is consistent with strong AFM coupling between dimerized S = 1 units with a constant −J/kB ~1286 K.

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an increasingly recognized cause of acute coronary syndrome, especially among young to middle-aged women with few traditional cardiovascular risk factors and low pretest probability for atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. Diagnosis by invasive coronary angiography is the gold standard and conservative therapy is generally recommended, with percutaneous or surgical revascularization being reserved for cases of clinical instability, high-risk anatomy or as bailout. Unlike atherothrombotic coronary artery disease, strong evidence on optimal medical therapy is scarce, posing unique challenges in cases of pregnancy-associated SCAD. The follow-up strategy is also of major importance, as recurrent SCAD is not infrequent, lifestyle changes and pharmacological therapy should be planned for the long term, and SCAD-associated conditions need to be addressed. This review aims to provide a practical management approach to SCAD patients for both clinical and interventional cardiologists. Resumo: A dissecção coronária espontânea é uma causa cada vez mais reconhecida de síndrome coronária aguda, especialmente entre mulheres jovens ou de meia-idade com poucos fatores de risco cardiovascular tradicionais e baixa probabilidade pré-teste de doença coronária aterosclerótica. O diagnóstico por coronariografia invasiva é o gold standard e a terapêutica conservadora é geralmente recomendada, optando pela revascularização percutânea ou cirúrgica em casos de instabilidade clínica, anatomia de alto risco ou como bailout. Ao contrário da doença coronária aterotrombótica, não existe evidência científica robusta sobre a terapêutica médica mais adequada nestes casos, representando ainda desafios particulares em casos de dissecção coronária espontânea associada à gravidez. A estratégia de seguimento é também fundamental, dado que a recorrência de dissecção coronária espontânea não é rara, as alterações de estilo de vida e terapêutica farmacológica devem ser planeados em longo prazo e devem ser investigadas as condições subjacentes associadas à dissecção coronária espontânea. Esta revisão pretende oferecer um guia de abordagem prática ao doente com dissecção coronária espontânea, do ponto de vista do cardiologista clínico e do cardiologista de intervenção.

Introduction: Proportionality of secondary mitral regurgitation (sMR) may be a key factor in deciding whether a patient may benefit from mitral intervention. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of two different concepts of proportionality and assess their ability to improve MR stratification proposed by the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) guidelines. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis in patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) (0.14; b) Lopes et al. – disproportionate sMR whenever measured EROA>theoretical EROA (determined as 50%×LVEF×LVEDVMitralVTI). Primary endpoint was all-cause mortality. Results: A total of 572 patients (69±12 years; 76% male) were included. Mean LVEF was 33±9%, with a median left ventricular end-diastolic volume of 174 mL [136;220] and a median effective regurgitant orifice area of 14 mm2 [8;22]. During mean follow-up of 4.1±2.7 years, there were 254 deaths. There was considerable disagreement (p0.14; b) Lopes et al. – sMR desproporcional quando o EROA medido>EROA teórico (determinado por 50%×LVEF×LVEDVMitralVTI). O endpoint primário foi mortalidade por qualquer causa. Resultados: Foram incluídos 572 pacientes (69±12 anos; 76% sexo masculino). LVEF média foi de 33±9%, com um LVEDV mediano de 174 mL [136;220] e um EROA mediano de 14 mm2 [8;22]. Após um follow-up médio de 4,1±2,7 anos, ocorreram 254 mortes. Verificou-se marcada discordância (p

