Mariana Santos Castro
Cardiologist
Medical licence: n.º 50866
Languages: English, Portuguese
Areas of practice: Cardiologia clínica: Clinical Cardiology — Cardiovascular Prevention, Hypertension, Sports Cardiology, Heart Failure, Valvular Heart Disease, Cardiovascular Disease in Pregnancy, Cardio-Oncology.
Cardiac Imaging — Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiography, Cardiac CT.
About
Cardiologist with broad experience in the integrated management of cardiovascular disease, with particular focus on cardiovascular prevention, risk factor control (hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes and obesity), heart failure, valvular disease and cardio-oncology. Her practice is grounded in technical precision, continuous scientific updating and a preventive, personalized approach to care.
At Clínica Mulher, she follows women throughout all stages of life, with special attention to cardiovascular changes associated with pregnancy, menopause and oncologic therapies. Her work combines diagnostic accuracy, advanced technology and clinical sensitivity, ensuring close, evidence based and human-centered follow up.
Cardiology
24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)
Monitoring of blood pressure over 24 hours
Cardiology
24-hour Holter Monitoring
Continuous recording of the heart’s electrical activity during daily activities over 24 hours
Cardiovascular Disease in Pregnancy
Specialized follow-up of women with pre-existing or pregnancy-related cardiac conditions, in coordination with obstetrics and maternal–fetal medicine teams, ensuring both maternal and fetal safety.
Cardiovascular Prevention and Hypertension
Comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment and development of personalized preventive plans tailored to each patient’s clinical profile and lifestyle, promoting long-term heart health in women.
Heart Failure and Valvular Heart Disease
Diagnosis and management of cardiac dysfunctions, using pharmacological therapy and personalized follow-up strategies to optimize symptom control and quality of life.
Cardio-Oncology
Assessment, diagnosis, and monitoring of cardiac complications associated with oncologic therapies, ensuring an integrated approach between cardiology and oncology.
Cardiac Imaging
Performs and interprets imaging studies, including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography and cardiac CT angiography — with focus on valvular disease, ventricular function, hemodynamic evaluation, and coronary assessment.
- Cardiologist at Clínica Mulher
- Cardiologist at Hospital dos Lusíadas
- Cardiologist at Hospital da Luz Setúbal (2019–2021)
- Author and co-author of several scientific papers published in specialized journals
- Invited reviewer for the Portuguese Journal of Cardiology
- Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine, NOVA Medical School, Lisbon (2010)
- Trainer at the Cardio-Oncology Clinic, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental (2017)
- Specialist Degree in Cardiology (2018)
- Cardiology Residency, Hospital de Santa Cruz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental (2018)
