Dr. Claudia Lace de Almeida is a pediatric cardiologist in the Division of Pediatric Cardiology at McMaster. Her clinical and academic interests include clinical cardiology, fetal cardiology, and pediatric echocardiography, with a particular focus on education and training.
Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dr. Almeida obtained her medical degree and completed residency training in Pediatrics before pursuing further specialization in Pediatric Intensive Care and Pediatric Cardiology. She subsequently completed advanced training in Pediatric Cardiology, including subspecialty training in Interventional Pediatric Cardiology, at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada.
Dr. Almeida joined the McMaster Cardiology team in 2008 and has since contributed extensively to clinical care, education, and program development. In recent years, she has served as Head of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology, providing leadership in the advancement of pediatric cardiovascular services, education, and research.
In this week's core session of Grand Rounds, she explores the diverse causes of elevated troponin in children and the crucial diagnostic approaches for accurate interpretation.