Introduction: During the Covid-19 pandemic there has been a general belief that hospital admissions for non-infectious causes, especially cardiovascular diseases, have fallen. Objectives: To assess the impact of the pandemic on admissions for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) during the first pandemic wave. Methods: We performed a multicenter retrospective analysis of consecutive patients presenting with STEMI in two Portuguese hospital centers in two sequential periods – P1 (March 1 to April 30) and P2 (May 1 to June 30). Patient's clinical data and hospital outcomes were compared between the years 2017 to 2019 and 2020 for both periods. Results: During P1 in 2020, a reduction in the number of STEMI patients was observed in comparison with previous years (26.0±4.2 vs. 16.5±4.9 cases per month; p=0.033), as well as an increase in the number of mechanical complications (0.0% vs. 3.0%; p=0.029). Percutaneous coronary interventions in the setting of failed thrombolysis were more frequent (1.9% vs. 9.1%; p=0.033). An overall trend for longer delays in key timings of STEMI care bundles was noted. Mortality was higher during P1 compared to previous years (1.9% vs. 12.1%; p=0.005). Conclusions: During the first Covid-19 wave fewer patients presented with STEMI at the catheterization laboratory for percutaneous coronary intervention. These patients presented more mechanical complications and higher mortality. Resumo: Introdução: Recentemente durante a pandemia por Covid-19 houve uma perceção global de uma diminuição de admissões hospitalares por causas não infeciosas, em particular por doenças cardiovasculares. Objetivos: Avaliar o impacto da pandemia nas admissões por enfarte agudo do miocárdio com supradesnivelamento de ST (STEMI), na primeira onda da pandemia. Métodos: Análise multicêntrica e retrospetiva de doentes consecutivos admitidos em dois hospitais portugueses por STEMI em dois períodos sequenciais - P1 (1 de março a 30 de abril) e P2 (1 de maio a 30 de junho). Foi realizada uma comparação dos dados clínicos e de evolução hospitalar entre 2017 a 2019 e 2020 para os dois períodos. Resultados: No P1 de 2020 observou-se, relativamente a anos prévios, uma redução do número de doentes com STEMI (26,0±4,2 versus 16,5±4,9 casos por mês; p=0,033) e um aumento do número de complicações mecânicas (0,0% versus 3,0%; p=0,029). Os casos de angioplastia após trombólise falhada foram mais frequentes (1,9% versus 9,1%; p=0,033). Observou-se uma tendência global para um maior atraso nos tempos-chave de abordagem de doentes com STEMI. A taxa de mortalidade destes doentes no P1 foi superior comparativamente a anos prévios (1,9% versus 12,1%; p=0,005). Conclusões: Durante a primeira onda da pandemia Covid-19 houve uma redução do número de doentes submetidos a angioplastia coronária por STEMI. Esses apresentaram mais complicações mecânicas e uma maior mortalidade.

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Conventional treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy have limitations and severe side effects. Magnetic hyperthermia (MH) is an alternative method that can be used alone or in conjunction with chemotherapy or radiotherapy to treat cancer. Cobalt ferrite particles were synthesized using an innovative biogenic sol–gel method with powder of coconut water (PCW). The obtained powders were subjected to heat treatments between 500 °C and 1100 °C. Subsequently, they were characterized by thermal, structural, magnetic, and cytotoxic analyses to assess their suitability for MH applications. Through X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy, it was possible to confirm the presence of the pure phase of CoFe2O4 in the sample treated at 1100 °C, exhibiting a saturation magnetization of 84 emu/g at 300 K and an average grain size of 542 nm. Furthermore, the sample treated at 1100 °C showed a specific absorption rate (SAR) of 3.91 W/g, and at concentrations equal to or below 5 mg/mL, is non-cytotoxic, being the most suitable for biomedical applications.

The non-surgical treatments are being required to reconstruct damaged tissue, prioritizing our body’s natural healing process. Thus, the use of bioactive materials such as bioactive glass has been studied to support the repair and restoration of hard and soft tissue. Thus, in this work Bioglass 45S5 was developed, adding 1 and 2%mol of SrO or MgO and the physical and biological properties were evaluated. The addition of MgO and SrO at the studied concentrations promoted the slight increase in non-bridging oxygens number, observed through the temperature shift in phase transitions to lower values compared to Bioglass 45S5. The insertion of the ions also showed a positive effect on Saos-2 cell viability, decreasing the cytotoxic of Bioglass 45S5. Besides the Ca/P ratio on the pellets surface demonstrating no evidence of higher reactivity between Bioglass 45S5 and Bioglass with Sr and Mg, micrographs show that at 24 h the Ca/P rich layer is denser than in Bioglass 45S5 after the contact with simulated body fluid. The samples with Sr and Mg show a higher antibacterial effect compared to Bioglass 45S5. The addition of the studied ions may benefit the biological response of Bioglass 45S5 in dental applications as scaffolds or coatings.

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Introduction and Objectives: Use of invasive physiological assessment in patients with coronary artery disease varies widely and is perceived to be low. We aimed to examine adoption rates as well as patterns and determinants of use in an unselected population undergoing invasive coronary angiography over a long time frame. Methods: We retrospectively determined the per-procedure prevalence of physiological assessment in 40 821 coronary cases performed between 2007 and 2018 in two large-volume centers. Adoption was examined according to procedure type and patient- and operator-related variables. Its association with relevant scientific landmarks, such as the release of clinical trial results and practice guidelines, was also assessed. Results: Overall adoption was low, ranging from 0.6% in patients undergoing invasive coronary angiography due to underlying valve disease, to 6% in the setting of stable coronary artery disease (CAD); it was 3.1% in patients sustaining an acute coronary syndrome. Of scientific landmarks, FAME 1, the long-term results of FAME 2 and the 2014 European myocardial revascularization guidelines were associated with changes in practice. Publication of instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR) trials had no influence on adoption rates, except for a higher proportion of iFR use. In 42.9% of stable CAD patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention there was no objective non-invasive evidence of ischemia, nor was physiological assessment performed. Younger operator age (4.5% vs. 4.0% vs. 0.9% for ages 55 years, respectively; p 55 anos, respetivamente; p < 0,001) e a hora de realização do procedimento (2,9% entre as 6-8PM versus 4,4% durante o restante dia) relacionaram-se inversamente com a utilização de fisiologia durante os procedimentos. Conclusões: Esta análise confirma a baixa de utilização da avaliação funcional invasiva na prática clínica. A disponibilidade de evidência sobre o uso de índices não hiperémicos não aumentou a adoção. São necessárias estratégias dirigidas que potenciem a implantação das recomendações, de forma que o manejo dos doentes com doença coronária e os benefícios clínicos da estratificação invasiva possam ser aprimorados.

