February 12, 2026 At 44, he felt a strong pain in his chest and, just a few hours later, an alarming diagnosis was confirmed: a heart attack with potentially very serious consequences . He saw too many people rushing around him in the emergency department where he was taken, and that’s when he realized the situation was truly critical. During the week of hospitalization that followed, he went through deep introspection. And when he reached the care of cardiologist Vânia Ribeiro , at Hospital da Luz Arrábida, the decision to change his life had already been made — and it was with that request for help that he began his consultation with his doctor. Learn more about this story in a conversation featuring Vânia Ribeiro and her perfect patient, Bruno Graça, who realized the importance of changing his lifestyle and strictly following his doctors' recommendations in order to survive . The content published in the Health Guide is intended for the general public and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis, or personalized clinical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. The content is produced or reviewed by physicians and other healthcare professionals at Hospital da Luz and is based on the knowledge available at the time of publication or the most recent update, as indicated at the beginning of each item.