Biofilm-related implant infections pose a substantial threat to patients, leading to inflammation in the surrounding tissue, and often resulting in implant loss and the necessity for additional surgeries. Overcoming this implantology challenge is crucial to ensure the success and durability of implants. This study shows the development of antibacterial materials for implant coatings by incorporating copper into 45S5 Bioglass®. By combining the regenerative properties of Bioglass® with the antimicrobial effects of copper, this material has the potential to prevent infections, enhance osseointegration and improve the long-term success of implants. Bioglasses modified with various concentrations of CuO (from 0 to 8 mol%) were prepared with the melt-quenching technique. Structural analysis using Raman and FTIR spectroscopies did not reveal significant alterations in the bioglasses structure with the addition of Cu. The antibacterial activity of the samples was assessed against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and the results demonstrated significant inhibition of bacterial growth for the bioglass with 0.5 mol% of CuO. Cell viability studies indicated that the samples modified with up to 4 mol% of CuO maintained good cytocompatibility with the Saos-2 cell line at extract concentrations up to 25 mg/mL. Furthermore, the bioactivity assessment demonstrated the formation of a calcium phosphate (CaP)-rich layer on the surfaces of all bioglasses within 24 h. Our findings show that the inclusion of copper in the bioglass offers a significant enhancement in its potential as a coating material for implants, resulting in notable advancements in both antibacterial efficacy and osteointegration properties.

Resumo: A angina refratária define‐se como a persistência de sintomas superior a três meses apesar da terapêutica médica otimizada e revascularização. É uma entidade em crescimento, resultado da melhoria do prognóstico da doença coronária com a terapêutica farmacológica e com as técnicas de revascularização contemporâneas. A mortalidade a longo prazo enquadra‐se no espetro prognóstico da doença estável assintomática, contudo interfere com a qualidade de vida do doente e tem um impacto significativo nos sistemas de saúde.Múltiplos alvos terapêuticos têm sido investigados, contudo, a maioria com resultados dececionantes. Muitas das técnicas foram abandonadas por ausência de eficácia, problemas de segurança e limitações tanto logísticas como económicas à sua implantação.Esta revisão incide essencialmente sobre o dispositivo de redução do seio coronário, cuja evidência, embora ainda escassa, é promissora relativamente à segurança e eficácia na redução dos sintomas anginosos e na melhoria da qualidade de vida. Para além do seu efeito terapêutico, é uma opção virtualmente acessível a todos os serviços de cardiologia de intervenção. Abstract: Refractory angina is defined as persistent angina (≥3 months) despite optimal medical and interventional therapies. It is increasing in frequency, due to the success of current medical and interventional therapies in improving the prognosis of coronary artery disease. Long‐term mortality is similar to that of patients with asymptomatic stable disease, but it affects patients’ quality of life, and has a significant impact on health care resources.Several therapeutic targets have been investigated, most with disappointing results. Many of the techniques have been abandoned because of lack of efficacy, safety issues, or economic and logistic limitations to wider applicability.The primary focus of this review is the coronary sinus Reducer, supporting evidence for which, although scarce, is promising regarding safety and efficacy in improving anginal symptoms and quality of life. It is also accessible to virtually all interventional cardiology departments.

Introduction: Compared to bare-metal stents (BMS), drug-eluting stents reduce stent restenosis and improve subsequent revascularization rates. The impact on patients’ survival has been the subject of debate. Objective: To assess the long-term (10-year) survival of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with first-generation sirolimus-eluting stents (SES) in comparison with BMS. Methods: In a single-center registry, 600 consecutive patients who underwent successful PCI with SES between April 2002 and February 2003 were compared to 594 patients who underwent PCI with BMS between January 2002 and April 2002, just before the introduction of SES. Clinical and procedural data were collected at the time of intervention and 10-year survival status was assessed via the national life status database. Results: All baseline characteristics were similar between groups except for smaller stent diameter (2.84±0.38 vs. 3.19±0.49 mm; p

Abstract Aims Right heart catheterization (RHC) is indicated in all candidates for heart transplantation (HT). An acute vasodilator challenge is recommended for those with pulmonary hypertension (PH) to assess its reversibility. The effects of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) on pulmonary and systemic haemodynamics have been reported only in small series. Our purpose was to describe the response to iNO in a larger population and its potential clinical implications. Methods and results From 210 RHC procedures performed between 2010 and 2019, vasodilator challenge with iNO was used in 108 patients, of which 66 had advanced heart failure undergoing assessment for HT (55±11 years old; 74.2% male gender; 43.9% ischaemic cardiomyopathy; left ventricular ejection fraction 28.4 ± 11,4%; and peak VO2 12.1 ± 3.0 mL/kg/min). iNO was administered through a tight‐fitting facial mask regardless of baseline pulmonary pressures. Clinical endpoints (all‐cause mortality and acute right heart failure) were assessed according to baseline haemodynamic findings over the available follow‐up period. There were no side effects from iNO administration. Typical response consisted of a reduction in pulmonary vascular resistance, consequent to an increase in left ventricular filling pressures, no significant change in mean pulmonary artery pressure (resulting in a lower mean transpulmonary gradient) and a mild increase in cardiac ouput. Pulmonary arterial compliance increased significantly, whereas systemic vascular resistance was only mildly affected. In five cases (7.6%), pulmonary vascular resistance increased paradoxically. All‐cause mortality and post‐HT right heart failure events were overall low and similar in patients without PH or reversible PH. Conclusions Vasodilator challenge with iNO is safe in advanced heart failure patients undergoing RHC prior to HT listing. It produces a reasonably predictable haemodynamic response, which occurs predominantly at the pulmonary circulation level. Clinical implications of iNO‐induced reversibility may be relevant, but further systematic validation is warranted in larger cohorts.

Gold(III) bisdithiolate complexes have been reported as potential antimicrobial and antitumoral agents. The complex [Au(cdc)2]− (cdc=cyanodithioimido carbonate) displayed antimicrobial and outstanding antitumor activity against the ovarian cancer cells A2780 and A2780cisR, which are sensitive and resistant to cisplatin, respectively. However, poor water solubility may hamper its clinical use. Block copolymer micelles (BCMs) may solubilize hydrophobic drugs, improving their bioavailability and circulation time in blood. Aiming to provide water solubility, prolonged availability, and enhanced therapeutic indexes, BCMs loaded with [Au(cdc)2]− were synthesized and characterized. The BCM-[Au(cdc)2] micelles were prepared with a loading efficiency of 64.6% and a loading content of 35.3 mg [Au(cdc)2]−/gBCM. A hydrodynamic diameter of 77.31 ± 27.00 nm and a low polydispersity index of 0.18 indicated that the micelles were homogenous and good candidates for drug delivery. Cytotoxic activity studies against A2780/A2780cisR cells showed that BCM-[Au(cdc)2] maintained relevant cytotoxic activity comparable to the cytotoxicity observed for the same concentration of gold complexes. The Au uptake in A2780 cells, determined by PIXE, was ca. 17% higher for BCMs-[Au(cdc)2] compared to [Au(cdc)2]−. The BCMs-[Au(cdc)2] presented antimicrobial activity against S. aureus Newman and C. glabrata CBS138. These results evidenced the potential of BCM-[Au(cdc)2] for drug delivery and its promising anticancer and antimicrobial activities.

Os estilos de vida e o bem-estar psicológico são determinantes da saúde dos professores. São objetivos do estudo caraterizar os estilos de vida e bem-estar psicológico dos professores de 3º ciclo e secundário e analisar a relação entre os estilos de vida e bem-estar psicológico. Trata-se de um estudo transversal e correlacional, utilizou-se um questionário que inclui: i) variáveis de caracterização sociodemográfica e profissional; ii) FANTÁSTICO para avaliação do estilo de vida; e iii) QBEP-R para avaliar o bem-estar psicológico. Dos 174 professores a maioria era do sexo feminino (68.40%), casada (75.30%), a média de idades era de 49.10 anos e (64.90%) detinha a licenciatura. Os resultados evidenciam que os professores apresentavam estilo de vida Muito Bom e que existe correlação positiva e estatisticamente significativa entre estilos de vida e bem-estar psicológico, verificando-se a mesma relação quanto aos domínios, que integram o FANTÁSTICO, exceto para tabaco, álcool e outros comportamentos. Constata-se uma relação positiva e significativa entre estilos de vida e bem-estar psicológico. Sublinha-se a necessidade de programas de promoção de saúde e bem-estar dirigidos a professores no sentido de contribuírem para o desenvolvimento de ambientes educativos estimulantes e criativos.